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We Are Marching On to Glory

Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Used With Tune: LEICESTER

Author: Daniel Crane Roberts Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 424 hymnals Topics: Special Topics The Nation First Line: God of our fathers, whose almighty hand Lyrics: 1 God of our fathers, whose almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band of shining worlds in splendor through the skies, our grateful songs before thy throne arise. 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past; in this free land by thee our lot is cast; be thou our ruler, guardian, guide, and stay; thy Word our law, thy paths our chosen way. 3 From war's alarms, from deadly pestilence, be thy strong arm our ever-sure defense; thy true religion in our hearts increase, thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace. 4 Refresh thy people on their toilsome way, lead us from night to never-ending day; fill all our lives with love and grace divine, and glory, laud, and praise be ever thine. Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: NATIONAL HYMN

There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920 Meter: Irregular Appears in 362 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Refrain First Line: Oh, there's sunshine, blessed sunshine Lyrics: 1. There is sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light. [Chorus] [Chorus:] Oh, there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine When the peaceful happy moments roll. When Jesus shows his smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul. 2. There is music in my soul today, A carol to my King, And Jesus listening can hear The songs I cannot sing. [Chorus] 3. There is springtime in my soul today, For when the Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flow’rs of grace appear. [Chorus] 4. There is gladness in my soul today, And hope and praise and love, For blessings which he gives me now, For joys “laid up” above. [Chorus] Scripture: Isaiah 60:19 Used With Tune: SUNSHINE

Know This, That Every Soul Is Free

Author: Anon. Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Know this, that ev’ry soul is free Lyrics: 1. Know this, that ev’ry soul is free To choose his life and what he’ll be; For this eternal truth is giv’n: That God will force no man to heav’n. 2. He’ll call, persuade, direct aright, And bless with wisdom, love, and light, In nameless ways be good and kind, But never force the human mind. 3. Freedom and reason make us men; Take these away, what are we then? Mere animals, and just as well The beasts may think of heav’n or hell. 4. May we no more our pow’rs abuse, But ways of truth and goodness choose; Our God is pleased when we improve His grace and seek his perfect love. Used With Tune: BRAMWELL Text Sources: Boston

Come, Let Us Anew

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707–1788 Meter: 10.16.6.6.6.12.12 Appears in 511 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Come, let us anew our journey pursue 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, By the patience of hope and the labor of love. 2. Our life as a dream, our time as a stream Glide swiftly away, And the fugitive moment refuses to stay; For the arrow is flown and the moments are gone. The millennial year Presses on to our view, and eternity’s here, Presses 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 thru; 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; Enter into my joy and sit down on my throne.” Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Used With Tune: LUCAS

Hope of Israel

Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Used With Tune: WILBY

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Author: Mary Brown, 1856–1918 Meter: 9.7.9.7.9.7.10.8.10.8.10.8 Appears in 458 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: It may not be on the mountain height Refrain First Line: I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord Lyrics: 1. It may not be on the mountain height Or over the stormy sea, It may not be at the battle’s front My Lord will have need of me. But if, by a still, small voice he calls To paths that I do not know, I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in thine: I’ll go where you want me to go. [Chorus:] I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, Over mountain or plain or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord; I’ll be what you want me to be. 2. Perhaps today there are loving words Which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now in the paths of sin Some wand’rer whom I should seek. O Savior, if thou wilt be my guide, Tho dark and rugged the way, My voice shall echo the message sweet: I’ll say what you want me to say. [Chorus] 3. There’s surely somewhere a lowly place In earth’s harvest fields so wide Where I may labor through life’s short day For Jesus, the Crucified. So trusting my all to thy tender care, And knowing thou lovest me, I’ll do thy will with a heart sincere: I’ll be what you want me to be. [Chorus] Used With Tune: CONSECRATION

Blest the Man That Fears Jehovah

Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 24 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home Lyrics: 1 Blest the man that fears Jehovah, walking ever in his ways, by your toil you shall be prospered and be happy all your days. 2 In your wife you shall have gladness, she shall fill your home with good, happy in her loving service and the joys of motherhood. 3 Joyful children, sons and daughters, shall about your table meet, olive plants, in strength and beauty, full of hope and promise sweet. 4 Lo, on him that fears Jehovah shall this blessedness attend, for Jehovah out of Zion shall to you his blessing send. 5 You shall see God's kingdom prosper all your days, till life shall cease, you shall see your children's children; on your people, Lord, be peace. Scripture: Psalm 128 Used With Tune: GALILEE Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912; mod.

Happy the Home When God Is There

Author: Henry Ware, Jr., 1794-1843 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 86 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home Lyrics: 1 Happy the home when God is there, and love fills ev'ry breast: when one their wish, and one their prayer, and one their heav'nly rest. 2 Happy the home where Jesus' name is sweet to ev'ry ear; where children early lisp his fame, and parents hold him dear. 3 Happy the home where prayer is heard, and praise is wont to rise, where parents love the sacred Word, that makes us truly wise. 4 Lord, let us in our homes agree, this blessed peace to gain; unite our hearts in love to thee, and love to all will reign. Scripture: Genesis 18:19 Used With Tune: DOWNS

O Perfect Love

Author: Dorothy F. Gurney; John Ellerton Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 239 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom thou for evermore dost join in one. 2 O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance of tender charity and steadfast faith, of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance, with childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death. 3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, and to life's day the glorious unknown morrow that dawns upon eternal love and life. 4 Hear us, O Father, gracious and forgiving, through Jesus Christ thy co-eternal Word, who, with the Holy Ghost, by all things living now and to endless ages art adored. Used With Tune: PERFECT LOVE

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken, 1637–1711 Appears in 1,247 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 148 Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

God Moves in a Mysterious Way

Author: William Cowper, 1731–1800 Appears in 1,132 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Lyrics: 1. God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea And rides upon the storm. 2. Ye fearful Saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy and shall break In blessings on your head. 3. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding ev’ry hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. 4. Blind unbelief is sure to err And scan his works in vain; God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain. Scripture: Romans 8:28 Used With Tune: HARVEY'S CHANT

God the All-Terrible!

Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 203 hymnals Topics: Special Topics The Nation Lyrics: 1 God the all-terrible! King, who ordainest great winds thy clarions, lightnings thy sword, show forth thy pity on high where thou reignest; give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 2 God the omnipotent! mighty avenger, watching invisible, judging unheard, save us in mercy, O save us from danger; give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 3 God the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken thy ways of blessedness, slighted thy Word; bid not thy wrath in its terrors awaken; give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 4 God the all-righteous One! man hath defied thee; yet to eternity standeth thy Word; falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside thee; give to us peace in our time, O Lord. 5 God the all-wise! by the fire of thy chastening, earth shall to freedom and truth be restored; through the thick darkness thy kingdom is hast'ning; thou wilt give peace in thy time, O Lord. Scripture: Psalm 49:8-9 Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMN

O God of Love, O King of Peace

Author: Henry Williams Baker Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 244 hymnals Topics: Special Topics The Nation Lyrics: 1 O God of love, O King of peace, make wars throughout the world to cease; the wrath of sinful man restrain; give peace, O God, give peace again. 2 Remember, Lord, your works of old, the wonders that our fathers told; remember not our sin's dark stain; give peace, O God, give peace again. 3 Whom shall we trust but you, O Lord? Where rest but on your faithful Word? None ever called on you in vain; give peace, O God, give peace again. 4 Where saints and angels dwell above all hearts are knit in holy love; O bind us in that heav'nly chain; give peace, O God, give peace again. Scripture: Psalm 46:9 Used With Tune: QUEBEC

Great King of Nations, Hear Our Prayer

Author: John H. Gurney Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 74 hymnals Topics: Special Topics The Nation Lyrics: 1 Great King of nations, hear our prayer, while at your feet we fall, and humbly, with united cry, to you for mercy call. 2 The guilt is ours, but grace is yours, O turn us not away; but hear us from your lofty throne, and help us when we pray. 3 Our fathers' sins were manifold, and ours no less we own, yet wondrously from age to age your goodness has been shown. 4 When dangers, like a stormy sea, beset our country round, to you we looked, to you we cried, and help in you was found. 5 With one consent we meekly bow beneath your chast'ning hand, and, pouring forth confession meet, mourn with our mourning land. 6 With pitying eye behold our need, as thus we lift our prayer; correct us with your judgments, Lord, then let your mercy spare. Scripture: Luke 1:50 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE (Croft)

We Plow the Fields

Author: Matthias Claudius; Jane M. Campbell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 457 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us are sent Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter the good seed on the land, but it is fed and watered by God's almighty hand; he sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft refreshing rain. Refrain: All good gifts around us are sent from heav'n above; then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all his love. 2 He only is the Maker of all things near and far; he paints the wayside flower, he lights the evening star; the winds and waves obey him, by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children, he gives our daily bread. [Refrain] 3 We thank you, then, O Father, for all things bright and good, the seed-time and the harvest, our life, our health, our food; no gifts have we to offer for all your love imparts, but that which you desire now: our humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 12:24 Used With Tune: WIR PFLÜGEN

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

Author: Henry Alford Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 730 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving First Line: Come, ye thankful people come Lyrics: 1 Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home: all is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied: come to God's own temple, come, raise the song of harvest home. 2 All the world is God's own field, fruit unto his praise to yield; wheat and tares together sown, unto joy or sorrow grown: first the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear: Lord of harvest, grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be. 3 For the Lord our God shall come, and shall take his harvest home; from his field shall in that day all offenses purge away; give his angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast, but the fruitful ears to store in his garner evermore. 4 Even so, Lord, quickly come to thy final harvest home; gather thou thy people in, free from sorrow, free from sin; there forever purified, in thy presence to abide: come, with all thine angels, come, raise the glorious harvest home. Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43 Used With Tune: ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta; Sarah B. Findlater Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 138 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home First Line: O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where thou art loved the dearest, thou loving Friend and Savior of our race, and where among the guests there never cometh one who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where two in heart united in holy faith and blessed hope are one, whom death a little while alone divideth, and cannot end the union here begun! 3 O happy home, whose little ones are given early to thee in humble faith and prayer, to thee, their Friend, who from the heights of heaven guides them, and guards with more than mother's care! 4 O happy home, where each one serves thee, lowly, whatever his appointed work may be, till ev'ry common task seems great and holy, when it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 5 O happy home, where thou art not forgotten when joy is overflowing, full and free, O happy home, where ev'ry wounded spirit is brought, Physician, Comforter, to thee - 6 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, all meet thee in the blessed home above, from whence thou camest, where thou hast ascended, thine everlasting home of peace and love. Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Used With Tune: COMMUNION

Sing to the Lord of Harvest

Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Harvest and Thanksgiving Lyrics: 1 Sing to the Lord of harvest, sing songs of love and praise; with joyful hearts and voices your alleluias raise! By him the rolling seasons in fruitful order move; sing to the Lord of harvest a song of happy love. 2 By him the clouds drop fatness, the deserts bloom and spring; the hills leap up in gladness, the valleys laugh and sing. He filleth with his fullness all things with large increase; he crowns the year with goodness, with plenty, and with peace. 3 Heap on his sacred altar the gifts his goodness gave, the golden sheaves of harvest, the souls Christ died to save. Your hearts lay down before him when at his feet you fall, and with your lives adore him who gave his life for all. 4 To God the gracious Father, who made us "very good," to Christ, who, when we wandered, restored us with his blood, and to the Holy Spirit, who doth upon us pour his blessed dews and sunshine, be praise forevermore. Scripture: Genesis 8:22 Used With Tune: WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN

Lord, I Would Follow Thee

Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Special Topics First Line: Savior, may I learn to love thee Lyrics: 1. Savior, may I learn to love thee, Walk the path that thou hast shown, Pause to help and lift another, Finding strength beyond my own. Savior, may I learn to love thee— Lord, I would follow thee. 2. Who am I to judge another When I walk imperfectly? In the quiet heart is hidden Sorrow that the eye can’t see. Who am I to judge another? Lord, I would follow thee. 3. I would be my brother’s keeper; I would learn the healer’s art. To the wounded and the weary I would show a gentle heart. I would be my brother’s keeper— Lord, I would follow thee. 4. Savior, may I love my brother As I know thou lovest me, Find in thee my strength, my beacon, For thy servant I would be. Savior, may I love my brother— Lord, I would follow thee. Scripture: John 13:34-35 Used With Tune: I WOULD FOLLOW THEE

A Christian Home

Author: Barbara B. Hart Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home First Line: O give us homes built firm upon the Savior Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

O Father, All-Creating

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home First Line: O Father, all creating Lyrics: 1 O Father all-creating, whose wisdom, love, and pow'r first bound two lives together in Eden's primal hour, today to these thy children thine earliest gifts renew, a home by thee made happy, a love by thee kept true. 2 O Savior, guest most bounteous of old in Galilee, vouchsafe today thy presence with these who call on thee; their store of earthly gladness transform to heav'nly wine, and teach them in the tasting To know the gift is thine. 3 O Spirit of the Father, breathe on them from above, so mighty in thy pureness so tender in thy love, that, guarded by thy presence, from sin and strife kept free, their lives may own thy guidance, their hearts be ruled by thee. 4 Except thou build it, Father, the house is built in vain; except thou, Savior, bless it, the joy will turn to pain; but naught can break the union of hearts in thee made one; and love thy Spirit hallows is endless love begun. Scripture: Psalm 127:1 Used With Tune: SAVOY CHAPEL

Our Father, by Whose Name

Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895–1984 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 40 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Our Father, by whose name all fatherhood is known Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE Text Sources: From The Hymnal 1982.

O My Father

Author: Eliza R. Snow, 1804–1887 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: O my Father, thou that dwellest Lyrics: 1. O my Father, thou that dwellest In the high and glorious place, When shall I regain thy presence And again behold thy face? In thy holy habitation, Did my spirit once reside? In my first primeval childhood Was I nurtured near thy side? 2. For a wise and glorious purpose Thou hast placed me here on earth And withheld the recollection Of my former friends and birth; Yet ofttimes a secret something Whispered, “You’re a stranger here,” And I felt that I had wandered From a more exalted sphere. 3. I had learned to call thee Father, Thru thy Spirit from on high, But, until the key of knowledge Was restored, I knew not why. In the heav’ns are parents single? No, the thought makes reason stare! Truth is reason; truth eternal Tells me I’ve a mother there. 4. When I leave this frail existence, When I lay this mortal by, Father, Mother, may I meet you In your royal courts on high? Then, at length, when I’ve completed All you sent me forth to do, With your mutual approbation Let me come and dwell with you. Scripture: Romans 8:16-17 Used With Tune: MY REDEEMER

Come Away to the Skies

Meter: 6.6.9.6.6.9 Appears in 173 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Marriage and the Home Lyrics: 1 Come away to the skies, my beloved, arise and rejoice in the day thou wast born; on this festival day, come exulting away, and with singing to Zion return. 2 Now with singing and praise, let us spend all the days, by our heavenly Father bestowed, while his grace we receive from his bounty, and live to the honor and glory of God. 3 For the glory we were first created to share, both the nature and kingdom divine! Now created again that our lives may remain throughout time and eternity thine. 4 We with thanks do approve the design of that love which hath joined us to Jesus’ dear name; so united in heart, let us nevermore part, till we meet at the feast of the Lamb. 5 Hallelujah we sing to our Father and King, and his rapturous praises repeat: to the Lamb that was slain, hallelujah again; sing, all heaven and fall at his feet. Scripture: Song of Solomon 2:13 Used With Tune: MIDDLEBURY Text Sources: The Southern Harmony, 1835; alt.

The Time Is Far Spent

Author: Eliza R. Snow, 1804–1887 Meter: 12.11.12.11.11 Appears in 13 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: The time is far spent; there is little remaining Lyrics: 1. The time is far spent; there is little remaining To publish glad tidings by sea and by land. Then hasten, ye heralds; go forward proclaiming: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven’s at hand, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven’s at hand. 2. Shrink not from your duty, however unpleasant, But follow the Savior, your pattern and friend. Our little afflictions, tho painful at present, Ere long, with the righteous, in glory will end, Ere long, with the righteous, in glory will end. 3. What, tho, if the favor of Ahman possessing, This world’s bitter hate you are called to endure? The angels are waiting to crown you with blessings! Go forward, be faithful, the promise is sure. Go forward, be faithful, the promise is sure. 4. Be fixed in your purpose, for Satan will try you; The weight of your calling he perfectly knows. Your path may be thorny, but Jesus is nigh you; His arm is sufficient, tho demons oppose. His arm is sufficient, tho demons oppose. Used With Tune: KRAMBAMBULI

Ring Out, Wild Bells

Author: Alfred Tennyson, 1809–1892 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 97 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Lyrics: 1. Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light. The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. 2. Ring out the old; ring in the new. Ring, happy bells, across the snow. The year is going; let him go. Ring out the false; ring in the true. The year is going; let him go. Ring out the false; ring in the true. 3. Ring in the valiant men and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand. Ring out the darkness of the land; Ring in the Christ that is to be. Ring out the darkness of the land; Ring in the Christ that is to be. Used With Tune: MARSDEN

Oh Say, What Is Truth?

Author: John Jaques, 1827–1900 Meter: Irregular Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem Lyrics: 1. Oh say, what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem That the riches of worlds can produce, And priceless the value of truth will be when The proud monarch’s costliest diadem Is counted but dross and refuse. 2. Yes, say, what is truth? ’Tis the brightest prize To which mortals or Gods can aspire. Go search in the depths where it glittering lies, Or ascend in pursuit to the loftiest skies: ’Tis an aim for the noblest desire. 3. The sceptre may fall from the despot’s grasp When with winds of stern justice he copes. But the pillar of truth will endure to the last, And its firm-rooted bulwarks outstand the rude blast And the wreck of the fell tyrant’s hopes. 4. Then say, what is truth? ’Tis the last and the first, For the limits of time it steps o’er. Tho the heavens depart and the earth’s fountains burst, Truth, the sum of existence, will weather the worst, Eternal, unchanged, evermore. Scripture: John 18:37-38 Used With Tune: JAQUES

Have I Done Any Good?

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847–1909 Meter: Irregular Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Refrain First Line: Then wake up and do something more Lyrics: 1. Have I done any good in the world today? Have I helped anyone in need? Have I cheered up the sad and made someone feel glad? If not, I have failed indeed. Has anyone’s burden been lighter today Because I was willing to share? Have the sick and the weary been helped on their way? When they needed my help was I there? Chorus: Then wake up and do something more Than dream of your mansion above. Doing good is a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, A blessing of duty and love. 2. There are chances for work all around just now, Opportunities right in our way. Do not let them pass by, saying, “Sometime I’ll try,” But go and do something today. ’Tis noble of man to work and to give; Love’s labor has merit alone. Only he who does something helps others to live. To God each good work will be known. [Chorus] Scripture: James 1:22 Used With Tune: EAST LIVERPOOL

Today, While the Sun Shines

Author: L. Clark Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Today, while the sun shines, work with a will Refrain First Line: Today, today, work with a will Lyrics: 1. Today, while the sun shines, work with a will; Today all your duties with patience fulfill. Today, while the birds sing, harbor no care; Call life a good gift; call the world fair. [Chorus:] Today, today, work with a will; Today, today, your duties fulfill. Today, today, work while you may; Prepare for tomorrow by working today. 2. Today seek the treasure better than gold, The peace and the joy that are found in the fold. Today seek the gems that shine in the heart; While here we labor, choose the better part. [Chorus] 3. Today seek for goodness, virtue, and truth, As crown of your life and the grace of your youth. Today, while the heart beats, live to be true, Constant and faithful all the way through. [Chorus] Used With Tune: CONSTANT

We Are Sowing

Author: Anon. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Special Topics Lyrics: 1. We are sowing, daily sowing Countless seeds of good and ill, Scattered on the level lowland, Cast upon the windy hill; Seeds that sink in rich, brown furrows, Soft with heaven’s gracious rain; Seeds that rest upon the surface Of the dry, unyielding plain; 2. Seeds that fall amid the stillness Of the lonely mountain glen; Seeds cast out in crowded places, Trodden under foot of men; Seeds by idle hearts forgotten, Flung at random on the air; Seeds by faithful souls remembered, Sown in tears and love and prayer; 3. Seeds that lie unchanged, unquickened, Lifeless on the teeming mold; Seeds that live and grow and flourish When the sower’s hand is cold. By a whisper sow we blessings; By a breath we scatter strife. In our words and thoughts and actions Lie the seeds of death and life. 4. Thou who knowest all our weakness, Leave us not to sow alone! Bid thine angels guard the furrows Where the precious grain is sown, Till the fields are crown’d with glory, Filled with mellow, ripened ears, Filled with fruit of life eternal From the seed we sowed in tears. Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6 Used With Tune: WESTWOOD Text Sources: Pure Diamonds, Cleveland, 1872

True to the Faith

Author: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930 Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Shall the youth of Zion falter Refrain First Line: True to the faith that our parents have cherished Lyrics: 1. Shall the youth of Zion falter In defending truth and right? While the enemy assaileth, Shall we shrink or shun the fight? No! [Chorus:] True to the faith that our parents have cherished, True to the truth for which martyrs have perished, To God’s command, Soul, heart, and hand, Faithful and true we will ever stand. 2. While we know the pow’rs of darkness Seek to thwart the work of God, Shall the children of the promise Cease to grasp the iron rod? No! [Chorus] 3. We will work out our salvation; We will cleave unto the truth; We will watch and pray and labor With the fervent zeal of youth. Yes! [Chorus] 4. We will strive to be found worthy Of the kingdom of our Lord, With the faithful ones redeemed Who have loved and kept his word. Yes! [Chorus] Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12 Used With Tune: ANN

Come Away to the Sunday School

Author: Robert B. Baird, 1855-1916 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7.6.8.7.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: When the rosy light of morning Refrain First Line: Then away, haste away! Lyrics: 1. When the rosy light of morning Softly beams above the hill, And the birds, sweet heav’nly songsters, Ev’ry dell with music fill, Fresh from slumber we awaken; Sunshine chases clouds away. Nature breathes her sweetest fragrance On the holy Sabbath day. Chorus: Then away, haste away! Come away to the Sunday School! Then away, do not delay! Come away to the Sunday School! 2. For a good and glorious purpose Thus we meet each Sabbath day, Each one striving for salvation Thru the Lord’s appointed way. Earnest toil will be rewarded; Zealous hearts need not repine. God will not withhold his blessings From the eager, seeking mind. [Chorus] 3. Let us then press boldly onward, Prove ourselves as soldiers true. He will lead us; he will guide us. Come, there’s work for all to do, Never tiring, never doubting, Boldly struggling to the end. In the world, tho foes assail us, God will surely be our friend. [Chorus] Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14 Used With Tune: GLASGOW

Let Us All Press On

Author: Evan Stephens, 1854–1930 Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Let us all press on in the work of the Lord Refrain First Line: Fear not, though the enemy deride Lyrics: 1. Let us all press on in the work of the Lord, That when life is o’er we may gain a reward; In the fight for right let us wield a sword, The mighty sword of truth. [Chorus:] Fear not, though the enemy deride; Courage, for the Lord is on our side. We will heed not what the wicked may say, But the Lord alone we will obey. 2. We will not retreat, though our numbers may be few When compared with the opposite host in view; But an unseen pow’r will aid me and you In the glorious cause of truth. [Chorus] 3. If we do what’s right we have no need to fear, For the Lord, our helper, will ever be near; In the days of trial his Saints he will cheer, And prosper the cause of truth. [Chorus] Used With Tune: COURAGE

Come Along, Come Along

Author: William Willes, 1814–1890 Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: "Come along, come along" is the call that will win Refrain First Line: "Come along, come along" is the call that will win Lyrics: 1. “Come along, come along” is the call that will win, To lead us to virtue and keep us from sin; Most men can be led, but few can be driv’n In shunning perdition and striving for heav’n. [Chorus:] “Come along, come along” is the call that will win In leading to virtue and keeping from sin; “Come along, come along” is the call that will win In leading to virtue and keeping from sin. 2. “Come to me, come to me” sweetly falls on the ear, The word of the Lord full of comfort and cheer, To bind up the broken, the captive set free, In the good time that’s coming, we hope soon to see. [Chorus] 3. Let us govern by kindness and never by force, All cheering and bright, like the sun in its course; Obedience will spring from each heart with a bound, And brotherhood flourish the wide world around. [Chorus] Scripture: Isaiah 55:3 Used With Tune: SPENCER

Carry On

Author: Ruth May Fox, 1853–1958 Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Special Topics First Line: Firm as the mountains around us Refrain First Line: And we hear the desert singing Used With Tune: PAROWAN

Each Life That Touches Ours for Good

Author: Karen Lynn Davidson, b. 1943 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Special Topics Scripture: Proverbs 17:17 Used With Tune: HERMANA

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