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More Like You

Author: Scott Wesley Brown Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: More like you, Jesus, more like you Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance; Grace Personal Holiness Used With Tune: MORE LIKE YOU

My Gratitude Now Accept, O God

Author: Rafael Montalvo; Raquel Mora Martínez Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 24:1 Used With Tune: OFRENDA

The Summons

Author: John Bell Meter: 13.13.7.7.13 Appears in 42 hymnals First Line: Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Topics: Grace Invitation Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

Let Us Offer to the Father

Author: Alice Parker Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: As the growing wheat will ripen (Como el trigo de los campos) Refrain First Line: Let us offer to the Father (Te ofrecemos, Padre nuestro) Topics: The Sacraments of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion, Lord's Supper) Used With Tune: OFERTORIO Text Sources: Misa Popular Nicaragilense

Two Fishermen

Author: Suzanne Toolan Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Two fishermen, who lived along Refrain First Line: "Leave all things you have and come and follow me Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Life and Teaching Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: LEAVE ALL THINGS BEHIND

Come and Find the Quiet Center

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come and find the quiet center in the crowded life we lead, find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: Clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can see all the things that really matter, be at peace, and simply be. 2 Silence is a friend who claims us, cools the heat and slows the pace, God it is who speaks and names us, knows our being, touches base, making space within our thinking, lifting shades to show the sun, raising courage when we're shrinking, finding scope for faith begun. 3 In the Spirit let us travel, open to each other's pain, let our loves and fears unravel, celebrate the space we gain: there's a place for deepest dreaming, there's a time for heart to care, in the Spirit's lively scheming there is always room to spare! Topics: Grace Invitation; Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Spirit of God

Author: Steve Garnaas-Holmes Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Spirit of God, bright Wind Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Come, Spirit, come! Topics: The Power of the Holy Spirit In Praise of the Holy Spirit Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Used With Tune: DOVE SONG

Live in Charity (Ubi Caritas)

Meter: Irregular Appears in 34 hymnals First Line: Live in charity and steadfast love (Ubi caritas et amor) Topics: Grace Social Holiness Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2-8 Used With Tune: UBI CARITAS (TAIZE) Text Sources: Latin, 9th C.

I've Got Peace Like A River

Meter: 7.7.11 D Appears in 41 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river, I've got peace like a river in my soul. 2 I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain, I've got joy like a fountain in my soul. 3 I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul. I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean, I've got love like an ocean in my soul Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance Used With Tune: PEACE LIKE A RIVER Text Sources: African-American spiritual

Alleluia

Meter: Irregular Appears in 459 hymnals First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Lyrics: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: TAIZE ALLELUIA

Kyrie

Meter: Irregular Appears in 270 hymnals First Line: Kyrie, Kyrie eleison Lyrics: Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Christe, Christe eleison. Christe, Christe elesion. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison. Kyrie, Kyrie eleison, eleison. Topics: Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Particular Times of Worship Other Acts of Worship Used With Tune: NEW WORLD Text Sources: Ancient Greek

Time Now to Gather

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 5.4.5.4 D Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: The Sacraments of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion, Lord's Supper) Scripture: Luke 22:19-20 Used With Tune: WELCOME SONG

Holy, Holy, Holy

Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you Lyrics: Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: You are holy, Lord! ¡Santo, santo, santo, mi corazón te adora! Mi corazón te sabe decir: ¡Santo eres, Dios! Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Used With Tune: SANTO Text Sources: Argentine Folk Song

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Civilla Martin Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 99 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged? Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come? Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven 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. 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 word I hear, and resting on his goodness, I lose my doubts and fears; though 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. 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. 3 Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise, when song 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. 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. Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance Scripture: Luke 12:6-7 Used With Tune: SPARROW

I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry

Author: John Ylvisaker Meter: 9.7.9.6 D Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Providence; The Sacraments of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Used With Tune: WATERLIFE

We Are the Body of Christ

Author: Scott Wesley Brown; David Hampton Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise you Topics: The Nature of the Church United in Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Used With Tune: BODY OF CHRIST

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine

Meter: 7.8.8.4.7 with refrain Appears in 13 hymnals Refrain First Line: He came among us at Christmastime Lyrics: 1 Joseph dearest, Joseph mine, help me cradle the child divine; God reward thee and all that’s thine in paradise, so prays the mother Mary. Refrain: He came among us at Christmas-time, at Christmastide, in Bethlehem; let us bring him from far and wide Love’s diadem: Jesus, Jesus, lo, he comes, and loves, and saves, and frees us! 2 Gladly, dear one, lady mine, help I cradle this child of thine; God’s own light on us both shall shine in paradise, as prays the mother Mary. [Refrain] 3 All shall come and bow the knee; wise and happy their souls shall be, loving such a divinity, as all may see in Jesus, Son of Mary. [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Birth and Baptism Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Used With Tune: JOSEPH LIEBER, JOSEPH MEIN Text Sources: German trad.

Glorify Thy Name

Author: Donna Adkins Meter: Irregular Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: Father, we love you, we worship and adore you Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 86:12 Used With Tune: GLORIFY THY NAME

Bless His Holy Name

Author: Andraé Crouch Meter: Irregular Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: Bless the Lord, O my soul Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 103:1 Used With Tune: BLESS HIS HOLY NAME

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: R. H. McDaniel Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 239 hymnals First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Refrain First Line: Since Jesus came into my heart, Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I had sought, since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, since Jesus came into my heart, floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wandering and going astray, since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins, which were many, are all washed away, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I'm possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Praise Our God Above (Harvest Song)

Author: Tzu-chen Chao; Frank W. Price Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Praise our God above Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Creation Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Used With Tune: HSUAN PING

The Lily of the Valley

Author: Charles W. Fry Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 393 hymnals 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. 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 grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne; in temptation he’s my strong and mighty tower; I have all for him forsaken, and all my idols torn from my heart, and now he keeps me by his power. Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore, Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal. He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star, he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. 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. He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star, he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6 Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Author: Anon. Meter: 10.10.10.8 Appears in 69 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus - no turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me - no turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow— no turning back, no turning back. Topics: Grace Invitation Used With Tune: ASSAM

More Precious than Silver

Author: Lynn De Shazo Meter: Irregular Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Lord, you are more precious than silver Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 16:2 Used With Tune: DESHAZO

Come Now, O Prince of Peace

Author: Geonyong Lee; Marion Pope Meter: 6.5.5.6 Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: Come now, O Prince of Peace (O-so-so o-so-so) Topics: Grace Social Holiness; The Nature of the Church United in Christ Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Used With Tune: GEONYONG

Blessed Quietness

Author: Manie P. Ferguson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: Joys are flowing like a river Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness Lyrics: 1 Joys are flowing like a river, since the Comforter has come; Christ abides with us forever, makes the trusting heart a home. Refrain: Blessed quietness, holy quietness, what assurance in my soul, On the stormy sea, Jesus speaks to me, and the billows cease to roll. 2 Bringing life and health and gladness all around, this heavenly Guest banished unbelief and sadness, changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain] 3 Like the rain that falls from heaven, like the sunlight from the sky, so the Spirit, too, is given, coming on us from on high. [Refrain] 4 See, a fruitful field is growing, blessed fruit of righteousness; and the streams of life are flowing in the lonely wilderness. [Refrain] 5 What a wonderful salvation, when we always see Christ's face, what a peaceful habitation, what a quiet resting place. [Refrain] Topics: Grace Pardon and Assurance Scripture: Matthew 8:24-26 Used With Tune: BLESSED QUIETNESS

The Lord's Prayer

Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Our Father in heaven, holy is your name Topics: Particular Times of Worship Other Acts of Worship Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Used With Tune: LORD'S PRAYER (OPPENHEIMER)

I'm Gonna Live so God Can Use Me

Meter: Irregular Appears in 16 hymnals First Line: I'm gonna live so (live so) God can use me Lyrics: 1 I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! 2 I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna work so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! 3 I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna pray so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! 4 I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! I'm gonna sing so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime! Topics: Grace Rebirth and the New Creature Used With Tune: I'M GONNA LIVE Text Sources: African-American spiritual

I Will Call upon the Lord

Author: Michael O'Shields Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 21 hymnals Refrain First Line: The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock; Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 18:1-2 Used With Tune: I WILL CALL

Sent Out in Jesus' Name

Author: Anon.; Jorge Maldonado Meter: 12.12.12.12 D Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Grace Social Holiness Used With Tune: ENVIADO

God Is So Good

Meter: Irregular Appears in 40 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, God's so good to me. 2 God cares for me, God cares for me, God cares for me, God's so good to me. 3 God loves me so, God loves me so, God loves me so, God's so good to me. 4 God is so good, God is so good, God is so good, God's so good to me. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Providence Used With Tune: GOD IS SO GOOD Text Sources: Trad.

Lead On, O Cloud of Presence

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Come to the Table

Author: Claire Cloninger Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Come to the table of mercy Topics: The Sacraments of the Church Eucharist (Holy Communion, Lord's Supper) Used With Tune: TABLE OF MERCY

How Long, O Lord

Author: Barbara Woollett Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: How long, O Lord, will you forget Lyrics: 1 How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer? No tokens of your love I see, your face is turned away from me; I wrestle with despair! 2 How long, O Lord, will you forsake and leave me in this way? When will you come to my relief? My heart is overwhelmed with grief, by evil night and day! 3 How long, O Lord? But you forgive with mercy from above. I find that all your ways are just; I learn to praise you and to trust in your unfailing love! Topics: Grace Strength in Tribulation Scripture: Psalm 13 Used With Tune: HOW LONG

Out of the Depths

Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 10.12.10.12 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Out of the depths, O God, we call to you Topics: Grace Repentance Scripture: Psalm 130:1 Used With Tune: FENNVILLE

Open Our Eyes

Author: Bob Cull Meter: Irregular Appears in 24 hymnals First Line: Open our eyes, Lord Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Scripture: John 12:21 Used With Tune: OPEN OUR EYES

We Are Singing

Author: Hal H. Hopson Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: We are singing for the Lord is our light Lyrics: We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is our light. We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is, is our light. We are singing, singing, we are singing, singing, we are singing for the Lord is our light. We are singing for the Lord is our light, we are singing for the Lord is our light. Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: South Africa

The King of Glory Comes

Author: Rev. Willard F. Jabusch Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: Who is the King of glory Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Promised Coming Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10 Used With Tune: KING OF GLORY

Just A Closer Walk with Thee

Author: Anon. Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 112 hymnals First Line: I am weak, but thou are strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak, but thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long as I walk, let me walk close to thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with thee, grant it, Jesus, is my plea, daily walking close to thee: Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Through this world of toil and snares, if I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o'er, time for me will be no more; guide me gently, safely o'er to thy shore, dear Lord, to thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: Grace Personal Holiness Scripture: James 4:8 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK

King of Kings

Author: Sophie Conty; Naomi Batya Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: King of kings and Lord of lords Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 Used With Tune: KING OF KINGS

My Life Flows On (How Can I Keep from Singing)

Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I hear the clear, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain: No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? 2 Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] 3 What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain] 4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing! All things are mine since I am his! How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Topics: Grace Strength in Tribulation Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING

Baptized in Water

Author: Michael Saward Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 48 hymnals First Line: Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, Lyrics: 1 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; heirs of salvation, trusting his promise, faithfully now God's praises we sing. 2 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, dead in the tomb with Christ, our King; one with his rising,freed and forgiven, thankfully now God's praises we sing. 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ, our King; born of one Father, we are his children, joyfully now God's praises we sing. Topics: The Sacraments of the Church Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Scripture: Romans 6:3-5 Used With Tune: BUNESSAN

Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

Author: Jean Janzen Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Julian of Norwich

Living for Jesus

Author: T. O. Chisolm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 148 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to thee; 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: O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to thee; for thou in thy atonement didst give thyself for me. I own no other master, my heart shall be thy throne, my life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for thee 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, willing to suffer affliction or loss, deeming each trial a part of my cross. [Refrain] 4 Living for Jesus through earth's little while, my dearest treasure, the light of his smile, seeking the lost ones he died to redeem, bringing the weary to find rest in him. [Refrain] Topics: Grace Rebirth and the New Creature Used With Tune: LIVING FOR JESUS

My Song Is Love Unknown

Author: Samuel Crossman Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown, my Savior’s love to me, love to the loveless shown, that they might lovely be. O who am I, that for my sake my God should take frail flesh and die? My God should take frail flesh and die? 2 God left the richest throne salvation to bestow; but Christ as flesh and bone the world refused to know, But, O my Friend, my Friend indeed, who at my need His life did spend.did life expend; who at my need did life expend. 3 Sometimes they threw down palms and sweetest praises sang. Hosannas and glad psalms through streets and markets rang. Then "Crucify!" is all their breath, for blood and death they thirst and cry; for blood and death they thirst and cry. 4 What has my Sovereign done? What makes this rage and spite? Christ gave new strength to run, restored the gift of sight. Sweet injuries! Yet they at these themselves displease, and 'gainst Christ rise; themselves displease, and 'gainst Christ rise. 5 I sing my plain belief, one song my heart out-pours: never was pain nor grief, never was love like yours. This is my Friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend; I all my days could gladly spend. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-19 Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 424 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm has bound the restless wave, who bid the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. 2 O Savior, whose almighty word the wind and waves submissive heard, who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid its rage did sleep: O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. 3 O Holy Spirit, who did brood upon the waters dark and rude, and bid their angry tumult cease, and gave, for fierce confusion, peace; O hear us when we cry to thee for those in peril on the sea. 4 O Trinity of love and power, all travelers guard in danger's hour; from rock and tempest, fire and foe, protect them wheresoe'er they go; thus evermore shall rise to thee glad praise from air and land and sea. Topics: Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope Scripture: Genesis 1:2 Used With Tune: MELITA

We Walk by Faith

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight; with gracious words we hear of him who spoke as none e'er spoke, but we believe him near. 2 We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod; yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry, "My Lord and God!" 3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound; to call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found: 4 That when our life of faith is done in realms of clearer light may we behold you as you are, in full and endless sight. 5 We walk by faith, and not by sight; with gracious words we hear of him who spoke as none e'er spoke, but we believe him near. Topics: Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope Scripture: Mark 9:24 Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM

Let All Things Now Living

Author: Katherine K. Davis Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 55 hymnals Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Exodus 13:21 Used With Tune: THE ASH GROVE

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliot Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals 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 there was found no room for thy holy nativity. 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 degree; but in lowly birth didst thou come to earth, and in great humility. O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 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. O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 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. O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 5 When heav'ns arches shall ring and its choir 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!" And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me. Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ Christ's Birth and Baptism Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: MARGARET

Lord of All Hopefulness

Author: Jan Struther Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Topics: Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope Used With Tune: SLANE

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