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What a Fellowship
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 612 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Used With Tune: LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS
What a Fellowship
God Will Take Care of You
Author: Civilla D. Martin Appears in 395 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: Be not dismayed whate'er betide Used With Tune: GOD CARES
God Will Take Care of You
Come, We That Love the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6 with refrain Appears in 1,789 hymnals Topics: Edification and Encouragement First Line: Come,we that love the Lord, And let our joys Refrain First Line: We're marching to Zion Scripture: Psalm 55:14 Used With Tune: WE'RE MARCHING TO ZION
Come, We That Love the Lord
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Author: Philip Paul Bliss (1838-1876) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 321 hymnals Topics: Christian Commission Edification, Encouragement, Testimony Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing of my Redeemer! Scripture: Isaiah 59:20 Used With Tune: MY REDEEMER
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Wonderful Words of Life
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 566 hymnals Topics: Comfort,Encouragement, Hope First Line: Sing them over again to me Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life.
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of life.
Words of life and beauty,
Teach me faith and duty;
Chorus:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
2 Christ, the blessed One, gives to all
Wonderful words of life.
Sinner, list to the loving call,
Wonderful words of life.
All so freely given,
Wooing us to heaven– [Chorus]
3 Sweetly echo the gospel call,
Wonderful words of life.
Offer pardon and peace to all,
Wonderful words of life.
Jesus, only Savior,
Sanctify forever, [Chorus] Used With Tune: WORDS OF LIFE
Wonderful Words of Life
I'm Pressing On the Upward Way
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 335 hymnals Topics: Edification and Encouragement Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Used With Tune: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing On the Upward Way
Come, Thou Almighty King
Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 1,793 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: MOSCOW Text Sources: Whitefield's Collection, 1757
Come, Thou Almighty King
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Appears in 420 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Scripture: Ephesians 1:12 Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
When Peace like a River
Author: H. G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 Appears in 480 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE
When Peace like a River
Stand by Me
Author: Charles Albert Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: Irregular Appears in 56 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: When the storms of life are raging Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Used With Tune: STAND BY ME
Stand by Me
The Solid Rock
Author: Edward Mote Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,088 hymnals Topics: Comfort,Encouragement, Hope First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus' blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
Chorus:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.
2 When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In ev'ry high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil. [Chorus]
3 His oath, His covenant, His blood
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay. [Chorus]
4 When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne. [Chorus] Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK
The Solid Rock
How Firm a Foundation
Author: George Keith Appears in 2,132 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Used With Tune: FOPRTUGUESE HYMN
How Firm a Foundation
He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore, 1834-1918 Appears in 1,273 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: He leadeth me! O blessed thought! Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Used With Tune: AUGHTON
He Leadeth Me! O Blessed Thought
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Author: George Duffield Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 1,793 hymnals Topics: Comfort & Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus
as soldiers of the cross;
lift high his royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory
his army shall he lead,
till every foe is vanquished
and Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
then join the mighty conflict
in this, his glorious day.
Be strong in faith and serve him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and all God's foes oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
you dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls, or danger,
be never failing there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the fight will not be long
this day the noise of battle,
the next the victor's song.
To every one who conquers,
a crown of life shall be;
we with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Used With Tune: WEBB
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,214 hymnals Topics: Edification and Encouragement First Line: I love to tell the story Of unseen things above Scripture: Psalm 145:5 Used With Tune: [I love to tell the story]
I Love to Tell the Story
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Author: George Matheson, 1842-1906 Meter: 8.8.8.8.5 Appears in 679 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 319 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: ALL THE WAY
All the Way My Savior Leads Me
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author: William Williams; Peter Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,825 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand;
Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more,
Feed me till I want no more.
2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Be Thou still my strength and shield,
Be Thou still my strength and shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Bear me thro' the swelling current,
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever give to Thee,
I will ever give to Thee.
Amen. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
He Hideth My Soul
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 11.8.11.8 with refrain Appears in 266 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Comfort and Encouragement First Line: A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord Refrain First Line: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock Lyrics: 1 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,
A wonderful Savior to me;
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,
Where rivers of pleasure I see.
Refrain:
He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock
That shadows a dry, thirsty land;
He hideth my life in the depths of His love
And covers me there with His hand,
And covers me there with His hand.
2 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord–
He taketh my burden away.
He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved;
He giveth me strength as my day. [Refrain]
3 With numberless blessings each moment He crowns;
And, filled with His fullness divine,
I sing in my rapture, "O glory to God
For such a Redeemer as mine!" [Refrain]
4 When clothed in His brightness, transported I rise
To meet Him in clouds of the sky;
His perfect salvation, His wonderful love
I'll shout with the millions on high! [Refrain] Used With Tune: KIRKPATRICK
He Hideth My Soul
I Need Thee Every Hour
Author: Annie S. Hawks Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 978 hymnals Topics: Comfort,Encouragement, Hope First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.
Chorus:
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Ev'ry hour I need Thee!
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
2 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their pow'r
When Thou art nigh.
[Chorus]
3 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.
[Chorus]
4 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Teach me Thy will;
Thy promises so rich
In me fulfill.
[Chorus]
5 I need Thee ev'ry hour,
Most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son.
[Chorus] Used With Tune: NEED
I Need Thee Every Hour
The Rock That Is Higher than I
Author: Erastus Johnson, 1826-1909 Appears in 279 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement First Line: O sometimes the shadows are deep Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Lyrics: 1 O sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal,
And sorrows, sometimes how they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul!
Refrain:
O then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I;
O then to the Rock let me fly
To the Rock that is higher than I!
2 O sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling in life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow, how sweet! (Refrain)
3 O near to the Rock let me keep,
If blessings or sorrow prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [O sometimes the shadows are deep]
The Rock That Is Higher than I
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,241 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement Lyrics: 1 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home!
2 Under the shadow of Thy throne
Thy saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is Thine arm alone,
And our defense is sure.
2 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting Thou art God,
To endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in Thy sight
Are like an evening gone;
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
5 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
6 O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be Thou our guard while life shall last,
And our eternal home.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
"Finish thy new creation"
Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,864 hymnals Topics: Christians Encouragements; Encouragements; Christians Encouragements; Encouragements First Line: Love divine, all love excelling Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown:
Jesus! thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit,
Into every troubled breast!
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest:
Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive!
Speedily return, and never,
Never more thy temples leave!
3 Finish then thy new creation,
Pure, unspotted may we be:
Let us see our whole salvation
Perfectly secured by thee!
Changed from glory unto glory,
Till in heaven we take our place;
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Used With Tune: LOVE DIVINE
"Finish thy new creation"
Near to the Heart of God
Author: Cleland B. McAfee Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 142 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Comfort and Encouragement First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where we our Savior meet,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
3 There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God;
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: McAFEE
Near to the Heart of God
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,624 hymnals Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Comfort & Encouragement Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
in a believer's ear!
It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds,
and drives away our fear.
2 It makes the wounded spirit whole
and calms the troubled breast;
'tis manna to the hungry soul,
and to the weary, rest.
3 O Jesus, shepherd, guardian, friend,
my Prophet, Priest, and King,
my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End,
accept the praise I bring.
4 How weak the effort of my heart,
how cold my warmest thought;
but when I see you as you are,
I'll praise you as I ought.
5 Till then I would your love proclaim
with every fleeting breath;
and may the music of your name
refresh my soul in death.
Scripture: Psalm 72:10 Used With Tune: ST. PETER
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
No, Not One!
Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 406 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus knows all about our struggles Used With Tune: [There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus]
No, Not One!
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Author: William Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,297 hymnals Topics: Comfort,Encouragement, Hope 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 ev'ry care,
And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer.
3 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
May I thy consolation share,
Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height,
I view my home and take my flight:
This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise
To seize the everlasting prize;
And shout, while passing through the air,
"Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!" Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Shall We Gather at the River
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 750 hymnals Topics: Comfort,Encouragement, Hope Refrain First Line: Yes, we'll gather at the river Lyrics: 1 Shall we gather at the river,
Where bright angel feet have trod;
With its crystal tide forever
Flowing by the throne of God?
Chorus:
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
The beautiful, the beautiful river;
Gather with the saints at the river
That flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
Washing up its silver spray,
We will walk and worship ever,
All the happy golden day. [Chorus]
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
Lay we ev'ry burden down;
Grace our spirits will deliver,
And provide a robe and crown. [Chorus]
4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
Soon our happy hearts will quiver
With the melody of peace. [Chorus] Used With Tune: HANSON PLACE
Shall We Gather at the River
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Author: Thomas O. Chrisholm, 1866-1960 Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 185 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father! Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Author: S. Trevor Francis, 1834-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 57 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: EBENEZER
O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee
Author: Georg Neumark, 1621-1681; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Appears in 181 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Lyrics: 1 If thou but suffer God to guide thee,
And hope in Him through all thy ways,
He'll give thee strength, whate'er betide thee,
And bear thee through the evil days;
Who trusts in God's unchanging love
Builds on the rock that nought can move.
2 Only be still, and wait His leisure
In cheerful hope, with heart content
To take whate'er thy Father's pleasure
And all-discerning love have sent;
Nor doubt our inmost wants are known
To Him who chose us for His own.
3 Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving;
So do thine own part faithfully,
And trust His word; though undeserving,
Thou yet shalt find it true for thee;
God never yet forsook at need
The soul that trusted Him indeed.
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 55:22 Used With Tune: NEUMARK
If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee
I Heard an Old, Old Story
Author: E. M. Bartlett Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Refrain First Line: O victory in Jesus, My Savior, forever Scripture: John 16:33 Used With Tune: HARTFORD
I Heard an Old, Old Story
Now thank we all our God
Author: Catherine Winkworth; Martin Rinkart Appears in 688 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: NUN DANKET
Now thank we all our God
The Lily of the Valley
Author: Charles W. Fry Meter: Irregular Appears in 396 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Comfort and Encouragement First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Refrain First Line: He's the Lily of the Valley Lyrics: 1 I have found a friend in Jesus - He’s everything to me,
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see
All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow He’s my comfort, in trouble He’s my stay;
He tells me every care on Him to roll.
Refrain:
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star;
He’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2 He all my griefs has taken and all my sorrows borne.
In temptation He’s my strong and mighty Tow’r;
I have all for Him forsaken, and all my idols torn
From my heart, and now He keeps me by His pow’r.
Though all the world forsake me and Satan tempt me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal. [Refrain]
3 He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
While I live by faith and do His blessed will;
A wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear.
With His manna He my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory to see His blessed face,
Where rivers of delight shall ever roll. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST
The Lily of the Valley
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Civilla D. Martin Meter: Irregular Appears in 99 hymnals Topics: Walking with God Comfort and Encouragement First Line: Why should I feel discouraged? Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely
And long for heav’n and home
When Jesus is my portion?
My constant Friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
Refrain:
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free;
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”
His tender words I hear;
And resting on His goodness,
I lose my doubt and fear.
Tho' by the path He leadeth
But one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me. [Refrain]
3 Whenever I am tempted,
Whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing,
When hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him;
From care He sets me free:
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: SPARROW
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,226 hymnals Topics: Comfort & Encouragement; Comfort & Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the nearer waters roll,
while the tempest still is high;
hide me, O my Savior, hide,
till the storm of life is past;
safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last!
2 Other refuge have I none;
hangs my helpless soul on thee;
leave, ah! leave me not alone,
still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
all my help from thee I bring;
cover my defenseless head
with the shadow of thy wing.
3 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
grace to cover all my sin;
let the healing streams abound;
make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art;
freely let me take of thee;
spring thou up within my heart,
rise to all eternity.
Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Abide with Me
Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 1,678 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement 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 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' clouds and sunshine, oh, 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 thro' the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee!
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!
Amen. Used With Tune: EVENTIDE
Abide with Me
Arise, Your Light Is Come!
Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Arise, Your Light Is Come!
Day by Day
Author: Andrew L. Skoog; Carolina Sandell Berg Meter: Irregular Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement First Line: Day by day and with each passing moment Lyrics: 1 Day by day and with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear.
He whose heart is kind beyond all measure
Gives unto each day what He deems best -
Lovingly, its part of pain and pleasure,
Mingling toil with peace and rest.
2 Ev'ry day the Lord Himself is near me
With a special mercy for each hour;
All my cares He fain would bear, and cheer me,
He whose name is Counselor and Pow'r.
The protection of His child and treasure
Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
"As your days,your strength shall be in measure,"
This the pledge to me He made.
3 Help me then in ev'ry tribulation
So to trust Your promises, O Lord,
That I lose not faith's sweet consolation
Offered me within Your holy Word.
Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
Till I reach the promised land. Used With Tune: BLOTT EN DAG
Day by Day
Moment by Moment
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 150 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement First Line: Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine Refrain First Line: Moment by moment I'm kept in His love Lyrics: 1 Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine;
Living with Jesus a new life divine;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine,
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
Refrain:
Moment by moment I’m kept in His love;
Moment by moment I’ve life from above;
Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine;
Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
2 Never a trial that He is not there,
Never a burden that He doth not bear,
Never a sorrow that He doth not share,
Moment by moment I’m under His care. (Refrain)
3 Never a heartache and never a groan,
Never a teardrop and never a moan;
Never a danger, but there on the throne,
Moment by moment, He thinks of His own. (Refrain)
4 Never a weakness that He doth not feel,
Never a sickness that He cannot heal;
Moment by moment, in woe or in weal,
Jesus my Saviour abides with me still. (Refrain) Used With Tune: [Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine]
Moment by Moment
Through the love of God our Saviour
Author: Mary Peters (1813-1856) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 192 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Through the love of God our Saviour,
all will be well.
Free and changeless is his favour,
all, all is well.
Precious is the blood that healed us,
perfect is the grace that sealed us,
strong the hand stretched forth to shield us,
all must be well.
2 Though we pass through tribulation,
all will be well.
Ours is such a full salvation,
all, all is well.
Happy, still in God confiding,
fruitful, if in Christ abiding,
holy, through the Spirit’s guiding,
all must be well.
3 We expect a bright tomorrow,
all will be well.
Faith can sing through days of sorrow,
'All, all is well.'
On our Father’s love relying,
Jesus every need supplying,
in our living, in our dying,
all must be well. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19 Used With Tune: AR HYD Y NOS
Through the love of God our Saviour
A Pilgrim Was I and A-Wand'ring
Author: John W. Peterson, b. 1921 Meter: 9.9.9.8 with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Christian Commission Edification, Encouragement, Testimony Refrain First Line: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me Scripture: Psalm 23:6 Used With Tune: SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY
A Pilgrim Was I and A-Wand'ring
Steal Away to Jesus
Appears in 117 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: My Lord, he calls me Refrain First Line: Steal away, steal away Lyrics: Refrain:
Steal away, steal away,
steal away to Jesus!
Steal away, steal away home,
I ain't got long to stay here.
1 My Lord, he calls me,
He calls me by the thunder;
The trumpet sounds within my soul;
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]
2 Green trees are bending,
Poor sinners stand a trembling;
The trumpet sounds within my soul;
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain]
3 My Lord, he calls me,
He calls me by the lightning;
The trumpet sounds within my soul;
I ain't got long to stay here. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Used With Tune: [My Lord, he calls me] Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Steal Away to Jesus
Holy Bible, Book Divine
Author: John Burton, Sr., 1773-1822 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 569 hymnals Topics: Encouragement Used With Tune: ALETTA
Holy Bible, Book Divine
We Gather Together
Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934; Ruth Duck, 1947- Meter: 12.11.12.12 Appears in 200 hymnals Topics: Encouragement First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Scripture: Psalm 65:1 Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Nederlandtsche Gedenckclanck, 1626
We Gather Together
The Warfare
Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,944 hymnals Topics: Christians Encouragements First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Lyrics: 1 Am I a solider of the cross,
A followers of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own his cause,
Or blush to speak his name?
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease?
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed through bloody seas?
3 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?
4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign;
Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by thy word.
5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war,
Shall conquer, though they die;
They view the triumph from afar,
And seize it with their eye.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all thine armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be thine. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS
The Warfare
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.7 Appears in 676 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe -
His craft and pow’r are great,
And, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
2 Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing,
Were not the right Man on our side,
The man of God’s own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He -
Lord Sabaoth His Name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph thru us.
The prince of darkness grim,
We tremble not for him -
His rage we can endure,
For lo, his doom is sure:
One little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly pow’rs,
No thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Thru Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go,
This mortal life also -
The body they may kill:
God’s truth abideth still:
His kingdom is forever.
Amen. Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
Author: John Newton Appears in 137 hymnals Topics: The Christian Comfort and Encouragement Lyrics: 1 Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares;
They cast dishonor on thy Lord,
And contradict his gracious word;
Brought safely by his hand thus far,
Why wilt thou now give place to fear?
2 When first before his mercy-seat
Thou didst to him thy all commit,
He gave thee warrant from that hour
To trust his wisdom, love, and power:
Did ever trouble yet befall
And he refuse to hear thy call?
3 He who has helped thee hitherto,
Will help thee all thy journey through;
Though rough and thorny be the road,
It leads thee home, apace, to God;
Then count thy present trials small,
For heaven will make amends for all. Used With Tune: YOAKLEY
Be still, my heart! these anxious cares
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,207 hymnals Topics: Comfort and Encouragement Lyrics: 1 My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior 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.
4 When ends life's passing dream,
When death's cold, threatening stream
Shall o'er me roll,
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!
Amen.
Used With Tune: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Author: J. Newton, 1725-1807 Appears in 709 hymnals Topics: Prayer Encouragements to Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay.
2 Thou art coming to a King,
Large petitions with thee bring;
For His grace and power are such,
None can ever ask too much.
3 With my burden I begin,
Lord, remove this load of sin!
Let Thy blood for sinners spilt
Set my conscience free from guilt.
4 Lord, I come to Thee for rest,
Take possession of my breast;
There Thy blood-bought right maintain,
And without a rival reign.
5 While I am a pilgrim here,
Let Thy love my spirit cheer;
As my Guide, my Guard, my Friend,
Lead me to my journey's end. Used With Tune: HENDON
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare
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