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Nearer, my God, to thee
Author: Sarah Flower Adams Appears in 2,492 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Used With Tune: BETHANY
Nearer, my God, to thee
Near to the Heart of God
Author: Cleland Boyd McAfee Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 142 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 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)
Topics: Funerals Used With Tune: MC AFEE
Near to the Heart of God
Draw Me Nearer
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Appears in 688 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: I am thine, O lord, I have heard thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am thine, O Lord, I have heard thy voice,
and it told thy love to me;
but I long to rise in the arms of faith,
and be closer drawn to thee.
Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to the cross where thou hast died;
draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord,
by the power of grace divine;
let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
and my will be lost in thine. [Refrain]
3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
that before thy throne I spend,
when I kneel in prayer, and with thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
till I cross the narrow sea;
there are heights of joy that I may not reach
till I rest in peace with thee. [Refrain]
Topics: Aspiration; Consecration; Jesus Christ Presence of; Prayer; Submission Used With Tune: I AM THINE
Draw Me Nearer
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 with repeat Appears in 155 hymnals Scripture: James 3:13-18, 4:1-3 Topics: Justice; Kingdom; Nation and City; Peace Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
What is life? 'tis but a vapor
Author: Kelly Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 Lyrics: 1 What is life? 'tis but a vapor;
Soon it vanisheth away;
Life is but a dying taper;
Oh, my soul! why wish to stay?
Why not spread thy wings and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy?
2 See that glory, how resplendent!
Brighter far than fancy paints;
There, in majesty transcendent,
Jesus reigns, the King of saints.
Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy.
3 Joyful crowds, his throne surrounding,
Sing with rapture of his love,
Through the heavens his praises sounding,
Filling all the courts above.
Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy.
4 Go, and share his people's glory;
'Mid the ransomed crowd appear;
Thine's a joyful, wondrous story,
One that angels love to hear.
Spread thy wings, my soul! and fly
Straight to yonder world of joy. Topics: Life and Death; Life a Vapor
What is life? 'tis but a vapor
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord
Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: James 4:10 Topics: Service of the Word Songs of Confession; The Service of the Word Songs of Confession Used With Tune: [Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord]
Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love whate'er you love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, breath of God,
so that your will is mine,
until this earthly part of me
glows with your fire divine.
4 Breathe on me, breath of God,
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity. Used With Tune: TRENTHAM
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Nearer, Still Nearer
Author: Leila N. Morris, 1862-1929 Meter: 9.10.9.10.10 Appears in 213 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to thy heart,
draw me, my Savior, so precious thou art.
Fold me, O fold me close to thy breast;
shelter me safe in that haven of rest,
shelter me safe in that haven of rest.
2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,
naught as an offering to Jesus, my King–
only my sinful, now contrite heart;
grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart,
grant me the cleansing thy blood doth impart.
3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be thine,
sin with its follies I gladly resign,
all of its pleasures, pomp and its pride;
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified,
give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified.
4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last,
till safe in glory my anchor is cast;
through endless ages, ever to be
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee,
nearer, my Savior, still nearer to thee. Topics: Jesus Christ Blood of; Jesus Christ Savior; Elements of Worship Confession Used With Tune: STILL NEARER
Nearer, Still Nearer
Have Courage, my Boy, to say No!
Author: P. S. Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: James 4:7 First Line: You're starting, my boy, on life's journey Topics: Choir and Convention Pieces for special occasions; Solos; Temperance; Young Peoples Societies Used With Tune: [Have Courage, my Boy, to say No]
Have Courage, my Boy, to say No!
Todo a Cristo Yo Me Rindo
Author: A. L. Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: James 4:10 Refrain First Line: Yo me rindo a él Used With Tune: [Todo a Cristo yo me rindo]
Todo a Cristo Yo Me Rindo
Last Day of the year
Author: Edward Caswall Appears in 88 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 First Line: Days and moments quickly flying Lyrics: 1 Days and moments quickly flying
Blend the living with the dead;
Soon shall we who sing be lying,
Each within our narrow bed.
2 Soon our souls to God who gave them
Will have sped their rapid flight;
Able now by grace to save them,
Oh, that while we can we might!
3 Jesus, infinite Redeemer,
Maker of this mighty frame;
Teach, oh, teach us to remember
What we are, and whence we came:--
4 Whence we came, and whither wending;
Soon we must through darkness go,
To inherit bliss unending,
Or eternity of woe. Used With Tune: ST. SYLVESTER
Last Day of the year
Tell Out, My Soul
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: James 4:6 First Line: Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his Word;
in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.
2 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age to age the same;
his holy name, the Lord, the mighty one.
3 Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.
4 Tell out, my soul, the glories of his Word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children's children and forevermore! Used With Tune: WOODLANDS
Tell Out, My Soul
We Cannot Measure How You Heal
Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: James 4:13 Used With Tune: YE BANKS AND BRAES
We Cannot Measure How You Heal
Lord of creation, to you be all praise!
Author: Jack Copley Winslow (1882-1974) Meter: 10.11.11.11 irregular Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: James 4:6 Topics: Life in Christ Our Response to Christ - In Dedication; Offering of self; Scripture Used With Tune: SLANE
Lord of creation, to you be all praise!
What a Friend Thou Art To Me
Author: F. J. Crosby Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: O my Redeemer Refrain First Line: Nearer, draw nearer, till my soul is lost in thee Topics: Fellowship and Following; Friend, Christ a; Prayer Used With Tune: [O my Redeemer]
What a Friend Thou Art To Me
Near to Thee
Author: Julia Sterling Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Thou whose hand thus far hath led me Refrain First Line: Near to thee, O Lord, to thee Lyrics: 1 Thou whose hand thus far hath led me,
Whereso-e’er my path may be;
Lord, I pray that Thou wilt ever
Draw and keep me near to Thee.
Refrain:
Near to Thee, O Lord, to Thee,
Draw me ever near to Thee.
2 When the way is dark and cheerless,
When no ray of light I see,
May Thine arms of love and mercy
Draw me ever near to Thee. [Refrain]
3 Thou in whom my soul is trusting,
Hope of life and joy to me;
While on earth a pilgrim stranger,
Draw me ever near to Thee. [Refrain] Topics: Guide - Guidance; Worship Used With Tune: [Thou whose hand thus far hath led me]
Near to Thee
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,295 hymnals Scripture: James 4:13-16 Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode.
On the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou mayest smile at all thy foes.
2 See! the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove.
Who can faint while such a river
ever will their thirst assuage --
grace which, like the Lord the Giver,
never fails from age to age?
3 Saviour, since of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy Name.
Fading is the worldling's pleasure,
and all boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Topics: The Holy Spirit The Church Celebrates - Oneness with the Church in Heaven; Church Body of Christ; Communion of Saints; Heaven Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious things of thee are spoken
Yield Not to Temptation
Author: H. R. P. Meter: 11.11.11.11.7.7.7.6 Appears in 729 hymnals Scripture: James 4:7 First Line: Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin;
Each vict’ry will help you some other to win;
Fight manfully onward, dark passions subdue;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through.
Refrain:
Ask the Savior to help you,
Comfort, strengthen, and keep you;
He is willing to aid you,
He will carry you through.
2 Shun evil companions, bad language disdain,
God’s name hold in rev’rence, nor take it in vain;
Be thoughtful and earnest, kindhearted and true;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. [Refrain]
3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown,
Through faith we will conquer, though often cast down;
He who is our Savior, our strength will renew;
Look ever to Jesus, He’ll carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: Warfare Used With Tune: [Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Yield_Not_to_Temptation); The Standard Publishing Company, Jewels for Juniors, circa 1911 (21); Timeless Truths Publications, Sing unto the Lord (11); Anonymous/Unknown, The
Yield Not to Temptation
The day of resurrection!
Author: St John of Damascus, d. c. 754; J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 518 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Lyrics: 1 The day of resurrection!
Earth, tell it out abroad;
the Passover of gladness,
the Passover of God;
from death to life eternal,
from earth unto the sky,
our God hath brought us over
with hymns of victory.
2 Our hearts be pure from evil,
that we may see aright
the Lord in rays eternal
of resurrection-light;
and, listening to his accents,
may hear so calm and plain
his own 'All hail', and, hearing,
may raise the victor strain.
3 Now let the heavens be joyful,
and earth her song begin,
the round world keep high triumph,
and all that is therein;
let all things seen and unseen
their notes of gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord is risen,
our joy that hath no end. Topics: Easter; Easter Day Year C; Easter II Year A; Easter III Year B Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
The day of resurrection!
Come, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year
Author: C. Wesley Meter: Irregular Appears in 510 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 Lyrics: 1 Come, let us anew our journey pursue,
Roll round with the year,
And never stand still till the Master appear.
His adorable will let us gladly fulfill,
And our talents improve,
By the patience of hope and the labor of love.
2 Our life is a dream; our time, as a stream,
Glides swiftly away,
And the fugitive moment refuses to stay.
The arrow is flown--the moment is gone;
The millennial year
Rushes on to our view, and eternity's here.
3 Oh that each, in the day of his coming, may say,--
I have fought my way through;
I have finished the work thou didst give me to do.
Oh that each from his Lord may receive the glad word,--
Well and faithfully done!
Enter into my joy, and sit down on my throne. Topics: The New Year; New-Year Resolves
Come, let us anew our journey pursue, Roll round with the year
Frailty of life
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 371 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 First Line: Thee we adore, eternal Name! Topics: Time and Eternity Brevity and Uncertainty of Life
Frailty of life
The Uncertainty of Life
Author: Rev. Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Appears in 252 hymnals Scripture: James 4:13-15 First Line: Tomorrow, Lord, is Thine Topics: Life Uncertainty of; Sinners Warned
The Uncertainty of Life
Desire
Author: D. E. Ford Appears in 164 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 First Line: How vain is all beneath the skies! Lyrics: 1 How vain is all beneath the skies!
How transient every earthly bliss!
How slender all the fondest ties
That bind us to a world like this!
2 The evening cloud, the morning dew,
The withering grass, the fading flower,
Of earthly hopes are emblems true—
The glory of a passing hour. Used With Tune: [How vain is all beneath the skies]
Desire
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Author: Synesius of Cyrene; Allen W. Chatfield Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 129 hymnals Scripture: James 4:7-10 Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, think on me,
And purge away my sin;
From earthborn passions set me free,
And make me pure within.
2 Lord Jesus, think on me,
Amid the battle’s strife;
In all my pain and misery
Be Thou my health and life.
3 Lord Jesus, think on me,
Nor let me go astray;
Through darkness and perplexity
Point Thou the heavenly way.
4 Lord Jesus, think on me,
That, when this life is past,
I may the eternal brightness see
And share Thy joy at last.
Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
Just A Closer Walk with Thee
Author: Anon. Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 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 Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK
Just A Closer Walk with Thee
Let Thy Grace, Lord, Make Me Lowly
Author: Anon. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 41 hymnals Scripture: James 4:6 Topics: Separation Used With Tune: LOVE DIVINE
Let Thy Grace, Lord, Make Me Lowly
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here
Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: James 4:10 Lyrics: 1 Great God, your love has called us here,
as we, by love, for love were made.
Your living likeness still we bear,
though marred, dishonored, disobeyed.
We come, with all our heart and mind
your call to hear, your love to find.
2 We come with self-inflicted pains
of broken trust and chosen wrong,
half-free, half-bound by inner chains,
by social forces swept along,
by powers and systems close confined,
yet seeking hope for humankind.
3 Great God, in Christ you call our name
and then receive us as your own,
not through some merit, right or claim,
but by your gracious love alone.
We strain to glimpse your mercy seat
and find you kneeling at our feet.
4 Then take the towel, and break the bread,
and humble us, and call us friends.
Suffer and serve till all are fed,
and show how grandly love intends
to work till all creation sings,
to fill all worlds, to crown all things.
5 Great God, in Christ you set us free
your life to live, your joy to share.
Give us your Spirit's liberty
to turn from guilt and dull despair
and offer all that faith can do
while love is making all things new. Used With Tune: ABINGDON
Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here
Allgenugsam wesen
Author: G. Terstegen, 1697-1769 Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Topics: Christliche Sinn und Wandel Liebe zu Gott und Christus
Allgenugsam wesen
The Lord Be with Us
Author: John Ellerton Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: The Lord be with us as each day Lyrics: 1 The Lord be with us as each day
His blessings we receive;
His gift of peace on all we pray,
Before His courts we leave.
2 The Lord be with us as we walk
Along our homeward road;
In silent thought or friendly talk,
Our hearts be near to God.
3 The Lord be with us till the night
Enfold our day of rest;
Be He of every heart the Light,
Of every home the Guest.
Amen. Topics: Worship Closing Used With Tune: BEATITUDO
The Lord Be with Us
Lugar Hay Donde Descansar
Author: Cleland B. McAfee; George P. Simmonds Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Refrain First Line: Jesús, del cielo enviado Used With Tune: MCAFEE
Lugar Hay Donde Descansar
Lord of life, we come to you
Author: Catherine Walker, b. 1958 Meter: 7.7.6.6 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 Topics: Reconciliation, Healing and Wholeness Used With Tune: ERISKAY LOVE LILT
Lord of life, we come to you
Go in Secret and Pray
Author: E. A. H. Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: My feet often times grow weary Refrain First Line: I enter and close the door Lyrics: 1 My feet often times grow weary
While walking life’s toilsome way,
And then, to find strength and comfort,
I go and in secret I pray.
Refrain:
I enter and close the door;
Jesus and I talk it o’er;
He comforts, He strengthens, He cheers me,
And I am discouraged no more.
2 My hands often tire with toiling,
And long seems the passing day,
And then, lest I faint and falter,
I go and in secret I pray. [Refrain]
3 My heart is at times discouraged
When trials beset my way,
And then, my weak faith to strengthen,
I go and in secret I pray. [Refrain]
4 Temptation and sin assail me,
To lure me from Christ away,
You wonder how I resist them,
I go and in secret I pray. [Refrain]
5 Whenever the light burns dimly,
Or darkness obscures my way,
I haste into Jesus presence,
And kneeling there humbly I pray. [Refrain] Topics: Prayers Used With Tune: [My feet often times grow weary]
Go in Secret and Pray
Go Thou with us, Savior
Author: E. A. H. Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: We have lingered, Jesus, at Thy holy feet Used With Tune: [We have lingered, Jesus, at Thy holy feet]
Go Thou with us, Savior
El Es Mi Fuerte Salvador
Author: H. C. Ball Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: James 4:12 First Line: Vagando yo en la obscuridad Refrain First Line: El es mi fuerte y gran Salvador Used With Tune: [Vagando yo en la obscuridad]
El Es Mi Fuerte Salvador
Draw Nigh to Us, Thou Lord of Hosts
Author: Henry Esau; Michael Altenburg, 1584-1640 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Draw nigh to us Thou Lord of Hosts Topics: God The Holy Trinity Text Sources: Gotha, 1651
Draw Nigh to Us, Thou Lord of Hosts
Peace among earth's peoples
Author: Margery Stomne Selden Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: James 3:16-18, 4:1-6 First Line: Peace among earth's peoples is like a star Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Unity Used With Tune: PEACE
Peace among earth's peoples
Forgive us when our deeds ignore
Author: Martin Leckebusch (b. 1962) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: James 4:1-3 Topics: Aid and development; Discipleship; Human Dignity; Justice; Lent; Nation and Society; Penitence; Sin; Social Concern; The Second Sunday of Lent Year A; Justice and Peace Used With Tune: PORTHOLME
Forgive us when our deeds ignore
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 3,226 hymnals Scripture: James 4:6 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul,
let me to thy bosom fly,
while the raging billows 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 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
more than all in thee I find.
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
heal the sick and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy name,
I am all unrighteousness,
false and full of sin I am,
thou art full of truth and grace.
4 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. Topics: Trust and Guidance; Christ--Grace and mercy of; Christ--Protection by; Deliverance; Forgiveness; Sin; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Tú me perdonas, Señor
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: James 4:7-8 First Line: De una misma boca proceden Topics: Arrepentimiento; Repentance; Avivamiento y Confesión; Revival and Confession; Confesión y Perdón; Confession and Forgiveness; Perdón; Forgiveness
Tú me perdonas, Señor
O God! our help in ages past
Author: Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,241 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 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 Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
From everlasting thou art God,
To endless years the same.
3 A thousand ages in thy sight
Are like an evening gone--
Short as the watch that ends the night
Before the rising sun.
4 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away;
They fly, forgotten, as a dream
Dies at the opening day.
5 O God! our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Be thou our guide while troubles last,
And our eternal home. Topics: Time and Eternity; Man's Frailty and God's Power
O God! our help in ages past
The better portion
Author: Robert Seagrave Appears in 807 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings Lyrics: 1 Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings,
Thy better portion trace;
Rise from transitory things
Toward heaven, thy native place:
Sun and moon and stars decay;
Time shall soon this earth remove;
Rise, my soul, and haste away
To seats prepared above.
2 Rivers to the ocean run,
Nor stay in all their course;
Fire ascending seeks the sun;
Both speed them to their source:
So a soul that's born of God,
Pants to view his glorious face;
Upward tends to his abode,
To rest in his embrace.
3 Cease, ye pilgrims, cease to mourn,
Press onward to the prize;
Soon our Saviour will return
Triumphant in the skies:
Yet a season,--and you know
Happy entrance will be given,
All our sorrows left below,
And earth exchanged for heaven. Used With Tune: AMSTERDAM
The better portion
My Jesus, As Thou Wilt!
Author: Benjamin Schmolke; Jane Borthwick Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 614 hymnals Scripture: James 4:15 Topics: Christians Commitment; Christians Dependence Used With Tune: JEWETT
My Jesus, As Thou Wilt!
"Why not to-night!"
Author: Mrs. Elizabeth Reed Appears in 517 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 First Line: Oh, do not let the Word depart Lyrics: 1 Oh, do not let the word depart,
And close thine eyes against the light;
Poor sinner, harden not thy heart:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?
2 To-morrow's sun may never rise
To bless thy long-deluded sight;
This is the time; oh, then be wise!
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?
3 Our God in pity lingers still;
And wilt thou thus his love requite?
Renounce at length thy stubborn will;
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night?
4 Our blessed Lord refuses none
Who would to him their souls unite;
Then be the work of grace begun:
Thou wouldst be saved; why not to-night? Topics: Access to God; Delay Used With Tune: ASHWELL
"Why not to-night!"
Every day, every hour
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 420 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Saviour, more than life to me Topics: The Christian Life Holiness and Aspiration Used With Tune: EVERY DAY
Every day, every hour
Close to Thee
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: Irregular Appears in 415 hymnals Scripture: James 4:8 First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion Lyrics: 1. Thou, my everlasting portion,
More than friend or life to me;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
All along my pilgrim journey,
Savior, let me walk with Thee.
2. Not for ease or worldly pleasure,
Nor for fame my pray'r shall be;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee;
Gladly will I toil and suffer,
Only let me walk with Thee.
3. Lead me thro' the vale of shadows,
Bear me o'er life's fitful sea;
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Close to Thee, close to Thee,
Then the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee. Used With Tune: CLOSE TO THEE
Close to Thee
Sometimes a light surprises
Author: William Cowper, 1731-1800 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 Lyrics: 1 Sometimes a light surprises
the Christian while he sings:
it is the Lord who rises
with healing in his wings;
when comforts are declining,
he grants the soul again
a season of clear shining
to cheer it after rain.
2 In holy contemplation
we sweetly then pursue
the theme of God's salvation,
and find it ever new:
set free from present sorrow,
we cheerfully can say,
'E'en let the unknown morrow
bring with it what it may':
3 It can bring with it nothing
but he will bear us through;
who gives the lilies clothing
will clothe his people too:
beneath the spreading heavens
no creature but is fed;
and he who feeds the ravens
will give his children bread.
4 Though vine nor fig-tree neither
their wonted fruit should bear,
though all the fields should wither,
nor flocks nor herds be there;
yet, God the same abiding,
his praise shall tune my voice;
for, while in him confiding,
I cannot but rejoice. Topics: Peace and Justice Used With Tune: OFFERTORIUM
Sometimes a light surprises
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
Author: Edward H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Meter: 10.10 Appears in 392 hymnals Scripture: James 4:14 Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.
2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed?
To do the will of Jesus, this is rest.
3 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours?
Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers.
4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown?
Jesus we know, and he is on the throne.
5 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease,
and Jesus call to heaven's perfect peace. Topics: Peace and Justice Used With Tune: SONG 46
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin?
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Author: James Edmeston, 1791-1867 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 357 hymnals Scripture: James 4:13-17 Lyrics: 1 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o'er the world's tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but thee;
yet possessing every blessing,
if our God our Father be.
2 Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us;
all our weakness thou dost know;
thou didst tread this earth before us,
thou didst feel its keenest woe;
lone and dreary, faint and weary,
through the desert thou didst go.
3 Spirit of our God, descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy:
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy. Topics: Absolution; Conflict; Forgiveness; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ Earthly life; Lent; Pilgrimage; Providence; Trust in God Used With Tune: MANNHEIM
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Author: Adelaide A. Pollard Meter: 5.4.5.4 D Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: James 4:15 First Line: Have Thine own way, Lord! Topics: Baptism; Christians Christlikeness; Christians Commitment; Invitation Used With Tune: ADELAIDE
Have Thine Own Way, Lord
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