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Wondrous Love
Author: Watts Hymnal: WL1885 #3 (1885) First Line: Now to the Lord a noble song! Refrain First Line: Hosanna to th'eternal name Lyrics: 1 Now to the Lord a noble song!
Awake, my soul, awake, my tongue;
Hosanna to th’eternal Name,
And all His WONDROUS LOVE proclaim.
Refrain:
Hosanna to th’eternal Name,
And all His WONDROUS LOVE proclaim,
And all His WONDROUS LOVE proclaim.
2 See where it shines in Jesus’ face,
The brightest image of His grace!
The Father now in Christ, His Son,
Hath all His mightiest works outdone. [Refrain]
3 Grace! ‘tis a sweet, a charming theme;
My thoughts rejoice at Jesus’ Name:
Ye angels! dwell upon the sound,
Ye heav’ns! reflect it to the ground. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Now to the Lord a noble song]
Wondrous Love
Praise the Lord
Author: Mrs. M. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #4 (1885) First Line: Lift your praises to Jehovah Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, O my soul Lyrics: 1 Lift your praises to Jehovah,
To the vaulted heavens above,
Where our King in mighty grandeur,
Opes the fountain of his love.
Refrain:
Praise the Lord, O my soul,
While I live will I praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord, O my soul,
While I live will I praise the Lord.
2 Lift your praises to Jehovah,
He who ever crowns our days,
He who sits enthroned in glory,
Listens for the voice of praise. [Refrain]
3 Praises for our every blessing,
For ten thousand speak his love,
Praises that we soon may meet him,
In his heavenly home above. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Lift your praises to Jehovah]
Praise the Lord
Safely Through another Week
Author: Newton Hymnal: WL1885 #5 (1885) First Line: Safely thro' another week Lyrics: 1 Safely through another week,
God has brought us on our way;
Let us now a blessing seek,
Waiting in his courts today,
Day of all the week the best,
Emblem of eternal rest.
2 While we seek supplies of grace,
In our dear Redeemer's name,
Show Thy reconciling face,
Take away our sin and shame,
From our worldly cares set free,
May we rest this day in Thee.
3 Here we come, thy name to praise,
Let us feel thy presence near,
May thy glory meet our eyes,
While we in thy courts appear,
Here afford us, Lord, a taste
Of our everlasting rest. Tune Title: [Safely thro' another week]
Safely Through another Week
I can not Keep from Singing
Author: Minnie B. Lowrie Hymnal: WL1885 #6 (1885) First Line: I cannot keep from singing Lyrics: 1 I cannot keep from singing
My songs of joy and love,
My humble tribute bringing,
To praise my God above.
Refrain:
I cannot keep from singing,
For joy and gladness reign;
My heart with song is ringing,
A glad triumphant strain.
2 I cannot keep from telling
Of Christ who died for me;
Of God whose love is dwelling
Within my heart, so free. [Refrain]
3 I cannot keep from pleading
With every one I meet;
Oh, come unto the Father,
And taste his love so sweet. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I cannot keep from singing]
I can not Keep from Singing
Oh, Thou that Hearest
Author: Burton, Arr. Hymnal: WL1885 #7 (1885) First Line: Oh, thou that hearest prayer! Refrain First Line: We plead the promise of thy word Lyrics: 1 Oh, Thou that hearest prayer!
Attend our humble cry;
And let thy servants share
Thy blessing from on high.
Ref:
We plead the promise of thy Word;
Oh, grant Thy Holy Spirit, Lord,
Thy Holy Spirit, Lord
2 If earthly parents hear
Their children when they cry;
If they, with love sincere,
Their children’s wants supply. [Refrain]
3 Our heavenly Father, Thou!
We, children of Thy grace!
O let Thy Spirit now
Descend, and fill the place. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Oh, thou that hearest prayer!]
Oh, Thou that Hearest
Is This Thy Zion's Gate
Hymnal: WL1885 #8 (1885) First Line: In this thy Zion's gate, O Lord Refrain First Line: In loving tones the answer comes Lyrics: 1 Is this thy Zion’s gate, O Lord,
And art thou here today?
And may we come and hear thy word,
And sing thy praise and pray?
Refrain:
In loving tones the answer comes,
So joyous and so free
“Blessed are they that dwell in thy house”—
And— “they shall prosper that love thee.”
2 May we approach thy mercy seat,
And be accepted there?
And lay our sorrows at thy feet
In confidence and prayer? [Refrain]
3 May we put other thoughts away,
And strict attention give
To what the word of truth may say,
That we may hear and live? [Refrain] Tune Title: [In this thy Zion's gate, O Lord]
Is This Thy Zion's Gate
The Sabbath
Author: Mrs. S. M. Walsh Hymnal: WL1885 #9 (1885) First Line: Oh, heart of all the week Lyrics: 1 Oh, heart of all the week,
Whence strength and sweetness flow;
To beautify all other days,
And make their graces grow.
Refrain:
Oh, heart of all, of all the week,
Thy joy and peace, we love to seek.
2 In thee is full supply,
Of life blood for the seven;
Thy healthful pulses lift thy weak,
Nearer to God and heaven. [Refrain]
3 Thou waterest all the days,
Thou freshest of the seven;
And drawest from unfailing springs,
Which have their source in heaven. [Refrain]
4 Cheer still our earthly way,
Each day among the seven;
And let us never loose thy light,
But in the light of heaven. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Oh, heart of all the week]
The Sabbath
Awake, my Soul
Author: Medley Hymnal: WL1885 #10 (1885) First Line: Awake, my soul, to joyful lays Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, to joyful lays,
And sing thy great Redeemer’s praise;
He justly claims a song from me,
His loving kindness, O how free!
Refrain:
Awake, my soul, to joyful lays,
Awake and sing thy Savior's praise;
Awake, my soul, to joyful lays,
And sing the great Redeemer's praise.
2 He saw me ruined in the fall,
Yet loved me notwithstanding all;
He saved me from my lost estate,
His loving kindness, O how great! [Refrain]
3 When trouble, like a gloomy cloud,
Has gathered thick and thundered loud,
He near my soul has always stood,
His loving kindness, O how good! [Refrain] Tune Title: [Awake, my soul, to joyful lays]
Awake, my Soul
Praise Him
Author: Toplady Hymnal: WL1885 #11 (1885) First Line: Praise the Lord who reigns above Refrain First Line: Praise him for his noble deeds Lyrics: 1 Praise the Lord Who reigns above
And keeps His court below,
Praise him for his boundless love,
And all His greatness show.
Refrain:
Praise him for his noble deeds,
Oh, Praise him for his matchless power.
Praise him, praise him,
Let heaven and earth adore.
2 Publish, spread to all around,
The great Immanuel's name,
Let the gospel trumpet sound,
The Prince of peace proclaim. [Refrain]
3 Him in whom they move and live,
Let every creature sing,
Glory to our Savior give,
And homage to our King. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Praise the Lord who reigns above]
Praise Him
Lamp of our Feet
Author: Barton Hymnal: WL1885 #12 (1885) First Line: Lamp of our feet! by thee we trace Refrain First Line: Our lamp, our stream Lyrics: 1 Lamp of our feet by thee we trace
Our path when wont to stray;
The sacred stream of heavenly grace;
The brook beside our way.
Refrain:
Our lamp, our stream, the bread of our souls,
Our anchor and our stay.
A pillar of fire through watches dark,
A radiant clouds by day.
2 Bread of our souls whereon we feed,
True manna from on high
One guide, one chart wherein we read
Of realms beyond the sky. [Refrain]
3 Pillar of fire, through watches dark,
Or radiant cloud by day,
When waves would whelm our tossing bark,
Our anchor and our stay. [Refrain]
4 Childhood's preceptor! manhood's trust!
Old age's firm ally;
Our hope when we go down to dust,
Of life beyond the sky. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Lamp of our feet! by thee we trace]
Lamp of our Feet
He Calleth Thee
Author: J. Conder Hymnal: WL1885 #13 (1885) First Line: Welcome, welcome, sinner hear Refrain First Line: Welcome to the offered peace Lyrics: 1 Welcome, welcome, sinner, hear,
Hang not back through shame or fear;
Doubt not nor distrust the call,
Mercy is proclaimed to all.
Refrain:
Welcome to the offered peace,
Welcome prisoner to thy release,
Burst thy bonds; be saved, be free,
Rise and come he calleth thee.
2 Welcome to the cleansing fount
Springing from the sacred mount;
Welcome to the feast divine,
Bread of life and living wine. [Refrain]
3 All ye weary and distressed,
Welcome to relief and rest;
All is ready, hear the call
There is ample room for all. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Welcome, welcome, sinner hear]
He Calleth Thee
As White as Snow
Author: Henry A. Smith Hymnal: WL1885 #14 (1885) First Line: As white as snow! oh can it be Lyrics: 1 As white as snow! oh can it be,
That these sweet words were meant for me?
Ah, what a rapture ‘tis to know
That I may be as white as snow.
Refrain:
As white as snow oh, can it be
That these sweet words were meant for me
As white as snow oh, can it be
That these sweet words were meant for me.
2 He called to me; in vain I sought
To turn from him in act or thought;
My soul was sick of sin and woe,
And longed to be as white as snow. [Refrain]
3 I followed him, he leads me on,
The pearly gates are almost won.
Afar the heavenly mansions glow,
Where I shall dwell as white as snow. [Refrain]
4 As white as snow was meant for thee,
And all who will from sin be free;
The rich, the poor, the high, the low,
Through faith may be as white as snow. [Refrain] Tune Title: [As white as snow! oh can it be]
As White as Snow
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul
Hymnal: WL1885 #15 (1885)
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul
To Thine Altar
Author: Weber Hymnal: WL1885 #16 (1885) First Line: Forth from the dark and stormy sky Refrain First Line: Weary and weak, thy grace we pray Lyrics: 1 Forth from the dark and stormy sky,
Lord, to Thine altar’s shade we fly,
Forth from the world, its hope and fear,
Savior, we seek thy shelter here.
Refrain:
Weary and weak, thy grace we pray;
Turn not, O Lord! thy guests away,
Low at thy feet our sins we lay,
Turn not, O Lord, thy guests away.
2 Long have we roamed in want and pain,
Long have we sought Thy rest in vain,
Wildered in doubt, in darkness lost,
Long have our souls been tempest-tossed. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Forth from the dark and stormy sky]
To Thine Altar
Fervent Prayer Availeth
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #17 (1885) First Line: Come in earnest fervent prayer Refrain First Line: Glory to his holy name Lyrics: 1 Come in earnest fervent prayer,
To the Lord our Savior,
They who in his Spirit seek,
Shall receive his favor.
Refrain:
Glory to his holy name,
Fervent prayer availeth,
Now and evermore the same,
Fervent prayer availeth.
2 On that Pentecostal day,
When their prayers were blended,
How upon the Christian host,
Tongues of fire descended. [Refrain]
3 When the Lord’s disciples prayed,
Faith in him possessing,
How upon their foll’wers came
Every needed blessing. [Refrain]
4 So we may be every day,
His rich grace receiving,
If we only ask aright,
Humbly and believing. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Come in earnest fervent prayer]
Fervent Prayer Availeth
Crown Him
Author: Mrs. E. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #18 (1885) First Line: Crown him, crown him every nation Refrain First Line: Crown him King of kings Lyrics: 1 Crown him, crown him every nation,
He who is our admiration,
Jesus our high Priest in glory,
Crown him King of kings.
Refrain:
Crown him King of kings
Loud anthems to his glory,
Let the nations raise.
Crown him King of kings
And let the heavens repeat the sounding praise.
2 Jesus left a full fruition,
To redeem our lost condition,
Every voice repeat the story,
Crown him King of kings. [Refrain]
3 Laud him with the voice of singing
Let the tuneful lyre be ringing,
Laud him while we gladly crown him,
Crown him King of kings. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Crown him, crown him every nation]
Crown Him
Because He Loved Me So
Author: Mrs. Emily Huntington Miller Hymnal: WL1885 #19 (1885) First Line: I love to hear the story Tune Title: [I love to hear the story]
Because He Loved Me So
Able to Save
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #20 (1885) First Line: Doubt no more thy Savior's power Lyrics: 1 Doubt no more thy Savior’s power,
But in his strength be brave;
Oh, come, and learn this very hour
That he is able to save.
Refrain:
Able to save,
Able to save
All who with gladness his word can receive;
Able to save,
Able to save,
E’en to the uttermost, all who believe.
2 To thy deadly foes within
No longer be the slave,
But stretch thine arms to Christ, thy King,
That he is able to save. [Refrain]
3 Come, no more thy love withhold,
But pardon humbly crave,
And thou shalt find with joy untold
That he is able to save. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Doubt no more thy Savior's power]
Able to Save
Mighty God
Author: Robinson Hymnal: WL1885 #21 (1885) First Line: Mighty God! while angels bless thee Refrain First Line: Worship, honor, power, blessing Lyrics: 1 Mighty God! while angels bless thee,
May thy children lisp thy name?
Lord of men as well as angels!
Thou art every creature's theme.
Refrain:
Worship, honor, power, blessing,
Thou art worthy to receive;
Loudest praises without ceasing,
Meet it is for us to give.
2 Lord of every land and nation!
Ancient of eternal days!
Sounded through the wide creation
Be thy just and endless praise. [Refrain]
3 For the grandeur of thy nature,
Grand beyond a seraph's thought;
In the wonders of creation,
Works with skill and kindness wrought. [Refrain]
4 In Thy rich, thy free redemption,
Bright, though veiled in darkness long,
Thought is poor, and poor expression;
Who can sing that wondrous song? [Refrain] Tune Title: [Mighty God! while angels bless thee]
Mighty God
Now while We Gather
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #22 (1885) First Line: Now while we gather here round the altar Refrain First Line: Oh, how he loved us Lyrics: 1 Now while we gather here round the altar,
May every heart be filled with gladness and praise,
No tongue be silent, no accents falter,
While to redeeming love our voices we raise.
Refrain:
Oh, how he loved us—this blessed Savior!
Think that to save us he came down to die!
Come, let us serve him, and in his favor
Find new delight on earth and glory on high.
2 Once more our praises to him who sought us
When we were wand’ring far away from his love;
Sing of the ransom with which he bought us,
And of the heavenly mansions waiting above. [Refrain]
3 All we can offer for his protection
Will be as naught compared with his loving care;
Yet we may bring him our best affection,
And in his cause and kingdom our portion bear. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Now while we gather here round the altar]
Now while We Gather
Come, Let Us Gladly Sing
Author: Hatfield Hymnal: WL1885 #23 (1885) Lyrics: 1 Come, let us gladly sing
To God our Savior King;
With thanks his presence seek,
In psalms his praises speak
To God most high; let all draw nigh
And crown him Lord of earth and sky.
2 He gave the mountains birth,
He made the spacious earth;
His all the sea and land—
They rose at his command.
With rev’rence all before him fall,
And on his name devoutly call.
3 Come, kneel before his throne,
For he is God alone;
We are the flock he leads—
The sheep his bounty feed;
Today, today, his voice obey,
Grieve not the Holy Ghost away. Tune Title: [Come, let us gladly sing]
Come, Let Us Gladly Sing
Call, and He Will Answer
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #24 (1885) First Line: Wouldst thou hear thy Savior's voice? Refrain First Line: And he will answer thee Lyrics: 1 Wouldst thou hear thy Savior’s voice?
Wouldst thou in his love rejoice?
Come and make his paths thy choice,
And his mighty aid implore.
Refrain:
Call! he will answer thee,
Call! he will answer thee,
Call and he will answer thee
With life forevermore.
2 Hast thou wandered from thy home?
Dost thou in the desert roam?
Hear him gently saying “come,”
And his wondrous love adore. [Refrain]
3 Is thy life with care oppressed?
Dost thou seek in vain for rest?
Come to him, and be thou blest,
And know sorrow nevermore. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Wouldst thou hear thy Savior's voice?]
Call, and He Will Answer
Good News!
Author: Albert Midlane Hymnal: WL1885 #25 (1885) First Line: News of salvation brought Refrain First Line: Good news! good news! Lyrics: Introduction:
Good news! good news! good news!
1 News of salvation brought,
News of the mighty conflict fought
By Jesus with the powers of hell,
And life for sinners bought.
Refrain:
Good news! good news! good news!
2 News of inviting love,
Calling to sinners from above,
To come and drink at mercy’s stream,
And all God’s goodness prove. [Refrain]
3 News of a fount for sin,
Opened to wash the guilty clean;
To make them spotless, pure, and white,
As though no sin had been. [Refrain] Tune Title: [News of salvation brought]
Good News!
Here we Watch, Here we Wait
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #26 (1885) First Line: Here we watch, here we wait, for thy coming, blessed Lord Refrain First Line: Come, Lord Jesus, to thy waiting children now Lyrics: 1 Here we watch, here we wait, for thy coming, blessed Lord;
Here we watch, here we wait, for thee;
We are poor, we are weak, but we claim thy promised word,
That amid thy people thou wilt ever be.
Refrain:
Come, Lord Jesus, to thy waiting children now;
Come, O come, while before thy throne we bow;
And, O Lord, while we seek here thy pardon and thy grace,
May we see with joy thy reconcilèd face.
2 Here we wait, here we hope, for thy power, mighty King;
Here we hope for thy pow’r to save;
Though so poor and so weak, to thy promise still we cling,
And with earnest hearts this gift of gifts we crave. [Refrain]
3 Wilt thou heed now our cry, wilt thou meet us, blessed Lord,
While we watch her and wait for thee?
May we hear, may we ponder the precepts of thy word,
And within its depths a heavenly glory see. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Here we watch, here we wait]
Here we Watch, Here we Wait
Sing, my Soul
Author: P. P. B. Hymnal: WL1885 #27 (1885) First Line: Sing, my soul, from bondage free Lyrics: 1 Sing, my soul from bondage free,
Israel’s God thy God will be;
In the dark and foamy sea
Pharaoh’s host shall buried be.
Refrain:
Sing, my soul, from bondage free;
Israel’s God thy God will be.
2 “Sweets of sin”—delusive dream!
Burning thirst and poisonous stream;
Found of Life thy streams outpour,
Let me drink and thirst no more. [Refrain]
3 Fainting on the desert way,
For my “daily bread” I pray;
Bread of Life, thy Life I need,
Let me ever on thee feed. [Refrain]
4 When the enemy is nigh,
Lord, to thee, to thee I cry;
Save me in the trying hour,
Save my soul from Satan’s power. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Sing, my soul, from bondage free]
Sing, my Soul
Except ye Abide in Me
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #28 (1885) First Line: My soul, the Master speaks again Lyrics: 1 My soul, the Master speaks again
His earnest words to thee!
“Ye can not grow in love divine,
Except ye abide in me.
Refrain:
Except ye abide in me,
Except ye abide in me,
No part can ye bear,
No heav’nly joy share,
Except ye abide in me.
2 As branches bearing precious fruits
Firm in the vine must be,
So ye, my children, can not thrive,
Except ye abide in me. [Refrain]
3 Would ye my cause and kingdom share,
And all my glory see?
Be sure, this joy can not be thine,
Except ye abide in me.” [Refrain] Tune Title: [My soul, the Master speaks again]
Except ye Abide in Me
The Lord is King
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: WL1885 #29 (1885) First Line: Rejoice, the Lord is King Refrain First Line: Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
Your Lord and King adore;
Mortals give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say rejoice.
Refrain:
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again, again I say rejoice!
2 Jesus, the Savior, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He had purged our stains
He took His seat above.
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say rejoice. [Refrain]
3 He sits at God's right hand
Till all His foes submit,
And bow to His command,
And fall beneath His feet.
Lift up your hearts, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say rejoice. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Rejoice, the Lord is King]
The Lord is King
Clear as Crystal
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #30 (1885) First Line: Clear as crystal flows the river Tune Title: [Clear as crystal flows the river]
Clear as Crystal
Flowing this Moment for Thee
Author: Frank Gould Hymnal: WL1885 #31 (1885) First Line: O weary one, thirsty and faint Refrain First Line: Oh, come and be happy with me Lyrics: 1 O weary one, thirsty and faint,
Say, why wilt thou languish and die?
The world has no balm for thy poor broken heart,
Thy need it can never supply.
Refrain:
Oh, come and be happy with me
Come, drink of the water so free.
The water of life
Thy Redeemer will give,
Is flowing this moment for thee.
2 O weary one, where wilt thou go?
Oppressed with thy sorrow and care;
Why turn from the light that is shining so bright?
When Jesus, thy Savior is there. [Refrain]
3 O weary one, why dost thou wait?
So near to the kingdom of grace,
What hinders thee now from believing thy Lord,
And earnestly seeking his face? [Refrain]
4 O weary one, tarry not here,
For what wilt thou gain by delay?
God’s mercy extended, invites you to come;
Then grieve not the spirit away. [Refrain] Tune Title: [O weary one, thirsty and faint]
Flowing this Moment for Thee
Let Us With
Author: Milton Hymnal: WL1885 #32 (1885) First Line: Let us with a joyful mind Refrain First Line: For his mercies shall endure Lyrics: 1 Let us with a joyful mind
Praise the Lord for he is kind;
For his mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure.
Refrain:
For his mercies shall endure,
Ever faithful, ever sure,
Ever faithful, ever faithful,
Ever faithful, ever sure,
Ever faithful, ever faithful.
Ever faithful, ever sure.
2 Let us sound his name abroad,
For of gods he is the God;
Who by wisdom did create,
Heaven’s expanse and all its state. [Refrain]
3 All his creatures God doth feed,
His full hand supplies their need;
Let us sound the praises forth,
Of his majesty and worth. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Let us with a joyful mind]
Let Us With
The Present Savior
Author: H. V. Neal Hymnal: WL1885 #33 (1885) First Line: Jesus, Savior, I am helpless Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, I am helpless,
But my faith looks up to thee,
Humbly trusting in thy mercy,
Thy dear name is all my plea.
Refrain:
In thy loving favor
May my soul abide,
Let thy goodness ever,
Keep me near thy side.
2 Jesus, Savior, in thy mercy,
Hold me, lest my feet should stray,
Guide me by thy holy counsel,
In the straight and narrow way. [Refrain]
3 Jesus, Sov’reign, Mighty Ruler,
Take possession of my heart,
Rule till in thy better kingdom,
I from thee shall never part. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Jesus, Savior, I am helpless]
The Present Savior
The Way of Pleasantness
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: WL1885 #34 (1885) First Line: How straight the path appears Refrain First Line: Come, join, come, join, To swell the happy throng Lyrics: 1 How straight the path appears,
How open and how fair;
In wisdom’s ways of pleasantness
No fell destroyers are.
Refrain:
Come, join, come, join,
To swell the happy throng,
Ye pilgrims in Jehovah’s ways,
With music pass along.
2 See flowers of paradise
In rich profusion spring,
The sun of glory gilds the path,
And dear companions sing. [Refrain]
3 See Salem’s golden spires
In beauteous prospect rise,
And, brighter crowns that mortals wear,
Which sparkle through the skies. [Refrain]
4 All honor to his name,
Who marks the shining way;
To him who leads the wand’rer on
To realms of endless day. [Refrain] Tune Title: [How straight the path appears]
The Way of Pleasantness
Jesus Still Invites You
Author: Edward A. Barnes Hymnal: WL1885 #35 (1885) Refrain First Line: Come, oh come, repent ye Lyrics: 1 Jesus still invites you,
Love and mercy is the call;
Do you still reject the message?
As it comes to one and all?
Refrain:
Come, oh come,
Repent ye and believe,
Come, oh come,
Life eternal to receive.
2 Jesus still is knocking
Gently at the heart of sin,
Can you let him knock unheeded?
And refuse to let him in? [Refrain]
3 Jesus still is waiting,
Scarlet sins to wash away,
Do you feel no need of cleansing?
That you do not come today? [Refrain]
4 Jesus still is seeking
Erring souls mid hedges wild;
Can you live to him a stranger?
Can you die unreconciled? [Refrain] Tune Title: [Jesus still invites you]
Jesus Still Invites You
The Cup of Salvation
Author: Mrs. C. E. Taylor Hymnal: WL1885 #36 (1885) First Line: The cup of salvation is offered to thee Refrain First Line: Oh, why wilt thou linger, why longer delay Lyrics: 1 The cup of salvation is offered to thee;
Take it; whoever will, take it;
A home with the blest may thy heritage be;
Take it; whoever will, take it.
Refrain:
Oh, why wilt thou linger, why longer delay,
When Christ thy Redeemer has shown thee the way?
He offers full pardon, oh, turn not away!
Take it; whoever will; take it.
2 The cup of salvation is full to the brim;
Take it; whoever will, take it;
’Tis offered to all who are thirsting for him
Take it; whoever will, take it. [Refrain]
3 Oh, why be content with the little thou hast?
Take it; whoever will, take it;
Go thou to the fountain o’erflowing and vast;
Take it; whoever will, take it. [Refrain] Tune Title: [The cup of salvation is offered to thee]
The Cup of Salvation
Wonderful Words of Life
Author: P. P. B. Hymnal: WL1885 #37 (1885) First Line: Sing them over again to me Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life Tune Title: [Sing them over again to me]
Wonderful Words of Life
Come, Linger no Longer
Author: G. F. R. Hymnal: WL1885 #38 (1885) First Line: 'Tis the onward march of the conquering host! Refrain First Line: Come, linger on no longer thus Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis the onward march of the conquering host!
‘Tis the army of the Lord!
Hear the joyful shout! in his name we trust,
For sure is his holy word.
Refrain:
Come, linger on longer,
From your sluggish sleep arise!
With the shield of faith and the sword of truth,
Win your way to the victor’s prize.
2 Put your armor on and your trust in God,
For the foe is near at hand,
Where the saints have fought, and the ransomed trod,
There firm for your Captain stand. [Refrain]
3 Join the glorious ranks as they pass along—
Ere the day of grace be gone,
You can never vanquish a foe so strong,
If left to yourself alone. [Refrain] Tune Title: ['Tis the onward march of the conquering host!]
Come, Linger no Longer
Direct Us
Hymnal: WL1885 #39 (1885) First Line: To walk in thy ways Refrain First Line: Direct us, direct us the rest of our days Lyrics: 1 To walk in thy ways,
To live in thy praise,
O Savior direct us
The rest of our days.
Refrain:
Direct us, direct us
The rest of our days,
To walk in thy ways
And to live to thy praise.
2 While onward we move,
Oh, may we improve
In holiness, meekness,
Devotion, and love. [Refrain]
3 Oh, make it our will,
Thy mind to fulfill,
The power of the Spirit,
Within us reveal. [Refrain]
4 Thine image to bear,
The likeness to wear,
Be this our ambition,
Our study, our prayer. [Refrain] Tune Title: [To walk in thy ways]
Direct Us
Good Tidings
Author: Mrs. M. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #40 (1885) First Line: Across the distant plains of time Refrain First Line: Good tidings, good tidings of great joy Lyrics: 1 Across the distant plains of time,
I heard a heavenly strain,
'Twas sweeter far than storied rhyme,
And this was the refrain—
"Behold, I bring to all the earth
Good tidings of great joy"—
The news of the Redeemer's birth,
Unmixed with earth's alloy.
Refrain:
Good tidings, good tidings,
good tidings of great joy
Tidings of great joy, great joy.
2 Across the distant plains of time,
There angel voices sang,
While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
This was the song they sang—
"Behold, today in Bethlehem
A son to you is given,
And he shall be your councellor,
The mighty God from heaven". [Refrain]
3 Across the distant plains of time,
This song is ringing still,
We hear it in the rolling tide,
O'er mountain top and hill:
Today, today in Bethlehem
A savior born to men,
And he shall heal the wond’ring throng
Of every sin and stain. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Across the distant plains of time]
Good Tidings
Jesus, Ever Jesus
Author: Mrs. M. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #41 (1885) First Line: Jesus in the morning, At the rising tide Lyrics: 1 Jesus in the morning,
At the rising tide,
In his heavenly splendor
Walketh by my side.
Jesus at the midday,
In the burning glow,
Oft in fondest accents,
Bids me onward go.
2 Jesus at the nightfall,
Day's declining hour,
Fills my yearning bosom
With his healing power.
Jesus, ever Jesus,
In our hope and stay,
Guiding all the journey,
Of our upward way. Tune Title: [Jesus in the morning, At the rising tide]
Jesus, Ever Jesus
Sing His Praise
Author: Mrs. Hinsdale Hymnal: WL1885 #42 (1885) First Line: My soul with joy in Jesus stands Lyrics: 1 My soul with joy in Jesus stands,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
And fears no more the law’s demands;
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore.
The smile of God is sweet within,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
Where all before was guilt and sin,
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore.
2 My love at rest in Jesus lives,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
Accepts the peace His pardon gives;
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore.
How great the anguish he endured,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
How free the grace his death secured,
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore.
3 Oh, come and on his lover rely,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
And in his strength all foes defy,
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore.
Come worship humbly at his feet,
Sing his praise, sing his praise,
In whom alone we stand complete,
Sing his praise, sing his praise for evermore. Tune Title: [My soul with joy in Jesus stands]
Sing His Praise
What Sound is This?
Author: H. A. Humphrey Hymnal: WL1885 #43 (1885) First Line: What sound is this? a song thro' heav'n resounding Lyrics: 1 What sound is this?
A song through heaven resounding,
God is love!
And now from earth
I hear the notes rebounding,
God is love!
Yes, while adoring hosts proclaim,
Love is his nature, love his name,
My heart with rapture cries the same,
That God is love!
2 This song repeat,
Repeat, ye saints in glory
God is love!
And saints on earth,
Shout back the pleasing story,
God is love!
In this let earth and heaven agree,
To sound his love, so full and free;
And let the theme forever be,
That God is love! Tune Title: [What sound is this?]
What Sound is This?
The Story of His Love
Author: Mrs. M. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #44 (1885) First Line: Come tell the story of his love Lyrics: 1 Come tell the story of his love,
My soul delights to hear,
It falls like music from above,
Upon my listening ear.
Refrain:
Come tell the story,
the story of his love,
It falls like music,
like music from above.
2 It tells of grace exceeding great,
That sets my spirit free;
It opens wide to heaven's gate,
And gives me liberty. [Refrain]
3 Its holy influence I would know,
Its full redeeming power,
I'd leave these trifling things below,
To claim a heavenly dower. [Refrain]
4 Come blest Redeemer seal me thine,
Beneath thy watchful care,
My earthly hopes I would resign,
And heavenly glory share. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Come tell the story of his love]
The Story of His Love
Come Ye
Author: Steele Hymnal: WL1885 #46 (1885) First Line: Come, ye who love the Savior's name Refrain First Line: Come! Come! Lyrics: 1 Come, ye who love the Savior’s name,
And joy to make it known;
The sov’reign of your hearts proclaim,
And bow before the throne.
Refrain:
Come! Come! All ye who love his name,
Come! Come! Your Sov’reign now proclaim.
2 Behold your king, your Savior crowned,
With glories all divine,
And tell the wond’ring nations round,
How bright those glories shine. [Refrain]
3 When in his earthly courts we view
The beauties of our King,
We long to love as angels do,
And with their voice to sing. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Come, ye who love the Savior's name]
Come Ye
My Savior Suffered for Me
Author: Rev. W. W. Rose Hymnal: WL1885 #47 (1885) First Line: My Savior suffered loss for me Lyrics: 1 My Savior suffered loss for me,
My Savior bore the cross for me.
Is there no way, by which I may
Discharge the debt he paid for me.
Refrain:
My Savior suffered loss for me,
My Savior bore the cross for me.
2 I have not suffered loss for him,
I’ve tried to bear the cross for him,
My cross was slight, the burden light,
Beside the cross he bore for me. [Refrain]
3 He knows the love I bear for him,
How more than all I care for him.
My love is light, its proof is slight,
His love is vastly more for me. [Refrain] Tune Title: [My Savior suffered loss for me]
My Savior Suffered for Me
Sweet Flowers are Blooming
Author: Clara Louise Burnham Hymnal: WL1885 #48 (1885) First Line: When summer outpours her wealth Lyrics: 1 When summer outpours her wealth untold,
And meadows are decked with green and gold,
There cometh an hour to praise and pray,
We call it the Children’s Day.
Refrain:
Sweet flowers are blooming everywhere,
With perfume filling all the air,
While carrolling birds their voices raise
And join in our songs of praise.
2 Yes, gayly the birds sing everywhere,
And flowers bedeck the altar fair,
All made by the one we come to praise,
This sweetest of summer days. [Refrain]
3 Each field is a garden full of bloom,
The rarest may fill this holy room,
Fair lilies as pure as beams of light,
And garlands of roses bright. [Refrain] Tune Title: [When summer outpours her wealth]
Sweet Flowers are Blooming
Realms of the Blest
Hymnal: WL1885 #49 (1885) First Line: We speak of the realms of the blest Refrain First Line: Oh, what must it be to be there? Lyrics: 1 We speak of the realms of the blest,
That country so bright and so fair,
And oft are its glories confessed,
But what must it be to be there!
Refrain:
Oh, what must it be,
Oh, what must it be,
Oh, what must it be to be there.
2 We speak of its freedom from sin,
From sorrow, temptation and care,
From trials without and within,
But what must it be to be there! [Refrain]
3 We speak of its pathway of gold,
Its walls decked with jewels so rare,
Its wonders and pleasures untold,
But what must it be to be there! [Refrain] Tune Title: [We speak of the realms of the blest]
Realms of the Blest
The Gospel
Author: Mrs. M. O. Page Hymnal: WL1885 #50 (1885) First Line: I love the gospel of his Son Refrain First Line: I love, I love this gospel Lyrics: 1 I love the gospel of his Son,
It did so much for me;
It took me, ruined and undone,
And set my spirit free.
The wonders of its saving power
I fain would spread abroad;
I’d point within life’s little hour
Some pilgrim home to God.
Refrain:
I love, I love this gospel, grand and free,
It did so much, it did so much for me.
2 ‘Tis easy when you learn the way,
And sweeter far to know
Than all the pomp and mere display
Of creature things below.
Life truly here is just begun.
But there, oh, joy to be!
All things are blended into one,
A grand eternity. [Refrain] Tune Title: [I love the gospel of his Son]
The Gospel
Come, Lord Jesus!
Author: Wesley Hymnal: WL1885 #51 (1885) First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus Refrain First Line: Come, come, come Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Refrain:
Come, come, come Lord Jesus,
Born to set thy people free;
Come, and from our sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
2 Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the saints thou art;
Long Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart. [Refrain]
3 Born thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now thy precious kingdom bring. [Refrain]
4 By thine own eternal spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By thine all-sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Come, thou long-expected Jesus]
Come, Lord Jesus!
The Seed is the Word
Author: Alford Hymnal: WL1885 #52 (1885) First Line: O thou, at whose divine command Refrain First Line: Prepare, prepare Each heart, O blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 O thou, at whose divine command,
Good seed is sown in every land,
Thy Holy Spirit now impart,
And for thy word prepare each heart.
Refrain:
Prepare, prepare each heart, O blessed Lord,
To hear and heed the lessons this day given
From thy most holy word.
2 Not ‘mid the thorns of worldly thought,
Nor soon by passing plunderers caught,
Nor lacking depth the root to fee,
May we receive thy Spirit’s seed. [Refrain]
3 Oh, may it, where thy sowers toil,
Fall in a good and honest soil;
And springing up from firmest root,
Through patience bear abundant fruit. [Refrain] Tune Title: [O thou, at whose divine command]
The Seed is the Word
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