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All Creatures of Our God and King
Author: St. Francis of Assisi; William Henry Draper; J. -J Bovet Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 265 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life; Life First Line: All creatures of our God and King (Vous, créatures du Seigneur) Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All Creatures of Our God and King
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Topics: Life Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
in light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.
2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might;
thy justice like mountains high soaring above
thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small;
in all life. thou livest, the true life of all;
we blossom and flourish, like leaves on the tree,
then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee.
4 Thou reignest in glory, thou rulest in light,
thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight;
all laud we would render, O help us to see
'tis only the splendour of light hideth thee. Used With Tune: ST DENIO
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 1,059 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Faith and Justification First Line: Blessed assurance,--Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance,--Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of his Spirit, washed in His blood.
Chorus:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels, descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Chorus]
3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [Chorus] Used With Tune: BLESSED ASSURANCE
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,304 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life; Stewardship of Life and Talents Lyrics: 1 Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
and did my Sovereign die!
Would he devote that sacred head
for sinners such as I?
2 Was it for crimes that I have done,
he groaned upon the tree?
Amazing pity! Grace unknown!
And love beyond degree!
3 Well might the sun in darkness hide,
and shut its glories in,
when God, the mighty maker, died
for his own creature's sin.
4 Thus might I hide my blushing face
while his dear cross appears;
dissolve my heart in thankfulness,
and melt mine eyes to tears.
5 But drops of tears can ne'er repay
the debt of love I owe.
Here, Lord, I give myself away;
'tis all that I can do.
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989
Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed
Lord of All Hopefulness
Author: Jan Struther, 1901-1953 Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals Topics: Stages of Life; Stages of Life First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Scripture: Psalm 4:8 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: From Enlarged Songs of Praise (1931)
Lord of All Hopefulness
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-1895 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals Topics: Life First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small,
And all things wise and wonderful,
The Lord God made them all.
1 Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings,
God made their glowing colors,
God made their tiny wings. [Refrain]
2 The purple-headed mountain,
The river running by,
The sunset, and the morning
That brightens up the sky. [Refrain]
3 The cold wind in the winter,
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden,
God made them ev'ry one. [Refrain]
4 God gave us eyes to see them,
And lips that we might tell
How great is God Almighty,
Who has made all things well. [Refrain]
Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Fairest Lord Jesus
Author: Anonymous Meter: 5.6.8.5.5.8 Appears in 571 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry First Line: Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature Lyrics: 1 Fairest Lord Jesus,
ruler of all nature,
O thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish,
Thee will I honor,
thou, my soul's glory, joy, and crown.
2 Fair are the meadows,
fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring:
Jesus is fairer,
Jesus is purer
who makes the woeful heart to sing.
3 Fair is the sunshine,
fairer still the moonlight,
and all the twinkling starry host:
Jesus shines brighter,
Jesus shines purer
than all the angels heaven can boast.
4 Beautiful Savior!
Lord of all the nations!
Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor,
praise, adoration,
now and forevermore be thine.
United Methodist Hymnal, 1989
Text Sources: German: 17th Century
Fairest Lord Jesus
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!
Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,270 hymnals Topics: Pilgrimage of life; Life in Christ Pilgrimage and Guidance of Life Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, He leadeth me Lyrics: 1 He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me;
By His own hand He leadeth me:
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters calm, o'er troubled sea,
Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me. [Refrain]
3 Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain]
4 And when my task on earth is done,
When, by Thy grace, the victory's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain]
Amen. Scripture: Psalm 23:2 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME
He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought!
My Life Flows On
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals Topics: God's Church Life of Discipleship: Conflict and Perseverance First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song;
above earth’s lamentation,
I hear the clear, though far off hymn
that hails a new creation.
[Refrain:]
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I'm clinging.
Since love is Lord of heav'n and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear the music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
I know my Savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]
4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
My Life Flows On
We Come, O Christ, to You
Author: E. Margaret Clarkson Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Christ The Way, Truth and Life Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to you,
true Son of God and man,
by whom all things consist,
in whom all life began:
in you alone we live and move,
and have our being in your love.
2 You are the Way to God,
your blood our ransom paid;
in you we face our Judge
and Maker unafraid.
Before the throne absolved we stand,
your love has met your law’s demand.
3 You are the living Truth!
All wisdom dwells in you,
the Source of every skill,
the one eternal TRUE!
O great I AM! In you we rest,
sure answer to our every quest.
4 You only are true Life,
to know you is to live
the more abundant life
that earth can never give:
O risen Lord! We live in you:
in us each day your life renew!
5 We worship you, Lord Christ,
our Savior and our King,
to you our youth and strength
adoringly we bring:
so fill our hearts, that all may view
your life in us, and turn to you!
Scripture: John 14:6 Used With Tune: DARWALL
We Come, O Christ, to You
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 319 hymnals Topics: New Life in Christ Songs of Witness and Praise Refrain First Line: Sing, O sing of my Redeemer Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my Redeemer
And His wondrous love to me;
On the cruel cross He suffered,
From the curse to set me free.
Refrain:
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer,
With His blood He purchased me;
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
Paid the debt, and made me free.
2 I will tell the wondrous story
How my lost estate to save;
In His boundless love and mercy,
He the ransom freely gave. [Refrain]
3 I will praise my dear Redeemer,
His triumphant pow'r I'll tell,
How the victory he giveth
Over sin and death and hell. [Refrain]
4 I will sing of my Redeemer
And His heav'enly love to me;
He from death to life has bro't me,
Son of God, with Him to be. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MY REDEEMER
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Author: Henry van Dyke, 1852-1933, alt. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 267 hymnals Topics: Life Lyrics: 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore you,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before you,
Op'ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
2 All your works with joy surround you,
Earth and heav'n reflect your rays,
Stars and angels sing around you,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow'ry meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird, and flowing fountain
Sound their praise eternally!
3 You are giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living,
Ocean-depth of happy rest!
God our Father, Christ our brother,
Let your light upon us shine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
4 Mortals, join the mighty chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
God's own love is reigning o’er us,
Joining people hand in hand.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife;
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life. Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: HYMN TO JOY
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,239 hymnals Topics: Life Brevity of Lyrics: 1 Our God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come,
our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home:
2 Under the shadow of your throne
your saints have dwelt secure;
sufficient is your arm alone,
and our defense is sure.
3 Before the hills in order stood,
or earth received her frame,
from everlasting you are God,
to endless years the same.
4 A thousand ages in your sight
are like an evening gone;
short as the watch that ends the night
before the rising sun.
5 The busy tribes of flesh and blood,
with all their lives and cares,
are carried downward by your flood,
and lost in foll'wing years.
6 Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
bears all its sons away;
they fly forgotten, as a dream
dies at the op'ning day.
7 Our God, our help in ages past,
our hope for years to come:
O be our guard while troubles last,
and our eternal home.
Scripture: Psalm 90 Used With Tune: ST. ANNE (Croft)
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 676 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in thee;
I give thee back the life I owe,
that in thine ocean depths its flow
may richer, fuller be.
2 O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to thee;
my heart restores its borrowed ray,
that in thy sunshine’s blaze its day
may brighter, fairer be.
3 O Joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
and feel the promise is not vain
that morn shall tearless be.
4 O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
and from the ground there blossoms red
life that shall endless be. Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:29 Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET
O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
Love Divine
Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christian Life First Line: Love divine, all loves excelling 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 art all compassion,Pure, unbounded love Thou art;Visit us with Thy salvation;Enter ev'ry trembling heart.2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving SpiritInto ev'ry troubled breast!Let us all in Thee inherit,Let us find that perfect rest.Take away our bent to sinning,Alpha and Omega be;End of faith, as its beginning,Set our hearts at liberty.3 Come, Almighty, to deliver,Let us all Thy life 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 salvationPerfectly restored in Thee:Changed from glory into glory,Till in heav'n we take our place,tTll we cast our crowns before Thee,Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Used With Tune: [Love divine, all loves excelling]
Love Divine
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Author: William R. Featherston, 1846-1873 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1,080 hymnals Topics: Everlasting Life First Line: My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine -
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
2 I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
3 I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
"If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now."
4 In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
"If ever I loved Thee my Jesus, 'tis now."
Scripture: John 21:15 Used With Tune: GORDON
My Jesus, I Love Thee
I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
Author: Mary Brown Meter: 9.7.9.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 451 hymnals Topics: Dedication of Life; Stewardship of Life and Talents First Line: It may not be on the mountain's height
I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
Take the Name of Jesus with You
Author: Lydia Baxter Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 640 hymnals Topics: Inner Life First Line: Take the name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe Refrain First Line: Precious name, O how sweet
Take the Name of Jesus with You
More Love to Thee
Author: E. Prentiss Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.4 with repeat Appears in 818 hymnals Topics: Inner Life First Line: More love to Thee, O Christ Refrain First Line: More love, O Christ, to Thee Lyrics: 1 More love to Thee, O Christ,
More love to Thee!
Hear Thou the prayer I make
On bended knee;
This is my earnest plea:
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee,
More love to Thee!
2 Once earthly joy I craved,
Sought peace and rest;
Now Thee alone I seek,
Give what is best;
This all my prayer shall be:
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee,
More love to Thee!
3 Then shall my latest breath
Whisper Thy praise;
This be the parting cry
My heart shall raise;
This still its prayer shall be:
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee,
More love to Thee!
Baptist Hymnal, 1991
More Love to Thee
Once in Royal David's City
Author: Cecil Frances Alexander Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 407 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Life and Ministry First Line: Once in royal David's city Stood a lowly cattle-shed
Once in Royal David's City
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 223 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry First Line: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
Sing Them Over Again to Me
Author: Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876) Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 564 hymnals Topics: Christ Life, Our; Life in Christ Call of Christ, The Refrain First Line: Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life Lyrics: 1 Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life;
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of life.
Words of life and beauty
Teach me faith and duty:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life,
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
2 Christ, the blessed One, gives to all
Wonderful words of life;
Sinner, list to the loving call,
Wonderful words of life.
All so freely given,
Wooing us to heaven:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life,
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
3 Sweetly echo the gospel call,
Wonderful words of life;
Offer pardon and peace to all,
Wonderful words of life.
Jesus, only Saviour,
Sanctify forever:
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life,
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
Amen. Scripture: John 6:68 Used With Tune: WONDERFUL WORDS
Sing Them Over Again to Me
Take My Life, and Let It Be
Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,200 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be
consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
let them flow in ceaseless praise.
2 Take my hands, and let them move
at the impulse of thy love.
Take my feet, and let them be
swift and beautiful for thee.
3 Take my voice, and let me sing,
always, only, for my King.
Take my lips, and let them be
filled with messages from thee.
4 Take my silver and my gold;
not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose.
5 Take my will, and make it thine;
it shall be no longer mine.
Take my heart, it is thine own;
it shall be thy royal throne.
6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour
at thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself, and I will be
ever, only, all for thee.
Scripture: Romans 6:19 Used With Tune: ST. BEES
Take My Life, and Let It Be
How beauteous were the marks divine
Author: A. Cleveland Coxe Appears in 208 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Character Lyrics: 1 How beauteous were the marks divine
That in thy meekness used to shine,
That lit thy path, O Son of God!
The lonely path thy feet have trod.
2 Oh, who like thee, so calm, so mild,
So patient, pure, and undefiled?
Oh, who like thee did ever go
So sinless through a world of woe?
3 Oh, who like thee so humbly bore
The scorn, the scoffs of men, before?
So meek, so lowly, yet so high,
So glorious in humility?
4 A suffering life by thee was led;
Thou hadst not where to lay thy head;
And since, O Lord, 'twas all for me,
Shall I not gladly follow thee?
5 And death, that sets the prisoner free,
Was pang, and scoff, and scorn to thee;
Yet love through all thy torture glowed,
And mercy with thy life-blood flowed.
6 O wondrous Lord, my soul would be
Still more and more conformed to thee,
And learn of thee, the lowly One,
And like thee, all my journey run. Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM
How beauteous were the marks divine
Jesus Lives, and So Shall I
Author: Christian F. Gellert; J. D. Lang Meter: 7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Perseverance; Crown of Life; Resurrection and Everlasting Life Lyrics: 1 Jesus lives, and so shall I.
Death! thy sting is gone forever!
He who deigned for me to die,
lives, the bands of death to sever.
He shall raise me from the dust:
Jesus is my hope and trust.
2 Jesus lives, and reigns supreme;
and, his kingdom still remaining,
I shall also be with him,
ever living, ever reigning.
God has promised; be it must:
Jesus is my hope and trust.
3 Jesus lives, and by his grace,
vict'ry o'er my passions giving,
I will cleanse my heart and ways,
ever to his glory living.
Me he raises from the dust:
Jesus is my hope and trust.
4 Jesus lives! I know full well
naught from him my heart can sever,
life nor death nor pow'rs of hell,
joy nor grief, henceforth forever.
None of all his saints is lost:
Jesus is my hope and trust.
5 Jesus lives and death is now
but my entrance into glory.
Courage, then, my soul, for thou
hast a crown of life before thee;
thou shalt find thy hopes were just:
Jesus is the Christian's trust.
Scripture: Romans 8:38-39 Used With Tune: JESUS, MEINE ZUVERSICHT
Jesus Lives, and So Shall I
O Life That Maketh All Things New
Author: Samuel Longfellow, 1819-1892 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 73 hymnals Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder The Celebration of Life Lyrics: 1 O Life that maketh all things new,
the blooming earth, our thoughts within,
our pilgrim feet, wet with thy dew,
in gladness hither turn again.
2 From hand to hand the greeting flows,
from eye to eye the signals run,
from heart to heart the bright hope glows,
the seekers of the light are one:
3 One in the freedom of the truth,
one in the joy of paths untrod,
one in the soul’s perennial youth,
one in the larger thought of God;
4 The freer step, the fuller breath,
the wide horizon’s grander view,
the sense of life that knows no death,
the Life that maketh all things new. Used With Tune: TRURO
O Life That Maketh All Things New
Sweeter as the Years Go By
Author: Mrs. C. H. Morris Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 118 hymnals Topics: Christ Life and Ministry First Line: Of Jesus' love that sought me
Sweeter as the Years Go By
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Author: Helen Howarth Lemmel Meter: 9.8.9.8 with refrain Appears in 68 hymnals Topics: Inner Life First Line: O soul, are you weary and troubled?
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
A Core of Silence
Author: Jim Reilly, 1943- Meter: 10.8.10.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Humanist Teachings The Life of Integrity First Line: A core of silence breathes beyond all words Used With Tune: TRUE RELIGION
A Core of Silence
Hymn of Promise
Author: Natalie Sleeth Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 25 hymnals Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life; Eternal Life First Line: In the bulb there is a flower Lyrics: 1 In the bulb there is a flower;
in the seed, an apple tree;
in cocoons, a hidden promise:
butterflies will soon be free!
In the cold and snow of winter
there's a spring that waits to be,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
2 There's a song in every silence,
seeking word and melody;
there's a dawn in every darkness
bringing hope to you and me.
From the past will come the future;
what it holds, a mystery,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see.
3 In our end is our beginning;
in our time, infinity;
in our doubt there is believing;
in our life, eternity.
In our death, a resurrection;
at the last, a victory,
unrevealed until its season,
something God alone can see. Scripture: Matthew 5:12 Used With Tune: PROMISE
Hymn of Promise
The Old Rugged Cross
Author: George Bennard Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 345 hymnals Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Death and Eternal Life First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.
Refrain:
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.
2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain]
3 In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,
a wondrous beauty I see,
for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,
to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain]
4 To that old rugged cross I will ever be true,
its shame and reproach gladly bear;
then he'll call me some day to my home far away,
where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain]
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Used With Tune: THE OLD RUGGED CROSS
The Old Rugged Cross
Standing on the Promises
Author: R. Kelso Carter Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Appears in 452 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my king Refrain First Line: Standing, standing Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my king,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.
Refrain:
Standing, standing,
standing on the promises of God my Savior;
standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Scripture: Joshua 21:45 Used With Tune: PROMISES
Standing on the Promises
As with Gladness Men of Old
Author: William C. Dix Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 638 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
did the guiding star behold,
as with joy they hailed its light,
leading onward, beaming bright;
so, most gracious Lord, may we
evermore your splendor see.
2 As with joyful steps they sped
to that lowly infant bed,
there to bend the knee before
Christ, whom heaven and earth adore;
so may we with willing feet
ever seek your mercy seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
at that cradle plain and bare,
so may we with holy joy,
pure and free from sin's alloy,
all our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to you, our heavenly King.
4 Holy Jesus, every day
keep us in the narrow way,
and when mortal things are past,
bring our ransomed lives at last
where they need no star to guide,
where no clouds your glory hide.
5 In that glorious city bright
none shall need created light;
you its light, its joy, its crown,
you its sun which goes not down;
there forever may we sing
alleluias to our King!
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Used With Tune: DIX
As with Gladness Men of Old
Draw Me Nearer
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 686 hymnals Topics: Living His Life Nearer to God; Living His Life Nearer to God First Line: I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow'r of grace divine;
May my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]
3 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in pray'r, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice]
Draw Me Nearer
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Author: Christian Henry Bateman Meter: 6.6.6.6 D Appears in 126 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing:
Alleluia! Amen!
loud praise to Christ our King:
Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
before his throne rejoice;
praise is his gracious choice.
Alleluia! Amen!
2 Come, lift your hearts on high:
Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky:
Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend;
to us he’ll condescend;
his love shall never end:
Alleluia! Amen!
3 Praise yet the Lord again:
Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain:
Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore
his goodness we’ll adore,
singing forevermore:
Alleluia! Amen! Used With Tune: SPANISH HYMN
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Jesus, Lover of my soul
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Appears in 3,220 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Petition and Intercession; The Life in Christ Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Lover of my soul,
Let me to thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll,
While the tempest still is high;
Hide me, O my Saviour, hide,
Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide,
O receive my soul at last.
2 Other refuge have I none;
Hangs my helpless soul on thee;
Leave, ah, leave me not alone,
Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on thee is stayed,
All my help from thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head
With the shadow of thy wing. A-men.
3 Thou, O Christ, art all I want;
More than all in thee I find.
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint,
Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is thy Name,
I am all unrighteousness;
False and full of sin I am,
Thou art full of truth and grace.
4 Plenteous grace with thee is found,
Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound,
Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art,
Freely let me take of thee;
Spring thou up within my heart,
Rise to all eternity.
Amen. Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH
Jesus, Lover of my soul
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Author: Rufus H. McDaniel Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 239 hymnals Topics: New Life in Christ Songs of Witness and Praise First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
Since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
Since Jesus came into my heart!
Refrain:
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Since Jesus came into my heart,
Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
Since Jesus came into my heart.
2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins, which were many, are all washed away,
Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain]
3 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know
Since Jesus came into my heart!
And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go,
Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Used With Tune: MCDANIEL
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,292 hymnals Topics: Water of Life Lyrics: 1 Glorious things of thee are spoken,
Zion, city of our God;
he whose word cannot be broken
formed thee for his own abode:
on the Rock of Ages founded,
what can shake thy sure repose?
With salvation's walls surrounded,
thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
2 See, the streams of living waters,
springing from eternal love,
well supply thy sons and daughters,
and all fear of want remove;
who can faint, while such a river
ever flows their thirst t'assuage?–
grace which, like the Lord, the giver,
never fails from age to age.
3 Round each habitation hov'ring,
see the cloud and fire appear
for a glory and a cov'ring,
showing that the Lord is near:
thus deriving from their banner
light by night and shade by day,
safe they feed upon the manna
which he gives them when they pray.
4 Savior, if of Zion's city
I, through grace, a member am,
let the world deride or pity,
I will glory in thy name:
fading is the worldling's pleasure,
all his boasted pomp and show;
solid joys and lasting treasure
none but Zion's children know.
Scripture: Exodus 13:21 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
I Love to Tell the Story
Author: A. Katharine Hankey, 1831-1911 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,211 hymnals Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story
Of unseen things above,
Of Jesus and His glory,
Of Jesus and His love.
I love to tell the story,
Because I know 'tis true;
It satisfies my longings
As nothing else would do.
Refrain:
I love to tell the story;
'Twill be my theme in glory–
To tell the old, old story
Of Jesus and His love.
2 I love to tell the story–
More wonderful it seems
Than all the golden fancies
Of all our golden dreams;
I love to tell the story-
It did so much for me,
And that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee. [Refrain]
3 I love to tell the story–
'Tis pleasant to repeat
What seems, each time I tell it,
More wonderfully sweet;
I love to tell the story
For some have never heard
The message of salvation
From God’s own holy Word. [Refrain]
4 I love to tell the story,
For those who know it best
Seem hungering and thirsting
To hear it, like the rest.
And when, in scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
'Twill be the old, old story
That I have loved so long. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 63:7 Used With Tune: HANKEY
I Love to Tell the Story
Lord of Life and King of Glory
Author: Christian Burke, 1859-c.1915 Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: The Christian Way of Life Home and Family Lyrics: 1 Lord of life and King of glory,
Who didst deign a child to be,
Cradled on a mother’s bosom,
Throned upon a mother’s knee:
For the children Thou hast given
We must answer unto Thee!
2 Since the day the blessed mother
Thee, the world's Redeemer, bore,
Thou hast crowned us with an honor
Women never knew before;
And that we may bear it meetly,
We must seek Thine aid the more.
3 Grant us then pure hearts and patient,
That in all we do or say
Little ones our deeds may copy,
And be never led astray;
Little feet our steps may follow
In a safe and narrow way.
4 When our growing sons and daughters
Look on life with eager eyes,
Grant us then a deeper insight
And new powers of sacrifice:
Hope to trust them, faith to guide them,
Love that nothing good denies.
5 May we keep our holy calling
Stainless in its fair renown,
That, when all the work is over
And we lay the burdens down,
Then the children Thou hast given
Still may be our joy and crown.
Amen. Used With Tune: SICILIAN MARINER'S HYMN
Lord of Life and King of Glory
Come, We That Love the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Robert Lowry, 1826-1899 Meter: 6.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 1,787 hymnals Topics: Church and Life Together Refrain First Line: We're marching to Zion Scripture: Psalm 149:1-2 Used With Tune: MARCHING TO ZION
Come, We That Love the Lord
Just as I am
Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Appears in 2,114 hymnals Topics: Living the Christian Life Confession and Repentance; Living the Christian Life Commitment and Dedication to Service; Living the Christian Life Revival and Personal Renewal First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Used With Tune: MISERICORDIA
Just as I am
Go Make of All Disciples
Author: Leon M. Adkins, 1896-1986 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Christian Life; Christian Life; Christian Life First Line: "Go make of all disciples" Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE
Go Make of All Disciples
My Days Are Gliding Swiftly By
Author: David Nelson Appears in 595 hymnals Topics: Time and Eternity Life and Death Refrain First Line: For O, we stand on Jordan's strand Used With Tune: SHINING SHORE
My Days Are Gliding Swiftly By
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 347 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life The Inner Life Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
No, thought can reach, no tongue declare;
O knit my thankful heart to Thee,
And reign without a rival there!
Thine wholly, Thine alone, I am,
Be Thou alone my constant flame.
2 O grant that nothing in my soul
May dwell, but Thy pure love alone:
O may Thy love possess me whole,
My joy, my treasure, and my crown:
Strange flames far from my heart remove;
My every act, word, thought, be love!
3 O Love, how cheering is Thy ray;
All pain before Thy presence flies,
Care, anguish, sorrow, melt away,
Where'er Thy healing beams arise;
O Jesus, nothing may I see,
Nothing desire, or seek but Thee!
4 Unwearied may I this pursue,
Dauntless to the high prize aspire;
Hourly within my soul renew
This holy flame, this heavenly fire;
And day and night be all my care
To guard the sacred treasure there. Used With Tune: ST. FINBAR
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Author: Ray Palmer Meter: 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 2,205 hymnals Topics: Eternal Life Lyrics: 1. My faith looks up to thee,
thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
take all my guilt away,
O let me from this day
be wholly thine!
2. May thy rich grace impart
strength to my fainting heart,
my zeal inspire!
As thou hast died for me,
O may my love to thee
pure, warm, and changeless be,
a living fire!
3. While life's dark maze I tread,
and griefs around me spread,
be thou my guide;
bid darkness turn to day,
wipe sorrow's tears away,
nor let me ever stray
from thee aside.
4. When ends life's transient dream,
when death's cold, sullen stream
shall o'er me roll;
blest Savior, then in love,
fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
a ransomed soul!
Used With Tune: OLIVET
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
When I Can Read My Title Clear
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.6.8.6 Appears in 1,228 hymnals Topics: The Church at Worship Eternal Life; Eternal Life Lyrics: 1 When I can read my title clear
to mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to every fear,
and wipe my weeping eyes;
and wipe my weeping eyes,
and wipe my weeping eyes,
I'll bid farewell to every fear,
and wipe my weeping eyes.
2 Should earth against my soul engage,
and fiery darts be hurled,
then I can smile at Satan's rage,
and face a frowning world;
and face a frowning world,
and face a frowning world,
then I can smile at Satan's rage,
and face a frowning world.
3 Let cares, like a wild deluge come,
and storms of sorrow fall!
May I but safely reach my home,
my God, my heaven, my all;
my God, my heaven, my all,
my God, my heaven, my all,
may I but safely reach my home,
my God, my heaven, my all.
4 There I shall bathe my weary soul
in seas of heavenly rest,
and not a wave of trouble roll
across my peaceful breast;
across my peaceful breast,
across my peaceful breast,
and not a wave of trouble roll
across my peaceful breast. Used With Tune: PISGAH
When I Can Read My Title Clear
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