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Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary Elizabeth Byrne; Eleanor Hull Meter: 10.11.11.11 Appears in 160 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession First Line: Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
be all else but naught to me, save that Thou art;
be Thou my best thought in the day and the night,
both waking and sleeping, Thy presence my light.
2 Be Thou my Wisdom, be Thou my true Word;
be Thou ever with me, and I with Thee, Lord;
be Thou my great Father, and I Thy true son;
be Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
3 Be Thou my Breastplate, my Sword for the fight;
be Thou my whole Armor, be Thou my true Might;
be Thou my soul’s Shelter, be Thou my strong Tow’r,
O raise Thou me heav’nward, great Pow’r of my pow’r.
4 Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise;
be Thou mine inheritance, now and always;
be Thou and Thou only the first in my heart,
O High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
5 High King of heaven, Thou heaven's bright Sun,
O grant me its joys, after vict'ry is won;
Great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be Thou my vision, O Ruler of all.
Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: 8th cent. hymn
Be Thou My Vision
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 627 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve Thee to the end;
be Thou forever near me,
my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
if Thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if Thou wilt be my guide.
2 O let me feel Thee near me,
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear Thee speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised
to all who follow Thee
that where Thou art in glory
there shall Thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my Friend.
Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY
O Jesus, I Have Promised
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,215 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession 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 transient dream,
when death’s cold, sullen stream
shall o'er me roll,
blest Savior, then in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul. Used With Tune: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Profession of Faith
Appears in 640 hymnals Topics: Order of Mass Profession of Faith
Profession of Faith
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession Scripture: Luke 8:19 Used With Tune: MCKEE
In Christ There Is No East or West
Take my life, and let it be consecrated
Author: Francis Ridley Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,213 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith First Line: Take my life and let it be 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.
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.
3 Take my voice and let me sing
always, only, for my King;
take my lips and let them be
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.
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.
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. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Used With Tune: LÜBECK
Take my life, and let it be consecrated
Just as I am, without one plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,133 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea,
but that thy blood was shed for me,
and that thou biddest me come to thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
2 Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
3 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
sight, riches, healing of the mind,
yea, all I need in thee I find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
4 Just as I am, thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
5 Just as I am, thy love unknown
has broken every barrier down.
Now to be thine, yea, thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
6 Just as I am of that free love
the breadth, length, depth and height to prove,
here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Used With Tune: WOODWORTH
Just as I am, without one plea
Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult
Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 932 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession First Line: Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult 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."
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."
2 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."
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: PLEADING SAVIOR
Jesus Calls Us o'er the Tumult
I Was a Wandering Sheep
Author: Rev. Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 499 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I was a wandering sheep,
I did not love the fold;
I did not love my Shepherd’s voice,
I would not be controlled.
I was a wayward child,
I did not love my home,
I did not love my Father’s voice,
I loved afar to roam.
2 The Shepherd sought His sheep,
The Father sought His child;
They followed me o’er vale and hill,
O’er deserts waste and wild.
They found me nigh to death,
Famished and faint and lone;
They bound me with the bands of love,
They saved the wandering one.
3 Jesus my Shepherd is;
’Twas He that loved my soul,
’Twas He that washed me in His blood,
’Twas He that made me whole.
’Twas He that sought the lost,
That found the wandering sheep;
’Twas He that brought me to the fold,
’Tis He that still doth keep.
4 No more a wandering sheep!
I love to be controlled,
I love my tender Shepherd’s voice,
I love the peaceful fold.
No more a wayward child!
I seek no more to roam;
I love my heavenly Father’s voice,
I love, I love His home. Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA
I Was a Wandering Sheep
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,232 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: RESTING-PLACE
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Zion, Founded on the Mountains
Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.4.7 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Psalm 87 Used With Tune: ZION
Zion, Founded on the Mountains
Not What My Hands Have Done
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 119 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9 Used With Tune: LEOMINSTER
Not What My Hands Have Done
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:5-9 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
My Soul, Be on Thy Guard
Author: George Heath Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,370 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 My soul, be on thy guard;
ten thousand foes arise;
the hosts of sin are pressing hard
to draw thee from the skies.
2 O watch, and fight, and pray;
the battle ne'er give o'er;
renew it boldly every day,
and help divine implore.
3 Ne'er think the vict'ry won,
nor once at ease sit down;
the arduous work will not be done
till thou hast got the crown.
4 Fight on, my soul, till death
shall bring thee to my God;
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
up to His rest above. Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
My Soul, Be on Thy Guard
More Love to Thee
Author: Elizabeth Prentiss Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4.4 Appears in 827 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ,
more love to Thee!
Hear Thou the prayer I make
on bended knee.
This is my earnest plea:
more love, O Christ, to Thee;
more love to Thee,
more love to Thee!
2 Once earthly joy I craved,
sought peace and rest;
now Thee alone I seek;
give what is best.
This all my prayer shall be:
More love, O Christ, to Thee;
more love to Thee,
more love to Thee!
3 Let sorrow do its work,
come grief and pain;
sweet are Thy messengers,
sweet their refrain,
when they can sing with me:
More love, O Christ, to Thee;
more love to Thee,
more love to Thee!
4 Then shall my latest breath
whisper Thy praise;
this be the parting cry
my heart shall raise;
this still its prayer shall be:
More love, O Christ, to Thee;
more love to Thee,
more love to Thee! Used With Tune: MORE LOVE TO THEE
More Love to Thee
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,947 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
a foll'wer 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 flow'ry beds of ease,
while others fought to win the prize,
and sailed thro' 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 The saints in all this glorious war
shall conquer, though they die;
they see the triumph from afar
by faith's discerning eye.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
and all Thine armies shine
in robes of vict'ry thro' the skies,
the glory shall be Thine. Used With Tune: ARLINGTON
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 898 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
and put your armor on,
strong in the strength which God supplies
thro' His eternal Son;
strong in the Lord of hosts
and in His mighty pow'r,
who in the strength of Jesus trusts
is more than conqueror.
2 Stand then in His great might,
with all His strength endued,
and take, to aid you in the fight,
the panoply of God.
From strength to strength go on,
wrestle and fight and pray;
tread all the pow'rs of darkness down
and win the well-fought day.
3 Leave no unguarded place,
no weakness of the soul;
take every virtue, every grace,
and fortify the whole.
That, having all things done
and all your conflicts past,
ye may o'ercome thro' Christ alone
and stand complete at last. Used With Tune: DIADEMATA
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Author: William Williams; Peter Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 1,832 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou are 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 Deliv'rer,
strong Deliv'rer,
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.
Death of death, and hell's destruction,
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. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Jesus, Still Lead On
Author: Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf; Jane Borthwick Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 290 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won.
And, although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
guide us by Your hand
to our Fatherland.
2 If the way be drear,
if the foe be near,
let not faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
for, thro' many a woe,
to our home we go.
3 When we seek relief
from a long-felt grief–
when oppressed by new temptations,
Lord, increase and perfect patience.
Show us that bright shore
where we weep no more.
4 Jesus, still lead on
till our rest be won;
Heav'nly Leader, still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
till we safely stand
in our Fatherland. Used With Tune: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
Jesus, Still Lead On
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,146 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
much we need Thy tender care;
in Thy pleasant pastures feed us;
for our use Thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2 Thou hast promised to receive us,
poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us;
grace to cleanse and pow'r to free.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
early let us turn to Thee.
3 Early let us seek Thy favor,
early let us do Thy will;
do Thou, Lord, our only Savior,
with Thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus
Thou hast loved us; love us still.
Used With Tune: JESU, BONE PASTOR
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 686 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith 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.
Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy brought me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed sHis beams around me. [Refrain]
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help me walk from day to day
With its shadow o'er me. [Refrain]
4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 458 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
In living echoes of Thy tone;
As Thou hast sought, so let me seek
Thy erring children lost and lone.
2 O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
The precious things Thou dost impart;
And wing my words that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.
3 O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
The hungering ones with manna sweet.
4 O strengthen me that while I stand
Firm on the Rock, and strong in Thee,
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
5 O use me, Lord, use even me,
Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where;
Until Thy blessed face I see,
Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share. Used With Tune: CANONBURY
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night
Author: Rev. W. Sleeper Meter: Irregular Appears in 248 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of my sickness into Thy health,
Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
Out of my sin and into Thyself,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
2 Out of my shameful failure and loss,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm,
Out of life's storms and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
3 Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into Thy blessed will to abide,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
4 Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come;
Into the joy and light of Thy home,
Jesus, I come to Thee.
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
Jesus, I come to Thee. Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME
Out of My Bondage, Sorrow, and Night
My Jesus, I Love Thee, I Know Thou Art Mine
Author: William Ralf Featherstone Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,095 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say, when the death-dew lies cold on my brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. Used With Tune: CARITAS
My Jesus, I Love Thee, I Know Thou Art Mine
Faith of Our Fathers! Living Still
Author: Rev. Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 839 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy
Whene'er we hear that glorious Word!
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free;
How sure will be their children's peace
If we, like them, should die for thee!
Faith of our martyrs, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our fathers! we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
By kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our fathers, holy faith!
We will be true to thee till death. Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE
Faith of Our Fathers! Living Still
Come, Thou Fount
Author: Robert Robinson Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2,209 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession First Line: Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Lyrics: 1 Come, Thou Fount of every blessing;
tune my heart to sing Thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing,
call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet,
sung by flaming tongues above;
praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it,
mount of Thy redeeming love.
2 Here I raise my Ebenezer:
hither by Thy help I'm come,
and I hope, by Thy good pleasure
safely to arrive at home.
Jesus sought me when a stranger
wand'ring from the fold of God.
He, to rescue me from danger,
interposed His precious blood.
3 Oh to grace how great a debtor
daily I'm constrained to be!
Let Thy goodness, like a fetter,
bind my wand'ring heart to Thee;
prone to wander, Lord, I feel it,
prone to leave the God I love;
here's my heart, O take and seal it;
seal it for Thy courts above! Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Come, Thou Fount
O for a Closer Walk with God
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,372 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God,
a calm and heav'nly frame,
a light to shine upon the road
that leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
when first I sought the Lord?
Where is the soul refreshing view
of Jesus and His Word?
3 What peaceful hours I then enjoyed!
How sweet their mem'ry still!
But they have left an aching void
the world can never fill.
4 Return, O holy Dove, return,
sweet messenger of rest;
I hate the sins that made Thee mourn,
and drove Thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
whate'er that idol be,
help me to tear it from Thy throne
and worship only Thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
calm and serene my frame;
so purer light shall mark the road
that leads me to the Lamb. Used With Tune: CAITHNESS
O for a Closer Walk with God
Teach Me, My God and King
Author: George Herbert; John Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 263 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Teach me, my God and King,
in all things Thee to see,
and what I do in anything,
to do it as for Thee.
2 To scorn the senses’ sway,
while still to Thee I tend;
in all I do be Thou the Way,
in all be Thou the End.
3 All may of Thee partake;
nothing so small can be,
but draws, when acted for Thy sake,
greatness and worth from Thee.
4 If done t'obey Thy laws,
e’en servile labors shine;
hallowed is toil, if this the cause,
the meanest work divine.
Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Teach Me, My God and King
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,868 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heav'n 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, O breathe Thy loving Spirit
into every troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
let us find the promised rest.
Take away our love of sinning;
Alpha and Omega be;
end of faith, as its beginning,
set our hearts at liberty.
3 Come, Almighty to deliver;
let us all Thy life receive;
suddenly return and never,
nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve Thee as Thy hosts above;
pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
glory in Thy perfect love.
4 Finish then, Thy new creation;
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see Thy great salvation
perfectly restored in Thee.
Changed from glory into glory,
till in heav'n we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before Thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise. Used With Tune: BEECHER
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
I'm Not Ashamed to Own My Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 679 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I'm not ashamed to own my Lord,
or to defend his cause,
maintain the honor of his Word,
the glory of his cross.
2 Jesus, my God! I know his name,
his name is all my trust;
nor will he put my soul to shame,
nor let my hope be lost.
3 Firm as his throne his promise stands,
and he can well secure
what I've committed to his hands
'til the decisive hour.
4 Then will he own my worthless name
before his Father's face,
and in the new Jerusalem
appoint my soul a place. Scripture: Romans 1:16 Used With Tune: PISGAH
I'm Not Ashamed to Own My Lord
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Author: Anonymous Meter: 10.10.10.6 Appears in 89 hymnals Topics: Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
he moved my soul to seek him, seeking me.
It was not I that found, O Saviour true;
no, I was found of thee.
2 Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold;
I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea.
‘Twas not so much that I on thee took hold,
as thou, dear Lord, on me.
3 I find, I walk, I love, but oh, the whole
of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee!
For thou wert long beforehand with my soul;
always thou lovedst me.
Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 Used With Tune: PEACE
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Author: Rev. Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,310 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken,
All to leave, and follow Thee;
Destitute, despised, forsaken,
Thou, from hence, my all shalt be.
Perish every fond ambition,
All I've sought and hoped and known;
Yet how rich is my condition:
God and heaven are still my own.
2 Let the world despise and leave me,
They have left my Savior, too;
Human hearts and looks deceive me;
Thou art not, like man, untrue;
And, while Thou shalt smile upon me,
God of wisdom, love, and might,
Foes may hate, and friends may shun me;
Show Thy face, and all is bright.
3 Man may trouble and distress me,
'Twill but drive me to Thy breast;
Life with trials hard may press me,
Heaven will bring me sweeter rest.
O 'tis not in grief to harm me,
While Thy love is left to me;
O 'twere not in joy to charm me,
Were that joy unmixed with Thee.
4 Haste, then, on from grace to glory,
Armed by faith, and winged by prayer;
Heaven's eternal day's before thee,
God's own hand shall guide thee there.
Soon shall close thy earthly mission;
Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days;
Hope shall change to glad fruition,
Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Used With Tune: GREENVILLE
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Lord Jesus, Can It Ever Be?
Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,277 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith First Line: Lord Jesus, can it ever be Lyrics: 1 Jesus, and shall it ever be,
A mortal man ashamed of Thee?
Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise,
Whose glories shine through endless days?
2 Ashamed of Jesus! sooner far
Let evening blush to own a star;
He sheds the beams of light divine
O'er this benighted soul of mine.
3 Ashamed of Jesus! just as soon
Let midnight be ashamed of noon;
'Tis midnight with my soul till He,
Bright, Morning Star, bid darkness flee.
4 Ashamed of Jesus! that dear Friend
On whom my hopes of heaven depend!
No; when I blush, be this my shame,
That I no more revere His Name.
Used With Tune: FEDERAL STREET
Lord Jesus, Can It Ever Be?
The Nicene Creed
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession First Line: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty
The Nicene Creed
Come, Holy Ghost
Author: Rabanus Maurus, 776-856; Edward Caswall, 1814-1878 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with repeat Appears in 284 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession First Line: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest,
And in our hearts take up thy rest;
Come with thy grace and heav'nly aid
To fill the hearts which thou hast made;
To fill the hearts which thou hast made.
2 O Comforter, to thee we cry,
Thou heav'nly gift of God most high;
Thou font of life and fire of love,
And sweet anointing from above;
And sweet anointing from above.
3 Praise be to thee, Father and Son,
And Holy Spirit, with them one;
And may the Son on us bestow
The gifts that from the Spirit flow;
The gifts that from the Spirit flow. Scripture: Psalm 104:30 Used With Tune: LAMBILLOTTE
Come, Holy Ghost
Here I Am, Lord
Author: Dan Schutte, b. 1947 Appears in 63 hymnals Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Religious Profession First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12 Used With Tune: [I, the Lord of sea and sky]
Here I Am, Lord
Lead on, eternal Sovereign
Author: Ernest Warburton Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 400 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, eternal Sovereign
Though Your Sins Be As Scarlett
Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.5.7.7.7.7 Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith First Line: Though your sins be as scarlet Lyrics: 1 "Though your sins be as scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though your sins be as scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow.
Though they be red like crimson,
They shall be as wool.
Though your sins be as scarlet,
Though your sins be as scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow,
They shall be as white as snow."
2 Hear the voice that entreats you,
O return ye unto God!
Hear the voice that entreats you,
O return ye unto God!
He is of great compassion,
And of wondrous love.
Hear the voice that entreats you,
Hear the voice that entreats you,
O return ye unto God!
O return ye unto God!
3 He’ll forgive your transgressions,
And remember them no more;
He’ll forgive your transgressions,
And remember them no more.
"Look unto Me, ye people,"
Saith the Lord your God.
He’ll forgive your transgressions,
He’ll forgive your transgressions,
And remember them no more,
And remember them no more. Used With Tune: COMPASSION
Though Your Sins Be As Scarlett
My Song Forever Shall Record
Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Psalm 89 Used With Tune: MARYTON
My Song Forever Shall Record
'Tis Not that I Did Choose Thee
Author: Josiah Conder Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 77 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 'Tis not that I did choose Thee,
For, Lord, that could not be;
This heart would still refuse Thee,
Hadst Thou not chosen me.
Thou from the sin that stained me
Hast cleansed and set me free;
Of old Thou hast ordained me,
That I should live to Thee.
2 'Twas sovereign mercy called me
And taught my opening mind;
The world had else enthralled me,
To heavenly glories blind.
My heart owns none before Thee,
For Thy rich grace I thirst;
This knowing, if I love Thee,
Thou must have loved me first. Used With Tune: SAVOY CHAPEL
'Tis Not that I Did Choose Thee
He Who Would Valiant Be
Author: John Bunyan; Percy Dearmer Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.5 Appears in 151 hymnals Topics: Submission and Profession Lyrics: 1 He who would valiant be
'gainst all disaster,
let him in constancy
follow the Master.
There's no discouragement
shall make him once relent
his first avowed intent
to be a pilgrim.
2 Who so beset him round
with dismal stories,
do but themselves confound—
his strength the more is.
No foes shall stay his might,
though he with giants fight;
he will make good his right
to be a pilgrim.
3 Since, Lord, Thou dost defend
us with Thy Spirit,
we know we at the end
shall life inherit.
Then, fancies, flee away!
I'll fear not what men say,
I'll labor night and day
to be a pilgrim. Used With Tune: ST. DUNSTAN'S
He Who Would Valiant Be
Lord, I want to be a Christian
Meter: 14.11.6.11 Appears in 152 hymnals Topics: Children and Youth Profession of Faith; Sacraments and Ordinances Profession of Faith First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart in-a my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart.
2 Lord, I want to be more loving
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more loving in-a my heart.
3 Lord, I want to be more holy
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in-a my heart.
4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus
in-a my heart, in-a my heart;
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart.
In-a my heart, in-a my heart,
Lord, I want to be like Jesus in-a my heart. Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: African-American spiritual
Lord, I want to be a Christian
Living for Jesus
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 152 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Lyrics: 1 Living for Jesus a life that is true,
striving to please him in all that I do,
yielding allegiance glad hearted and free
this is the pathway of blessing for me.
Refrain (may be sung after stanza 3 only):
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to you,
for you in your atonement
did give yourself for me.
I own no other master
my heart shall be your throne:
my life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for you alone.
2 Living for Jesus, who died in my place,
bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace:
such love constrains me to answer his call,
follow his leading, and give him my all. Refrain
3 Living for Jesus wherever I am,
doing each duty in his holy name,
seeking the lost ones he died to redeem,
bringing the weary to find rest in him. Refrain
Used With Tune: LIVING FOR JESUS
Living for Jesus
Thou didst leave thy throne
Author: Emily Elizabeth Steele Elliott, 1836-1897 Meter: Irregular Appears in 419 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith 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:
oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
there is room in my heart for thee.
2 Even foxes found rest,
and the birds had 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.
oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
there is room in my heart for thee.
3 When thou camest, O Lord,
with the living word,
'twas to set all thy people free,
but with mocking scorn
and with crown of thorn,
then we bore thee to Calvary:
oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
there is room in my heart for thee.
4 Heav'ns arches shall ring
and its choirs shall 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!"
oh come to my heart, Lord Jesus;
there is room in my heart for thee. Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Used With Tune: MARGARET
Thou didst leave thy throne
I know not why such wondrous grace
Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 282 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Refrain First Line: but I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why such wondrous grace
to me God has made known;
nor why, unworthy as I am,
Christ claimed me for his own,
Refrain:
but I know whom I have believed
and am persuaded that Christ is able
to keep that which I’ve committed
unto him against that day.
2 I know not why this saving faith
to me God did impart,
nor how believing in the word
brought peace into my heart, [Refrain]
3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing me of sin,
revealing Jesus through the word,
creating faith in him, [Refrain] Scripture: John 16:4-11 Used With Tune: ELNATHA
I know not why such wondrous grace
Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience
Appears in 170 hymnals Topics: Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity professed; Profession of Sincerity and Repentance; Sincerity professed First Line: Thou art my portion, O my God Lyrics: 1 Thou art my portion, O my God:
Soon as I know thy way,
My heart makes haste t' obey thy word,
And suffers no delay.
2 I chose the path of heavenly truth,
And glory in my choice;
Not all the riches of the earth
Could make me so rejoice.
3 The testimonies of thy grace
I set before my eyes;
Thence I derive my daily strength,
And there my comfort lies.
4 If once I wander from thy path,
I think upon my ways,
Then turn my feet to thy commands,
And trust thy pardoning grace.
5 Now I am thine, forever thine,
Oh save thy servant Lord,
Thou art my shield, my hiding-place;
My hope is in thy word.
6 Thou hast inclin'd this heart of mine
Thy statutes to fulfil;
And thus till mortal life shall end
Would I perform thy will. Scripture: Psalm 119:57
Profession of Sincerity, Repentance, and Obedience
Lord, to Me Thy Ways Make Known
Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith Scripture: Psalm 25 Used With Tune: SEYMOUR
Lord, to Me Thy Ways Make Known
And Can It Be
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 291 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain
an interest in the Savior's blood?
Died he for me, who caused his pain–
for me, who caused his bitter death?
Amazing love! How can it be
that you, my Lord, should die for me?
Refrain:
Amazing love! How can it be
that you, my Lord, should die for me?!
2 He left his Father's throne above–
so free, so infinite his grace–
emptied himself of all but love,
and bled for Adam's helpless race!
What mercy this, immense and free,
for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain]
3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay
fast bound in sin and nature's night.
Your sunrise turned that night to day;
I woke– the dungeon flamed with light!
My chains fell off, your voice I knew;
I rose, went out, and followed you. [Refrain]
4 No condemnation now I dread,
for Christ, and all in him, is mine!
Alive in him, my living Head,
and clothed in righteousness divine,
bold I approach the eternal throne
and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain]
Scripture: Romans 8:1 Used With Tune: SAGINA
And Can It Be
O Sons and Daughters
Author: John M. Neale Meter: 8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 192 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith First Line: O sons and daughters of the King Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
1 O sons and daughters of the King,
whom heavenly hosts in glory sing,
today the grave has lost its sting.
Alleluia!
2 That Easter morn at break of day,
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia!
3 An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee."
Alleluia!
4 When Thomas first the tidings heard
that some had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Lord, have mercy!
5 At night the apostles met in fear;
among them came their Master dear
and said, "My peace be with you here."
Alleluia!
6 "My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
and look upon my hands, my feet;
not faithless but believing be."
Alleluia!
7 No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side.
"You are my Lord and God!" he cried.
Alleluia!
8 How blest are they who have not seen
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia!
Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7 Used With Tune: O FILII ET FILIAE Text Sources: Early 16th cent.
O Sons and Daughters
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 133 hymnals Topics: Profession of Faith; Profession of Faith Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure,
source of purest pleasure,
friend most sure and true:
long my heart was burning,
fainting much and yearning,
thirsting, Lord, for you.
Yours I am, O spotless Lamb,
so will I let nothing hide you,
seek no joy beside you!
2 Let your arms enfold me:
those who try to wound me
cannot reach me here.
Though the earth be shaking,
every heart be quaking,
Jesus calms my fear.
Fires may flash and thunder crash;
yea, though sin and hell assail me,
Jesus will not fail me.
3 Hence, all worldly treasure!
Jesus is my pleasure,
Jesus is my choice.
Hence, all empty glory!
What to me your story
told with tempting voice?
Pain or loss or shame or cross
shall not from my Savior move me,
since he chose to love me.
4 Banish thoughts of sadness,
for the Lord of gladness,
Jesus, enters in;
though the clouds may gather,
those who love the Savior
still have peace within.
Though I bear much sorrow here,
still in you lies purest pleasure,
Jesus, priceless treasure!
Scripture: Psalm 73:25 Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE
Jesus, Priceless Treasure
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