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Revive Us Again
Author: William P. Mackay Meter: 11.11 with refrain Appears in 1,245 hymnals First Line: We praise thee, O God! For the Son of thy love Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Thine the glory. Lyrics: 1. We praise Thee, O God! for the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus who died, and is now gone above.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Revive us again.
2. We praise Thee, O God! for Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior, and scattered our night.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Revive us again.
3. All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins, and hath cleans'd ev'ry stain.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Revive us again.
4. Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory,
Revive us again.
Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2 Used With Tune: REVIVE US AGAIN
Revive Us Again
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet; John Rippon Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,461 hymnals First Line: All hail the power of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1. All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all.
2. Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all;
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all.
3. Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all;
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all.
4. O that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall!
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all;
We'll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all.
Scripture: Revelation 5:13 Used With Tune: CORONATION
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,321 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Alas, and did my Savior bleed
And did my Sov'reign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For sinners such as I?
2. Was it for crimes that I had done
He groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity, grace unknown,
And love beyond degree!
3. Well might the sun in darkness hide,
And shut His glories in,
When Christ the mighty Maker died
For man, the creature's sin.
4. But drops of grief can ne'er repay
The debt of love I owe;
Here, Lord, I give myself away,
'Tis all that I can do. Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Used With Tune: AVON
Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
Love Lifted Me
Author: James Rowe Meter: Irregular Appears in 275 hymnals First Line: I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.
Refrain:
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
2 All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him I'll cling,
In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing;
Love so mighty and so true merits my soul's best songs;
Faithful loving service, too, to Him belongs. [Refrain]
3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love out of the angry waves;
He's the master of the sea, billows His will obey;
He your Savior wants to be, be saved today. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 40:2 Used With Tune: SAFETY
Love Lifted Me
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Author: Sarah F. Adams Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,504 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
E'en tho' it be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
2. There let the way appear,
Steps unto heav'n;
All that Thou sendest me,
In mercy giv'n;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
3. Then with my waking tho'ts
Bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to Thee!
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Scripture: Isaiah 57:19 Used With Tune: BETHANY
Nearer, My God, to Thee
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,149 hymnals 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;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2. We are Thine, do Thou befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
3. 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;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.
4. Early let us seek Thy favor;
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our beings fill;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast love us, love us still;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast love us, love us still. Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 Used With Tune: BRADBURY Text Sources: From Hymns for the Young, 1836
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Where He Leads Me
Author: E. W. Blandy Meter: Irregular Appears in 775 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Savior calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1. I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
"Take thy cross and follow, follow Me."
Refrain>
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.
2. I'll go with Him thro' the garden,
I'll go with Him thro' the garden,
I'll go with Him thro' the garden,
I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]
3. I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,
I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,
I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,
I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]
4. He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain]
Scripture: John 10:27 Used With Tune: NORRIS
Where He Leads Me
Trust and Obey
Author: John H. Sammis Meter: Irregular Appears in 453 hymnals First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
Let us do His good will;
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Chorus:
Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.
2. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss,
Not a frown or a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey. [Chorus]
3. But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey. [Chorus]
4. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet
Or we'll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey. [Chorus]
Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY
Trust and Obey
No, Not Despairingly
Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: Irregular Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: No, not despairingly Come I to Thee Lyrics: 1. No, not despairingly
Come I to Thee,
No, not distrustingly
Bend I the knee;
Sin hath gone over me,
Yet this is still my plea:
Jesus hath died.
2. Ah! mine iniquity
Crimson hath been,
Infinite, infinite
Sin upon sin:
Sin of not loving Thee,.
Sin of not trusting Thee,
Infinite sin.
3. Lord, I confess to Thee
Sadly my sin;
All I am tell I Thee,
All I have been;
Purge Thou my sin away,
Wash Thou my soul this day:
Lord, make me clean.
4. Faithful and just art Thou,
Forgiving all;
Loving and kind art Thou
When poor ones call:
Lord, let the cleansing blood,
Blood of the Lamb of God,
Pass o'er my soul.
5. Then all is peace and light
This soul within;
Thus shall I walk with Thee,
The loved Unseen;
Leaning on Thee, my God,
Guided along the road,
Nothing between. Scripture: John 6:37 Used With Tune: KEDRON
No, Not Despairingly
Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him
Author: Edward Osler Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 760 hymnals First Line: Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns, adore Him Lyrics: 1. Praise the Lord! ye heav'ns adore Him;
Praise Him angels, in the height;
Sun and moon, rejoice before Him;
Praise Him all ye stars of light.
Praise the Lord! for He hath spoken;
Worlds His mighty voice obeyed;
Law which never shall be broken
For their guidance hath He made.
2. Praise the Lord! for He is glorious;
Never shall His promise fail;
God hath made His saints victorious;
Sin and death shall not prevail.
Praise the God of our salvation!
Hosts on high, His pow'r proclaim;
Heav'n and earth and all creation
laud and magnify His name.
3. Worship, honor, glory, blessing,
Lord, we offer unto Thee;
Young and old, Thy praise expressing,
In glad homage bend the knee.
All the saints in heav'n adore Thee,
We would bow before Thy throne;
As thine angels serve before Thee,
So on earth Thy will be done. Scripture: Psalm 19:1 Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him
Lead On, O King Eternal
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 401 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Lead on, O King Eternal,
The day of march has come;
Henceforth in fields of conquest
Thy tents shall be our home:
Thro' days of preparation
Thy grace has made us strong,
And now, O King Eternal,
We lift our battle song.
2. Lead on, O King Eternal,
Till sin's fierce war shall cease,
And holiness shall whisper
The sweet amen of peace;
For not with swords' loud clashing,
Or roll of stirring drums;
With deeds of love and mercy
The heav'nly kingdom comes.
3. Lead on, O King Eternal,
We follow not with fears;
For gladness breaks like morning
Where'er Thy face appears;
Thy cross is lifted o'er us;
We journey in its light:
The crown awaits the conquest;
Lead on, O God of might. Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal
O Worship the King
Author: Robert Grant Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 1,153 hymnals First Line: O worship the King, all glorious above Lyrics: 1. O worship the King, all glorious above,
And gratefully sing His wonderful love;
Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.
2. O tell of His might, O sing of His grace,
Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space!
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.
3. Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light,
It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
4. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail:
Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. Scripture: Psalm 104:1 Used With Tune: LYONS
O Worship the King
Free from the Law, O Happy Condition
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: Irregular Appears in 102 hymnals Refrain First Line: Once for all, O sinner, receive it Lyrics: 1 Free from the law, O happy condition,
Jesus hath bled, and there is remission;
Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall,
Grace hath redeemed us once for all.
Refrain:
Once for all, O sinner, receive it,
Once for all, O friend, now believe it;
Cling to the cross, the burden will fall,
Christ hath redeemed us once for all.
2 Now we are free, there's no condemnation,
Jesus provides a perfect salvation;
"Come unto Me," O hear His sweet call,
Come, and He saves us once for all. [Refrain]
3 "Children of God," O glorious calling,
Surely His grace will keep us from falling;
Passing from death to life at His call,
Blessed salvation once for all. [Refrain]
Scripture: Galatians 3:13 Used With Tune: ONCE FOR ALL
Free from the Law, O Happy Condition
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals First Line: O Jesus, I have promised 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 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!
3. 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.
4. 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! Scripture: Luke 18:28 Used With Tune: ANGEL'S STORY
O Jesus, I Have Promised
Living for Jesus
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 152 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Scripture: Colossians 1:10 Used With Tune: LIVING
Living for Jesus
Not What My Hands Have Done
Author: Horatuis Bonar Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Not what my hands have done Lyrics: 1. Not what my hands have done
can save my guilty soul;
Not what my toiling flesh has borne
can make my spirit whole.
Not what I feel or do
can give me peace with God;
Not all my prayers and sighs and tears
can bear my awful load.
2. Your voice alone, O Lord,
can speak to me of grace;
Your pow'r alone, O Son of God,
can all my sin erase.
No other work but Yours,
no other blood will do;
No strength but that which is divine
can bear me safely thro'.
3. I praise the Christ of God;
I rest on love divine;
And with unfalt'ring lip and heart
I call this Savior mine.
My Lord has saved my life
and freely pardon gives;
I love because he first loved me,
I live because He lives. Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23 Used With Tune: LEOMINSTER
Not What My Hands Have Done
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 620 hymnals First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
2. Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning,
Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning,
Leaning on the everlasting arms. Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: SHOWALTER
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Author: Thomas Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,209 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
And all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for ev'ryone,
And there's a cross for me.
2. How happy are the saints above,
Who once went sorrowing here!
But now they taste unmingled love
And joy without a tear.
3. The consecrated cross I'll bear
Till death shall set me free;
And then go home my crown to wear,
For there's crown for me.
4. Upon the crystal pavement down,
At Jesus' pierced feet,
Joyful I'll cast my golden crown
And His dear name repeat.
5. O precious cross! O glorious crown!
O resurrection day!
When Christ the Lord from heav'n comes down
And bears my soul away. Scripture: Luke 9:23 Used With Tune: MAITLAND
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Holy Bible, Book of Love
Author: Evone Wood Capell Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Holy Bible, Book of love,
Tell me of our God above.
He who made me loves me still,
Helps me know and do His will.
2. Holy Bible speak to me
Of the life that I should lead.
Help me stronger, purer grown,
And God's love to others show.
3. Holy bible, once again
Tell of God's great love to man--
How He gave His only Son,
How Christ died for ev'ryone.
4. Holy Bible, Book of love,
Tell me of the home above;
Of the place prepared for me,
Where with Christ I can ever be.
Scripture: John 3:16 Used With Tune: WOLFE
Holy Bible, Book of Love
Christ Receiveth Sinful Men
Author: Erdmann Neumeister; Emma F. Bevan Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 242 hymnals First Line: Sinners Jesus will receive Refrain First Line: Sing it o'er and o'er again Lyrics: 1. Sinners Jesus will receive:
Sound this word of grace to all
Who the heav'nly pathway leave,
All who linger, all who fall.
Sing it o'er and o'er again;
Christ receiveth sinful men;
Make the message clear and plain:
Christ receiveth sinful men.
2. Come, and He will give you rest;
Trust Him for his Word is plain;
He will take the sinfulest;
Christ receiveth sinful men.
Sing it o'er and o'er again;
Christ receiveth sinful men;
Make the message clear and plain:
Christ receiveth sinful men.
3. Now my heart condemns me not,
Pure before the law I stand;
He who cleansed me from all spot,
Satisfied its last demand.
Sing it o'er and o'er again;
Christ receiveth sinful men;
Make the message clear and plain:
Christ receiveth sinful men.
4. Christ receiveth sinful men,
Even me with all my sin;
Purged from ev'ry spot and stain,
Heav'n with Him I enter in.
Sing it o'er and o'er again;
Christ receiveth sinful men;
Make the message clear and plain:
Christ receiveth sinful men.
Scripture: Luke 15:2 Used With Tune: NEUMEISTER
Christ Receiveth Sinful Men
We Have Heard the Joyful Sound
Author: Priscilla Owens Meter: 7.3.7.3.7.7.7.3 Appears in 532 hymnals Lyrics: 1. We have heard the joyful sound:
Jesus saves!
Spread the tidings all around:
Jesus saves!
Bear the news to ev'ry land,
Climb the steeps and cross the waves;
Onward! 'tis our Lord's command;
Jesus saves!
2. Sing above the battle strife:
Jesus saves!
By His death and endless life
Jesus saves!
Sing it softly thro' the gloom,
When the heart for mercy craves;
Sing in triumph o'er the tomb:
Jesus saves!
3. Give the winds a mighty voice:
Jesus saves!
Let the nations now rejoice:
Jesus saves!
Shout salvation full and free;
Highest hills and deepest caves;
This our song of victory:
Jesus saves! Scripture: Romans 10:9 Used With Tune: LIMPSFIELD
We Have Heard the Joyful Sound
Lord, Here Am I
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Master, Thou callest, I gladly obey Refrain First Line: Master, Thou callest, and this I reply Lyrics: 1. Master, Thou callest, I gladly obey;
Only direct me, and I'll find Thy way.
Teach me the mission appointed for me,
What is my labor, and where it shall be.
Master, Thou callest, and this I reply,
"Ready and willing,
Lord, here am I."
2. Willing, my Savior, to take up the cross;
Willing to suffer reproaches and loss.
Willing to follow, if Thou will but lead;
Only support me with grace in my need.
Master, Thou callest, and this I reply,
"Ready and willing,
Lord, here am I."
3. Living, or dying I still would be Thine;
Yet I am mortal while Thou art divine.
Pardon, whenever I turn from the right;
Pity, and bring me again to the light.
Master, Thou callest, and this I reply,
"Ready and willing,
Lord, here am I."
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8 Used With Tune: BECK
Lord, Here Am I
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Author: Thomas A. Dorsey Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 41:13 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS LORD
Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Rescue the Perishing
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: Irregular Appears in 786 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one,
Lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save.
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
2. Tho' they are slighing Him,
Still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive;
Plead with them earnestly,
Plead with them gently,
He will forgive if they only believe.
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
3. Down in the human heart,
Crushed by the tempter,
Fellings lie buried that grace can restore;
Touched by a loving heart,
Wakened by kindness,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
4. Rescue the perishing,
Duty demands it;
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;
Back to the narrow way
Patiently win them,
Tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died.
Rescue the perishing,
Care for the dying,
Jesus is merciful,
Jesus will save.
Scripture: Jude Used With Tune: RESCUE
Rescue the Perishing
The Strife Is O'er
Author: Francis Pott Meter: Irregular Appears in 501 hymnals First Line: The strife Is o'er, the battle done Lyrics: 1. The strife is o'er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun:
Alleluia!
2. The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions has dispersed;
Let shout of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!
3. The three sad days have quickly sped,
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head:
Alleluia!
4. Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death's dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live and sing to Thee:
Alleluia! Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin hymn
The Strife Is O'er
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,133 hymnals First Line: God moves in a mysterious way 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. You fearful saints, fresh courage take:
The clouds you so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.
3. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.
4. Blind unbelief is sure to err
And scan His work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain. Scripture: Psalm 139:6 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE
God Moves in a Mysterious Way
He Is Able to Deliver Thee
Author: William A. Ogden Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 168 hymnals First Line: 'Tis the grandest theme thro' the ages rung Lyrics: 1. 'Tis the grandest theme thro' the ages rung;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue;
'Tis the grandest theme that the world e'er sung:
Our God is able to deliver thee.
Refrain:
He is able to deliver thee,
He is able to deliver thee;
Tho' by sin opprest, Go to Him for rest;
Our God is able to deliver thee.
2. 'Tis the grandest them in the earth or main;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal strain;
'Tis the grandest theme, tell the world again:
Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain]
3. 'Tis the grandest theme, let the tidings roll
To the guilty heart, to the sinful soul;
Look to God in faith, He will make thee whole:
Our God is able to deliver thee. [Refrain]
Scripture: Daniel 3:17 Used With Tune: DELIVERANCE
He Is Able to Deliver Thee
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,920 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save from wrath and make me pure.
2. Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law's demands;
These for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone:
In my hand no price I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling.
3. While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown,
And behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Scripture: Psalm 94:22 Used With Tune: TOPLADY
Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
O My Soul, Bless God the Father
Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: 1. O my soul, bless God the Father;
All within me bless His name;
Bless the Father, and forget not
All His mercies to proclaim.
2. Who forgives all your transgressions,
Your diseases all who heals;
Who redeems you from destruction,
Who with you so kindly deals.
3. Far as east from west is distant,
He has put away our sin;
Like the pity of a father
Has the Lord's compassion been.
4. As it was without beginning,
So it lasts without an end;
To their children's children ever
Shall His righteousness extend.
5. Unto such as keep His cov'nant
And are steadfast in His way;
Unto those who still remember
His commandments, and obey.
6. Bless the Father, all His creatures,
Ever under His control,
All thro'-out His vast dominion:
Bless the Father, O my soul. Scripture: Psalm 103:1 Used With Tune: STUTTGART Text Sources: The Book of Psalms, 1871; alt. 1972, 1988, para. in
O My Soul, Bless God the Father
The Way of the Cross Leads Home
Author: Jessie B. Pounds Meter: Irregular Appears in 243 hymnals First Line: I must needs go home by the way of the cross Lyrics: 1. I must needs go home by the way of the cross,
There's no other way but this;
I shall ne'er get sight of the gates of light,
If the way of the cross I miss.
The way of the cross leads home,
The way of the cross leads home;
It is sweet to know as I onward go,
The way of the cross leads home.
2. I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way,
The path that the Savior trod,
If I ever climb to the heights sublime,
Where the soul is at home with God.
The way of the cross leads home,
The way of the cross leads home;
It is sweet to know as I onward go,
The way of the cross leads home.
3. Then I bid farewell to the way of the world,
To walk in it never-more;
For the Lord says, "Come," and I seek my home,
Where He waits at the open door.
The way of the cross leads home,
The way of the cross leads home;
It is sweet to know as I onward go,
The way of the cross leads home. Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: WAY OF THE CROSS
The Way of the Cross Leads Home
We've a Story to Tell
Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: Irregular Appears in 309 hymnals First Line: We've a story to tell to the nations Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1. We've a story to tell to the nations,
That shall turn their hearts to the right,
A story of truth and mercy,
A story of peace and light,
A story of peace and light.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noon-day bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.
2. We've a song to be sung to the nations,
That shall lift their hearts to the Lord,
A song that shall conquer evil,
And shatter the spear and sword,
And shatter the spear and sword.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noon-day bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.
3. We've a message to give to the nations,
That the Lord who reigneth above
Hath sent us His Son to save us,
And show us that God is love,
And show us that God is love.
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noon-day bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.
4. We've a Savior to show to the nations,
Who the path of sorrow hath trod,
That all of the world's great peoples
May come to the truth of God,
May come to the truth of God!
For the darkness shall turn to dawning,
And the dawning to noon-day bright,
And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth,
The kingdom of love and light.
Scripture: Matthew 24:14 Used With Tune: MESSAGE
We've a Story to Tell
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 541 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven,
To His feet thy tribute bring;
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
Evermore His praises sing;
Alleluia! Alleluia! praise the everlasting King.
2. Praise Him for His grace and favor
To our fathers in distress;
Praise Him, still the same as ever,
Slow to chide, and swift to bless;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness.
3. Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish;
blows the wind and it is gone;
but, while mortals rise and perish,
God endures unchanging on:
Alleluia! Alleuluia! Praise the high eternal One.
4. Angels in the height, adore Him;
Ye behold Him face to face;
Saints triumphant, bow before Him;
gathered in from ev'ry race;
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: Psalm 103:2 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA (Andrews)
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
The Lord's Prayer
Meter: Irregular Appears in 737 hymnals First Line: Our Father, which art in heaven Scripture: Matthew 6:9 Used With Tune: MALOTTE
The Lord's Prayer
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,872 hymnals 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 are all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation;
Enter ev'ry trembling heart.
2. Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit,
Into ev'ry troubled breast!
Let us all in Thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest;
Take away our bent to sinning;
Alpha amd Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning,
Set our hearts at libery.
3. Come, Almighty to deliver,
Let us all Thy grace 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. Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Used With Tune: BEECHER
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Speak to My Heart
Author: B. B. McKinney Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1. Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Speak that my soul may hear;
Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Calm ev'ry doubt and fear.
Speak to my heart, oh, speak to my heart,
Speak to my heart, I pray;
Yielded and still, seeking Thy will,
Oh, speak to my heart today.
2. Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Purge me from ev'ry sin;
Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
Help me the lost to win.
Speak to my heart, oh, speak to my heart,
Speak to my heart, I pray;
Yielded and still, seeking Thy will,
Oh, speak to my heart today.
3. Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
It is no longer mine;
Speak to my heart, Lord Jesus,
I would be wholly Thine.
Speak to my heart, oh, speak to my heart,
Speak to my heart, I pray;
Yielded and still, seeking Thy will,
Oh, speak to my heart today.
Scripture: Psalm 85:8 Used With Tune: HOLCOMB
Speak to My Heart
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Author: William H. Parker Meter: Irregular Appears in 154 hymnals First Line: Tell me the stories of Jesus Lyrics: 1. Tell me the stories of Jesus
I love to hear;
Things I would ask Him to tell me
If He were here:
Scenes by the wayside,
Tales of the sea,
Stories of Jesus,
Tell them to me.
2. First let me hear how the children
Stood round His knee,
And I shall fancy His blessing
Resting on me;
Words full of kindness,
Deeds full of grace,
All in the love-light
Of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow,
There take my stand,
Waving a branch of the palm tree
High in my hand;
One of His heralds, Yes, I would sing
Loudest hosannas,
"Jesus is King!" Scripture: Matthew 13:34 Used With Tune: STORIES OF JESUS
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
O God, to Those Who Here Profess
Author: Charles P. Price; Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: O God, to those who here profess Scripture: Ephesians 5:31 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES
O God, to Those Who Here Profess
Nothing but the Blood
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: Irregular Appears in 512 hymnals First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh! Precious is the flow Lyrics: 1. What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
2. For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing, this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
3. Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
4. This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
Scripture: Hebrews 9:22 Used With Tune: PLAINFIELD
Nothing but the Blood
The Word of God Is Alive
Author: L. W. Terley Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:12 Used With Tune: PARKS
The Word of God Is Alive
The Love of Christ Who Died for Me
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1. The love of Christ who died for me
Is more than mind can know;
His mercy measureless and free
To meet the debt I owe.
2. He came my sinful cause to plead,
He laid His glories by,
For me a homeless life to lead,
A shameful death to die.
3. My sins I only see in part,
My self-regarding ways;
The secret places of my heart
Lie bare before his gaze.
4. O living Lord of life, for whom
The heavens held their breath,
To see, triumphant from the tomb,
A love that conquers death.
5. Possess my heart that it may be
Your kingdom without end;
O Christ, who died for love of me
And lives to be my friend. Scripture: Galatians 2:20 Used With Tune: AZMON
The Love of Christ Who Died for Me
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 191 hymnals First Line: Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father Lyrics: 1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father,
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
2. Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed, Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me!
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22 Used With Tune: FAITHFULNESS
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
This Is My Father's World
Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 322 hymnals Lyrics: 1. This is my Father's world,
And to my list'ning ears,
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world,
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father's world,
The birds their carols raise;
The morning light, the lily white
Declare their Maker's praise.
This is my Father's world,
He shines in all that's fair;
In the rustling grass I hear Him pass,
He speaks to me ev'ry-where.
3. This is my Father's world,
O let me ne'er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father's world,
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heaven be one. Scripture: Genesis 1:1 Used With Tune: TERRA PATRIS
This Is My Father's World
Blessed Redeemer
Author: Avis B. Christiansen Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 60 hymnals First Line: Up Calv'ry's mountain, one dreadful morn Refrain First Line: Blessed Redeemer! Precious Redeemer! Lyrics: 1. Up Calv'ry's mountain one dreadful morn,
Walked Christ my Savior, weary and worn;
Facing for sinners death on the cross,
That He might save them from endless loss.
Chorus:
Blessed Redeemer! Precious Redeemer!
Seems now I see Him on Calvary's tree;
Wounded and bleeding, for sinners pleading—
Blind and unheeding— dying for me!
2. "Father, forgive them!" thus did He pray,
E'en while His lifeblood flowed fast away;
Praying for sinners while in such woe—
No one but Jesus ever loved so. [Chorus]
3. O how I love Him, Savior and Friend,
How can my praises ever find end!
Thro' years unnumbered on heaven's shore,
My tongue shall praise Him forevermore. [Chorus]
Scripture: Galatians 3:13 Used With Tune: REDEEMER
Blessed Redeemer
Praise and Thanksgiving
Author: Marie J. Post; Edith Lowell Thomas Meter: Irregular Appears in 23 hymnals First Line: Praise and thanksgiving let ev'ryone bring Scripture: Psalm 100:4 Used With Tune: LOBET UND PREISET Text Sources: Alsatian (st. 1)
Praise and Thanksgiving
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Author: Theodore Baker; Harriet Krauth Spaeth Meter: Irregular Appears in 102 hymnals First Line: Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming Lyrics: 1. Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming
From tender stem hath spring!
Of Jesse's lineage coming
As men of old have sung.
It came, a flower bright,
Amid the cold of winter,
When half-gone was the night.
2. Isaish 'twas foretold it,
The Rose I have in mind:
With Mary we behold it,
The virgin mother kind.
To show God's love aright
She bore to men a Savior,
When half-gone was the night.
3. This Flow'r, whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor,
The darkness ev'rywhere.
True man, yet very God,
From sin and death He saves us,
And lightens ev'ry load. Scripture: Isaiah 11:1 Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here
Author: Russell Schulz-Widmar Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Your love, O God, has called us here,
For all love finds its source in You,
The perfect love that casts out fear,
The love that Christ makes ever new.
2. O gracious God, You consecrate
All that is lovely, good, and true.
Bless those who in Your presence wait
And ev'ry day their love renew.
3. O God of love, inspire our life,
Reveal Your will in all we do;
Join ev'ry husband, ev'ry wife
In mutual love and love for You. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13 Used With Tune: CANONBURY
Your Love, O God, Has Called Us Here
Take the Name of Jesus with You
Author: Lydia Baxter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 648 hymnals Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet! Lyrics: 1. Take the name of Jesus with you,
Child of sorrow and of woe;
It will joy and comfort give you,
Take it then where'er you go.
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n.
2. Take the name of Jesus ever
As a shield from ev'ry snare;
When temptations round you gather,
Breathe that holy name in pray'r.
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n.
3. O the precious name of Jesus!
How it thrills our souls with joy,
When His loving arms receive us,
And His songs our tongues employ.
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n.
4. At the name of Jesus bowing,
Falling prostrate at His feet,
King of kings in heav'n we'll crown Him,
When our journey is complete.
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n;
Precious name, O how sweet!
Hope of earth and joy of heav'n. Scripture: Colossians 3:17 Used With Tune: PRECIOUS NAME
Take the Name of Jesus with You
Come, We That Love the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,799 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come, we that love the Lord,
And let our joys be known;
Join in a song with sweet accord,
And thus surround the throne.
2. Let those refuse to sing
Who never knew our God;
But children of the heav'nly King
May speak their joys abroad.
3. The hill of Zion yields
A thousand sacred sweets,
Before we reach the heav'nly fields,
Or walk the golden streets.
4. Then let our songs abound,
And ev'ry tear be dry;
We're marching thro' Immanuel's ground,
To fairer worlds on high. Scripture: Ephesians 5:20 Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Come, We That Love the Lord
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