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God Is Here!

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: God is here! As we your people Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Is Here!

Christ Has Called Us to New Visions

Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926-2008 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Challenge Scripture: Romans 8:22-28 Used With Tune: NETTLETON
Christ Has Called Us to New Visions

Out of My Bondage, Sorrow and Night

Author: William T. Sleeper, 1819-1904; Jeff Redd Meter: 9.8.9.6.9.9.9.6 Appears in 247 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME
Out of My Bondage, Sorrow and Night
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Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaff, 1822-1894 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 309 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: HOLINESS
Take Time to Be Holy
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Lord Jesus, Think on Me

Author: Allen W. Chatfield, 1808-1896; Synesius of Cyrene, c. 375-430 Appears in 129 hymnals Topics: Conflict and Challenge Used With Tune: SOUTHWELL
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
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O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God (Espíritu Consolador)

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Psalm 104:29-30 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA Text Sources: Tr. by the Revisory Committee for Cántico Nuevo, alt.
O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God (Espíritu Consolador)
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Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose, 1851-1939 Appears in 180 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge Used With Tune: [Give of your best to the Master]
Give of Your Best to the Master
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Rise Up, O Men of God!

Author: William P. Merrill, 1867-1954 Appears in 257 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Rise up, O men of God! Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and mind and soul and strength To serve the King of kings. 2 Rise up, O men of God! His kingdom tarries long; Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. 3 Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up and make her great! 4 Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod; As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God! Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Rise Up, O Men of God!
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Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 398 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O King Eternal

We Come to Your Feast

Author: Michael Joncas, 1951- Meter: 13.13.13.14.6 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: We place upon Your table a gleaming cloth of white Scripture: Luke 22:19 Used With Tune: WE COME TO YOUR FEAST
We Come to Your Feast
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I'm Pressing on the Upward Way

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1904 Appears in 336 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: I’m pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Used With Tune: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way
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Count Your Blessings

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Appears in 257 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed Refrain First Line: Count your blessings name them one by one Lyrics: 1 When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings - name them one by one, And it will surprise you, what the Lord hath done. Chorus: Count your blessings - name them one by one, Count your blessings - see what God hath done; Count your blessings - name them one by one, Count your many blessings - see what God hath done. 2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care? Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear? Count your many blessings - ev'ry doubt will fly, And you will be singing as the days go by. [Chorus] 3 When you look at others with their lands and gold, Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold; Count your many blessings - money cannot buy Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. [Chorus] 4 So amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings - angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey's end. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed]
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God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron, 1927- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA
God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
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Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling

Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 506 hymnals Topics: Challenge Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Used With Tune: ELLESDIE
Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling

Creator God, Creating Still

Author: Jane Parker Huber, 1926-2008 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 9 hymnals Topics: Challenge Scripture: John 1:1-5 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE
Creator God, Creating Still
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Soldiers of Christ, Arise

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 895 hymnals Topics: Conflict and Challenge Used With Tune: SILVER STREET
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
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Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,946 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: ARLINGTON
Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
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Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might

Author: John S. B. Monsell, 1811-1875 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 483 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: PENTECOST
Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might
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Stand Up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, 1818-1888 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,794 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge First Line: Stand up, stand up for Jesus Used With Tune: GEIBEL
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O Young and Fearless Prophet

Author: S. Ralph Harlow, 1885-1972 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Challenge Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Used With Tune: VIGIL
O Young and Fearless Prophet
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Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 218 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise Lyrics: 1 Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise: sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise; he who on the cross a victim for the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of glory, now is risen from the dead. 2 Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat: see the ancient powers of evil in confusion and retreat: once he died, and once was buried: now he lives forevermore, Jesus Christ the world's Redeemer, whom we worship and adore. 3 Christ is risen, we are risen! Set your hearts on things above: there in all the Father's glory lives and reigns our King of love; hear the word of peace he brings us, see his wounded hands and side; now let every wrong be ended, every sin be crucified. 4 Alleluia, alleluia! Glory be to God on high! Alleluia to the Savior who has gained the victory! Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity! Alleluia, alleluia! to the Triune Majesty! Scripture: Psalm 100:2 Used With Tune: ODE TO JOY Text Sources: Hymns for Today's Church, 1982, rev.
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven
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A Charge to Keep I Have

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,354 hymnals Topics: Challenge Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, a God to glorify, a never-dying soul to save, and fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, my calling to fulfill, O may it all my powers engage to do my Master's will! 3 Arm me with watchful care as in thy sight to live, and oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare a strict account to give! 4 Help me to watch and pray, and still on thee rely, O let me not my trust betray, but press to realms on high. Scripture: Mark 14:38 Used With Tune: BOYLSTON
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Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 780 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying Refrain First Line: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying 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. [Refrain:] Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Though they are slighting 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. (Refrain) 3 Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, cords that are broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain) 4 Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for your labor the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way patiently win them, tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain) Scripture: Psalm 51:12 Used With Tune: RESCUE
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God of Grace and God of Glory

Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick, 1878-1969 Appears in 155 hymnals Topics: Conflict and Challenge Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
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Jesus Calls Us

Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Appears in 927 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Jesus calls us over the tumult Used With Tune: PLEADING SAVIOR
Jesus Calls Us

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Appears in 730 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Used With Tune: [Yield not to temptation]
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Once to Every Man and Nation

Author: James Russell Lowell, 1819-1891 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 195 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: EBENEZER
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I Gave My Life for Thee

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 538 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: KENOSIS
I Gave My Life for Thee
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Who Is on the Lord's Side?

Author: Frances R. Havergal, 1836-1879 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 446 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge Used With Tune: ARMAGEDDON
Who Is on the Lord's Side?
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Let the Lower Lights Be Burning

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 548 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge First Line: Brightly beams our Father's mercy Refrain First Line: Let the lower lights be burning! Used With Tune: [Brightly beams our Father's mercy]
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Hold the Fort

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 141 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Ho, my comrades, see the signal Refrain First Line: "Hold the fort, for I am coming" Used With Tune: [Ho, my comrades, see the signal]
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Sing to the Lord No Threadbare Song

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Challenge Scripture: Psalm 96 Used With Tune: CANTICUM NOVUM
Sing to the Lord No Threadbare Song

Circle Round for Freedom

Author: Linda Hirschhorn, 1947- Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: [Circle round for freedom]
Circle Round for Freedom

How Many Times We Start Again

Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Challenge Used With Tune: GRACE COVENANT
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Will Jesus Find Us Watching?

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: When Jesus comes to reward His servants Refrain First Line: O can we say we are ready, brother? Lyrics: 1 When Jesus comes to reward his servants, Whether it be noon or night, Faithful to Him will he find us watching, With our lamps all trimmed and bright? Chorus: O can we say we are ready, brother? Ready for the soul's bright home? Say will he find you and me still watching, Waiting, waiting when the Lord shall come? 2 If at the dawn of the early morning He shall call us one by one, When to the Lord we restore our talents, Will he answer thee - "Well done?" [Chorus] 3 Have we been true to the trust He left us? Do we seek to do our best? If in our hearts there is naught condemn us, We shall have a glorious rest. [Chorus] 4 Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching, In His glory they shall share; If He shall come at the dawn or midnight, Will He find us watching there? [Chorus] Used With Tune: [When Jesus comes to reward His servants]
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Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Appears in 1,800 hymnals Topics: Challenge Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian solders, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before! 2 At the sign of triumph Satan's host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory! Hell's foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise! [Refrain] 3 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod. We are not divided, All one body we - One in hope, and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 5 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song. Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ the King - This thru countless ages Men and Angels sing. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE
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All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,435 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name! Used With Tune: CORONATION
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
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His Way with Thee

Author: Cyrus S. Nusbaum, 1861-1937 Appears in 229 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge First Line: Would you live for Jesus and be always pure and good? Refrain First Line: His pow'r can make you what you ought to be Used With Tune: [Would you live for Jesus and be always pure and good?]
His Way with Thee
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Is Your All on the Altar?

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Appears in 121 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge First Line: You have longed for sweet peace and for faith to increase Refrain First Line: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Used With Tune: [You have longed for sweet peace and for faith to increase]
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Dare to be a Daniel

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 135 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, Heeding God’s command, Honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel’s band! Chorus: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God had been a host By joining Daniel’s band! [Chorus] 3 Many giants, great and tall, Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall, If met by Daniel’s band! [Chorus] 4 Hold the gospel banner high! On to vict’ry grand! Satan and his host defy, And shout for Daniel’s band! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Standing by a purpose true]
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Sound the Battle Cry!

Author: William F. Sherwin, 1826-1888 Appears in 257 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Sound the battle cry! see - the foe is nigh! Refrain First Line: Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner! Lyrics: 1 Sound the battle cry! see - the foe is nigh! Raise the standard high for the Lord: Gird your armor on, stand firm, ev'ryone; Rest your cause upon His holy Word. Chorus: Rouse, then, soldiers, rally round the banner! Ready, steady - pass the word along; Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna! Christ is Captain of the mighty throng! 2 Strong to meet the foe, marching on we go, While our cause, we know, must prevail; Shield and banner bright, gleaming in the light, Battling for the right we ne’er can fail. [Chorus] 3 O Thou God of all, hear us when we call, Help us one and all by Thy grace; When the battle’s done and the vict’ry won, May we wear the crown before Thy face. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Sound the battle cry! see the foe is nigh!]
Sound the Battle Cry!
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Sing Praise to the Lord

Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Sing praise to the Lord; come sing a new song Lyrics: 1 Sing praise to the Lord; come, sing a new song. Amid all his saints his praises prolong. The praise of their Maker his people shall sing, and children of Zion rejoice in their King. 2 With timbrel and harp and joyful acclaim, with dancing and song give praise to his name. For God in his people his pleasure will seek; with robes of salvation adorning the meek. 3 In glory exult, you saints of the Lord. With songs in the night high praises record. Go forth in his service, be strong in his might to conquer all evil and stand for the right. 4 For this is God's word: his saints shall not fail, but over the earth their power shall prevail. All kingdoms and nations shall yield to their sword-- thus God shows his glory; sing praise to the Lord! Scripture: Psalm 149 Used With Tune: HANOVER Text Sources: Psalter, 1912, alt.
Sing Praise to the Lord
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The Summons

Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Will you come and follow me Scripture: John 1:41-42 Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE
The Summons
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"Are Ye Able," Said the Master

Author: Earl Marlatt, 1892- Appears in 89 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge Refrain First Line: "Lord, we are able"—our spirits are Thine Used With Tune: BEACON HILL
"Are Ye Able," Said the Master
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Give Me Thy Heart

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851-1920 Appears in 99 hymnals Topics: The Christian Experience Songs of Challenge First Line: "Give me thy heart," says the Father above Refrain First Line: "Give me thy heart, Give me thy heart" Used With Tune: ["Give me thy heart," says the Father above]
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Faith Is the Victory

Author: John H. Yates, 1837-1900 Appears in 218 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Refrain First Line: Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Lyrics: 1 Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise, And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below, Let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes the world. Chorus: Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory, That overcomes the world. 2 His banner over us is love, Our sword the Word of God; We tread the road the saints above With shouts of triumph trod. By faith they, like a whirlwind's breath, Swept on o'er ev'ry field; The faith by which they conquered death Is still our shining shield. [Chorus] 3 On ev'ry hand the foe we find Drawn up in dread array; Let tents of ease be left behind, And onward to the fray; Salvation's helmet on each head, With truth all girt about: The earth shall tremble 'neath our tread, And echo with our shout. [Chorus] 4 To him that overcomes the foe White raiment shall be giv'n; Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in heav'n. Then onward from the hills of light, Our hearts with love aflame, We'll vanquish all the hosts of night, In Jesus' conquering name. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Encamped along the hills of light]
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Must I Go, and Empty-Handed?

Author: Charles C. Luther, 1847-1924 Appears in 124 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Must I go, and empty handed Refrain First Line: Must I go, and empty handed? Must I meet my Savior so? Lyrics: 1 Must I go, and empty-handed, Thus my dear Redeemer meet? Not one day of service give Him, Lay no trophy at His feet? Chorus: Must I go, and empty-handed? Must I meet my Savior so? Not one soul with which to greet Him - Must I empty-handed go? 2 Not at death I shrink nor falter, For my Savior saves me now; But to meet Him empty-handed, Tho't of that now clouds my brow. [Chorus] 3 O the years in sinning wasted! Could I but recall them now, I would give them to my Savior - To His will I’d gladly bow. [Chorus] 4 O ye saints, arouse, be earnest, Up and work while yet ’tis day; Ere the night of death o’ertake thee, Strive for souls while still you may. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Must I go, and empty handed]
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Send the Light!

Author: Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932 Appears in 265 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: There's a call come ringing o'er the restless wave Refrain First Line: Send the light, the blessed gospel light Lyrics: 1 There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave, "Send the light! Send the light!" There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save, Send the light! Send the light! Chorus: Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the light the blessed gospel light; Let it shine forevermore! 2 We have heard the Macedonian call today, "Send the light! Send the light!" And a golden off'ring at the cross we lay, Send the light! Send the light! [Chorus] 3 Let us pray that grace may ev'rywhere abound, Send the light! Send the light! And a Christ-like spirit ev'rywhere be found, Send the light! Send the light! [Chorus] 4 Let us not grow weary in the work of love, Send the light! Send the light! Let us gather jewels for a crown above, Send the light! Send the light! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a call come ringing o'er the restless wave]
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Go Labour On

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 439 hymnals Topics: Challenge First Line: Go labour on; spend, and be spent Lyrics: 1 Go, labour on; spend, and be spent, Thy joy to do the Father's will; It is the way the Master went; Should not the servant tread it still? 2 Go, labour on; 'tis not for naught; Thy earthly loss is heav'nly gain; Men heed thee, love thee, praise thee not; The Master praises what are men? 3 Go, labour on; your hands are week, Your knees are faint, your soul cast down; Yet falter not; the prize you seek' Is near a kingdom and a crown. 4 Go, labour on while it is day: The world's dark night is hast'ning on: Speed, speed thy work, cast sloth away; It is not thus that souls are won. 5 Toil on faint not, keep watch, and pray; Be wise the erring soul to win; Go forth into the world's highway; Compel the wand'rer to come in. 6 Toil on, and in thy toil rejoice; For toil comes rest, for exile home; Soon shalt thou hear the Bridegroom's voice, The midnight cry, "Behold, I come!" Used With Tune: [Go labour on; spend, and be spent]
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Work, for the Night Is Coming

Author: Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907 Appears in 1,172 hymnals Topics: Challenge Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming, Work thru the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work ’mid springing flow'rs. Work when the day grows brighter, Work in the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man’s work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work thru the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor - Rest comes sure and soon. Give ev'ry flying minute, Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work, for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies. Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is dark'ning, When man’s work is o’er. Used With Tune: [Work, for the night is coming]
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