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O Jesus, Thou art Standing

Author: W. W. How Appears in 669 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Used With Tune: [O Jesus, thou art standing]

Just As I Am

Author: Charlotte Elliott Appears in 2,114 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

There were ninety and nine that safely lay

Appears in 374 hymnals Topics: The Gospel: Atonement Accepted; Atonement Accepted; Christ Shepherd; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Christ Shepherd; Repentance Lyrics: 1 There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold, But one was out on the hills away, Far off from the gates of gold Away on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherd's care, Away from the tender Shepherd's care. Used With Tune: NINETY AND NINE

"I am thine"

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 101 hymnals Topics: Atonement Accepted; Christ All in All; Christ Master First Line: Jesus, Master, whose I am Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Master, whose I am, Purchased thine alone to be, By thy blood, O spotless Lamb, Shed so willingly for me; Let my heart be all thine own, Let me live to thee alone. 2 Other lords have long held sway; Now thy name alone to bear, Thy dear voice alone obey, Is my daily, hourly prayer. Whom have I in heaven but thee? Nothing else my joy can be. 3 Jesus, Master, I am thine; Keep me faithful, keep me near; Let thy presence in me shine All my homeward way to cheer. Jesus, at thy feet I fall, Oh, be thou my All in all. Scripture: Luke 7:47 Used With Tune: SPANISH HYMN

And Can I Yet Delay?

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 373 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: And can I yet delay Used With Tune: STATE STREET

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 1,226 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Used With Tune: VARINA

I Am Resolved No Longer to Linger

Author: Palmer Hartsough Appears in 161 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Refrain First Line: I will hasten to him Used With Tune: [I am resolved no longer to linger]

Rock of Ages

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Appears in 2,902 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me Used With Tune: [Rock of Ages, cleft for me]

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

Author: Lewis Hartsough Appears in 684 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Refrain First Line: I am coming, Lord Used With Tune: WELCOME VOICE

The Great Physician Now Is Near

Author: Rev. Wm. Hunter Appears in 698 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song Used With Tune: THE GREAT PHYSICIAN

"Near the Cross"

Author: Mrs. F. C. Van Alstyne Appears in 680 hymnals Topics: Repentance Unto Life; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Cross Bearing; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Cross Bearing; Repentance First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, In the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Chorus: In the cross, In the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and morning star Sheds its beams around me. [Chorus] 3 Near the Cross! oh, Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadow o'er me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

In Evil Long I Took Delight

Author: John Newton Appears in 328 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ Used With Tune: ST. AGNES

The Lily of the Valley

Appears in 394 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Used With Tune: [I have found a friend in Jesus]

"Come and welcome"

Author: Thomas Haweis Appears in 281 hymnals Topics: The Gospel: Atonement Accepted; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Prodigal Son; Repentance; Atonement Accepted; Christ Crucifixion of; Prodigal Son; Repentance First Line: From the cross uplifted high Lyrics: 1 From the cross uplifted high, Where the Saviour deigns to die, What melodious sounds we hear, Bursting on the ravished ear! "Love's redeeming work is done Come and welcome, sinner, come! 2 "Spread for thee, the festal board See with richest bounty stored; To thy Father's bosom pressed, Thou shalt be a child confessed, Never from his house to roam; Come and welcome, sinner, come! 3 "Soon the days of life shall end Lo, I come--your Saviour, Friend! Safe your spirit to convey To the realms of endless day, Up to my eternal home Come and welcome, sinner, come!" Used With Tune: HALLE

Prostrate, Dear Jesus, at Thy Feet

Author: Samuel Stennett Appears in 234 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Prostrate dear Jesus at thy feet Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

I Surrender All

Author: J. W. Van de Venter Appears in 341 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: All to Jesus I surrender Used With Tune: [All to Jesus I surrender]

Return, My Wandering Soul

Author: Wm. B. Collyer Appears in 536 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Return, my wandering soul, return Used With Tune: HEBRON

I Am Coming to the Cross

Author: W. H. McDonald Appears in 835 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: I am coming to the cross, I am poor Refrain First Line: I am trusting, Lord, in thee Used With Tune: TRUSTING

Almost Persuaded

Author: P. P. B. Appears in 736 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Almost persuaded now to believe Used With Tune: [Almost persuaded now to believe]

Have Thy Affections

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 10.6.10.6 with refrain Appears in 225 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ First Line: Have thy affections been nailed to the cross? Refrain First Line: Is thy heart right with God Scripture: Isaiah 1:18 Used With Tune: IS THY HEART RIGHT WITH GOD

While Jesus Whispers to You

Author: W. E. Witters (b. 1854); Mrs. C. M. Alexander Meter: 7.4.7.4 D Appears in 402 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ Lyrics: 1 While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner come! Now is the time to own Him, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to know Him, Come, sinner come! 2 Are you too, heavy laden? Come, sinner, come! Jesus will bear your burden, Come, sinner come! Jesus will not deceive you, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will now receive you, Come, sinner come! 3 Why will you longer doubt Him? Come, sinner, come! What will you do without Him? Come, sinner come! For you His heart is yearning, Come, sinner, come! Why not to Him be turning? Come, sinner come! 4 Far off you may have wandered, Come, sinner, come! God's gifts you may have squandered, Come, sinner come! Cease now, your heart to harden, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will freely pardon, Come, sinner come! 5 Oh, hear His tender pleading, Come, sinner, come! Come and receive the blessing, Come, sinner come! While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner come! Scripture: Psalm 27:8 Used With Tune: COME SINNER COME

Show Pity, Lord; O Lord Forgive

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 785 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Show pity Lord, O Lord, forgive Used With Tune: HEBRON

Father, I Stretch My Hands

Author: C. Wesley Appears in 540 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Father, I stretch my hands to thee Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Used With Tune: I DO BELIEVE

Philippians 5:7-19

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 211 hymnals Topics: Atonement Accepted; Christ Substitute First Line: No more, my God! I boast no more Lyrics: 1 No more, my God! I boast no more, Of all the duties I have done; I quit the hopes I held before, To trust the merits of thy Son. 2 Now for the love I bear his name, What was my gain, I count but loss; My former pride I call my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. 3 Yes,--and I must, and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake; Oh, may my soul be found in him, And of his righteousness partake. 4 The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne; But faith can answer thy demands, By pleading what my Lord has done. Scripture: Matthew 18:3 Used With Tune: WARNER

Depth of Mercy ! Can There Be

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 811 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: Depth of mercy, can there be Refrain First Line: God is love, I know, I feel Scripture: 1 John 4:8 Used With Tune: DEPTH OF MERCY

Who at My Door is Standing

Author: May B. C. Slade, 1826-1882 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 108 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ Refrain First Line: Sweetly the tones are falling Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: KNOCKING AT THE DOOR

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry; Christ Lordship; Invitation and Acceptance; Jesus Our Savior : His Birth; Salvation First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem's home was there found no room For Thy holy nativity. Refrain: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus - There is room in my heart for Thee! 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, Proclaiming Thy royal decree; But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth, And in great humility. [Refrain] 3 The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest In the shade of the forest tree; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, In the deserts of Galilee. [Refrain] 4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word That should set Thy people free; But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn They bore Thee to Calvary. [Refrain] 5 When the heav'ns shall ring, and the angels sing At Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room - There is room at My side for thee." My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me! Used With Tune: MARGARET

The Way to the Cross

Appears in 765 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Refrain First Line: Where he leads me I will follow Used With Tune: [I can hear my Savior calling]

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,200 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing; unto God my praise I bring. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose, every power as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love, my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure-store. Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee. Used With Tune: HENDON

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 1,421 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Regeneration and Acceptance with God Used With Tune: ARLINGTON

My God, the spring of all my joys

Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 559 hymnals Topics: Assurance Of Acceptance; Believer's (See also Christian Saints) Joy of; Christ Morning Star; Communion With God; The Christian Life The Inner Life; Death Fear of removed; Fear of death removed ; Joy In God; Joy Of Believers; Star Morning; Sun Of Righteousness Lyrics: 1 My God, the spring of all my joys, The life of my delights, The glory of my brightest days, And comfort of my nights! 2 In darkest shades, if Thou appear, My dawning is begun; Thou art my soul's bright morning star, And Thou my rising sun. 3 The opening heavens around me shine, With beams of sacred bliss, If Jesus shows His mercy mine, And whispers I am His. 4 My soul would leave this heavy clay At that transporting word; Run up with joy the shining way, To see and praise my Lord. 5 Fearless of hell and ghastly death, I'd break through every foe; The wings of love, and arms of faith, Would bear me conqueror through. Used With Tune: RICHMOND

Just As I Am, Thine Own to Be

Author: Marianne F. Hearn, 1834-1909 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 228 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ Used With Tune: JUST AS I AM

My God, Accept My Heart

Author: M. Bridges Appears in 260 hymnals Topics: Accepting Christ First Line: My God, accept my heart this day Used With Tune: WILSON

O Have You Not Heard

Author: R. Torrey, Jr. Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 79 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ First Line: O have you not heard of that beautiful stream Refrain First Line: O seek that beautiful stream Lyrics: 1 O have you not heard of that beautiful stream That flows through our Father’s land? Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light, And ripple o’er golden sand. Refrain: O seek that beautiful stream, O seek that beautiful stream; Its waters, so free are flowing for thee, O seek that beautiful stream. 2 Its fountains are deep and its waters are pure; And sweet to the weary soul; It flows from the throne of Jehovah alone! O come where its bright waves roll. [Refrain] 3 This beautiful stream is the river of life! It flows for all nations free! A balm for each wound in its waters is found; O sinner, it flows for thee! [Refrain] 3 O will you not drink of this beautiful stream, And dwell on its peaceful shore? The Spirit says, Come, all ye weary ones, home, And wander in sin no more. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 46:4 Used With Tune: THE BEAUTIFUL RIVER

Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 924 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild restless sea, day by day his sweet voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me"; 2 Long ago apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, turned from home, and toil, and kindred, leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store; from each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call, give our hearts to thine obedience, serve and love thee best of all. Used With Tune: GALILEE

Behold a Stranger's at the door!

Author: Joseph Grigg Appears in 605 hymnals Topics: Accepted Time; Gospel Call; Christ Knocking at the Door; Delay Danger of; Procrastination; Striving The Spirit's Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger's at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before; Hath waited long, is waiting still: You treat no other friend so ill, You treat no other friend so ill. 2 Oh lovely attitude! He stands With melting heart and laden hands; Oh, matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes! This matchless kindness to His foes! 3 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very Friend you need; The friend of sinners--yes, 'tis He, With garments dyed at Calvary, With garments dyed at Calvary. 4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine; Turn out His enemy and thine, That soul-destroying monster, sin, And let the heavenly Stranger in, And let the heavenly Stranger in. 5 Admit Him, ere His anger burn, His feet departed ne'er return; Admit Him, or the hour's at hand You'll at His door rejected stand, You'll at His door rejected stand. Amen. Used With Tune: BACA

Take me O my Father, take me

Author: Rev. Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Appears in 145 hymnals Topics: Aspiration; Choosing Christ; Christ Sacrifice of; Conviction of Sin; Evangelistic Services; God Love of; Gospel Acceptance of; Heart Change of; Heart Surrender of; Pardon Sought; Repentance and Confession of Sin Used With Tune: SARDIS

How lost was my condition

Author: Rev. John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 326 hymnals Topics: Evangelistic Services; Faith and Justification; Fall of Man; Gospel Acceptance of; Gospel Power of; Heart Change of; Need of Christ; Pardon Found; Salvation Used With Tune: LUX MUNDI

Lord, I am thine, entirely thine

Author: Rev. Samuel Davies, 1723-1761 Appears in 400 hymnals Topics: Abiding in Christ; Aspiration; Choosing Christ; Covenanting; Gospel Acceptance of; Oneness with Christ; Renouncing All for Christ; Self-Consecration Used With Tune: WARD

Jesus Is Standing in Pilate's Hall

Author: Anonymous Meter: 9.9.9.7 with refrain Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ Refrain First Line: What will you do with Jesus? Scripture: Matthew 27:22 Used With Tune: STOCKS

Let Jesus come into your heart

Author: Mrs. C. H. M. Appears in 277 hymnals Topics: Christ at the Door; Decision; The Call Accepted First Line: If you are tired of the load of your sin Refrain First Line: Just now, your doubtings give o'er Used With Tune: [If you are tired of the load of your sin]

Summer Suns are Glowing

Author: W. W. How Appears in 240 hymnals Topics: Accepting the Call and Resting in Christ Used With Tune: [Summer suns are glowing]

God Loved the World So That He Gave

Author: August Crull (1845-1923); Anonymous Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Commission Inviting Souls to Accept Christ Scripture: John 3:16 Used With Tune: ST. CRISPIN

Whiter Than Snow

Author: Jas. Nicholson Appears in 660 hymnals Topics: Christ Christ Cleanses; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole Refrain First Line: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want thee forever, to live in my soul; Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry foe; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Chorus: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 2 Lord Jesus, look down from thy throne in the skies, And help me to make a complete sacrifice; I give up myself, and whatever I know; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] 3 Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat; I wait, blessed Lord, at thy crucified feet, By faith,for my cleansing, I see thy blood flow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] 4 Lord Jesus, thou seest I patiently wait; Come now, and within me a new heart create; To those who have sought thee, then never said'st No; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole]

Dear Shepherd of thy people here

Author: Rev. John Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 213 hymnals Topics: Christ Presence of; Christ Shepherd; Gospel Acceptance of; Gospel Power of; House of God ; Worship Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN

Thy Life Was Given for Me

Author: Frances Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Appears in 155 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ First Line: Thy life was giv'n for me, Thy blood, O Lord, was shed Used With Tune: KENOSIS

O Grant Us Light, That We May Know

Author: Lawrence Tuttiett, 1825-1897 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ Used With Tune: CANONBURY

Draw Thou My Soul, O Christ

Author: Lucy Larcom, 1826-1893 Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ Used With Tune: ST. EDMUND

Take Me as I Am

Author: Eliza H. Hamilton Appears in 376 hymnals Topics: Acceptance of Christ First Line: Jesus, my Lord, to Thee I cry Used With Tune: [Jesus, my Lord, to Thee I cry]

The Haven of Rest

Author: H. L. Gilmour Appears in 320 hymnals Topics: Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Christ Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Living His Life Rest in Christ; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea Refrain First Line: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest" Lyrics: 1 My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea, So burdened with sin, and distressed, Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make me your choice;" And I entered the "Haven of Rest!" Chorus: I've anchored my soul in the "Haven of Rest," I sail the wide seas no more; The tempest may sweep o'er the wild, stormy deep, In Jesus I'm safe evermore. 2 I yield myself to his tender embrace, And faith taking hold of his Word, My fetters fell off, and I anchored my soul: The Haven of Rest is my Lord. [Chorus] 3 The song of my soul, since the Lord made me whole, Has been the OLD STORY so blest, Of Jesus, who'll save whosoever will have A home in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus] 4 How precious the tho't that we all may recline, Like John the beloved and blest, On Jesus' strong arm, where no tempest can harm, Secure in the "Haven of Rest!" [Chorus] 5 O come to the Saviour! he patiently waits To save by his power divine; Come, anchor your soul in the "Haven of Rest," And say, "my Beloved is mine." [Chorus] Used With Tune: [My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea]

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