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Wont You Love My Jesus?

Author: Sallie Smith Hymnal: WV1884 #1 (1884) First Line: I have found a friend divine Refrain First Line: Won't you love my Jesus Lyrics: 1. I have found a friend divine, Wont you love him too? I am his and he is mine, Wont you love him too? Chorus: Wont you love my Jesus, My precious, precious Jesus? Wont you love my Jesus? He is waiting now for you. 2. Oh, how dear his name to me, Wont you love him too? None can save your soul but he, Wont you love him too? Chorus 3. Heavy laden, care oppressed, Wont you love him too? How he longs to give you rest, Wont you love him too? Chorus 4. Cast your burden at his feet, Wont you love him too? There is pardon pure and sweet, Wont you love him too? Chorus Tune Title: [I have found a friend divine]

I will Praise Him ever

Author: Dr. Arm. Hymnal: WV1884 #2 (1884) First Line: For the love of God's only Son Refrain First Line: O glory! glory! Lyrics: 1. For the love of God's only Son, I will praise him ever; For the saving work he has done, I will praise him ever. Chorus: O, glory! glory! His praise I ever shall sing; Oh, glory! glory! To Christ the heavenly King. 2. For the cleansing fountain for sin, I will praise him ever; For the perfect peace that's within, I will praise him ever. Chorus 3 For the joy I have in my breast, I will praise him ever; For the gift of this perfect rest, I will praise him ever. Chorus 4 For this consolation so sweet, I will praise him ever; For this restoration complete, I will praise him ever. Chorus 5 For the hope of that blessed home, I will praise him ever; For the mansion where he has gone, I will praise him ever. Chorus Tune Title: [For the love of God's only Son]

Take up thy Cross

Author: Dr. Arm. Hymnal: WV1884 #3 (1884) First Line: "Take up thy cross and follow me, If thou wouldst my disciple be;" Refrain First Line: Follow me, follow me Lyrics: 1. "Take up thy cross and follow me, If thou wouldst my disciple be;" Deny thyself, forsake all sin, And follow me the prize to win. Chorus: Follow me, follow me, Take up thy cross and follow me; Follow me, follow me, If thou wouldst my disciple be. 2 Take up thy cross in Jesus' name, All ye who would with him e'er reign, And Christ will shield you from all harm, Hold up thy hand, support thine arm. Chorus 3 Take up thy cross and know how sweet It is to dwell at Jesus' feet; How rich the peace that there is found, How pure the joys that there abound. Chorus 4 Take up thy cross, go forth and fight, And God will aid you by his might; The cross you here must daily bear If you a crown of life would wear. Chorus Tune Title: ["Take up thy cross and follow me, If thou wouldst my disciple be;]

I will Trust in the Blood

Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: WV1884 #4 (1884) First Line: Forever here my rest shall be Refrain First Line: I will trust, I will trust Lyrics: 1. Forever here my rest shall be, Close to thy bleeding side; This all my hope and all my plea-- "For me the Saviour died." Chorus: I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in the blood of the Lamb; I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in the blood of the Lamb. 2. My dying Saviour and my God,-- Fountain for guilt and sin, Sprinkling me ever with thy blood, And cleanse and keep me clean. Chorus 3. Wash me, and make me thus thine own: Wash me, and mine thou art; Wash me, but not my feet alone,-- My hands, my head, my heart. Chorus 4. Th' atonement of thy blood apply, Till faith to sight improve; Till hope in full fruition die, And all my soul be love. Chorus Tune Title: [Forever here my rest shall be]

Hold up the Banner

Author: Mrs. Mary D. James Hymnal: WV1884 #5 (1884) First Line: Hold up the gospel banner Lyrics: 1. Hold up the gospel banner; Let all the people see The glorious bible motto: Salvation full and free. Chorus: Hold up the banner, Hold up the banner, The blessed gospel banner our own commander gave, our own commander gave; Proclaim, proclaim the great salvation, Thro' him who came to save, Proclaim the great salvation, Thro' him who came to save. 2. Oh, wonderful Redeemer! Thy mighty power we prove To save poor, guilty sinners: Oh, vast, stupendous love! Chorus 3. Hold up the bible banner,-- The precious, holy Word Show forth the mighty Saviour,-- Our glorious, risen Lord. Chorus 4. Hold up the gospel banner, The wondrous truth proclaim: An uttermost salvation Is found in Jesus' name. Chorus Tune Title: [Hold up the gospel banner]

Will You Go?

Hymnal: WV1884 #6 (1884) First Line: We're bound for the land of the pure and the holy Lyrics: 1. We're bound for the land of the pure and the holy, The home of the happy, the kingdom of love; Ye wand'rers from God, in the broad road of folly, Oh, say, will you go to the Eden above? Will you go, will you go, Will you go to the Eden above, Will you go, will you go, Oh, say will you go to the Eden above? 2. March on, happy pilgrims, that land is before you, And soon its ten thousand delights we will prove; Yes, soon we shall walk o'er the hills of bright glory, And drink the pure joys of the Eden above. Will you go, will you go, Will you go to the Eden above, Will you go, will you go, Oh, say will you go to the Eden above? 3. And yet, guilty sinner, we would not forsake thee; We halt yet a moment as onward we move; Oh, come to the Lord; in his arms he will take thee, And bear thee along to the Eden above. Will you go, will you go, Will you go to the Eden above, Will you go, will you go, Oh, say will you go to the Eden above? 4. Methinks thou art now in thy wretchedness saying, Oh, who can this guilt from my conscience remove? No other but Jesus; then come to him praying, Prepare me, O Lord, for the Eden above. Will you go, will you go, Will you go to the Eden above, Will you go, will you go, Oh, say will you go to the Eden above? Tune Title: [We're bound for the land of the pure and the holy]

The Saviour is Mine

Author: Edgar Page Hymnal: WV1884 #7 (1884) First Line: The Savior is mine; yes, all the day long Refrain First Line: I'm washed in the purple flood Lyrics: 1. The Saviour is mine; yes, all the day long His presence my feast, and my joy, and my song! Then how canst thou wonder with rapture I sing, While I dwell 'neath the shadow of Jesus' wing. Chorus: I'm washed in the purple flood, Made clean by his precious blood, And now I rest, I rest in Jesus' love. 2. How short are the days! the nights are sweet rest! My cup runneth over, my manna the best; I have not a care, but Jesus to please,-- My troubles and trials,--how light are all these! Chorus 3. But vapor the world, 'twill vanish away; The joy of the Lord forever will stay! And here I am building; no loss can there be, Since Jesus my Saviour abideth with me. Chorus Tune Title: [The Saviour is mine; yes, all the day long]

Let Me Hide

Author: A. A. A. Hymnal: WV1884 #8 (1884) First Line: In the secret of thy presence let me hide Refrain First Line: Let me hide, let me hide Lyrics: 1. In the secret of thy presence let me hide, Let me hide from my guilt away, From the darkness and the tempting snares of sin, Let me hide in thy presence, I pray. Chorus: Let me hide, let me hide From the world and all the evils that betide; Let me hide, let me hide, In the secret of thy presence let me hide. 2. In the secret of thy presence let me hide, There to wash in the cleansing blood; It is there that richer streams of mercy flow; Let me hide in thy presence, O Lord. Chorus 3. In the secret of thy presence let me hide, Let me there find a safe retreat; While I struggle with the ills and cares of life, Let me hide in thy presence so sweet. Chorus Tune Title: [In the secret of thy presence]

When the Voyage is Ended

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: WV1884 #9 (1884) First Line: When the voyage of life is ended Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah, what a meeting! Lyrics: 1. When the voyage of life is ended, And the stormy winds shall cease, When we step from care and sorrow To eternal joy and peace. Refrain: Hallelujah, hallelujah, what a meeting! But the best of all will be, Our Redeemer, dear Redeemer, In his beauty we shall see. 3. O, the pearly gates of glory, Not ajar, but open wide, Even now our faith beholds them, As we near the swelling tide. Refrain 4 Hallelujah! hallelujah! O ye ransomed hosts above, We are coming, we are coming, Soon we'll join your songs of love. Refrain Tune Title: [When the voyage of life is ended]

Jesus, my Lord

Author: Amelia M. Starkweather Hymnal: WV1884 #10 (1884) First Line: I'd rather get down at the feet of my Lord Refrain First Line: Jesus, my Lord! Jesus, my King! Lyrics: 1. I'd rather get down at the feet of my Lord, And gather the crumbs as they fall, Than sit as a guest at a sumptuous board, Where Jesus has not had a call. Chorus: Jesus, my Lord! Jesus, my King! Down at thy feet I fall; Jesus, my Saviour, my Refuge, my Friend, Jesus, my Lord, my all. 2 I'd rather my body a temple should be, Where Jesus my Master would stay, Than have all the wealth of the kingdoms, and see Him drive forever away. Chorus 3. I'd rather have him for companion and friend, His book for my counsel and guide, Than walk in vain pleasure, and find at the end, No refuge in which I may hide. Chorus 4. I want to leave all in his hands ev'ry day, To do as it seemeth him best; And self on the altar a sacrifice lay, And on his sweet promises rest. Chour Tune Title: [I'd rather get down at the feet of my Lord]

Coming Home To-night

Author: A. A. A. Hymnal: WV1884 #11 (1884) First Line: Tho' thoughtlessly I've broken the law Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus Lyrics: 1. Tho' thoughtlessly I've broken the law, And have stray'd from the path of right, Though I am now degraded in sin, I am coming, coming home to-night. Chorus: I will arise and go to Jesus, And confess I've sinned in his sight; I will arise and go to Jesus; I am coming, coming home to-night. 2. My soul is famishing for the truth, And my heart sighs for heavenly light, Tho' long I've lived in shame and disgrace, I am coming, coming home to-night. Chorus 3. Oh, I would wash in that crimson flood, From my sins I would take my flight; Lord, I would be made holy and pure, I am coming, coming home tonight. Chorus 4. Lord, I would dwell with those gone before, There to rest where no sin can blight; There I may wear a robe and a crown, I am coming, coming home to-night. Chorus Tune Title: [Tho' thoughtlessly I've broken the law]

I will Trust Thee

Author: "Alvin." Hymnal: WV1884 #12 (1884) First Line: Precious Savior, I will trust thee Refrain First Line: I will trust thee, I will trust thee Lyrics: 1. Precious Saviour, I will trust thee, Wheresoever I may roam; When the days of evil cometh, And my journey's dark and lone, When my friends, the tried and truest, Fail me here,--as they will do,-- 'Tis on thee my trust is anchored, Thou art faithful, kind, and true. Chorus: I will trust thee, I will trust thee, I will trust thee day by day; I will trust thee, I will trust thee, I will trust thee all the way. 2. Precious Saviour, I will trust thee, Thou alone canst be my stay; All temptations and allurements Must be overcome each day; And I'm very poor and needy, I am prone to go astray; Lead me, O my Saviour, lead me, And I ne'er shall lose my way. Chorus 3. Precious Saviour, I will trust thee, Thou alone canst peace bestow; Thou alone canst cheer and comfort, Thou alone I long to know; Keep me closely, ever closely By thy wounded, bleeding side, Where the blood may ever cleanse me, Where no ills can e'er betide. Chorus Tune Title: [Precious Saviour, I will trust Thee]

Hear me, O my Father

Author: J. W. Birchfield Hymnal: WV1884 #13 (1884) First Line: Hear me, O my Father, hear me Refrain First Line: Hear me, O Father Lyrics: 1. Hear me, O my Father, hear me, Humbly at thy feet I bow; Do thou grant me to draw me nearer, Lord, I do implore thee now. Chorus: Hear me, O Father, Hear me while I pray; Save me, Lord Jesus,-- Wash my sins away. 2. I entreat thee for a blessing; Lord, thou know'st I'm very weak; And my sins are sore distressing, Lord, I lay them at thy feet. Chorus. 3. Lord, I plead the Saviour's merits, He hath died to set me free; Here I bow in deep contrition, And by faith I look to thee. Chorus Tune Title: [Hear me, O my Father, hear me]

Sun of My Soul

Author: John Keble Hymnal: WV1884 #14 (1884) First Line: Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear Lyrics: 1. Sun of my soul, thou Saviour dear, It is not night if thou be near: O may no earthborn cloud arise To hide thee from thy servant's eyes. 2. When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eye-lids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest Forever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without thee I dare not die. 4 If some poor wandering child of thine Have spurned to-day the voice divine, Now, Lord, the gracious work begin; Let him no more lie down in sin. 5 Watch by the sick; enrich the poor With blessings from thy boundless store; Be every mourner's sleep to-night, Like infant's slumbers, pure and light. 6 Come near and bless us when we wake, Ere through the world our way we take; Till in the ocean of thy love, We lose ourselves in heaven above. Tune Title: HURSLEY

Of Him who did Salvation

Author: A. W. Boehm Hymnal: WV1884 #15 (1884) First Line: Of him who did salvation bring Lyrics: 1. Of him who did salvation bring, I could forever think and sing; Arise, ye needy,--he'll relieve; Arise, ye guilty,--he'll forgive. 2 Ask but his grace, and lo, 'tis given; Ask and he turns your hell to heaven: Though sin and sorrow wound my soul, Jesus, thy balm will make it whole. 3 To shame our sins he blushed in blood; He closed his eyes to show us God: Let all the world fall down and know That none but God such love can show. 4 'Tis thee I love, for thee alone I shed my tears and make my moan; Where'er I am, where'er I move, I meet the object of my love. 5 Insatiate to this spring I fly; I drink, and yet am ever dry; Ah! who against thy charms is proof? Ah! who that loves, can love enough? Tune Title: ROCKINGHAM

Abide with me

Author: Rev. H. F. Lyte Hymnal: WV1884 #16 (1884) First Line: Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide Lyrics: 1. Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, The darkness deepens--Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me! 2. Swift to its close ebbs out of life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who changest not abide with me! 3. I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour; What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be? Thro' cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me! 4. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me! 5. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! Tune Title: [Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide]

The Tranquil Hours

Author: J. C. Yule Hymnal: WV1884 #17 (1884) First Line: The tranquil hours steal by Lyrics: 1. The tranquil hours steal by On drowsy wings and slow, And over all the peaceful sky The stars of evening glow. 2. No gath'ring clouds I see, I hear no rising blast, I fold my tired hands restfully, As though all storms were past. 3. Yet whether so or not, O Lord, thou knowest best, This night let ev'ry anxious thought And trembling fear have rest. 4 This night I will lie down In peace beneath thine eye; Nor heed what ills unseen may frown, Since thou art ever nigh. 5 I will lie down to sleep, From every terror free; Nor wake to tremble or to weep, Secure, O Lord, in thee! Tune Title: [The tranquil hours steal by]

What must I do to be saved?

Author: A. L. Vin Hymnal: WV1884 #18 (1884) First Line: My heart is burdened with its sin Refrain First Line: What must I do? what must I do? Lyrics: 1. My heart is burdened with its sin, What must I do? what must I do? There is an aching void within, What must I do? what must I do? I've sought for peace the world around, And nought but guilt and shame I've found; Thus I by sin have been betrayed: Oh, what must I do to be saved? Chorus: What must I do? what must I do? Oh, what must I do to be saved? What must I do? what must I do? Oh, what must I do to be saved? 2. I have no hope, but dark despair, What must I do? what must I do? A load of sorrow now I bear, What must I do? what must I do? Instead of joy I'm filled with pain, Instead of love I've but disdain; The serf of sin, I'm thus repaid: Oh, what must I do to be saved? Chorus: What must I do? what must I do? Oh, what must I do to be saved? What must I do? what must I do? Oh, what must I do to be saved? 3. Eternal woe will be my end, What must I do? what must I do? Unless I find a Saviour Friend, What must I do? what must I do? On Jesus Christ the Lord believe, For he has promised to receive; His will be all must be obeyed: Oh, this will I do and be saved. Chorus: This will I do, this will I do, No, never shall I be dismayed; This will I do, this will I do, Oh, this will I do and be saved. Tune Title: [My heart is burdened with its sin]

I'm Bound to be There

Hymnal: WV1884 #19 (1884) First Line: They tell me of a city, A city ever fair Lyrics: 1. They tell me of a city, A city ever fair, A bright and golden city, Away over there. Chorus: I'm bound to be there, I'm bound to be there, I'm bound to view that city, And all its glories share; I'm bound to be there, I'm bound to be there, I'm bound to view that city, And dwell forever there. 2. They say there's angels waiting To welcome all who come To dwell with them forever, Away in that home. Chorus 3. They say that to this city Our friends have gone before, And now with shining angels Are safe evermore. Chorus Tune Title: [They tell me of a city, A city ever fair]

Nearer to Thee

Hymnal: WV1884 #20 (1884) First Line: Nearer, my God to thee! Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee! Nearer to thee, E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to Thee! 2 Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! 3 There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Tune Title: [Nearer, my God, to thee!]

Antioch

Hymnal: WV1884 #21 (1884) First Line: O for a thousand tongues, to sing Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues, to sing My great Redeemer's praise; The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace! 2 My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honors of thy name. 3 Jesus! the name that charms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. 4 He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. Tune Title: [O for a thousand tongues, to sing]

Coronation

Hymnal: WV1884 #22 (1884) First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name Lyrics: 1 All hail the power of Jesus' name Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, Ye ransomed from the fall, Hail him who saves you by his grace, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall; Go, spread your trophies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 4 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 5 O that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown him Lord of all. Tune Title: [All hail the power of Jesus' name]

Blest be the tie

Hymnal: WV1884 #23 (1884) First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows The sympathising tear. 4 When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again. Tune Title: [Blest be the tie that binds]

How Gentle

Hymnal: WV1884 #24 (1884) First Line: How gentle God's commands! Lyrics: 1 How gentle God's commands! How kind his precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, And trust his constant care. 2 Beneath his watchful eye His saints securely dwell; That hand which bears all nature up Shall guard his children well. 3 Why should this anxious load Press down your weary mind? Haste to your heavenly Father's throne, And sweet refreshment find. 4 His goodness stands approved, Unchanged from day to day: I'll drop my burden at his feet, And bear a song away.

What a Friend

Hymnal: WV1884 #25 (1884) First Line: What a Friend we have in Jesus Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a priveledge to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Tune Title: [What a Friend we have in Jesus]

Rock of Ages

Hymnal: WV1884 #26 (1884) First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no languor know; These for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and thou alone; In my hand no price I bring, Simply to thy cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold thee on thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee. Tune Title: [Rock of Ages, cleft for me]

Before the Cross

Hymnal: WV1884 #27 (1884) First Line: My faith looks up to thee Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine; Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, My zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be,-- A living fire. 3 While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From thee aside. Tune Title: [My faith looks up to thee]

Happy Day

Hymnal: WV1884 #28 (1884) First Line: O happy day, that fixed my choice Refrain First Line: Happy day, happy day Lyrics: 1 O happy day, that fixed my choice On thee, my Saviour and my God! Well, may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its rapture all abroad. Chorus: Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away; He taught me how to watch and pray, And live rejoicing every day; Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away. 2 'Tis done, the great transaction's done-- I am my Lord's and he is mine; He drew me, and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice divine. [Chorus] 3 Now rest, my long divided heart: Fixed on this blissful centre, rest; Nor ever from thy Lord depart, With him of every good possessed. [Chorus] Tune Title: [O happy day, that fixed my choice]

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Hymnal: WV1884 #29 (1884) First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear To him, whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And since he bids me seek his face, Believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Tune Title: [Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer]

It is Good to be Here

Author: Rev. I. N. Wilson Hymnal: WV1884 #30 (1884) First Line: While we bow in thy name Refrain First Line: It is good to be here, it is good to be here Lyrics: 1 While we bow in thy name, Oh, meet us again, Fill our hearts with the light of thy love. May the Spirit of grace, And the smiles of thy face, Gently fall on us now from above. Refrain: It is good to be here, it is good to be here, Thy perfect love now drives away all our fear, And light streaming down makes the pathway all clear, It is good for us, Lord, to be here. 2 Our souls long for thee; Oh, may we now see A sin-cleansing blood-wave appear; And feel, as it rolls In power o'er our souls, It is good for us, Lord, to be here. [Refrain] 3 Thou art with us, we know; We feel the sweet flow Of the sin-cleansing wave's gladd'ning tide; We are washed from our sin, Made all holy within, And in Jesus we sweetly abide. [Refrain] Tune Title: [While we bow in thy name]

Oh, How Happy Are They

Hymnal: WV1884 #31 (1884) Lyrics: OH, how happy are they Who the Saviour obey, And have laid up their treasures above; Tongue can never express The sweet comfort and peace Of a soul in its earliest love. 2 That sweet comfort was mine, When the favor divine I received thro' the blood of the Lamb; When my heart first believed, What a joy I received-- What a heaven in Jesus' name! 3 'Twas a heaven below My Redeemer to know, And the angels could do nothing more Than to fall at his feet, And the story repeat, And the Lover of sinners adore. 4 Jesus, all the day long, Was my joy and my song; Oh, that all his salvation might see: He hath loved me, I cried, He hath suffered and died, To redeem even rebels like me. Tune Title: [Oh, how happy are they]

Fear not, little flock, though your numbers are few

Author: Asa Hymnal: WV1884 #32 (1884) Lyrics: 1. Fear not, little flock, though your numbers are few, Though Satan and all the world oppose; There's hope in the strength and the might of the Lord; In Christ all securely can repose. Chorus: Fear not, fear not, Your Father will give you the kingdom, Fear not, fear not, Your Father will give you the kingdom. 2. Fear not, little flock, though thy foes may arise, And hard are the battles to be fought; Remember the Lord will the righteous defend, Their foes he will surely bring to naught. [Chorus] 3. Fear not, little flock, are the Saviour's sweet words To all who for God and right contend; Remember the promise he's given to you, "Fear not, I'll be with you to the end." [Chorus] 4. Fear not, little flock, do not faint by the way, Go forth trusting Jesus' power to save; Hold on to the promise, stand fast in the faith, A crown of rejoicing you shall have. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Fear not, little flock, though your numbers are few]

Secret Prayer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: WV1884 #33 (1884) First Line: Lord, my strength and my Redeemer Refrain First Line: Precious moments, precious moments Lyrics: 1. Lord, my strength and my Redeemer, Ever mindful would I be Of the many, many blessings By the hand bestowed on me; But the purest and the sweetest Is the holy joy I share When I go alone in secret And commune with thee in prayer. Chorus: Precious moments, precious moments, When the world, with all its care, Is forgotten in the rapture That is mine in secret prayer! 2. When my soul is overburdened, And my faith is sorely tried, When the watchful, wary tempter Scatters thorns on ev'ry side, To the friend that never fails me Like a bird I still can flee, And alone, where none can hear me, I can tell it all to thee. [Chorus] 3. As the mist before the morning Into brightness fades away, As the dewdrops melt and vanish At the sunlight's golden ray, So the clouds that hang above me, And the shadows, all depart, When the nearness of thy presence With its glory fills my heart. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Lord, my strength and my Redeemer]

Is it There, Written There?

Author: J. E. Rankin, D. D. Hymnal: WV1884 #34 (1884) First Line: I do not ask for the pride of earth Refrain First Line: In the Book of Life, on those pages fair Lyrics: 1. I do not ask for the pride of earth, For the pride of wealth or the pride of birth; Be this, the rather, my one great care; In the Book of Life, that my name is there. Chorus: In the Book of Life, on those pages fair, Do the angels see that my name is there? In the Book of Life, on those pages fair, Is it there? written there? 2. I do not ask for a glorious name, That is written high on the scroll of fame; Be this, the rather, concern of mine, To insure it there, in the book divine. [Chorus] 3. I do not ask that my earthly life Should be free from burdens and cares and strife; Nor that its current have tranquil flow, If but this one thing I may surely know. [Chorus] 4. I'd give up all that I hope below, All that time can give, or the world bestow, If when the Lord in his kingdom come, He will know me then and take me home. [Chorus] Tune Title: [I do not ask for the pride of earth]

Fountain

Hymnal: WV1884 #35 (1884) First Line: There is a fountain filled with blood Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And, there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 3 Thou dying Lamb! thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Are saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. Tune Title: [There is a fountain filled with blood]

For Victorious Faith

Hymnal: WV1884 #36 (1884) First Line: O for a faith that will not shrink Lyrics: 1 O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe! 2 That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God. 3 A faith that keeps the narrow way Till life's last hour is fled, And with a pure and heavenly ray Illumes a dying bed. 4 Lord, give us such a faith as this, And then, whate'er may come, We'll taste, e'en here, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home. Tune Title: [O for a faith that will not shrink]

Title Clear

Hymnal: WV1884 #37 (1884) First Line: When I can read my title clear Refrain First Line: We will stand the storm Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. Chorus: We will stand the storm, We will anchor by and by. 2 Should earth against my soul engage, And fiery darts be hurled, Then I can smile at Satan's rage, And face a frowning world. [Chorus] 3 Let cares like a wild deluge come, Let storms of sorrow fall, So I but safely reach my home, My God, my heaven, my all. [Chorus] 4 There I shall bathe my weary soul In seas of heavenly rest, And not a wave of trouble roll Across my peaceful breast. [Chorus] Tune Title: [When I can read my title clear]

Lord, I am Thine

Hymnal: WV1884 #38 (1884) First Line: LORD, I am thine, entirely thine Lyrics: 1 LORD, I am thine, entirely thine, Purchased and saved by blood divine; With full consent thine I would be, And own thy sovereign right in me. 2 Grant one poor sinner more a place Among the children of thy grace; A wretched sinner, lost to God, But ransomed by Immanuel's blood. 3 Thine would I live--thine would I die; Be thine through all eternity; The vow is past,--beyond repeal,-- And now I set the solemn seal. 4 Here, at the cross, where flows the blood That bought my guilty soul for God,-- Thee my new Master now I call, And consecrate to thee my all. Tune Title: [LORD, I am thine, entirely thine]

I am Trusting

Hymnal: WV1884 #39 (1884) First Line: I am coming to the cross Refrain First Line: I am trusting, Lord, in thee Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross; I am poor, and weak, and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find. Chorus: I am trusting, Lord, in thee, Dear Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at thy cross I bow; Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sighed for thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me, I will cleanse you from all sin. 3 Here I give my all to thee,-- Friends, and time, and earthly store; Soul and body thine to be-- Wholly thine--forevermore. 4 Jesus comes! he fills my soul! Perfected in love I am; I am every whit made whole; Glory, glory to the Lamb! Tune Title: [I am coming to the cross]

Depth of Mercy

Hymnal: WV1884 #40 (1884) First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be Refrain First Line: God is love! I know, I feel; Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy! can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God his wrath forbear? Me, the chief of sinners, spare? Chorus: God is love! I know, I feel; Jesus lives, and loves me still; Jesus lives, He lives and loves me still. 2 I have long withstood his grace, Long provoked him to his face: Would not hearken to his calls; Grieved him by a thousand falls. [Chorus] 3 Now incline me to repent; Let me now my sins lament; Now my foul revolt deplore, Weep, believer, and sin no more. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Depth of mercy! can there be]

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

Hymnal: WV1884 #41 (1884) Refrain First Line: I am coming, Lord Lyrics: 1 I hear thy welcome voice, That calls me, Lord, to thee, For cleansing in thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. Chorus: I am coming, Lord, Coming now to thee! Wash me, cleanse me in the blood That flowed on Calvary. 2 Though coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless all and pure. [Chorus] 3 'Tis Jesus calls me on To perfect faith and love, To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, For earth and heaven above. [Chorus] 4 All hail, atoning blood! All hail, redeeming grace! All hail, the gift of Christ our Lord, Our Strength and Righteousness! [Chorus] Tune Title: [I hear thy welcome voice]

The Home Over There

Hymnal: WV1884 #42 (1884) First Line: Oh, think of the home over there Refrain First Line: Over there, over there Lyrics: 1 Oh, think of the home over there, By the side of the river of light, Where the saints, all immortal and fair, Are robed in their garments of white. Refrain: Over there, over there, Oh, think of the home over there. 2 Oh, think of the friends over there, Who before us the journey have trod, Of the songs that they breathe on the air, In their home in the palace of God. [Refrain] 3 My Savior is now over there, There my kindred and friends are at rest; Then away from my sorrow and care, Let me fly to the land of the blest. [Refrain] 4 I'll soon be at home over there, For the end of my journey I see; Many dear to my heart, over there, Are watching and waiting for me. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Oh, think of the home over there]

He Leadeth Me!

Hymnal: WV1884 #43 (1884) First Line: He leadeth me! O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Chorus: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, By his own hand he leadeth me: His faithful follower I would be, For by his hand he leadeth me. 2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, By waters still, o'er troubled sea,-- Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me! [Chorus] 3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine, Nor ever murmur nor repine, Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me! [Chorus] Tune Title: [He leadeth me! O blessed thought!]

My Country! 'tis of Thee

Hymnal: WV1884 #44 (1884) First Line: My country! 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country! 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died! Land of the pilgrims' pride! From every mountain side Let freedom ring! 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills: My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Our fathers' God! to thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing; Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by thy might, Great God, our King! Tune Title: [My country! 'tis of thee]

He that Overcometh

Author: A. A. A. Hymnal: WV1884 #45 (1884) First Line: In this world of sin and sorrow Refrain First Line: Unto him that overcometh Lyrics: 1. In this world of sin and sorrow There are burdens we must bear, There are conflicts and sore trials That we here must daily share. Chorus: Unto him that overcometh Is the precious promise given; Unto him that overcometh, There awaits a crown in heaven. 2 There's a tempter to be baffled, There are wrongs to be made right; There are stubborn hearts to conquer, There are foes to put to flight. [Chorus] 3 There are lamps to be kept burning, There are duties for each day; There are souls that must be rescued From their erring, sinful way. [Chorus] 4 There are feeble hands to steady, There are fainting hearts to cheer; There are warnings to be given, There's a God that we must fear. [Chorus] Tune Title: [In this world of sin and sorrow]

Our Password

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: WV1884 #46 (1884) First Line: Tried and loyal soldiers Refrain First Line: Jesus! is the password Lyrics: 1. Tried and loyal soldiers, Faithful to the last, When our Christian armor We aside shall case, When the song of vict'ry Tells the battle's o'er, Have we all the password To the other shore. Chorus: Jesus! is the password; Glory! hallelujah! Jesus! is the password,-- Who bought us with his blood; Jesus! is the password; Glory! hallelujah! We'll shout it forth in triumph when we cross the swelling flood. 2. Sailors on the billow, Tossing all the night, Looking up and waiting For the dawn of light, When we make the harbor, Where the storm shall cease, Do we know the password To the port of peace. [Chorus] 3 Toilers in the vineyard, Sowing year by year Seeds at early morning Pearl'd with many a tear, When our sheaves we gather, In the twilight ray, Do we know the password To the gates of day. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Tried and loyal soldiers]

Abiding

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes Hymnal: WV1884 #47 (1884) First Line: My soul for light and love had earnest longings Refrain First Line: I'm abiding, gracious Savior Lyrics: 1. My soul for light and love had earnest longings, Oh, how it longed for fellowship divine! I sought it here and there, I sought it ev'rywhere, At last, thro' faith, the holy boon was mine. Chorus: I'm abiding, gracious Saviour, I'm abiding in thy precious love today; I'm abiding, yes, abiding In thy love, thy precious love, today. 2. Oh, how enriching is this sacred treasure! Enriching to this soul, this soul of mine; There's nothing any where Can with this love compare, And I henceforth, forever, Lord, am thine. [Chorus] 3. Oh, yes, I rest, how blessed is the resting! I rest today, I'm resting all the time; "Come," echoes thro' the air, "Come," and the resting share, And Jesus will be yours as he is mine. [Chorus] Tune Title: [My soul for light and love had earnest longings]

God is Love

Author: Miss Jennie Stout Hymnal: WV1884 #48 (1884) First Line: God is love, oh, what a refuge Refrain First Line: God is love, O sinner, hear it Lyrics: 1. God is love, oh, what a refuge When temptations us assail, When the way seems dark and dismal, And all earthly pleasures fail. Chorus: God is love, O sinner, hear it; Does your heart now long for peace? God is love, O sinner, hear it; He will give you sweet release. 2. Friends grow cold, misfortunes reach us, Enemies e'en tread us down, But God's hand with aim unerring, Points us to a waiting crown. [Chorus] 3. Tarry not then, friendless sinner, 'Till the evening shadows fall; Come and prove that God is loving, Come while yet you hear him call. [Chorus] Tune Title: [God is love, oh, what a refuge]

God Is Love

Author: J. Bowring Hymnal: WV1884 #49 (1884) First Line: God is love; his mercy brightens Tune Title: [God is love; his mercy brightens]

Light Ahead

Author: Frank E. Graef Hymnal: WV1884 #50 (1884) First Line: Weary wand'rer in the darkness Refrain First Line: Oh, what glorious hope Lyrics: 1. Weary wand'rer in the darkness, Filled with doubt and dread, Take fresh courage,--trust the Saviour,-- There is light ahead. Chorus: Oh, what glorious hope From the cross is shed! Though the mists just now enclose us There is light ahead. 2. Though thy soul is sorely wounded, Hard by sin oppressed, "Come to me, ye heaven laden, I will give you rest." [Chorus] 3. Lost upon the barren mountains, Where thy sins have led, Look above thee, see the promise,-- There is light ahead. [Chorus] 4. In that light beams forth forgiveness, Perfect, full, and free; Love amazing! grace so wondrous Now is offered thee. [Chorus] 5 Thro' the valley of the death-shade, 'Midst the gloom are shed Hope and courage, peace and blessing, By the light ahead. [Chorus] 6 When we touch the darkened waters, Without our life near sped, Thro' the portals, bidding welcome, Shines the light ahead. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Weary wand'rer in the darkness]

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