Advent Hymn

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DOXOLOGY
RESPONSE
INDEX
476. 477.
DOXOLOGY Praise my soul, the King of Heaven To His feet my tribute bring Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven Who like thee His praise should sing? Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him. Praise Him, Praise the everlasting King. Amen.
RESPONSE We give Thee but Thine be own, Whater havegift may alone, the is Thine AllAthat we Lord from Thee. trust O
Amen.
1. Before Jehovahs Awful Throne

1.
Before Jehovahs awful throne, Ye nations,the Lord issacred joy; bow with God alone; Know that He can create, and He destroy.
Cont....
2.
His sovereign power, without our aid, Made us of clay, and formed us men; And when like wandering sheep we strayed, He brought us to His fold again
Cont....
3.
Well crowd His gates with thankful songs, High as the heavens our voices raise; And earth, with her ten thousand tongues, Shall fill His courts with sounding praise. Cont....
4.Wide
as the world is His command, Vast as Eternity His love; Firm as a rock His truth shall stand, When rolling years shall cease to move
2. Let All Men Sing Jehovahs Praises

1.
Let all men sing Jehovahs praises; Sing to the living God above! His goodness stands above the ages, It is eternal like His love. Come Israel sing your Sovreigns praises,
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1.
Sing of His fame and majesty; His goodness stands above the ages And lasts throughout eternity.
Cont....
2.
God is my strength and my salvation; He is my psalm, my joy, and my song. He is my daily inspiration; Ill sing His praises all day long.
Cont....
2.
He hears the song that I am singing Of blessings given me each day, My song within His courts is ringing: His strength goes with me all the way.
Cont....
3.
This day was blessed at creation, This day which God has sanctified. Let us rejoice in His salvation Who in these temple courts abide.
Cont.
3.
O Lord, grant us Thy richest blessing Free us from earthly cares today Let every saint, Thy name confessing, Be prospered at Thy hand, we pray.
Cont.
4.
Thou art my God, Ill sing Thy praises, I will exalt Thy majesty! Thy goodness lasts through endless ages Thy mercy to eternity.
Cont.
4.
Let all men sing Jehovahs praises Sing to the living God above. His goodness stands above the ages And lasts throughout eternity.
3. O Worship The Lord

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O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim; With gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness, Kneel and adore Him; the Lord is His name. Cont....
2.
Low at His feet lay thy burden of carefulness; High on His heart He will bear it for thee, Comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness, Guiding thy steps as may best Cont.... for thee be.
3.
Fear not to enter His courts in the slenderness Of the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine. Truth in its beauty and love in its tenderness, These are the offerings to lay on His shrine.
Cont....
4. These,
though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness, He will accept for the Name that is dear; Mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness, Trust for our trembling, and hope for our fear.
4. Angel Voices Ever Singing

1.
Angel voices ever singing round Thy throne of light; Angel harps, forever ringing, rest not day nor night Thousands only live to bless Thee, And confess Thee Lord of might.
Cont....
2.
Thou who art beyond the farthest mortal eye can scan, Can it be that Thou regardest songs of sinful man? Can we feel that Thou art near us, And wilt bear us? Yea, we can.
Cont....
3.
Yea, we know Thy love rejoices oer each work of Thine; Thou didst ears and hands and voices for Thy praise combine; Craftsman's art and musics measure For Thy pleasure didst design.
Cont....
4.
Here, great God, today we offer of Thine own to Thee; And for Thine acceptance proffer, all unworthily, Hearts and minds and hands and voices, In our choicest melody.
5. All People That on Earth Do Dwell

1.
All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell; Come ye before Him and rejoice.
Cont....
2.
The Lord ye know is God indeed; Without our aid he did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed; And for His sheep He doth us take.
Cont....
3.
O enter then, His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His Name always, For it is seemly so to do.
Cont....
4.
For why? The Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
6. Lord of All Being, Throned Afar

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Lord of all being, throned afar, Thy glory flames from sun and star; Centre and soul of every sphere, Yet to each loving heart how near! Yet to each loving heart how near!
Cont....
2.
Sun of our life, Thy quickening ray Sheds on our path the glow of day; Star of our hope, Thy softened light Cheers the long watches of the night, Cheers the long watches of the night.
Cont....
3.
Our midnight is Thy smile withdrawn; Our noontide is Thy gracious dawn; Our rainbow arch, Thy mercys sign; All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine, All, save the clouds of sin, are Thine.
Cont....
4.
Lord of all life, below, above. Whose light is truth, whose warmth is love, Before Thy ever-blazing throne We ask no lustre of our own, We ask no lustre of our own.
Cont....
5.
Grant us Thy truth to make us free, And kindling hearts that burn for Thee; Till all Thy living altars claim One holy light, one heavenly flame! One holy light, one heavenly flame.
7. The Lord Jehovah Reigns

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The Lord Jehovah reigns, His throne is built on high; The garments He assumes are light and majesty. His glories shine with beams so bright No mortal eye can bear the sight.
Cont....
2.
The thunders of His hand keep the wide world in awe; His wrath and justice stand to guard His holy law. And where His love resolves to bless, His truth confirms and seals the grace.
Cont....
3.
Through all His mighty works amazing wisdom shines; Confounds the powers of hell, and all their dark designs. Strong is His arm, and shall fulfil His great decrees and sovereign will.
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4.
And will this sovereign King of glory condescend, And will He write His name my Father and my Friend? I love His name. I love His word; Join all my powers to praise the Lord!
8. O for a Heart to Praise My God!

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O for a heart to praise my God! A heart from sin set free, A heart that always feels Thy blood, So freely shed for me.
Cont...
2.
A heart resigned, submissive meek, My dear Redeemers throne, Where only Christ is heard to speak, Where Jesus reigns alone.
Cont....
3.
A heart in every thought renewed, And full of love divine, Perfect, and right, and pure, and good, A copy, Lord, of Thine.
Cont....
4. Thy
nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above; Write Thy new name upon my heart, Thy new, best name of Love.
9. Praise the Lord With Joy Exceeding

1.
Praise the Lord with joy exceeding, Thou, my soul, hast cause to sing; While I live and have my being Joyful lays to Him Ill bring; And, while in this earthly frame, Eer exalt His holy name.
Cont...
2.
Trust not prices for salvation, Nor the arm of flesh for aid; For their might and expectation Soon in lowly dust are laid. Man has but a fleeting breath, And his glory fades at death.
Cont...
3.
Happy is the man who waiteth For his help on Jacobs God. Who both heavn and earth created Yea, whose hope is in the Lord. He who doth on God depend Will His truth and right defend.
10.With 1.
Reverence Let the Saints Appear
With reverence let the saints appear, And bow before the Lord; His high commands with reverence hear, And tremble at His word; and tremble at His word.
Cont...
2.
How terrible Thy glories be! How bright Thine armies shine! Where is the power that vies with Thee, Or truth compared with Thine? or truth compared with Thine?
Cont....
3.
Sing, all ye ransomed of the Lord, Your great Deliverer sing; Ye pilgrims now for Zion bound, Be joyful in your King; be joyful in your King.
Cont....
4.
O Jesus, Lord of earth and heaven, Our life and joy, to Thee Be honour, thanks, and blessing given Through all eternity; through all eternity.
11. Come, Thou Almighty King

1.
Come, Thou Almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise. Father all glorious, Oer all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of days
Cont...
2.
Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: Thou who almighty art, Rule now in every heart, And neer from us depart, Spirit of power.
Cont...
3.
Thou art the mighty One, On earth Thy will be done From shore to shore. Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, And to eternity Love and adore.
12. Praise Ye the Lord

1.
Praise ye the Lord! 'tis good to raise Your hearts and voices in His praise; His nature and His works invite To make this duty our delight.
Cont...
2.
He formed the stars, those heavenly flames, He counts their numbers, calls their names; His wisdoms vast, and knows no bound, A deep where all our thoughts are drowned. Cont....
3.
Sing to the Lord, exalt Him high, Who spreads His clouds along the sky; There He prepares the fruitful rain, Nor lets the drops descend in vain.
Cont...
4.
He makes the grass the hills adorn, And clothes the smiling fields with corn; The beasts with food His hands supply, And the young ravens when they cry. Cont....
5.
His saints are lovely in His sight, He views His children with delight; He sees their hope, He knows their fear, And looks and loves His image there.
13. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy
14. Come, Bless the Lord

1.
Come, bless the Lord, ye people here, Before His face, ye saints, appear; Ye who adore Him day and night, Declare His worth, proclaim His might.
Cont...
2.
Lift up your hands in holy praise, In grateful songs your voices raise; Before His throne in homage bow, And honour Him who hears you now.
Cont....
3.
Oh, may His grace abundantly From Zion shed its light on thee; He is Creator, Lord and King; Let all the earth His praises sing!
15. Gods Free Mercy Streameth

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Gods free mercy streameth over all the world, And His banner gleameth, by His church unfurled; Broad and deep and glorious, as the heaven above, Shines in might victorious His eternal love. Cont...
2.
Summer suns are glowing over land and sea; Happy light is flowing, bountiful and free; Everything rejoices in the mellow rays; Earths ten thousand voices swell the psalm of praise. Cont....
3.
Lord, upon our blindness thy pure radiance pour; For Thy loving kindness we would love Thee more; And when clouds are drifting dark across the sky, Then, the veil uplifting, Father, be Thou nigh.
Cont....
4.
We will never doubt Thee, tho Thou veil Thy light; Life is dark without Thee, death with Thee is bright. Light of light, shine oer us on our pilgrim way, Go Thou still before us to the endless day.
16. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word

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Blessed Jesus, at Thy word We are gathered all to hear Thee; Let our hearts and souls be stirred Now to seek and love and fear Thee; By Thy teachings sweet and holy, Drawn from earth to love Thee solely. Cont...
2.
All our knowledge, sense, and sight Lie in deepest darkness shrouded, Till Thy Spirit breaks our night With the beams of truth unclouded. Thou alone to God canst win us; Thou must work all good within us.
Cont...
3.
Glorious Lord, Thyself impart! Light of light, from God proceeding, Open Thou our ears and heart, Help us by Thy spirits pleading, Hear the cry Thy people raises, Hear, and bless our prayers and praises.
17. Again We Meet

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Father, again in Jesus name we meet, And bow in penitence beneath Thy feet; Again to Thee our grateful voices raise. To sue for mercy, and to sing Thy praise. Cont...
2.
O we would bless Thee for Thy ceaseless care, And all Thy love from day to day declare! Is not our life with hourly mercies crowned? Does not Thine arm encircle us around? Cont....
3.
Alas! unworthy of Thy boundless love. Too oft with careless feet from Thee we rove; But now, encouraged by Thy voice, we come, Returning sinners, to a Fathers home. Cont....
4.
O by that name in which all fullness dwells, O by that love which every love excels, O by that blood so freely shed for sin, Open blessed mercys gate, and take us in.
18. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now

1.
Lord, we come before Thee now, At Thy feet feet we humbly bow; O do not our suit disdain! Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain? Shall we seek Thee, Lord, in vain?
Cont...
2.
Lord, on Thee our souls depend; In compassion now descend, Fill our hearts with Thy rich grace, Tune our lips to sing Thy praise, Tune our lips to sing Thy praise.
Cont...
3.
Send some message from Thy word That may joy and peace afford; Let Thy Spirit now impart Full salvation to each heart, Full salvation to each heart.
Cont...
4.
Comfort those who weep and mourn, Let the time of joy return; Those that are cast down lift up, Make them strong in faith and hope, Make them strong in faith and hope.
Cont...
5.
Grant that all may seek, and find Thee a God supremely kind; Heal the sick, the captive free; Let us all rejoice in Thee, Let us all rejoice in Thee.
19. Again Our Earthly Cares We Leave

1.
Again our earthly cares we leave, And to Thy courts repair; Again with joyful feet we haste To meet our Saviour there.
Cont...
2.Great
Shepherd of Thy people, here
Thy presence now display. We bow within Thy house of prayer; O give us hearts to pray!
Cont....
3.
The clouds which veil Thee from our sight, In pity, Lord, remove; Dispose our minds to hear aright The message of Thy love.
Cont....
4. The
feeling heart, the melting eye,
The humble mind, bestow; And shine upon us from above, To make our graces grow.
20. We Would See Jesus

1.
We would see Jesus; for the shadows lengthen Across the little landscape of our life; We would see Jesus, our weak faith to strengthen For the last conflict, in this mortal strife.
Cont...
2.
We would see Jesus, Rock of our salvation, Whereon our feet were set with sovereign grace; Not life, nor death, with all their agitation. Can thence remove us, gazing on His face.
Cont....
3.
We would see Jesus; other lights are paling, Which for long years we did rejoice to see; The blessings of this sinful world are failing; We would not mourn them, in exchange for Thee.
Cont....
4.
We would see Jesus; this is all were needing Strength, joy, and willingness come with the sight; We would see Jesus, dying, risen, pleading, Soon to return and end this mortal night!
21. The Lord in Zion Reigneth

1.
The Lord in Zion reigneth; Let all the world rejoice, And come before His throne of grace With tuneful heart and voice;
Cont...
1. The
Lord in Zion reigneth,
And there His praise shall ring, To Him shall princes bend the knee And kings their glory bring.
Cont....
2.
The Lord in Zion reigneth, And who so great as He? The depths of earth are in His hands; He rules the mighty sea.
Cont...
2.
O crown His name with honour, And let His standard wave, Till distant isles beyond the deep Shall own His power to save.
Cont....
3.
The Lord in Zion reigneth, These hours to Him belong; O enter now His temple gates, And fill His courts with song;
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3.
Beneath His royal banner Let every creature fall, Exalt the King of heaven and earth, And crown Him Lord of all.
22. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing

1.
Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, Travelling thro this wilderness.
Cont....
2.
Thanks we give, and adoration, For Thy gospels joyful sound. May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound. Ever faithful, ever faithful To the truth may we be found.
23. God Bless and Keep Thee

1.
God bless and keep thee through all they days, God bless and keep thee in all thy ways; Mizpah our parting sweet, Mizpah our hearts repeat, Till we again shall meet with songs Cont... of praise.
2.
How good to be where Gods children meet, How good to worship at Jesus' feet; There love and peace abide, There sweetest rest beside, There every care we hide in joy complete.
Cont...
3.
Here in His word sweet manna is found, Here living waters for all abound; Jesus our need supplies, And who on Him relies He ever satisfies; His praise resound.
24. Lord, Have Mercy

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Lord, have mercy, have mercy upon us, And incline our hearts to keep Thy law. Amen.
25. Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name

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Saviour, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise. We stand to bless Thee ere our worship cease, Then, lowly kneeling wait Thy word of peace. Cont...
2.
Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With the day. end, Thee began, with Thee shall Guard from shame, from sin, the heart Thou the lips Thatname. house have called upon Thy in this
Cont....
3.
Grant us Thy peace throughout our earthly life, Our balm in sorrow, and our stay in strife. Then when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace!
26. The Lord Be With Us

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The Lord be with us as we vend His blessing to receive; His gift of peace upon us send Before His courts we leave.
Cont...
2.
The Lord be with us as we walk Along our homeward road; In silent thought or friendly talk Our hearts be still with God.
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3.
The Lord be with us till the night Infold us all to rest; Be He of every heart the light, Of every home the guest. Amen.
27. The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

1.
The Lord is in His holy temple, The Lord is in His holy temple, Let all the earth keep silence, Let all the earth keep silence before Him, Keep silence, keep silence before Him. Amen.
28. New Every Morning

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New every morning is the love Our wakening and uprising prove; Through sleep and darkness safely brought, Restored to life and power and thought.
Cont...
2.
New mercies, each returning day, Hover around us while we pray; New perils past, new sins forgiven, New thoughts of God, new hopes of heaven.
Cont....
3.
If, on our daily course, our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New Treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice.
Cont....
4.
The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we ought to ask; Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God.
Cont....
5.
Only, O Lord, in Thy dear love, Fit us for perfect rest above; And help us, this and every day, To live more nearly as we pray.
29. Sweetly the Holy Hymn

1.
Sweetly the holy hymn Breaks on the morning air; Before the world with smoke is dim We meet to offer prayer.
Cont...
2.
While flowers are wet with dews, Dew of our souls, descend; Ere yet the sun the day renews, O Lord, Thy Spirit send.
Cont....
3.
Upon the battlefield, Before the fight begins, We seek, O Lord, Thy sheltering shield, To guard us from our sins.
Cont...
4. On
the lone mountainside,
Before the mornings light, The Man of Sorrows wept and cried, And rose refreshed with might.
Cont....
5.
Oh, hear us, then, for we Are very weak and frail; We make the Saviours name our plea, And surely must prevail.
30. Holy, Holy, Holy

1.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God over all who rules eternity!
Cont...
2.
Holy, holy, holy! Angels adore Thee Casting down their bright crowns around the glassy sea; Thousands and ten thousands worship low before Thee, Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Cont....
3.
Holy, holy, holy! Though darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of man Thy great glory may not see; Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Perfect in power, in love and purity.
31. Lord, in the Morning

1.
Lord, in the morning Thou shalt hear My voice ascending high; To Thee will I direct my prayer, To Thee lift up mine eyeCont....
2. Up
to the hills where Christ is gone
To plead for all His saints, Presenting at His Fathers throne Our songs and our complaints.
Cont....
3.
O may Thy Spirit guide my feet In ways of righteousness; Make every path of duty straight And plain before my face.
Cont....
4. The
men that love and fear Thy name
Shall see their hopes fulfilled; The mighty God will compass them With favour as a shield.
32. The Sun Is on the Land

1.
The sun is on the land and sea, The day begun; Our morning hymn begins with Thee, Most Holy One. Our praise shall rise continually Till day is done.
Cont...
2.
Thy love was ever in our view, Like stars by night; Thy gift are every morning new, O God of light; Thy mercy, like the heavens blue, Fills all our sight.
Cont...
3.
We do not know what grief or care The day may bring; The heart shall find some gladness there That loves its King; The life that serves Thee everywhere Can always sing.
Cont...
4.
All glory to the Father be, With Christ the Son, And, Holy Spirit, unto Thee, Forever One; All glory tot he Trinity While ages run.
33. When Morning Gilds the Skies

1.
When morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised! Alike at work and prayer, To Jesus I repair; May Jesus Christ be praised!
Cont...
2.
When-eer the sweet church bell Peals over hill and dell, May Jesus Christ be praised! O hark to what it sings, As joyously it rings, May Jesus Christ be praised!
Cont...
3.
The night becomes as day, When from the heart we say, May Jesus Christ be praised! The powers of darkness fear, When this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be praised!
Cont...
4.
Ye nations of mankind, In this your concord find, May Jesus Christ be praised! Let all the earth around Ring joyous with the sound, May Jesus Christ be praised!
Cont...
5.
In heavens eternal bliss The loveliest strain is this, May Jesus Christ be praised! Let earth, and sea, and sky From depth to height reply, May Jesus Christ be praised!
Cont...
6.
Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, May Jesus Christ be praised! Be this th eternal song Through all ages long, May Jesus Christ be praised!
34. We Thank Thee

1.
Father, we thank Thee for the night, And for the pleasant morning light; For rest, and food, and living care And all that makes the day so fair. Cont...
2.
Help us to do the things we should, To be to others kind and good; In all we do, at work or play, To grow more living evry day.
35. Sun of My Soul

1.
Sun of my soul, O Saviour dear! It is not night if Thou be near; O may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servants eyes.
Cont.
2.
When soft the dews of kindly sleep My weary eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought - how sweet to rest Forever on my Saviours breast!
Cont.
3.
Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh, For without Thee I dare not die.
Cont.
4.
Be near and bless me when I wake, Ere through the world my way I take; Till in the ocean of Thy love I lose myself in heaven above.
36. An Evening Prayer

1.
If I have wounded any soul today, If I have caused one foot to go astray, If I have walked in my own willful way, Dear Lord, forgive!
Cont...
2.
If I have uttered idle words or vain, If I have turned aside from want or pain, Lest I offend some other thro the strain, Dear Lord, forgive!
Cont....
3.
If I have been perverse or had or cold, If I have longed for shelter in Thy fold, When Thou hast given me some fort to hold, Dear Lord, forgive!
Cont...
4.
Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee; Forgive the secret sins I do not see; O guide me, love me, and my keeper be, Amen.
37. Now God Be With Us

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Now God be with us, for the night is closing; The light and darkness are of His disposing; And neath His shadow here to rest we yield us, For He will shield us.
Cont...
2.
Let evil thoughts and spirits flee before us; Till morning cometh, watch, O Master, oer us; In soul and body Thou from harm defend us, Thine angels send us.
Cont....
3.
We have no refuge, none on earth to aid us, Save Thee, O Father, who Thine own hast made us; But Thy dear presence will not leave them lonely Who seek Thee only.
Cont....
4.
Father, Thy name be praised, Thy kingdom given, Thy will e done on earth as 'tis in heaven; Keep us in life, forgive our sins, deliver Us now and ever.
38. Softly Now the Light of Day

1.
Softly now the light of day Fades upon our sight away; Free from care, from labour free, Lord, we would commune with Thee.
Cont...
2.
Thou, whose all-pervading eye Nought escapes, without, within, Pardon each infirmity, Open fault, and secret sin.
Cont....
3.
Soon from us the light of day Shall forever pass away; Then, from sin and sorrow free, Take us, Lord, to dwell with Thee.
39. The Day Thou Gavest

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The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at Thy behest; To Thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall hallow now our rest.
Cont...
2.
We thank Thee that Thy church, unsleeping. While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now by day or night.
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As oer each continent and island The dawn leads on another day, The voice of prayer is never silent, Nor die the strains of praise away.
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So be it, Lord; Thy throne shall never, Like earths proud empires, pass away; Thy kingdom stands, and grows forever, Till all Thy creatures own Thy sway.
40. Abide With me

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Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with Cont... me!
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Swift to its close ebbs out lifes little day; Earths joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou, who changest not, abide Cont.... with me!
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I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempters power? Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, O abide with me!
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I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness: Where is deaths sting? where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still if Thou abide with me!
41. Day Is Dying in the West

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Day is dying in the west; Heaven is touching earth with rest; Wait and worship while the night Sets her evening lamps alight through all the sky.
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Refrain:
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts! Heaven and earth are full of Thee; Heaven and earth are praising Thee, O Lord most high!
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Lord of life, beneath the dome Of the universe, Thy home, Gather us who seek Thy face To the fold of Thy embrace, for Thou art nigh.
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While the deepening shadows fall, Heart of love, enfolding all, Thro the glory and the grace Of the stars that veil Thy face, our hearts ascend.
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When forever from our sight Pass the stars, the day, the night, Lord of angels, on our eyes Let eternal morning rise, and shadows end.
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42. Evensong
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I come to pay my thanks, O Father, And bring Thee praise in this my lay. The darkning night approaches slowly, But Thou, my Light, with me dost Cont... stay.
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Thou countst me with Thy favoured children; More than a fathers care I see; Most bounteous Source of all my blessings, Compassionate art Thou to me!
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I thank Thee for Thy kind protection, Thy gently hand hath firmly led; When fails my heart Thou art my comfort; Thy wing is daily oer me spread.
Cont...
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At eve when cares and toil are over, Both hand and heart are called to rest; Thy Father-hand was never shortened, Through all the day it saved and Cont.... blessed.
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I thank Thee, Father, for Thy mercy, Which granted to this sinner might. Shouldest Thou reward my sinful follies, Where could I flee, where hide from sight?
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Ah, no! my soul shall not distrust Thee; Thou hast pronounced me free and clean; My heart in Jesus blood finds healing, He fills my mind with peace serene. Cont....
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I know in whom my soul is trusting, From blush of dawn to dusk of day; I know the Rock on whom Im building, My blessed Hope, my strength and stay. Cont....
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When lifes long day at last declining Shall bid me cease from care and strife. For every day that He has granted Ill praise the Giver of all life.
43. Saviour, Breathe an Evening Blessing

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Saviour, breathe an evening blessing, Ere repose our spirits seal; Sin and want we come confessing; Thou canst save, and Thou canst heal.
Cont...
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Though the night be dark and dreary, Darkness cannot hide from Thee; Thou art He who, never weary, Watchest where Thy people be.
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Though destruction walk around us, Though the arrow past us fly, Angel guards from Thee surround us, We are safe if Thou art nigh.
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Should swift death this night oertake us, And our couch become our tomb, May the morn of glory wake us, Clad in light and deathless bloom.
44. Evening Prayer

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O Christ, eternal, heavnly light, No deed is hidden from Thy sight. Thy light is like the light of noon Een when we see no sun or moon.
Cont...
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Reveal to us Thy love and might; Watch oer us through the fearsome night; Deliver us from dangers hour And guard us by Thy saving powr.
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Refresh us in our nightly rest That we might give to Thee our best. In sleeping let us temprate be That we might neer dishonour Thee.
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Een in our slumber let us be Prepared, O Lord, to welcome Thee: Grant quiet trust in Thy dear name For Thou art evermore the same.
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O Father, we Thy love would see, O Son, let us be more like Thee, O Spirit, guide us in Thy ways, O Triune God, we sing Thy praise.
45. O Love of God

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O love of God, how strong and true! Eternal, and yet ever new; Uncomprehended and unbought, Beyond all knowledge and all thought.
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O wide-embracing, wondrous love! We read Thee in the sky above; We read Thee in the earth below, In seas that swell, and streams that flow.
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We read Thee best in Him who came To bear for us the cross of shame; Sent by the Father from on high, Our life to live, our death to die.
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We read Thy power to bless and save, Een in the darkness of the grave; Still more in resurrection light We read the fullness of Thy might.
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O love of God, our shield and stay Through all the perils of our way! Eternal love, in Thee we rest, Forever safe, forever blest.
46. Theres a Wideness

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Theres a wideness in Gods mercy, Like the wideness of the sea; Theres a kindness in His justice, Which is more than liberty.
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There is welcome for the sinner, And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Saviour; There is healing in His blood.
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For the love of God is broader Than the measure of mans mind, And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind.
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If our love were but more simple, We should take Him at His word; And our lives would be all sunshine In the sweetness of our Lord.
47. Praise Ye the Father

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Praise ye the Father for His loving kindness, Tenderly cares He for His erring children; Praise Him, ye angels, praise Him in the heavens; Praise ye Jehovah!
Cont...
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Praise ye the Saviour, great is His compassion, Graciously cares he for His chosen people; Young men and maidens, ye old men and children, Praise ye the Saviour!
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Praise ye the Spirit, Comforter of Israel, Sent of the Father and the Son to bless us; Praise ye the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Praise the Eternal Three!
48. Hear Our Prayer, O Lord Hear our prayer, O Lord, Hear our prayer, O Lord; Incline Thine ear to us, And grant us Thy peace. Amen.
49. The Goodness of God

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How good Gods love, more great, more spacious Than heavn can hold or tongue can tell. Unseemly 'tis that hearts ungracious In Gods redeemed should ever dwell Cont...
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To Him all honour, praise and glory Now and forever more be given. My soul, thy Lord will neer forget thee, Oh, wilt not Thou remember Him!
Cont....
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Who made me by His wondrous power? That God who needs me in no way! Who leads and guards me every hour? He whom I grieve when oft I stray!
Cont...
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Who fills my soul with sweet contentment? Who daily gives supplies of grace? Who is the source of glad refreshment? It is my Lord, and Him Ill praise!
Cont....
3.
Shall I neglect to praise my Saviour? Can I refuse to own His love? Should I not seek to gain His favour?
Cont...
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Should I not look to Him above? His will controls my hearts desires. And what He teaches, I will do. Learning the good His law requires, Loving my God and neighbour too.
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So will I ever seek to please Him, And grow more like Him every day. Until His love fills all my being And shows in all I do and say. Strengthened within by His own power
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Ill keep His statutes and His law. And though I tremble every hour, Yet shall I fear deaths sting no more!
50. Like as a Father

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Like as a father pities his child, So the Lord pities the sinner defiled; Waiteth in kindness, pities our blindness, Longeth to welcome, though often reviled.
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Like as a father when we believe, Merciful still, He will gladly receive; Listen to hear us, blesses to cheer us, Pities whenever His Spirit we grieve.
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Like as a father, ever the same, He hath created, and knoweth our frame; Watcheth the straying, guardeth the praying, Bids us to trust in His almighty name.
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Like as a father, constant, is He, God in compassion regardeth our plea; In need he cometh, precious His promise: Father in heaven forever to be.
51. O Worship the King

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O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing His wonderful love; Our shield and defender, the Ancient of days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. Cont...
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O tell of his might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space; His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.
Cont....
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Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
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4.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail; Thy mercies, how tender! how firm to the end! Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!
52. The God of Abraham Praise

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The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love; Jehovah! Great I AM! By earth and heaven confessed; I bow and bless the sacred name, forever blest. Cont...
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The God of Abraham praise, at whose supreme command From earth I rise, and see the joys at His right hand; I all on earth forsake, its wisdom, fame, and power; And Him my only portion make, my shield and tower.
Cont....
3.
The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost! they ever cry; Hail, Abrahams God and mine! I join the heavenly lays; All might and majesty are Thine, and endless praise.
53. O God of Light

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O God of light, before Thy sight Were doomed by our transgression. By sin beguiled, we stand defiled; Thy stained and marred possession.
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Where shall we flee if not to Thee; Thou never shalt forsake us! Thine own dear Son for us has won New life, and He shall wake us.
Cont....
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Yea verily, on Calvary His wounds were for our healing; And by that flood of cleansing blood, His children He is sealing.
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Help us ,O Lord, to trust Thy Word, In Him alone confiding. In Thee well live, and freely give Those works that are abiding.
54. My Maker and My King

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My Maker and my King, To Thee my all I owe; Thy sovereign bounty is the spring Whence all my blessings flow; Thy sovereign bounty is the spring Whence all my blessings flow.
Cont...
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The creature of Thy hand, On Thee alone I live; My God, Thy benefits demand More praise than I can give. My God, Thy benefits demand More praise than I can give.
Cont.
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Lord, what can I impart When all is Thine before? Thy love demands a thankful heart; The gift, alas! How poor. Thy love demands a thankful heart; The gift, alas! How poor
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O! let Thy grace inspire My soul with strength divine; Let every word and each desire And all my days be Thine. Let every word and each desire And all my days be Thine.
55. The Lord Jehovah Reigns Alone

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The Lord Jehovah reigns alone As king of all creation; Bow down, ye saints, before His throne In humble adoration!
Cont...
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Great is the Lord, His name is great, The glory of His works relate! His powr is unsurpassed.
Cont....
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Without His power to create No man were here abiding To whom He did communicate The life in Him residing. Within the hollow of His hand He holdeth sun and sky and land He is the sum of wisdom!
Cont...
3.
How righteous, holy, good Thou art, Who crownest life with gladness; Thou dwellest with the pure in heart, And comfortest their sadness. Thou only art immortal, Lord. But dost to mortal man accord Promise of life eternal.
Cont...
4.
Can I, so sinful, yet abide The Lord Jehovahs brightness? I thank the Lord, Christs blood doth hide My stains beneath His whiteness. And now I sing; How good the Lord! How good, I cannot well record; His love is never failing.
56. God the Omnipotent

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God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Great winds Thy clarions, the lightnings Thy sword; Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest, Give to us peace, O most merciful Lord. Cont...
2.
God the all-merciful! earth hath forsaken Thy precepts holy, and slighted Thy word; Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken; Give to us peace, O most merciful Lord. Cont....
3.
God the all-righteous One! man hath defied Thee; Yet to eternity standeth Thy word; Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; Prosper the right, O most merciful Lord.
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4.
So shall we render Thee thankful devotion, For Thy deliverance from peril and sword, Singing in chorus from ocean to ocean, Thine is the power and the glory, O Lord.
57. Thy Glory Fills the Heavens

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Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven; Earth is with its fullness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord!
Cont...
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Heavn is still with anthems ringing; Earth takes up the angels cry, Holy, holy, holy, singing, Lord of hosts, Thou Lord most high
Cont....
2.
Ever thus in Gods high praises, Brethren, let our tongues unite; While our thought His greatness raises, And our love His gifts excite;
Cont.
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With His seraph train before Him, With His holy church below, Thus unite we to adore Him, Bid we thus our anthem flow.
Cont.
3.
Lord, Thy glory fills the heaven, Earth is with its fullness stored; Unto Thee be glory given, Holy, holy, holy Lord!
Cont.
3.
Thus Thy glorious name confessing, We adopt the angels cry, Holy, holy, holy blessing Thee, the Lord our God most high!
58. O God, Our Help

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O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!
Cont...
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Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defence is sure.
Cont.
3.
Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same.
Cont.
4.
A thousand ages, in Thy sight, Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun.
Cont.
5.
O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come; Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home!
59. We May Not Climb

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We may not climb the heavenly steeps To bring the Saviour down; In vain we search the lowest deeps, For Him no depths can drown.
Cont...
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But warm, sweet, tender, even yet A present help is He; And faith has yet its Olivet, And love its Galilee.
Cont....
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The healing of the seamless dress Is by our beds of pain; We touch Him in lifes throng and press, And we are whole again.
Cont....
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O Lord and Master of us all, Whateer our name or sign, We own Thy sway, we hear Thy call, We test or lives by Thine!
60. Upon the Lofty Mountain

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Upon the lofty mountain Or in the verdant vale; Beside the sparkling fountain, Or on the forest trail;
Cont...
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Whereer in meditation I view a landscape fair, My soul is filled with wonder For God is everywhere.
Cont.
2.
Our Father watches closely The way His children go; He blesses those who heed Him And seek His laws to know. He feeds the hungry raven, Bedecks the fields with grass, Gives to the worm his portion God keeps the universe.
Cont...
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Rejoice, then, O ye Christians, The Father marks your days; Een when the end is nearing He smoothes the tortuous ways. When friends have all departed Your God becomes more dear When pain and fear oertake you, Then God is very near.
61. A Mighty Fortress A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.
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For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great; And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.
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Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of Gods own choosing.
Cont...
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Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He, Lord Sabaoth His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle.
Cont.
3.
And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us.
Cont...
3.
The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo! His doom is sure, One little word shall fell him.
Cont.
4.
That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through Him who with us sideth;
Cont.
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Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill; Gods truth abideth still, His kingdom is forever.
62. O God of Bethel

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O God of Bethel, by whose hand Thy people still are fed, Who through this weary pilgrimage Hast all our fathers led,
Cont...
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Our vows, our prayers, we now present Before Thy throne of grace; God of our fathers, be the God Of their succeeding race.
Cont....
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Through each perplexing path of life Our wandering footsteps guide; Give us each day our daily bread, And raiment fit provide.
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O spread Thy covering wings around Till all our wanderings cease, And at our Fathers loved abode We find at last Thy peace.
63. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
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God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.
Cont...
2.
Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Cont....
3.
Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face.
Cont...
4.
His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.
Cont....
5.
Blind unbelief is sure to err, And scan His work in vain; God is His own interpreter, And He will make it plain.
64. Rest in God

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O my soul, be thou contented, God, thy King, rules over all; Seasons change as He commandeth; He alone will never fall.
Cont...
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Daily men seek something better, Daily they regret the cost Longing for some brighter future, Wishing back the things theyve lost.
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O my soul, be thou contented, God, thy King, rules over all; See how all things here are changing, Only God will never fall.
65. For the Beauty of the Earth

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For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful song of praise.
Cont...
2.
For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth and Friend above, Pleasures pure and undefiled, Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our grateful song of praise.
Cont...
3.
For the gift of Thy dear Son, For the hope of heaven at last, For the Spirits victory won, For the crown when life is past, Lord of all, to Thee we raise Songs of gratitude and praise.
66. This Is My Fathers World

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This is my Fathers world, And to my listening ears, All nature sings, and round me rings The music of the spheres.
Cont...
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This is my Fathers world; I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought.
Cont....
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This is my Fathers world, The birds their carols raise; The morning light, the lily white, Declare their Makers praise.
Cont...
2.
This is my Fathers world; He shines in all thats fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere.
Cont.
3.
This is my Fathers world, O let me neer forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.
Cont.
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This is my Fathers world; Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad.
67. I Sing the Mighty Power

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I sing the mighty power of God, That made the mountain rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies;
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I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey.
Cont....
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I sing the goodness of the Lord, That filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with His word, And then pronounced them good.
Cont...
2.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed Whereer I turn my eye! If I survey the ground I tread, Or gaze upon the sky!
Cont....
3.
Theres not a plant or flower below But makes Thy glories known; And clouds arise, and tempests blow, By order from Thy throne.
Cont....
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Creatures that borrow life from Thee Are subject to Thy care; Theres not a place where we can flee But God is present there.
68. The Spacious Firmament

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The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue, ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shinning frame, Their great Original proclaim.
Cont...
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Th unwearied sun from day to day Does his Creators power display, And publishes to every land The work of an almighty hand.
Cont....
2.
Soon as the evening shades prevail, The moon takes up the wondrous tale; And nightly to the listening earth Repeats the story of her birth;
Cont...
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While all the stars that round her burn, And all the planets in their turn, Confirm the tidings as they roll, And spread the truth from pole to pole.
Cont....
3.
What though in solemn silence all Move round the dark terrestrial ball? What though no real voice nor sound
Cont....
3.
Amid their radiant orbs be found? In reasons ear they all rejoice And utter forth a glorious voice, Forever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
69. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!
1.
Cont...
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Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.
Cont.
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Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord; In the manger born a king, While adoring angels sing, Peace on earth, to men good will;
Cont...
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Bid the trembling soul be still, Christ on earth has come to dwell, Jesus, our Immanuel! Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.
Cont.
3.
Hail! The heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail! The Sun of Righteousness! Life and light to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by,
3.
Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.
70. As With Gladness Men of Old

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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 be led to Thee.
Cont...
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As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly manger bed, There to bend the knee before Him whom heaven and earth adore, So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat.
Cont...
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As they offered gifts most rare At that manger rude and bare, So may we with holy joy, Pure, and free from sins alloy, All our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to Thee our heavenly King.
Cont...
4.
Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last Where the need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide.
71. Theres a Song in the Air

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Theres a song in the air! Theres a star in the sky! Theres a mothers deep prayer And a babys low cry!
Cont...
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And the star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!
Cont....
2.
Theres a tumult of joy Oer the wonderful birth, For the virgins sweet boy Is the Lord of the earth. Aye! The star rains its fire while the beautiful sing, For the manger of Bethlehem cradles a King!
Cont...
3.
In the light of that star Lie the ages impearled; And that song from afar Has swept over the world. Every hearth is aflame, and the beautiful sing In the homes of the nations that Jesus is King
Cont...
4.
We rejoice in the light, And we echo the song That comes down through the night From the heavenly throng. Aye! We shout to the lovely evangel they bring, And we greet in His cradle our Saviour and King!
72. Angels From the Realms of Glory

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Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight oer all the earth; Ye, who sang creations story, Now proclaim, Messiahs birth;
Cont...
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Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Cont....
2.
Shepherds, in the filed abiding, Watching oer your flocks by night, God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the Infant Light; Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Cont...
3.
Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star; Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Cont...
4.
Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and afar, Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple, shall appear; Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
73. The First Noel

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The first noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields, where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winters night that was so deep
Cont...
Refrain: Noel, Noel! Noel! Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
Cont....
2.
They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.
Cont...
Cont....
3.
And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.
Cont...
Cont....
4.
This star drew nigh to the northwest, Oer Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Cont...
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Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon the knee, And offered there, in His presence, Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Cont....
74. O Come, All Ye Faithful

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O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels!
Cont...
Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
Cont....
2.
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
Cont...
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Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!
Cont....
75. O Little Town of Bethlehem

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O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by;
Cont...
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting light; The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight.
Cont....
2.
For Christ is born of Mary; And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love.
Cont...
2.
O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.
Cont....
3.
How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of His heaven.
Cont...
3.
No ear may hear His coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.
Cont....
4.
O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in Be born in us today.
Cont....
4.
We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell Oh, come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Immanuel!
76. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

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It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold:
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Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heavens all-gracious King; The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.
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Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats Oer all the weary world;
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Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever oer its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing.
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And ye, beneath lifes crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow
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Look now! For glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; O rest beside the weary road, And hear the angels sing.
77. Silent Night, Holy Night

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Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright; Round yon virgin mother and Child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
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Silent night, holy night, Darkness flies, all is light; Shepherds hear the angels sing, Alleluia! Hail the King! Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born.
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Silent night, holy night, Son of God, loves pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
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Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King; Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born.
78. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

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While shepherds watched their flocks by night, All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.
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Fear not! said he - for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind Glad tidings of great joy I bring, To you and all mankind.
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To you, in Davids town this day, Is born of Davids line, The Saviour who is Christ the Lord; And this shall be the sign:
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The heavenly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed, All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid.
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Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith Appeared a shining throng Of angels praising God on high, Who thus addressed their song:
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All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will henceforth from heaven to men, Begin and never cease!
79. Dear Lord and Father

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Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our feverish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind, In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper reverence, praise.
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In simple trust like theirs, who heard, Beside the Syrian sea, The gracious calling of the Lord, Let us, like them, without a word, Rise up and follow Thee.
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O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hill above! Where Jesus knelt to share with thee The silence of eternity, Interpreted by love
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Drop thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease, Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of thy peace.
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Breathe through the heats of our desire, Thy coolness and thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still small voice of calm!
80. Tell Me the Old, Old Story

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Tell me the old, old story, Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love;
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Tell me the story simply, As to a little child, For I am weak and weary, And helpless and defiled.
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Refrain: Tell me the old, old story Tell me the old, old story Tell me the old, old story, Of Jesus and His love.
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Tell me the story softly, With earnest tones and grave; Remember Im the sinner Whom Jesus came to save;
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Tell me the story always, If you would really be, In any time of trouble, A comforter to me
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Tell me the same old story, When you have cause to fear That this worlds empty glory Is costing me too dear;
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Yes, and when that worlds glory Is dawning on my soul Tell me the old, old story; Christ Jesus makes thee whole.
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81. Thou Whom Nations Are Desiring

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Thou whom nations are desiring, Comforter of every heart; Hear our songs of praise arising, Let us neer from Thee depart.
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From Thy glorious home descending, Thou with men on earth didst dwell; And with pain and death contending, Rescued us from sin and hell.
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Love so deep and sympathizing With our erring mortal clay! Thou didst suffer thus for sinners That the curse might pass away.
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For our sakes Thy pains were wringing Blood-drops in Gethsemane; Now we hear the blessed tiding, Jesus died to set us fee!
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Love! Thy ears were filled with mocking! Words that pierced Thee to the bone. Thou wast born for cross and suffring, Griefs that Thou must bear alone!
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Bitter was Thy cup of anguish On the cross of Calvary, But it bought for souls that languish Full salvation, rich and free.
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Love! Thou art our life, our heaven; Thou art all our highest good; Through Thy cross we are forgiven, Joy in Thy redeeming blood.
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O our Master, how we love Thee! How Thy mercy draws us nigh; In our hearts is naught above Thee , All we seek Thou dost supply.
82. Tell Me the Story of Jesus Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word, Tell me the story most precious Sweetest that ever was heard;
1.
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Tell how the angels, in chorus, Sang as they welcomed His birth, Glory to God in the highest, Peace and good tidings to earth
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Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word, Tell me the story most precious, Sweetest that ever was heard.
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Fasting, alone in the desert, Tell of the days that He passed, How for our sins He was tempted, Yet was triumphant at last;
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Tell of the years of His labour, Tell of the sorrow He bore, He was despised and afflicted, Homeless, rejected, and poor.
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Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word, Tell me the story most precious Sweetest that ever was heard.
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Tell of the cross where they nailed Him, Writhing in anguish and pain; Tell of the grave where they laid Him, Tell how he liveth again;
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Love in that story so tender, Clearer than ever I see; Stay, let me weep while you whisper, Love paid the ransom for me.
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Refrain: Tell me the story of Jesus, Write on my heart every word, Tell me the story most precious Sweetest that ever was heard.
83. There Is a Green Hill Far Away

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There is a green hill far away, Without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all.
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We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear, But we believe it was for us He hung and suffered there.
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He died that we might be forgiven, He died to make us good, That we might go at last to heaven, Saved by His precious blood.
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There was no other good enough To pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate Of heaven, and let us in.
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O dearly, dearly has He loved! And we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood, And try His works to do.
84. On a Hill Far Away

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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. Cont...
Refrain: So Ill cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. Cont....
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Oh, 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.
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Refrain: So Ill cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown. Cont....
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In the 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.
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Refrain: So Ill cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.
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To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then Hell call me someday to my home far away, Where His glory forever Ill Cont.... share.
Refrain: So Ill cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.
85. 'Tis Midnight; and on Olives Brow

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'Tis midnight; and on Olives brow The star is dimmed that lately shone: 'Tis midnight; in the garden, now, The suffering Saviour prays alone.
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'Tis midnight; and from all removed, The Saviour wrestles lone with fears; Een that disciple whom He loved Heeds not his Masters grief and tears.
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'Tis midnight; and for others guilt The Man of Sorrows weeps in blood; Yet he who hath in anguish knelt, Is not forsaken by His God.
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'Tis midnight; and from ether plains Is borne the song that angels know; Unheard by mortals are the strains That sweetly soothe the Saviours woe.
86. My Redeemer on the Cross

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My Redeemer on the cross! He endures the scorn of sinners. Son of David, Where is Thine omnipotence Where Thy God-like radiance?
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My Redeemer on the cross! That my sins might be forgiven He was wounded From the curse He sets me free; By His death He cleanseth me.
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My Redeemer on the cross! May I neer despise Thy mercy Or betray Thee; And though wicked men berate, Gladly bear my cross and fate.
87. Go to Dark Gethsemane

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Go to dark Gethsemane, Ye that feel the tempters power; Your Redeemers conflict see; Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from His griefs away; Learn of Jesus Christ to pray.
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See Him at the judgement hall, Beaten, bound, reviled, arraigned; See Him meekly bearing all; Love to man His soul sustained; Shun not suffering, shame, or loss; Learn of Christ to bear the cross.
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Calvarys mournful mountain climb; There adorning at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God's own sacrifice complete; It is finished! hear Him cry; Learn of Jesus Christ to die.
88. There Was One Who Was Willing

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There was One who was willing to die in my stead, That a soul so unworthy might live, And the path to the cross He was willing to tread, All the sins of my life to forgive.
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Refrain: They are nailed to the cross, they are nailed to the cross, O how much He was willing to bear! With what anguish and loss, Jesus went to the cross! But He carried my sins with Him there.
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He is tender and loving and patient with me, While He cleanses my heart of its dross, But theres no condemnation; I know I am free, For my sins are all nailed to the cross.
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Refrain: They are nailed to the cross, they are nailed to the cross, O how much He was willing to bear; With what anguish and loss, Jesus went to the cross! But He carried my sins with Him there.
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I will cling to my Saviour and never depart I will joyfully journey each day, With a song on my lips and a song in my heart, That my sins have been taken away.
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Refrain: They are nailed to the cross, they are nailed to the cross, O how much He was willing to bear; With what anguish and loss, Jesus went to the cross! But He carried my sins with Him there.
89. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
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See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did eer such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
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Since I, who was undone and lost, Have pardon through His name and word; Forbid it, then, that I should boast, Save in the cross of Christ my Lord.
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4.
Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my life, my soul, my all.
90. When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

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When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And poor contempt on all my pride.
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See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did eer such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
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Since I, who was undone and lost, Have pardon through His name and word; Forbid it, then, that I should boast, Save in the cross of Christ my Lord.
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Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a tribute far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my life, my soul, my all.
91. Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed?

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Alas! And did my Saviour bleed? And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For someone such as I?
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REFRAIN
At The Cross, At The Cross Where I first Saw The Light, And The Burden Of My Heart Rolled Away, It Was There By Faith I Received My Sight, And Now I Am Happy All The Day!
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Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!
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At The Cross, At The Cross Where I first Saw The light, And The Burden Of My Heart Rolled Away, It Was There By Faith I Received My Sight, And Now I Am Happy All The Day!
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Well might the sun in darkness hide, And shut his glories in, When Christ the mighty Maker died For man, the creatures, sin.
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Thus might I hide my blushing face, While His dear cross appears, Dissolve my heart in thankfulness, And melt mine eyes to tears.
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But doors of grief can neer repay The debt of love I owe; Here, Lord, I give myself away; 'Tis all that I can do.
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92. In the Cross of Christ I Glory

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In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering oer the wrecks of time; All light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.
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When the woes of life oer take me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! It glows with peace and joy.
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When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds new lustre to the day.
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Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide.
93. O Who Is This That Cometh?

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O who is this that cometh From Edoms crimson plain, With wounded side, with garments dyed? O Tell me now Thy name.
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I that saw thy souls distress, A ransom gave; I that speak in righteousness, Mighty to save.
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Refrain: Mighty to save, Mighty to save, Mighty to save; Lord I trust Thy wondrous love, Mighty to save.
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O why is Thine apparel With reeking gore all dyed, Like them that tread the wine pressred? O why this bloody tide?
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I the wine press trod alone, Neath darkening skies; Of the people there was none Mighty to save.
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O bleeding Lamb, my Saviour! How couldst Thou beat this shame? With mercy fraught, Mine own arm brought Salvation in My name;
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I the bloody fight have won, Conquered the grave, Now the year of joy has come Mighty to save.
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94. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

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Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Cont....
2.
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died, our souls to save, Alleluia! Wheres thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!
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Loves redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ hath opened Paradise, Alleluia! Cont....
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Soar we then where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
95. I Love to Tell the Story

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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 longing as nothing else can do. Cont.
Refrain: I love to tell the story; Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love.
Cont.
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. Cont....
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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 Gods own holy word. Cont....
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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. Cont....
96. How Sweet the name!

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How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believers ear! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.
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It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary, rest.
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3.
Dear name, the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding place, My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace.
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4.
Jesus! My Shepherd, Guardian, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King! My Lord, my life, my way, my end! Accept the praise I bring.
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Weak is the effort of my heart, And cold my warmest thought; But when I see Thee as Thou art, Ill praise Thee as I ought.
97. The Name of Jesus Is So Sweet

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The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat; It makes my joys full and complete, The precious name of Jesus.
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Refrain: Jesus, oh, how sweet the name! Jesus, every day the same; Jesus, let all saints proclaim Its worthy praise forever.
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2.
I love the name of Him whose heart Knows all my griefs and bears apart; Who bids all anxious fears depart I love the name of Jesus.
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That name I fondly love to hear, It never fails my heart to cheer, Its music dries the falling tears; Exalt the name of Jesus.
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No word of man can ever tell How sweet the name I love so well; Oh, let its praises ever swell, Oh, praise the name of Jesus.
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98. Theres No Other Name Like Jesus

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Theres no other name like Jesus, 'Tis the dearest name we know, 'Tis the angels joy in heaven, 'Tis the Christians joy below.
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Refrain: Sweet name, dear name, Theres no other name like Jesus, Sweet name, dear name, Theres no other name like Jesus.
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Theres no other name like Jesus, When the heart with grief is sad, Theres no other name like Jesus When the heart is free and glad.
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'Tis the hope that I shall see Him When in glory He appears, 'Tis the hope to hear His welcome That my fainting spirit cheers.
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If He wills that I should labour In His vineyard day by day, Then 'tis well if only Jesus Blesses all I do or say.
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If He wills that deaths cold finger Touch my feeble, mortal clay, Then 'tis well if only Jesus Is my dying trust and stay.
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99. There Were Ninety and Nine

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There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold, But one was out on the hills away, Far, far from the gates of gold
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Away on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherds care, Away from the tender Shepherds care.
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Lord, Thou hast here Thy ninety and nine; Are they not enough for Thee? But the Shepherd made answer: One of Mine Has wandered away from Me,
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And although the road be rough and steep, I go to the desert to find My sheep, I go to the desert to find My sheep.
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But none of the ransomed ever knew How deep were the waters crossed, Nor how dark was the night that the Lord passed through Ere He found His sheep that was lost. Cont....
3.
Far out in the desert He heard its cry Fainting and helpless and ready to die, Fainting and helpless and ready to die.
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Lord, whence are these blood drops all the way That mark out the mountains track? They were shed for one who had gone astray, Ere the Shepherd could bring him back. Cont....
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Lord, why are Thy hands so rent and torn? They are pierced tonight by many a thorn, They are pierced tonight by many a thorn.
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But all through the mountains, thunder-riven, And up from the rocky steep, There rose a cry to the gate of heaven, Rejoice, I have found My sheep!
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And the angels sang around the throne, Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own! Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own!
100. Take the Name of Jesus With You

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Take the name of Jesus with you Child of sorrow and of woe; It will joy and comfort give you, Take it, then, whereer you go,
Cont.
Refrain: Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven: Precious name, O how sweet! Hope of earth and joy of heaven
Cont.
2.
Take the name of Jesus ever As a shield from every snare; If temptations round you gather, Breathe that holy name in prayer.
Cont.
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3.
O the precious name of Jesus! How it thrills our souls with joy, When His loving arms receive us, And His songs our tongues imploy!
Cont.
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4.
At the name of Jesus bowing Falling prostrate at His feet, King of kings in heaven well crown Him, When our journey is complete.
Cont.
101. Christ Has for Sin Atonement Made

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Christ has for sin atonement made, What a wonderful Saviour! We are redeemed! The price is paid! What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
Refrain: What a wonderful Saviour is Jesus, my Jesus! What a wonderful Saviour is, Jesus, my Lord!
Cont.
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I praise Him for the cleansing blood, What a wonderful Saviour! That reconciled my soul to God; What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
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He cleansed my heart from all its sin, What a wonderful Saviour! And now He reigns and rules therein; What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
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He walks beside me all the way, What a wonderful Saviour! And keeps me faithful day by day; What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
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He gives me overcoming power, What a wonderful Saviour! And triumph in each trying hour; What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
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To Him Ive given all my heart, What a wonderful Saviour! The world shall never share a part; What a wonderful Saviour!
Cont.
102. A Wonderful Saviour Is Jesus My Lord

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A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Saviour to me, He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see.
Cont.
Refrain: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirst land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand.
Cont.
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A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away, He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day.
Cont.
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With numberless blessings each moment He crowns, And filled with His fullness divine, I sing in my rapture, Oh, glory to God For such a Redeemer as mine.
Cont.
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4.
When clothed in His brightness, transported I rise To meet Him in clouds of the sky, His perfect salvation, His wonderful love; Ill shout with the millions on high.
Cont.
103. Have I Need of Aught, O Saviour!

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Have I need of aught, O Saviour! Aught on earth, but Thee? Have I any in the heavens, Any one but Thee?
Cont.
Refrain: Only Thee, only Thee, O the wondrous love shown me! Only Thee, only Thee, None on earth but Thee.
Cont.
2.
Though I have of friends so many, Love, and gold, and health, If I have not Thee, my Saviour, Hold I any wealth?
Cont.
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3.
Is there heart so kind and patient With my failings all? Or a voice so true and ready, Answering my call?
Cont.
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Not for worlds would I exchange it This sweet faith in Thee! Earthly treasures cannot equal All Thou art to me.
Cont.
104. Take the World, but Give Me Jesus

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Take the world, by give me Jesus; All its joys are but a name, But His love abideth ever, Through eternal years the same.
Cont.
Refrain: Oh, the height and depth of mercy! Oh, the length and breadth of love! Oh, the fullness of redemption. Pledge of endless life above.
Cont.
2.
Take the world, by give me Jesus; Sweetest comfort of my soul; With my Saviour watching oer me. I can sing, though billows roll.
Cont.
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3.
Take the world, by give me Jesus; Let me view His constant smile; Then throughout my pilgrim journey Light will cheer me all the while.
Cont.
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4.
Take the world, by give me Jesus; In His cross my trust shall be. Till, with clearer, brighter vision, Face to face my Lord I see.
Cont.
105. Lift Him Up

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Lift Him up, 'tis He that bids you, Let the dying look and live; To all weary, thirsting sinners, Living waters will He give;
Cont.
1. And
though once so meek and lowly,
Yet the Prince of heaven was He; And the blind, who grope in darkness, Through the blood of Christ shall see.
Cont.
Refrain: Lift Him up, the risen Saviour, High amid the waiting throng; Lift Him up, 'tis He that speaketh, Now He bids you flee from wrong.
Cont.
2.
Lift Him up, this precious Saviour, Left the multitude behold; They with willing hearts shall seek Him, He will draw them to His fold;
Cont.
2.
They shall gather from the wayside, Hastening on with joyous feet, They shall bear the cross of Jesus, And shall find salvation sweet.
Cont.
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3.
Lift Him up in all His glory, 'Tis the Son of God on high; Lift Him up, His love shall draw them, Een the careless shall draw nigh;
Cont.
3.
Let them hear again the story Of the cross, the death of shame; And from tongue to tongue repeat it; Mighty throngs shall bless His name.
Cont.
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4.
O then lift Him up in singing, Lift the Saviour up in prayer; He, the glorious Redeemer, All the sins of men did bear;
Cont.
4.
Yes, the young shall bow before Him, And the old their voices raise; All the deaf shall hear hosannah; And the dumb shall shout His praise.
Cont.
Refrain: Lift Him up, the risen Saviour, High amid the waiting throng; Lift Him up, 'tis He that speaketh, Now He bids you flee from wrong
106. Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?

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Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, theres a cross for every one, And theres a cross for me.
Cont.
2.
The consecrated cross Ill bear, Till He shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear, For theres a crown for me.
Cont.
3.
Upon the crystal pavement, down At Jesus pierced feet, With joy Ill cast my golden crown, And His dear name repeat.
107. O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

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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.
Cont.
2.
O Light that followest al my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshines blaze its day May brighter, fairer be.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
4.
O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust lifes glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be.
108. I Give My Heart to Thee

1.
I give my heart to Thee, O Jesus most desired; And heart for heart the gift shall be, For Thou my soul hast fired.
Cont.
2.
Thou hearts alone wouldst move, Thou only hearts dost love; I would love Thee as Thou lovest me, O Jesus most desired.
Cont.
3.
What offering can I make, Dear Lord, to love like Thine That Thou, the Word, didst stoop to take A human form like mine?
Cont.
4.
Thy heart is opened wide, Its offered love most free, That heart to heart I may abide, And hide myself in Thee.
Cont.
5.
Ah, how Thy love doth burn, Till I that love return! I would love Thee as Thou lovest me, O Jesus most desired.
109. More About Jesus

1.
More about Jesus I would know, More of His grace to others show; More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.
Cont.
Refrain: More, more about Jesus, More, more about Jesus, More of His saving fullness see, More of His love who died for me.
Cont.
2.
More about Jesus let me learn, More of His holy will discern; Spirit of God, my teacher be, Showing the things of Christ to me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
More about Jesus; in His word, Holding communion with my Lord, Hearing His voice in every line, Making each faithful saying mine.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
More about Jesus; on His throne, Riches in glory all His own; More of His kingdoms sure in crease; More of His coming, Prince of Peace,
Cont.
110. Just When I Need Him

1.
Just when I need Him, Jesus is near, Just when I falter, just when I fear; Ready to help me, ready to cheer, Just when I need Him most.
Cont.
Refrain: Just when I need Him most, Just when I need Him most Jesus is near to comfort and cheer, Just when I need Him most,
Cont.
2.
Just when I need Him, Jesus is true, Never forsaking, all the way through; Giving for burdens pleasures anew, Just when I need Him most.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Just when I need Him, Jesus is strong, Bearing my burdens all the day long; For all my sorrow giving a song, Just when I need Him most.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Just when I need Him, He is my all, Answering when upon Him I call; Tenderly watching lest I should fall, Just when I need Him most.
Cont.
111. I Will Sing of Jesus Love

1.
I will sing of Jesus love, Sing of Him who first loved me; For he left bright worlds above, And died on Calvary.
Cont.
Refrain: I will sing of Jesus love, Endless praise my heart shall give; He has died that I might live I will sing His love to me.
Cont.
2.
Ere a tear had dimmed mine eyes, Jesus tears for me did flow; Ere my first faint prayer could rise, He had prayed in tones of woe
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O the depths of love divine! Earth or heaven can never know How that sins as dark as mine Can be made as white as snow.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Nothing good for Him Ive done; How could He such love bestow? Lord, I own my heart is won, Help me now my love to show.
Cont.
112. I Have a Friend So Precious

1.
I have a friend so precious, So very dear to me, He loves me with such tender love, He loves so faithfully;
Cont.
1.
I could not live apart from Him, I love to feel Him nigh, And so we dwell together, My Lord and I
Cont.
2.
Sometimes Im faint and weary, He knows that I am weak, And as He bids me lean on Him, His help I gladly seek; He leads me in the paths of light, Beneath a sunny sky, And so we walk together My Lord and I.
Cont.
3.
I tell Him all my sorrows, I tell Him all my joys, I tell Him all that pleases me, I tell Him what annoys; He tells me what I ought to do, He tells me how to try, And so we talk together My Lord and I.
Cont.
4.
He knows that I am longing Some weary soul to win, And so He bids me go and speak The loving word for Him; He bids me tell His wondrous love, And why He came to die, And so we work together My Lord and I.
113. Ive Found a Friend

1.
Ive found a Friend: oh, such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him,
Cont.
1.
And round my heart still closely twine Those ties which nought can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and forever.
Cont.
2.
Ive found a Friend: oh, such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me.
Cont.
2.
Nought that I have my own I call, I hold it for the Giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all, Are His, and His forever.
Cont.
3.
Ive found a Friend: oh, such a Friend! All power to Him is given; To guard me on my upward course, And bring me safe to heaven.
Cont.
3.
The eternal glories gleam afar, To nerve my faint endeavour; So now to watch, to work, to war, And then to rest forever.
Cont.
4.
Ive found a Friend: oh, such a Friend! So kind, and true, and tender, So wise a counselor and guide, So mighty a defender,
Cont.
4.
From Him, who loveth me so well, What power my soul can sever? Shall life or death, or earth or hell? No; I am His forever.
114. Oh, the Best Friend to Have Is Jesus 1. Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus; When the cares of life upon you roll, He will heal the wounded heart, He will strength and grace impart; Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. Cont.
Refrain: The best friend to have is Jesus, The best friend to have is Jesus, He will help you when you fall, He will hear you when you call Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus.
Cont.
2.
What a friend I have found in Jesus Peace and comfort to my soul He brings; Leaning on His mighty arm, I will fear no ill nor harm; Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Though I pass through the night of sorrow, And the chilly waves of Jordan roll, Never need I shrink nor fear, For my Saviour is so near; Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. Cont.
Cont.
4.
When at last to our home we gather, With the faithful who have gone before, We will sing upon the shore, Praising Him forevermore; Oh, the best friend to have is Jesus. Cont.
115. As the Hart For Water Sigheth

1.
As the hart for water sigheth Panting oer the burning sod, So my soul with longing crieth, For the everlasting God,.
Cont.
1.
Yea, for God my soul doth yearn, To the source of life doth turn When, O Lord, shall I behold Thee? When Thine arms of love enfold me?
Cont.
2.
Now, behold His grace unveiling, He commands His steadfast love, And in kindness never failing, Watcheth oer me from above.
Cont.
2.
Thus in darkest night Ill sing Praises to my heavnly King, And, like incense, prayers ascending Shall continue never ending.
Cont.
3.
Be not thou bowed down with mourning, O my soul, be not dismayed, But they life with praise adorning, Hope in God; He give thee aid.
Cont.
3.
Think how oft are changed to joy Trials that thy life annoy; Bring to God thine adoration, Praise Him for His great salvation.
116. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1.
Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high;
Cont.
1.
Hide me, O my Saviour hide! Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!
Cont.
2.
Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O leave me not alone! Still support and comfort me;
Cont.
2.
All my trust on Thee is stayed. All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of Thy wing.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
3.
Just and holy is Thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art of truth and grace,.
Cont.
4.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within;
Cont.
4.
Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.
117. Jesus, Lover of My Soul

1.
Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high;
Cont.
1.
Hide me, O my Saviour hide! Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!
Cont.
2.
Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on Thee; Leave, O leave me not alone! Still support and comfort me;
Cont.
2.
All my trust on Thee is stayed. All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of Thy wing.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
3.
Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; Vile and full of sin I am, Thou art full of truth and grace.
Cont.
4.
Plenteous grace with Thee is found Grace to pardon all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, Make and keep me pure within;
Cont.
4.
Thou of life the Fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart, Rise to all eternity.
118. The Great Physician Now Is Near

1.
The Great Physician now is near, The sympathizing Jesus; He speaks, the drooping heart to cheer, O hear the voice of Jesus!
Cont.
Refrain: Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue, Sweetest carol ever song Jesus, blessed Jesus!
Cont.
2.
All glory to the dying Lamb! I now believe in Jesus; I love the blessed Saviours name, I love the name of Jesus.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
His name dispels my guilt and fear; No other name but Jesus; O how my soul delights to hear The precious name of Jesus!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
And when He comes to bring the crown The crown of life and glory Then by His side we will sit down, And tell redemptions story.
Cont.
119. I Hear the Saviour Say

1.
I hear the Saviour say, Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.
Cont.
Refrain: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow.
Cont.
2.
Lord, now indeed I find Thy power, and Thine alone, Can change the lepers spots, And melt the heart of stone.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Since nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim, Ill wash my garment white In the blood of Calvarys Lamb.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, Ill lay my trophies down, All down at Jesus feet.
Cont.
120. Love Divine

1.
Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down; Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown!
Cont.
1.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart.
Cont.
2.
Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit Into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest;
Cont.
2.
Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty.
Cont.
3.
Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy grace receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave,
Cont.
3.
Thee we would be always blessing, Serve, Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love.
Cont.
4.
Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee;
Cont.
4.
Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.
121. O Love Divine What Hast Thou Done!

1. O
love divine, what hast Thou done!
Th incarnate God hath died for me! The Fathers well-beloved Son Bore all my sins upon the tree! The Son of God for me hath died; My Lord, my Love, is crucified.
Cont.
2.
Is crucified for me and you, To bring us rebels back to God; Believe, believe the record true, Ye all are bought with Jesus blood; Pardon for all flows from His side; My Lord, my Love, is crucified.
Cont.
3.
Behold Him, all ye that pass by, The bleeding Prince of life and peace! Come, sinners, see your Saviour die, And say, was ever grief like His? Come, feel with me His blood applied; My Lord, my Love, is crucified.
122. Does Jesus Care?

1.
Does Jesus care when my heart is paind Too deeply for mirth or song; As the burdens press, And the cares distress And the way grows weary and long?
Cont.
Refrain: Oh yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Cont.
2.
Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near?
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Does Jesus care when Ive tried and faild To resist some temptation strong? When in my deep grief I find no relief, Tho my tears flow all the night long?
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Does Jesus care when Ive said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks Is this aught to Him? Does He see?
Cont.
123. In Joyful High and Holy Lays

1.
In joyful high and holy lays My soul her grateful voice would raise; But who can sing the worthy praise Of the wonderful love of Jesus?
Cont.
Refrain: Wonderful love, wonderful love! Wonderful love of Jesus! Wonderful love, wonderful love! Wonderful love of Jesus!
Cont.
2.
A joy by day, a peace by night, In storms a calm, in darkness light, In pain a balm, in weakness might, Is the wonderful love of Jesus.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
My hope for pardon when I call, My trust for lifting when I fall, In life in death, my all in all, Is the wonderful love of Jesus.
Cont.
124. The Saviour With Me

1.
I must have the Saviour with me, For I dare not walk alone; I must feel His presence near me, And His arm around me thrown.
Cont.
Refrain: Then my soul shall fear no ill, Let Him lead me where He will, I will go without a murmur, And His footsteps follow still.
Cont.
2.
I must have the Saviour with me, For my faith at best, is weak; He can whisper words of comfort That no other voice can speak.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I must have the Saviour with me, In the onward march of life, Thro the tempest and the sunshine, Thro the battle and the strife.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I must have the Saviour with me, And His eye the way must guide, Till I reach the vale of Jordan, Till I gain the other side.
Cont.
125. Crown Him With Many Crowns

1.
Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own!
Cont.
1.
Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee; And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity.
Cont.
2 .
Crown Him the Lord of love! Behold His hands and side, Those wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified;
Cont.
2.
No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wondering eye At mysteries so great.
Cont.
3.
Crown Him the Lord of peace! Whose hand a scepter sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, And all be prayer and praise;
Cont.
3.
His reign shall know no end, And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of Paradise extend, Their fragrance ever sweet.
Cont.
4.
Crown Him the Lord of years, The Potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime!
Cont.
4.
All hail! Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me; Thy praise shall never, never fail Throughout eternity.
126. All Hail the Power of Jesus Name!

1.
All hail the power of Jesus name! Let angels prostrate fall: Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
2.
Ye seed of Israels chosen race, Ye ransomed of the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
3.
Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
4.
Oh, what with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all!
127. All Hail the Power of Jesus Name! 1. All hail the power of Jesus name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him, (crown Him) x2 Crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
2.
Ye seed of Israels chosen race, Ye ransomed of the fall, Hail Him who saves you by His grace, And crown Him, (crown Him) x2 Crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
3.
Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him, (crown Him) x2 Crown Him Lord of all!
Cont.
4.
Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, Join in the everlasting song, And crown Him, (crown Him) x2 Crown Him Lord of all!
128. Jesus Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

1.
Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts! Thou fount of life! Thou light of men! From the best bliss that earth imparts, We turn unfilled to Thee again.
Cont.
2.
Thy truth unchanged has ever stood; Thou savest those that on Thee call; To them that seek Thee, Thou art good, To them that find Thee, all in all. Cont.
3.
We taste Thee, O Thou Living Bread, And long to feast upon Thee still; We drink of Thee, the Fountainhead And thirst our souls from Thee to fill!
Cont.
4.
Our restless spirits yearn for Thee, Whereer our changeful lot is cast; Glad, when Thy gracious smile we see, Blest, when our faith can hold Thee fast. Cont.
5.
O Jesus, ever with us stay; Make all our moments calm and bright; Chase the dark night of sin away, Shed oer the world Thy holy light!
129. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

1.
Jesus, the very thought of Thee; With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far Thy face to see, And in Thy presence rest.
Cont.
2.
No voice can sing, no heart can frame. Nor can the memory find A sweeter sound than Jesus name, The Saviour of mankind.
Cont.
3.
O hope of every contrite heart! O joy of all the meek, To those who fall, how kind Thou art! How good to those who seek!
Cont.
4.
But what to those who find? Ah! this Nor tongue nor pen can show: The love of Jesus - what it is, None but His loved ones know.
Cont.
5.
Jesus, our only joy be Thou, As Thou our prize wilt be; In Thee be all our glory now, And through eternity.
130. Jesus, These Eyes Have Never Seen

1.
Jesus, these eyes have never seen That radiant form of Thine; The veil of sense hangs dark between Thy blessed face and mine.
Cont.
2.
I see Thee not, I hear Thee not, Yet art Thou oft with me; And earth has neer so dear a spot As where I meet with Thee.
Cont.
3.
Like some bright dream that comes unsought, When slumbers oer me roll, Thine image ever fills my thought, And charms my ravished soul.
Cont.
4.
Yet though I have not seen, and still Must rest in faith alone, I love Thee, dearest Lord, and will, Unseen, but not unknown
131. Jesus, and Shall It Ever Be

1.
Jesus, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of Thee? Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days?
Cont.
2.
Ashamed of Jesus! Sooner far Let evening blush to own a star; He sheds the beams of light divine Oer this benighted soul of mine.
Cont.
3.
Ashamed of Jesus! Just as soon Let midnight be ashamed of noon; 'Twas midnight with my soul till He, Bright Morning Star, bade darkness flee.
Cont.
4.
Ashamed of Jesus! That dear Friend On whom my hopes of heaven depend! No; when I blush, be this my shame That I no more revere His name.
Cont.
5.
Ashamed of Jesus! Yes, I may When Ive no guilt to wash away; No tear to wipe, no good to crave, No fears to quell, no soul to save.
Cont.
6.
Till then - nor is my boasting vain Till then I boast a Saviour slain; And O, may this my glory be, That Christ is not ashamed of me!
132. Jesus Shall Reign

1.
Jesus shall reign whereer the sun Does his successive journey run; His kingdom spread from shore to shore, Till moon shall wax and wane no more.
Cont.
2.
From north to south the princes meet To pay homage at His feet; While western empires own their Lord, And savage tribes attend His word.
Cont.
3.
To Him shall endless prayr be made, And endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With evry morning sacrifice.
Cont.
4.
People and realms of evry tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their earthly blessings on His name.
133. Fairest Lord Jesus

1.
Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son! Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honour, Thou art my glory, joy, and crown.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
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.
134. O Thou in Whose Presence

1.
O Thou in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all!
Cont.
2.
His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet, Is heard through the shadows of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet, The air is perfumed with His breath. Cont.
3.
His lips, as a fountain of righteousness flow, To water the gardens of grace; From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know, And bask in the smiles of His face.
Cont.
4.
He looks, and ten thousands of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for His word; He speaks, and eternity, filled with His voice, Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.
135. There Is a Fountain

1.
There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuels veins; And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains, (X3) And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains.
Cont.
2.
The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away, (X3) And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away.
Cont.
3.
Thou dying Lamb! Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Are saved, to sin no more, (X3) Till all the ransomed church of God Are saved, to sin no more.
Cont.
4.
Eer since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die.
Cont.
5.
Lord, I believe Thou hast prepared, Unworthy though I be, For me a blood-bought, free reward, A golden harp for me! (X3) For me a blood-bought, free reward, A golden harp for me!
Cont.
6.
There in a nobler, sweeter song, Ill sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Is ransomed from the grave, (X3) When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Is ransomed from the grave.
136. Let Thine Heart Ascend to Heaven

1.
Let thine heart ascend to heaven Where our Lord and Saviour lives. Love and worship, these are given When we live where Jesus lives.
Cont.
1.
All we hear and see on earth Has but minor transient worth; If thou wouldst be truly living, Let thine heart ascend to heaven.
Cont.
2.
Oh, the blessed hope we cherish Life eternal, free from pain, No more sickness - none shall perish Free at last from sins domain,
Cont.
2.
Free to live a life thats pure, Heavnly joy that will endure For the promise God has given, Come, rejoice, give thanks to heaven.
Cont.
3.
Thou, Lord Jesus, art the Author Of the peace that we shall know; Thou to us art greater pleasure Than all other joys we know.
Cont.
3.
While on earth Thou dost prepare Us for heavnly mansions fair Where our love to praise will ripen Draw our hearts, O Christ, to heaven.
137. O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth

1.
O could I speak the matchless worth, O could I sound the glories forth, Which in my Saviour shine! Id soar and touch the heavenly strings And vie with Gabriel while he sings In notes almost divine.
Cont.
2.
Id sing the precious blood He spilt, My ransom from the dreadful guilt Of sin and wrath divine! Id sing His glorious righteousness, In which all perfect heavenly dress My soul shall ever shine.
Cont.
3.
Id sing the character He bears, And all the forms of love He wears, Exalted on His throne; In loftiest songs of sweetest praise, I would to everlasting days Make all His glories known.
Cont.
4.
Well, the delightful day will come, When my dear Lord will take me hone, And shall see His face; Then, with my Saviour, Brother, Friend, A blest eternity Ill spend, Triumphant in His grace.
138. Come, Let Us Sing

1.
Come, let us sing the song of songs The angels first began the strain The homage which to Christ belongs: Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!
Cont.
2.
Slain to redeem us by His blood, To cleanse from every sinful stain, And make us kings and priests to God: Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!
Cont.
3.
To Him who suffered on the tree, Our souls, at His souls price, to gain, Blessing, and praise, and glory be: Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!
Cont.
4.
To Him, enthroned by filial right All power in heaven and earth proclaim, Honour, and majesty, and might: Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain! Cont.
5.
Long as we live, and when we die, And while in heaven with Him we reign, This song our song of songs shall be: Worthy the Lamb, for He was slain!
139. O for a Thousand Tongues

1.
O for a thousand tongues, to sing My great Redeemers praise! The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace.
Cont.
2.
My gracious Master, and my God, Assist me to proclaim, To spread through all the earth abroad, The honours of Thy name.
Cont.
3.
Jesus, the name that calms our fears, That bids our sorrows cease 'Tis music in the sinners ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace.
Cont.
4.
He breaks the power of cancelled sin, He sets the prisoner free; His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood avails for me.
Cont.
5.
He speaks, and listening to His voice, New life the dead receive; The mournful, broken hearts rejoice, The humble poor believe.
Cont.
6.
Hear Him, ye deaf; praise Him, ye dumb Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Saviour come, And leap, ye lame, for joy.
140. Praise Him! Praise Him!

1.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus our blessed Redeemer! Sing, O earth His wonderful love proclaim! Hail Him! Hail Him! highest archangels in glory; Strength and honour give to His holy name! Cont.
1.
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children, In His arms He carries them all day long;
Cont.
Refrain: Praise Him! Praise Him! Tell of His excellent greatness; Praise Him! Praise Him ever in joyful song!
Cont.
2.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! For our sins He suffered, and bled and died; He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation, Hail Him! Hail Him! Jesus, the crucified. Cont.
2.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows, Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong;
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer! Heavenly portals, loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Saviour, reigneth forever and ever; Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest and King! Cont.
3.
Christ is coming over the world victorious, Power and glory unto the Lord belong;
Cont.
141. Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned 1. Majestic sweetness sits enthroned Upon the Saviours brow; His head with radiant light is crowned, His lips with grace oerflow, His lips with grace oerflow.
Cont.
2.
No mortal can with Him compare, Among the sons of men; Fairer is He than all the fair That fill the heavenly train, That fill the heavenly train.
Cont.
3.
He saw me plunged in deep distress, He flew to my relief; For me He bore the shameful cross, And carried all my grief, And carried all my grief.
Cont.
4.
To Him I owe my life and breath, And all the joys I have; He makes me triumph over death, He saves me from the grave, He saves me from the grave.
Cont.
5.
To heaven, the place of His abode, He brings my weary feet; Shows me the glories of my God, And makes my joy complete, And makes my joy complete.
Cont.
6.
Since from His bounty I receive Such proofs of love divine, Had I a thousand hearts to give, Lord, they should all be thine, Lord, they should all be thine.
142. O Saviour, Precious Saviour

1.
O Saviour, precious Saviour. Whom yet unseen we love, O name of might and favour, All other names above!
Cont.
1.
We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our holy Lord and King.
Cont.
2.
O bringer of salvation, Who wondrously hast wrought, Thyself the revelation Of love beyond our thought,
Cont.
2.
We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King.
Cont.
3.
In Thee all fullness dwelleth, All grace and power divine The glory that excelleth. O Son of God, is Thine:
Cont.
3.
We worship Thee, we bless Thee, To Thee, O Christ, we sing; We praise Thee, and confess Thee Our gracious Lord and King.
Cont.
4.
O grant the consummation Of this our song above, In endless adoration, And everlasting love;
Cont.
4.
Then we shall praise and bless Thee Where perfect praises ring, And evermore confess Thee Our Saviour and our King.
143. Ye Servants of God

1.
Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name all victorious of Jesus extol; His kingdom is glorious, He rules over all. Cont.
2.
God ruleth on high, almighty to save; And still He is nigh - His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus our King.
Cont.
3.
Salvation to God, who sits on the throne, Let all cry aloud, and honour the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces, and worship the Lamb. Cont.
4.
Then let us adore, and give Him His right, All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honour and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, for infinite love.
144. To God Be the Glory

1.
To God be the glory, great things He hath done; So loved He the world that he gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Cont.
Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice; O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
Cont.
2.
O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Cont.
Cont.
3.
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. Cont.
145. Worthy, Worthy, Is the Lamb

1.
Worthy, worthy is the Lamb, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb, Worthy, worthy is the Lamb, That was slain.
Cont.
Refrain: Glory, hallelujah! Praise Him, hallelujah! Glory, hallelujah To the Lamb!
Cont.
2.
Saviour, let Thy kingdom come! Now the power of sin consume; Bring Thy blest millennium, Holy Lamb.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Thus may we each moment feel, Love Him, serve Him, praise Him still, Till we all on Zions hill See the Lamb
Cont.
146. Come, Holy Spirit

1.
Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, With all Thy quickening powers; Kindle a flame of sacred love In these cold hearts of ours.
Cont.
2.
O raise our thoughts from things below, From vanities and toys! Then shall we with fresh courage go To reach eternal joys.
Cont.
3.
Awake our souls to joyful songs; Let pure devotions rise; Till praise employs our thankful tongues, And doubt forever dies.
Cont.
4.
Father we would no longer live At this poor, dying rate; To Thee our thankful love we give, For Thine to us is great.
Cont.
5.
Come Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers; Come shed abroad a Saviours love, And that shall kindle ours.
147. Holy Spirit, Light Divine Holy Spirit, light divine. Shine upon this heart of mine, Chase the shades of night away, Turn my darkness into day.
1.
Cont.
2.
Holy Spirit, power divine, Cleanse this guilty heart of mine; Long has sin, without control, Held dominion oer my soul.
Cont.
3.
Holy Spirit, with joy divine, Cheer this saddened heart of mine, Bid my many woes depart, Heal my wounded, bleeding heart.
Cont.
4.
Holy Spirit, all divine, Dwell within this heart of mine, Cast down every idol throne, Reign supreme, and reign alone.
148. Holy Spirit, Faithful Guide

1.
Holy Spirit, faithful Guide, Ever near the Christians side, Gently lead us by the hand, Pilgrims in a desert land;
Cont.
1.
Weary souls foreer rejoice, While they hear that sweetest voice, Whispering softly, Wanderer, come! Follow Me, Ill guide thee home.
Cont.
2.
Ever present, truest Friend, Ever near Thine aid to lend, Leave us not to doubt and fear, Groping on in darkness drear.
Cont.
2.
When the storms are raging sore, Hearts grow faint, and hopes give oer Whispering softly, Wanderer, come! Follow Me, Ill guide thee home.
Cont.
3.
When our days of toil shall cease, Waiting still for sweet release, Nothing left but heaven and prayer, Wondering if our names are there;
Cont.
3.
Wading deep the dismal flood, Pleading nought but Jesus blood, Whispering softly, Wanderer, come! Follow Me, Ill guide thee home.
149. O for That Flame of Living Fire

1.
O for that flame of living fire Which shone so bright in saints of old; Which bade their souls to heaven aspire, Calm in distress, in danger bold!
Cont.
2.
Where is that spirit, Lord, which dwelt In Abrams breast, and sealed him Thine? Which made Pauls heart with sorrow melt, And glow with energy divine?
Cont.
3.
That spirit which from age to age Proclaimed Thy love, and taught Thy ways? Brightened Isaiahs vivid page, And breathed in Davids hallowed lays?
Cont.
4.
Is not Thy grace as mighty now As when Elijah felt its power? When glory beamed from Moses brow, Or Job endured the trying hour? Cont.
5.
Remember, Lord, the ancient days; Renew Thy work, Thy grace restore; And while to Thee our hearts we raise, On us Thy Holy Spirit pour.
150. Breathe on Me, Breath of God

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Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do.
Cont.
2.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure.
Cont.
3.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this earthly part of me Glows with Thy fire divine.
Cont.
4.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, So shall I constant be, And live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity.
151. Lord, I Hear of Showers of Blessing

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Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Thou art scattering full and free; Showers, the thirsty soul refreshing; Let some drops now fall on me.
Cont.
Refrain: Even me, even me, Let some drops now fall on me.
Cont.
2.
Pass me not, O gracious Father! Sinful though my heart may be; Thou mightst leave me, but the rather Let Thy mercy rest on me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Have I long in sin been sleeping? Long been slighting, grieving, Thee? Has the world my heart been keeping? O forgive and rescue me.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Pass me not, O Holy Spirit! Thou canst make the blind to see; Testify of Jesus merit, Speak the word of peace to me.
Cont.
152. Hover Oer Me, Holy Spirit

1.
Hover oer me, Holy Spirit, Bathe my trembling heart and brow; Fill me with Thy hallowed presence, Come, O come and fill me now.
Cont.
Refrain: Fill me now, fill me now. Jesus, come and fill me now. Fill me with Thy hallowed presence, Come, O come and fill me now.
Cont.
2.
Thou canst fill me, gracious Spirit, Though I cannot tell Thee how; But I need Thee, greatly need Thee; Come, O come and fill me now.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I am weakness, full of weakness; At Thy sacred feet I bow; Blest, divine, eternal Spirit, Fill with love, and fill me now.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Cleanse and comfort, bless and save me; Bathe, O, bathe my heart and brow; Thou art comforting and saving, Thou art sweetly filling now.
Cont.
153. There Shall Be Showers of Blessing 1. There shall be showers of blessing This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, sent from the Saviour above.
Cont.
Refrain: Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing we need; Mercy drops round us are falling, But for the showers we plead.
Cont.
2.
There shall be showers of blessing Precious reviving again; Over the hills and the valleys, Sound of abundance of rain.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
There shall be showers of blessing Send them upon us, O Lord; Grant to us now a refreshing; Come, and now honour Thy word.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
There shall be showers of blessing O that today they might fall, Now as to God were confessing, Now as on Jesus we call!
Cont.
154. O, Spread the Tidings Round

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O, spread the tidings round, Wherever man is found Wherever human hearts And human woes abound; Let every Christian tongue Proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come!
Cont.
2.
The long, long night is past, The morning breaks at last; And hushed the dreadful wail And fury of the blast, As oer the golden hills The day advances fast. The Comforter has come!
Cont.
3.
O boundless Love divine! How shall this tongue of mine To wondering mortals tell The matchless grace divine That I, a child of sin, Should in His image shine! The Comforter has come!
Cont.
4.
Sing till the echoes fly Above the vaulted sky, And all the saints above To all below reply, In strains of endless love, The song that neer will die: The Comforter has come!
155. Baptize Us Anew

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Baptize us anew With power from on high, With love, O refresh us! Dear Saviour, draw nigh.
Cont.
Refrain: We humbly beseech Thee, Lord Jesus, we pray, With love and the Spirit Baptize us today.
Cont.
2.
Unworthy we cry, Unholy, unclean, O wash us and cleanse us From sins guilty stain.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O heavenly Dove, Descend from on high! We plead Thy rich blessing; In mercy draw nigh.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
O list the glad voice! From heaven it came: Thou art My beloved, Well pleased I am.
Cont.
Refrain: We praise Thee, we bless Thee, Dear Lamb that was slain, We laud and adore Thee, Amen and Amen.
156. Our Blessed Redeemer

1.
Our blest Redeemer, ere He breathed His tender last farewell, A Guide, a Comforter, bequeathed With us to dwell.
Cont.
2.
He came sweet influence to impart, A gracious , willing guest, While he can find one humble heart Wherein to rest.
Cont.
3.
And His that gentle voice we hear, Soft as the breath of even. That checks the wrong, that calms the fear, And speaks of heaven.
Cont.
4.
And every virtue we possess, And every victory won, And every thought of holiness Are His alone.
Cont.
5.
Spirit of purity and grace, Our weakness, pitying, see; O make our hearts Thy dwelling place, Till all like Thee.
157. Revive Us Again

1.
We praise Thee, O God, for the Son of Thy love For Jesus who died, and is now gone above,
Cont.
Refrain: Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Hallelujah! Amen; Hallelujah! Thine the glory, Revive us again.
Cont.
2.
We praise Thee, O God, for Thy Spirit of light, Who has shown us our Saviour, and scattered our night.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain, Who has borne all our sins and has cleansd every stain.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Revive us again; fill each heart with Thy love; May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.
Cont.
158. Break Thou the Bread of Life

1.
Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord to, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea;
Cont.
1.
Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My Spirit pants for Thee, O living Word!
Cont.
2.
Bless Thou the truth revealed This day to me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee;
Cont.
2.
Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find in Thee My all in all!
Cont.
3.
Spirit and life are they, words Thou dost speak; I hasten to obey, But I am weak;
Cont.
3.
Thou art my only help, Thou art my life; Heeding Thy holy word I win the strife.
159. Make Me, Lord, Thy Ways Acquainted

1.
Make me, Lord, Thy ways acquainted, Teach me in Thy paths to go; Lead me in Thy truth untainted, Grant me eer Thy willing to know.
Cont.
1.
Unto Thee I look for sight, Thou the source of my salvation; In Thy precepts I delight, Waiting for Thy new creation.
Cont.
2.
Steadfast is Thy love for ever, All Thy ways are faithfulness; Those who keep Thy law endeavour On Thy will their souls to rest.
Cont.
2.
Bowing low, my Lord, to Thee. Now I come, my guilt confessing, Oh, incline Thine ear to me, Pardon Thou my hearts transgressing.
Cont.
3.
Friendship doth the Lord bestow on Those who walk in Godly fear, And His goodness will encompass All who keep His precepts here.
Cont.
3.
On the Lord mine eyes are stayed, Waiting for His mercies ever; Every snare by Satan laid, Will He, by His mercy, sever.
160. Unshaken as the Sacred Hills

1.
Unshaken as the sacred hills, And fixed as mountains stand, Firm as a rock the soul shall rest That trusts th Almighty hand.
Cont.
2.
Not walls nor hills could guard so well Fair Salems happy ground As those eternal arms of love That every saint surround,
Cont.
3.
Do good, O Lord, do good to those Who cleave to Thee in heart, Who on Thy truth alone repose, Nor from Thy law depart.
161. I Love the Sacred Book

1.
I love the sacred book of God, No other can its place supply; It points me to the saints abode, And bids me from destruction fly.
Cont.
2.
Sweet book! In thee my eyes discern The image of my absent Lord; From thy instructive page I learn The joys His presence will afford.
Cont.
3.
But while Im here, thou shalt supply His place and tell me of His love; Ill read with faiths discerning eye, And thus partake of joys above.
Cont.
4.
Within thy sacred lids is found A transcript of my Makers will; Treasures of knowledge here abound, The deepest, loftiest mind to fill.
Cont.
5.
Light of the world, thy beams impart, To lead my feet through lifes dark way; O, shine on this benighted heart, Nor let me from thy guidance stray.
162. Sing Them Over Again to Me

1.
Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of life; Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful word of life Words of life and beauty, Teach me faith and duty;
Cont.
Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life; Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life.
Cont.
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;
Cont.
Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life; Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life;
Cont.
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;
Cont.
Refrain: Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life; Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life;
163. O Man, Why Seek for Fleeting Fame? 1. O Man, why seek for fleeting fame? The gift of Jesus through His name Is more to thee than earthly treasure. From sin and death He saveth Cont. thee,
1.
That thou through all eternity Mayst reach in Him the angels measure. Such prize inclines thy heart to dare; Such joys thy heart for heavn prepare.
Cont.
2.
Who gives to man in his distress Sweet comfort when lifes sorrows press? Who brings the heavnly Father nearer? Where can the eye in purer light
Cont.
2.
Through suffrings dark and lowering night Discern the Fathers pardon clearer? Where is the sweetest music heard? 'Tis in Christ, the living Word!
Cont.
3.
O Mortal man, count all as loss; Cling to the story of the cross When fear of death bears cold misgiving. It is a lamp upon thy way;
Cont.
3.
A staff thy stumbling feet to stay; A faithful guide to holier living. Twill make of thee Gods witness here In every station, every sphere.
164. Give Me the Bible

1.
Give me the Bible, star of gladness gleaming, To cheer the wanderer lone and tempest tossed, No storm can hide that peaceful radiance beaming, Since Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Cont.
Refrain: Give me the Bible holy message shining, Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way. Precept and promise, law and love combining, Till night shall vanish in eternal Cont. day.
2.
Give me the Bible when my heart is broken, When sin and grief have filled my soul with fear; Give me the precious words by Jesus spoken, Hold up faiths lamp to show my Saviour near.
Cont.
Refrain: Give me the Bible holy message shining, Thy light shall guide me in the narrow way. Precept and promise, law and love combining, Till night shall vanish in eternal day.
Cont.
3.
Give me the Bible, all my steps enlighten, Teach me the danger of these realms below; That lamp of safety, oer the gloom shall brighten, That light alone the path of peace can show.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Give me the Bible, lamp of life immortal, Hold up that splendour by the open grave; Show me the light from heavens shining portal, Show me the glory gilding Jordans wave.
Cont.
165. God Has Given Us the Bible

1.
God has given us the Bible, And that Word alone is true. What should cause us then to tremble Een when perils us pursue?
Cont.
1.
Yes, the word of God is true Een when perils us pursue! What could cause us then to tremble? God has given us the Bible.
Cont.
2.
Though the rocks to dust be crumbled, Though the mountains disappear, God alone will not be humbled Never fails from year to year.
Cont.
2.
Though the world should disappear He is faithful - ever near. Though the universe be crumbled, God, our Lord, will not be humbled.
166. O Word of God Incarnate

1.
O Word of God Incarnate, O Wisdom from on high, O truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky,
Cont.
1.
We praise Thee for the radiance That from the hallowed page, A lantern to our footsteps, Shines on from age to age.
Cont.
2.
The church from her dear Master Received the gift divine, And still that light she lifteth Oer all the earth to shine.
Cont.
2.
It is the golden casket, Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Christ, the living Word.
Cont.
3.
It floateth like a banner Before Gods host unfurled; It shineth like a beacon Above the darkling world.
Cont.
3.
It is the chart and compass That oer lifes surging sea, Mid mists and rocks and quicksands, Still guides, O Christ, to Thee.
Cont.
4.
O make Thy church, dear Saviour, A lamp of purest gold, To bear before the nations Thy true light, as of old.
Cont.
4.
O teach Thy wandering pilgrims By this their path to trace, Till, clouds and darkness ended, They see Thee face to face.
167. While Jesus Whispers to You While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come!
1.
Cont.
1.
Now is the time to own Him, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to know Him, Come, sinner, come!
Cont.
2.
Are you too heavy laden? Come, sinner, come! Jesus will bear your burden, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will not deceive you, Come, sinner, come! Jesus can now redeem you, Come, sinner, come!
Cont.
3.
O hear His tender pleading Come, sinner, come! Come and receive the blessing, Come, sinner, come! While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come!
168. Jesus Is Tenderly Calling

1.
Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Calling today, calling today; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away?
Cont...
Refrain: Calling today, calling today; Jesus is calling, tenderly calling today
Cont...
2.
Jesus is calling the weary to rest Calling today, calling today; Bring Him thy burden, and thou shalt be blest; He will not turn thee away
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Jesus is waiting oh, come to Him now Waiting today, waiting today; Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow; Come, and no longer delay.
Cont...
Cont...
4.
Jesus is pleading oh, list to His voice Hear Him today, hear Him today; They who believe on His name shall rejoice; Quickly arise and away.
Cont...
169. Softly and Tenderly

1.
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; At the hearts portal Hes waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me.
Cont.
Refrain: Come home, come home Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home!
Cont.
2.
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me?
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you, and from me; Shadows are gathering and deaths night is coming, Coming for you and for me.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Think of the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me; Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me.
Cont.
170. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 1. I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.
Cont.
1.
I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad.
Cont.
2.
I heard the voice of Jesus, say, Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live.
Cont.
2.
I came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him.
Cont.
3.
I heard the voice of Jesus, say, I am this dark worlds Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright.
Cont.
3.
I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my star, my sun; And in that light of life Ill walk, Till travelling days are done.
171. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say 1. I heard the voice of Jesus, say, Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.
Cont.
1.
I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad.
Cont.
2.
I heard the voice of Jesus, say, Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live.
Cont.
2.
I came to Jesus and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him.
Cont.
3.
I heard the voice of Jesus, say, I am this dark worlds Light; Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all thy day be bright.
Cont.
3.
I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my star, my sun; And in that light of life Ill walk, Till travelling days are done.
172. O Tender and Sweet Was the Fathers Voice

1.
O tender and sweet was the Fathers voice As He lovingly called to me, Come over the line, it is only a step; Im waiting, My child, for thee.
Cont.
Refrain: Over the line, hear the sweet refrain; Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; Over the line - Why should I remain With a step between me and Jesus?
Cont.
2.
But my sins are so many, my faith so small Lo! The answer came quick and clear, Thou needest not trust in thyself at all; Step over the line, Im here.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
But my flesh is so feeble, with tears I said, And the pathway I cannot see; I fear if I try I may sadly fail, And thus dishonour Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
The world is so cold I cannot go back, Press forward I surely must; Ill lay my weak hand in His wounded palm, Step over the line and trust.
Refrain: Over the line, hear the sweet refrain; Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; Over the line - I will not remain, Ill cross it and go to Jesus.
173. I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

1.
I hear Thy welcome voice, That calls me, Lord to Thee; For cleansing in Thy precious blood, That flowed on Calvary.
Cont.
Refrain: I am coming Lord! Coming now to Thee! Wash me, cleanse me, in the blood That flowed on Calvary.
Cont.
2.
Though coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless all, and pure.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
'Tis Jesus calls me on To perfect faith and love, To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, For earth and heaven above.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
All hail, atoning blood! All hail, redeeming grace! All hail! The gift of Christ, our Lord, Our Strength and Righteousness.
Cont.
174. I Have a Saviour

1.
I have a Saviour, Hes pleading in glory, A dear, loving, Saviour, though earth friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness oer me, But oh that my Saviour were your Saviour, too. Cont.
Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying Im praying for you.
Cont.
2.
I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon He will call me to meet Him in heaven, But oh that Hed let me bring you with me, too! Cont.
Cont.
3.
I have a robe 'tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it, all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour, too. Then pray that your Saviour will bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered 'twas answered for you! Cont.
175. Christ Is Knocking at My Sad Heart

1.
Christ is knocking at my sad heart; Shall I let Him in? Patiently pleading with my sad heart; O shall I let Him in?
Cont.
1.
Cold and proud is my heart with sin, Dark and cheerless is all within; Christ is bidding me turn unto Him; O shall I let Him in?
2.
Shall I send Him the loving word? Shall I let Him in? Meekly accepting my gracious Lord, O shall I let Him in?
Cont.
2.
He can infinite love impart He can pardon this rebel heart; Shall I bid Him forever depart, Or shall I let Him in?
Cont.
3.
Yes, Ill open this proud hearts door, Yes, Ill let Him in Gladly Ill welcome Him evermore; O, yes, Ill let Him in.
Cont.
3.
Blessed Saviour, abide with me, Cares and trials will lighter be; I am safe if Im only with Thee, O, blessed Lord, come in!
176. Someone Will Enter the Pearly Gate

1.
Someone will enter the pearly gate By and by, by and by, Taste of the glories that there await, Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I?
Cont...
1.
Someone will travel the streets of gold, Beautiful visions will there behold, Feast on the pleasures so long foretold: Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I? Cont...
2.
Someone will gladly his cross lay down By and by, by and by, Faithful, approved, shall receive a crown, Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I?
Cont.
2.
Someone the glorious King will see, Ever from sorrow of earth be free, Happy with Him through eternity; Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Cont. Shall I?
3.
Someone will knock when the door is shut By and by, by and by, Hear a voice saying, I know you not; Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I?
Cont...
3.
Someone will call and shall not be heard Vainly will strive when the door is barred, Someone will fail of the saints reward; Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I? Cont...
4.
Someone will sing the triumphant song, By and by, by and by, Join in the praise with the blood-bought throng; Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I?
Cont...
4.
Someone will greet on the golden shore, Loved ones of earth, pain and parting oer, Safe in the glory forevermore; Shall you? Shall I? Shall you? Shall I?
177. There Is a Gate That Stands Ajar

1.
There is a gate that stands ajar, And through its portal gleaming, A radiance from the cross afar, The Saviours love revealing.
Cont.
Refrain: O depth of mercy! Can it be That gate was left ajar for me? For me, for me? Was left ajar for me?
Cont.
2.
That gate ajar stands free for all Who seek through it salvation; The rich and poor, the great and small, Of every tribe and nation.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Press onward, then, though foes may frown; While mercys gate is open Accept the cross, and win the crown, Loves everlasting token.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Beyond the rivers brink well lay The cross that here is given, And bear the crown of life away, And love Him more in heaven.
Cont.
178. Thy Life Was Given for Me

1.
Thy life was given for me, Thy blood, O Lord, was shed, That I might ransomed be, And quickened from the dead;
Cont.
1.
Thy life was given, was given for me; What have I given for Thee? Thy life was given, was given for me; What have I given for Thee?
Cont.
2.
Thy Fathers home of light, Thy rainbow-circled throne, Were left for earthly night, For wanderings sad and lone;
Cont.
2.
Yea, all was left, was left for me; Have I left aught for Thee? Yea, all was left, was left for me; Have I left aught for Thee?
Cont.
3.
Thou sufferedst much for me, More than my tongue can tell Of bitterest agony To rescue me from hell.
Cont.
3.
Thoust borne it all, it all for me, What have I borne for Thee? Thoust borne it all, it all for me, What have I borne for Thee?
Cont.
4.
Oh, let my life be given, My years for Thee be spent; World-fetters all be riven, And joy with suffering blent;
4.
Thou gavst Thyself, Thyself for me, I give myself to Thee. Thou gavst Thyself, Thyself for me, I give myself to Thee.
179. Whosoever Heareth

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Whosoever heareth, shout, shout the sound! Send the blessed tidings all the world around; Spread the joyful news wherever man is found: Whosoever will, may come.
Cont.
Refrain: Whosoever will, whosoever will, Send the proclamation over vale and hill; 'Tis a loving Father calls the wanderer home; Whosoever will, may come.
Cont.
2.
Whosoever cometh need not delay; Now the door is open, enter while you may; Jesus is the true, the only living way: Whosoever will, may come.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Whosoever will, the promise secure, Whosoever will, forever must endure; Whosoever will, 'tis life forevermore; Whosoever will, may come.
Cont.
180. Would You Believe?

1.
If you could see Christ standing here to-night, His thorn-crownd head and pierced hands could view; Could see those eyes that beam with heavns light, And hear Him say, Beloved, 'twas for you: Cont.
Refrain: Would you believe and Jesus receive If He were standing here? Would you believe, and Jesus receive, If He were standing here?
Cont.
2.
If you could see that face so calm and sweet, Those lips that spake words only pure and true; Could see those nail-prints in His tender feet, And hear Him say, Beloved, 'twas for you: Cont.
Refrain: Would you believe and Jesus receive If He were standing here? Would you believe, and Jesus receive, If He were standing here?
Cont.
3.
He whispers to your heart, turn not away, For Hes beside you, in your narrow pew; If you will listen you will hear Him say In loving tones, Beloved, 'twas for you: Cont.
Refrain: Will you believe and Jesus receive? Now He is standing here? Will you believe, and Jesus receive, Now He is standing here?
181. Calling
1.
I heard the Saviour calling, In accents sweet and low; Forever calling, calling, And yet I would not go.
Cont.
Refrain: O strange to say, I turned away From One who loved me so
Cont.
2.
I heard the Saviour calling, So clear above the din; Forever calling, calling, Oh say, may I come in?
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I heard the Saviour calling, With pity so divine; Forever calling, calling, It reached this heart of mine.
Cont.
182. Jesus, the Loving Shepherd

1.
Jesus , the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, Where there is rest and room;
Cont.
1.
Come in the strength of manhood, Come in the morn of youth, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the way of truth
Cont.
Refrain: Lovingly, tenderly, calling is He: Wanderer, wanderer, come unto Me; Patiently standing there, waiting, I see Jesus my Shepherd divine.
Cont.
2.
Jesus , the loving Shepherd, Gave His dear life for thee; Tenderly now Hes calling, Wanderer, come to Me;
Cont.
2.
Haste, for without is danger, Come, cries the Shepherd blest, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the place of rest.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Lingering is but folly; Wolves are abroad today, Seeking the sheep now straying, Seeking the lambs to slay;
Cont.
3.
Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, Where there is rest and room.
Cont.
183 Almost Persuaded

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Almost persuaded now to believe; Almost persuaded Christ to receive Seems now some soul to say, Go, Spirit, go Thy way, Some more convenient day On Thee Ill call.
Cont...
2.
Almost persuaded, come, come today; Almost persuaded; turn not away. Jesus invites you here, Angels are lingering near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear; O wanderer, come!
Cont...
3.
Almost persuaded; harvest is past; Almost persuaded; doom comes at last! Almost cannot avail; Almost is but to fail! Sad, sad that bitter wail, Almost - but lost!
184. I Am Coming to the Cross

1.
I am coming to the cross; I am poor, and weak and blind; I am counting all but dross; I shall full salvation find.
Cont.
Refrain: I am trusting, Lord in Thee, O Thou Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow; Save me, Jesus, save me now.
Cont.
2.
Long my heart has sighed for Thee; Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me, I will cleanse you from all sin.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Here I give my all to Thee Friends, and time, and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be, Wholly Thine forevermore.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Jesus come! He fills my soul! Perfected in Him I am; I am every whit made whole Glory, glory to the Lamb.
Cont.
185. Jesus, I Come

1.
Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to Thee;
Cont.
1.
Out of my sickness into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my sin and into Thyself, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Cont.
2.
Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus, I come to Thee;
Cont.
2.
Out of earths sorrows into Thy balm, Out of lifes storms and into Thy calm, Out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Cont.
3.
Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy blessed will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee;
Cont.
3.
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above, Upward for aye on wings like a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee.
Cont.
4.
Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus, I come to Thee;
Cont.
4.
Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee.
186. Ive Wandered Far Away From God

1.
Ive wandered far away from God, Now Im coming home; The paths of sin too long Ive trod; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
Refrain: Coming home, coming home Nevermore to roam; Open wide Thine arms of love; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
2.
Ive wasted many precious years, Now Im coming home; I now repent with bitter tears; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Im tired of sin and straying, Lord, Now Im coming home; Ill trust Thy love, believe Thy word; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
My only hope, my only plea, Now Im coming home; That Jesus died, and died for me; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
I need His cleansing blood I know, Now Im coming home; O wash me whiter than the snow; Lord, Im coming home.
Cont.
187. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour

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Pass me not, O gentle Saviour Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.
Cont.
Refrain: Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.
Cont.
2.
Let me at Thy throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Thou the spring of all my comfort, More than life for me: Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heaven but Thee?
Cont.
188. Chief of Sinners

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Chief of sinners though I be, Jesus shed His blood for me: Died that I might live on high, Died that I might never die; As the branch is to the vine, I am His, and He is mine.
Cont.
2.
O the height of Jesus love! Higher than the heaven above, Deeper than the deepest sea, Lasting as eternity; Love that found me - wondrous thought! Found me when I sought Him not!
Cont.
3.
Chief of sinners though I be, Christ is all in all to me; All my wants to Him are known, All my sorrows are His own; Safe with Him from earthly strife, He sustains the hidden life.
189. Amazing Grace

1.
Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.
Cont.
2.
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear, The hour I first believed!
Cont.
3.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.
190. All to Jesus I Surrender

1.
All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live;
Cont.
Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Saviour, I surrender all.
Cont.
2.
All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken; Take me, Jesus, take me now;
Cont.
Cont.
3.
All to Jesus I surrender, Make me, Saviour, wholly Thine; Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Truly know that Thou art mine;
Cont.
Cont.
4.
All to Jesus I surrender, Now I feel the sacred flame O the joy of full salvation! Glory, glory to His name!
Cont.
191. Just As I am Without one Plea

1.
Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidst me come to Thee. O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Cont.
2.
Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Cont.
3.
Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt; Fightings within, and fears without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Cont.
4.
Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need , in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Cont.
5.
Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Cont.
6.
Just as I am, Thy love I own Has broken every barrier down; Now to be Thine, and Thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
192. Depth of Mercy!

1.
Depth of mercy! Can there be Mercy still reserved for me? Can my God His wrath forbear? Me, the chief of sinners, spare?
Cont.
2.
I have long withstood His grace, Long provoked Him to His face, Would not hearken to His calls, Grieved Him by a thousand falls.
Cont.
3.
Now incline me to repent; Let me now my sins lament; Now my foul revolt deplore, Weep, believe, and sin no more.
Cont.
4.
There for me the Saviour stands, Shows His wounds and spreads His hands; God is love! I know, I feel; Jesus weeps, and loves me still.
193. Redeemer, Friend, Thou Hope and Joy 1. Redeemer, Friend, Thou hope and joy. Of all who know Thee, heed the lay A sinful mortal brings to Thee A sinner who would kiss Thy feet A sinner now redeemed from sin
Cont.
1.
Redeemed, O Lord, by Thee! O hear my song. No man wilt Thou cast out, In saintly songs Thou hearest The voice of blood-bought sinners! O hear my song!
Cont.
2.
Where else can man find peace of mind At blessed as this pure delight? From God it flows, to Him returns Unmeasured, matchless without bound, In Jesus I am ever blest,
Cont.
2.
In God I safely hide; He is my joy! Een in the hour of death To Him I raise my anthems! I long for His appearing He is my joy!
194. I Have a Song I Love to Sing

1.
I have a song I love to sing, Since I have been redeemed; Of my Redeemer, Saviour, King, Since I have been redeemed.
Cont.
Refrain: Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed. I will glory in His name, Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Saviours name.
Cont.
2.
I have a Christ that satisfies, Since I have been redeemed; To do His will my highest prize, Since I have been redeemed.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I have a witness bright and clear, Since I have been redeemed; Dispelling every doubt and fear, Since I have been redeemed.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I have a home prepared for me, Since I have been redeemed; Where I shall dwell eternally, Since I have been redeemed.
Cont.
1.
195. Redeemed! How I Love to Proclaim It! Redeemed! How I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am.
Cont.
Refrain: Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.
Cont.
2.
Redeemed! And so happy in Jesus! No language my rapture can tell; I know that the light of His presence With me doth continually dwell.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long; I sing, for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I know I shall see in His beauty The King in whose law I delight, Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps, And giveth me songs in the night.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
I know theres a crown that is waiting In yonder bright mansion for me; And soon, with the spirits made perfect, At home with the Lord I shall be.
Cont.
196. We Have heard a Joyful Sound

1.
We have heard a joyful sound, Jesus saves, Jesus saves, Spread the gladness all around, Jesus saves, Jesus saves,
Cont.
1.
Bear the news to every land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves, Onward, 'tis our Lords command, Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
Cont.
2.
Waft it on the rolling tide, Jesus saves, Jesus saves, Tell to sinners, far and wide, Jesus saves, Jesus saves,
Cont.
2.
Sing, ye islands of the sea Echo back, ye ocean caves, Earth shall keep her jubilee, Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
Cont.
3.
Sing above the battles strife, Jesus saves, Jesus saves, By His death and endless life, Jesus saves, Jesus saves,
Cont.
3.
Sing it softly through the gloom, When the heart for mercy craves, Sing in triumph oer the tomb, Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
Cont.
4.
Give the winds a mighty voice, Jesus saves, Jesus saves, Let the nations now rejoice, Jesus saves, Jesus saves,
Cont.
4.
Shout salvation full and free, Highest hills and deepest caves. This our song of victory, Jesus saves, Jesus saves.
197. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

1.
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise.
Cont.
1.
Teach me ever to adore Thee, May I still Thy goodness prove, While the hope of endless glory Fills my heart with joy and love.
Cont.
2.
Here I raise my Ebenezer, Hither by Thy help Ive come, And I hope by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home.
Cont.
2.
Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood.
Cont.
3.
O, to grace how great a debtor Daily Im constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter Bind me closer still to Thee.
Cont.
3.
Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love; Heres my heart - O, take and seal it; Seal it for Thy courts above.
198. Look Upon Jesus, Sinless Is He

1.
Look upon Jesus, sinless is He; Father, impute His life unto me. My life of scarlet, my sin and woe, Cover with His life, whiter than snow.
Cont.
Refrain: Cover with His life, whiter than snow; Fullness of His life then shall I know; My life of scarlet, my sin and woe, Cover with His life, whiter than snow.
Cont.
2.
Deep are the wounds transgression has made; Red are the stains; my soul is afraid. O to be covered, Jesus with Thee, Safe from the law that now judgeth me!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Longing the joy of pardon to know; Jesus holds out a robe white as snow; Lord, I accept it! leaving my own, Gladly I wear Thy pure life alone.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Reconciled by His death for my sin, Justified by His life pure and clean, Sanctified by obeying His word, Glorified when returneth my Lord.
Cont.
199. My God, My Soul Despaireth

1.
My God! My soul despaireth, oh who shall give me aid! For sin has seared my being and I am sore afraid. Hear Thou my supplication, lend an attentive ear, Forgive me my transgression and take away my fear. Cont.
2.
If Thou mark my transgression, how shall I ever stand? For I have earned destruction at Thine almighty hand; But Thou art all forgiving through Jesus precious blood, And those who come find healing beneath the cleansing flood.
Cont.
3.
I wait in expectation upon Thy coming, Lord, When Thou all men shalt gather and give their just reward. My soul in anguish waiteth more eagerly than they Who watch for daylights dawning. Come quickly, Lord, I pray!
Cont.
4.
Hope in the Lord, O Israel, He knoweth all thy need. Redemption He hath promised His love is great indeed. He frees His praying children from all unrighteousness. O God, hear my petition, draw near to me and bless!
200. Lord Jesus, I long to Be Perfectly Whole

1.
Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul; Break down every idol, cast out every foe; Now wash me, and I shall be
Cont.
Refrain: Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Cont.
2.
Lord Jesus, look down from Thy throne in the skies, And help me to make a complete sacrifice; I give up myself, and whatever I know; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Lord Jesus, for this I most humbly entreat; I wait, blessed Lord, at Thy crucified feet, By faith, for my cleansing; I see Thy blood flow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Lord Jesus, Thou seest I patiently wait; Come now, and within me a new heart create; To those who have sought Thee, Thou never saidst No; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Cont.
201. Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus

1.
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, Thus saith the Lord.
Cont.
Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him; How Ive proved Him oer and oer! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!
Cont.
2.
O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; Just in simple faith to plunge me Neath the healing, cleansing flood.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Im so glad, I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me till the end.
Cont.
202. Father, I Stretch My Hands

1.
Father, I stretch my hands to Thee; No other help I know; If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Ah, whither shall I go?
Cont.
2.
On Thy dear Son I now believe, O let me feel Thy power; And all my varied wants relieve, In this accepted hour.
Cont.
3.
Author of faith! to Thee I lift My weary, longing eyes; O let me now receive that gift; My soul without it dies.
Cont.
4.
Surely Thou canst not let me die; O speak, and I shall live; And here I will unwearied lie, Till Thou Thy Spirit give.
Cont.
5.
How would my fainting soul rejoice Could I but see Thy face! Now let me hear Thy quickening voice, And taste Thy pardoning grace.
Cont.
6.
I do believe, I now believe That Jesus died for me, And that He shed His precious blood From sin to set me free.
203. O for a Faith

1.
O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by many a foe; That will not tremble on the brink of poverty, Of poverty or woe; of poverty or woe;
Cont.
2.
That will not murmur or complain Beneath the chastening rod, But in the hour of grief or pain, of grief or pain Can lean upon its God; can lean upon its God.
Cont.
3.
A faith that shines more bright and clear When tempests rage without; That when in danger knows no fear, knows of no fear, In darkness feels no doubt; in darkness feels no doubt.
Cont.
4.
That bears unmoved the worlds dread frown, Nor heeds its scornful smile; That sins wild ocean cannot drown, no, cannot drown, Nor its soft arts beguile; nor its soft arts beguile.
Cont.
5.
Lord, give me such a faith as this, And then, whateer may come Ill taste een here the hallowed bliss, the hallowed bliss Of an eternal home; of an eternal home.
204. My Faith Looks Up to Thee

1.
My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine; Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
3.
While lifes dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my Guide; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrows tears away. Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside.
205. Master, the Tempest Is Raging!

1.
Master, the tempest is raging! The billows are tossing high! The sky is oer shadowed with blackness; No shelter or help is nigh;
Cont.
1.
Carest Thou not that we perish? How canst Thou lie asleep, When each moment so madly is threatening A grave in the angry deep?
Cont.
Refrain: The winds and the waves shall obey My will, Peace, be still! Whether the wrath of the storm tossed sea, Or demons, or men, or whatever it be,
Cont.
No water can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies; They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, peace, be still!
Cont.
2.
Master, with anguish of spirit I bow in my grief today; The depths of my sad heart are troubled; O, waken and save, I pray!
Cont.
2.
Torrents of sin and of anguish Sweep oer my sinking soul; And I perish! I perish! dear Master; O hasten, and take control.
Cont.
Cont.
No water can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies; They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, peace, be still! Cont.
4.
Master, the terror is over, The elements sweetly rest; Earths sun in the calm lake is mirrored, And heavens within my breast;
Cont.
4.
Linger, O blessed Redeemer, Leave me alone no more; And with joy I shall make the blest harbour, And rest on the blissful shore.
Cont.
Cont.
No water can swallow the ship where lies The Master of ocean, and earth, and skies; They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, be still! Peace, be still! They all shall sweetly obey My will; Peace, peace, be still!
206. Gods Way

1.
Gods way is the best way, Tho I may not see Why sorrows and trials oft gather round me; He ever is seeking My gold to refine, So humbly I trust Him, My Saviour divine.
Cont.
Refrain: Gods way is the best way, Gods way is the right way, Ill trust in Him alway, He knoweth the best.
Cont.
2.
Gods way is the best way, My path He has planned, Ill trust in Him always While holding His hand, In shadows or sunshine He ever is near, With Him for my refuge, I never need fear.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Gods way shall be my way, He knoweth the best; And leaning upon Him, Sweet, sweet is my rest, No harm can befall me, Safe, safe shall I be, Ill cling to Him ever, So precious is He.
Cont.
207. I Know My Heavenly Father

1.
I know my heavenly Father knows The storms that would my way oppose; But He can drive the clouds away, And turn my darkness into day, And turn my darkness into day.
Cont.
Refrain: He knows, He knows The storm that would my way oppose; He knows, He knows, And tempers every wind that blows.
Cont.
2.
I know my heavenly Father knows The balm I need to soothe my woes; And with His touch of love divine He heals this wounded soul of mine, He heals this wounded soul of mine.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I know my heavenly Father knows How frail I am to meet my foes; But He my cause will eer defend, Uphold and keep me to the end, Uphold and keep me to the end.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I know my heavenly Father knows The hour my journey here will close; And may that hour, O faithful Guide, Find me safe sheltered by Thy side, Find me safe sheltered by Thy side.
208. Will Your Anchor Hold?

1.
Will your anchor hold in the storm of life, When the cloud unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, Will your anchor drift, or firm remain? Cont.
Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviours love. Cont.
2.
If 'tis safely moored, twill the storm withstand, For 'tis well secured by the Saviours hand; And the cables, passed from His heart to thine, Can defy the blast, through strength divine.
Cont.
Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Cont. Saviours love.
3.
It will firmly hold in the straits of Fear, When the breakers tell that the reef is near; Though the tempest rave and the wild winds blow, Not an angry wave shall our bark oerflow.
Cont.
4.
It will surely hold in the floods of death, When the waters cold chill our latest breath; On the rising tide it can never fail, While our hopes abide within the veil.
Cont.
5.
When our eyes behold, in the dawning light, Shining gates of pearl, our harbour bright, We shall anchor fast tot he heavenly shore, With the storms all past forevermore.
Cont.
Refrain: We have an anchor that keeps the soul Steadfast and sure while the billows roll; Fastened to the Rock which cannot move, Grounded firm and deep in the Saviours love.
209. Under His Wings

1.
Under His wings I am safely abiding; Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me; He has redeemed me, and I am His child. Cont.
Refrain: Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever.
Cont.
2.
Under His wings, what a refuge in sorrow! How the heart yearningly turns to its rest! Often when earth has no balm for my healing, There I find comfort, and there I am blest.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Under His wings, O what precious enjoyment! There will I hide till lifes trials are oer; Sheltered, protected, no evil can harm me; Resting in Jesus Im safe ever more.
Cont.
210. O Safe to the Rock

1.
O safe to the Rock that is higher than I, My soul in its conflicts and sorrows would fly; So sinful, so weary, Thine, Thine would I be; Thou blest Rock of Ages, Im hiding in Thee. Cont.
Refrain: Hiding in Thee, hiding in Thee, Thou blest Rock of Ages, Im hiding in Thee.
Cont.
2.
In the calm of the noontide, in sorrow's lone hour, In times when temptation casts oer me its power; In the tempest of life, on its wide, heaving sea, Thou blest Rock of Ages, Im hiding in Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
How oft in the conflict, when pressed by the foe, I have fled to my Refuge and breathed out my woe; How often, when trials like sea billows roll, Have I hidden in Thee, O Thou Rock of my soul.
Cont.
211. The Lords Our Rock

1.
The Lords our Rock, in Him we hide, A shelter in the time of storm; Secure whatever may betide, A shelter in the time of storm.
Cont.
Refrain: Mighty Rock in a weary land, Cooling shade on the burning sand, Faithful guide for the pilgrim band A shelter in the time of storm.
Cont.
2.
A shade by day, defence by night, A shelter in the time of storm; No fears alarm, no foes affright, A shelter in the time of storm.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
The raging floods may round us beat, A shelter in the time of storm; We find in God a safe retreat, A shelter in the time of storm.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
O Rock divine, O Refuge dear, A shelter in the time of storm; Be Thou our helper, ever near, A shelter in the time of storm.
Cont.
212. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

1.
My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus name.
Cont.
Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand.
Cont.
2.
When darkness seems to veil His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
His oath, His covenant, and blood, Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
When He shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in Him be found; Clad in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne.
Cont.
213. Well Build on the Rock

1.
Well build on the Rock, the living Rock, On Jesus, the Rock of Ages; So shall we abide the fearful shock, When loud the tempest rages.
Cont.
Refrain: Well build on the Rock, Well build on the Rock; Well build on the Rock, on the solid Rock, On Christ, the mighty Rock.
Cont.
2.
Some build on the sinking sand of life, On visions of earthly treasure; Some build on the waves of sin and strife, Of fame, and worldly pleasure.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O build on the Rock forever sure, The firm and the true foundation; Its hope is the hope which shall endure, The hope of our salvation.
Cont.
214. Cease my soul from Doubt

1.
Cease my soul from doubt and trembling, God is faithful, Hes my Friend, And His Spirit, guiding, leading, Brings me to my journey's end.
Cont.
1.
Though my heart knows guilt and doubting, Fear I not Gods wrath abounding. Though with sin my soul doth smart God is greater than my heart.
Cont.
2.
Jesus died for my salvation, Rose and lived again for me, Saved my soul from condemnation, Paid the price and set me free.
Cont.
2.
God in man He reigns forever; Nought His bands of love can sever; He knows all my earthly need: He for me will intercede.
Cont.
3.
Fierce may be the storm that rages, Dark and terrible the night; In my God Ill find my refuge, He will keep me by His might.
Cont.
3.
While His love for me is pleading I will follow all His leading Through the dark and stormy night To the everlasting light.
Cont.
4.
Then, whatever lot awaits me Life or death, abuse, or fame Jesus Christ will never fail me, I will glory in His name!
Cont.
4.
Friendly counsel, human favour, Frenzied hate or fruitless labour, Height or depth, or joy or pain In Gods love I will remain.
215. How Firm a Foundation

1.
How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled? (X2) Cont.
2.
Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed; For I am thy God; and will still give thee aid; Ill strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand, (X2)
Cont.
3.
When through the deep waters I call to thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; For I will be with thee, thy troubles to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress, (X2)
Cont.
4.
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace all-sufficient shall be thy supply; The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume, and thy gold to refine, (X2)
Cont.
5.
The soul that on Jesus doth lean for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake, Ill never, no, never, no, never forsake, (X2)
216. Lord of Our Life

1.
Lord of our life, and God of our salvation, Star of our night, and hope of every nation, Hear and receive Thy churchs supplication, Lord God Almighty.
Cont.
2.
Lord, Thou canst help when earthly armour faileth; Lord, Thou canst save when deadly sin assaileth; Lord, oer Thy rock nor death nor hell prevaileth; Grant us Thy peace, Lord.
Cont.
3.
Peace in our hearts our evil thoughts assuaging; Peace in Thy church, where brothers are engaging; Peace, when the world its busy war is waging; Send us, O Saviour.
Cont.
4.
Grant us Thy help till foes are backward driven; Grant them Thy truth that they may be forgiven; Grant peace on earth, and , after we have striven, Peace in Thy heaven.
217. The Lord Is My Light

1.
The Lord is my light, then why should I fear? By day and by night His presence is near; He is my salvation from sorrow and sin; This blessed persuasion the Spirit brings in. Cont.
Refrain: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along; The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads Cont. me along.
2.
The Lord is my light, though clouds may arise, Faith, stronger than sight, looks up to the skies Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign: Then how can I ever in darkness remain? Cont.
Refrain: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along; The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along. Cont.
3.
The Lord is my light, the Lord is my strength; I know in His might Ill conquer at length; My weakness in mercy He covers with power, And, walking by faith, He upholds me each hour. Cont.
Refrain: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along; The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads Cont. me along.
4.
The Lord is my light, my all and in all; There is in His sight no darkness at all; He is my Redeemer, my Saviour and King; With saints and with angels His praises I sing. Cont.
Refrain: The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along; The Lord is my light, my joy, and my song; By day and by night He leads me along.
218. When, My Saviour, Shall I Be

1.
When, my Saviour, shall I be Perfectly resigned to Thee? Poor and vile in my own eyes, Only in Thy wisdom wise;
Cont.
2.
Only Thee content to know, Ignorant of all below; Only guided by Thy light, Only mighty in Thy might?
Cont.
3.
Fully in my life express All the heights of holiness; Sweetly let my spirit prove All the depths of humble love.
219. I Am Trusting Thee

1.
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus Trusting only Thee; Trusting Thee for full salvation, Great and free.
Cont.
2.
I am trusting Thee for pardon; At Thy feet I bow; For Thy grace and tender mercy, Trusting now.
Cont.
3.
I am trusting Thee to guide me; Thou alone shalt lead, Every day and hour supplying All my need.
Cont.
4.
I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; Never let me fall; I am trusting Thee forever, And for all.
220. Dying With Jesus, by Death Reckoned Mine 1. Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine, Living with Jesus, a new life divine, Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine, Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Cont. Thine.
Refrain: Moment by moment Im kept in His love; Moment by moment Ive life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Cont. Thine.
2.
Never a trial that He is not there, Never a burden that He doth not bear, Never a sorrow that He doth not share, Moment by moment Im under His Cont. care.
Refrain: Moment by moment Im kept in His love; Moment by moment Ive life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
Cont.
3.
Never a heartache, and never a groan, Never a teardrop and never a moan; Never a danger but there on the throne, Moment by moment He thinks of His own. Cont.
Refrain: Moment by moment Im kept in His love; Moment by moment Ive life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Cont.
4.
Never a weakness that He doth not feel, Never a sickness that He cannot heal; Moment by moment, in woe or in weal, Jesus, my Saviour, abides with me still.
Cont.
Refrain: Moment by moment Im kept in His love; Moment by moment Ive life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
221. Blessed Lord, How Much I Need Thee!

1.
Blessed Lord, how much I need Thee! Weak and sinful, poor and blind; Take my trembling hand and lead me; Strength and sight in Thee I find.
Cont.
Refrain: Every hour, every hour, Blessed Lord, how much I need Thee! Every hour, every hour, Saviour, keep me every hour.
Cont.
2.
Clothe me with Thy robe of meekness, Stained with sin this robe of mine; Teach me first to feel my weakness, Then to plead for strength divine.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Safe am I if Thou dost guide me Trusting self, how soon I fall! Walk lifes rugged way beside me, Thou, my light, my life, my all.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Then whateer the future bringthen, Smiles of joy, or tears of grief, Still to Thee my spirit clingeth, Thou art still my souls relief.
Cont.
222. I Need Thee Every Hour

1.
I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford.
Cont.
Refrain: I need Thee, O I need Thee! Every hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to Thee.
Cont.
2.
I need Thee every hour; Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I need Thee every hour; Teach me Thy will, And Thy rich promises In me fulfil.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.
Cont.
223. When We Walk With the Lord

1.
When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey.
Cont.
Chorus: Trust and obey, for theres no other way To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Cont.
2.
Not a shadow can rise, Not a cloud in the skies, But His smile, quickly drives it away; Not a doubt nor a fear, Not a sigh nor a tear, Can abide while we trust and obey.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Not a burden we bear, Not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; Not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, But is blest if we trust and obey.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
But we never can prove The delights of His love, Until all on the altar we lay, For the favour He shows, And the joy He bestows, Are for them who will trust and obey.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Then in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or well walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey.
Cont.
224. Anywhere With Jesus

1.
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go, Anywhere He leads me in this world below; Anywhere without Him, dearest joys would fade; Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid. Cont.
Refrain: Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know; Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.
Cont.
2.
Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone; Other friends my fail me, He is still my own; Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways, Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep, When the gloomy shadows round about me creep, Knowing I shall waken nevermore to roam; Anywhere with Jesus will be home sweet home.
Cont.
225. Sometimes a Light Surprises

1.
Sometimes a light surprises The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord, who rises With healing in His wings;
Cont.
1.
When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain.
Cont.
2.
In holy contemplation We sweetly then pursue The theme of Gods salvation, And find it ever new;
Cont.
2.
Set free from present sorrow, We cheerfully can say, Let the unknown tomorrow Bring with it what it may.
Cont.
3.
Children of God lack nothing, His promise bears them through; Who gives the lilies clothing, Will clothe His people too;
Cont.
3.
Beneath the spreading heavens No creature but is fed, And He who feeds the ravens Will give His children bread.
Cont.
4.
Though vine nor fig tree neither Their wonted fruit should bear, Though all the fields should whither, Nor flocks nor herds be there;
Cont.
4.
Yet God the same abiding, His praise shall tune my voice, For while in Him confiding, I cannot but rejoice.
226. Come, O Thou Traveler

1.
Come, O Thou Traveler unknown, Whom still I hold, but cannot see; My company before is gone, And I am left alone with Thee; With Thee all night I mean to stay, And wrestle till the break of day.
Cont.
2.
I need not tell Thee who I am; My sin and misery declare; Thyself hast called me by my name, Look on Thy hands, and read it there; But who, I ask Thee, who art Thou? Tell me Thy name, and tell me now.
Cont.
3.
In vain Thou strugglest to get free; I never will unloose my hold; Art Thou the Man that died for me? The secret of Thy love unfold; Clinging, I will not let Thee go, Till I Thy name, Thy nature, know.
227. In Heavenly Love Abiding

1.
In heavenly love abiding, No change my heart shall fear; And safe is such confiding, For nothing changes here.
Cont.
1.
The storm may roar without me, My heart may low be laid, But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed? But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed?
Cont.
2.
Wherever He may guide me, No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack.
Cont.
2.
His wisdom ever waketh, His sight is never dim, He knows the way He taketh, And I will walk with Him, He knows the way He taketh, And I will walk with Him.
Cont.
3.
Green pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen; Bright skies will soon be oer me, Where darkest clouds have been.
Cont.
3.
My hope I cannot measure, My path to life is free, My Saviour has my treasure, And He will walk with me My Saviour has my treasure, And He will walk with me.
128. My King Divine

1.
Jesus, Thou radiant King, Monarch divine, Reign Thou within this heart Thy love has won. Take Thou this yielded throne, Thy will be done; Live Thou Thy life within, My King divine.
Cont.
Refrain: My King divine, My King divine, Live Thou Thy life within, My King divine.
Cont.
2.
Keep through temptations hour, Saviour divine; Meet Thou the wily foe, Thy power display. Give victry hour by hour, Oer all the way; Lead on triumphantly, My King divine.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Use me in times last hour, Master divine; Fit me for service, Lord, Thy love to tell. Win souls Thyself thro me, Thy praise to swell; Grant Thou my hearts desire, My King divine.
Cont.
229. Holy Jesus Who Hast Given

1.
Holy Jesus, who hast given Thy life that I might go to heaven, How glorious is Thy holiness! Lord of Heaven, in Thy presence, The angels bowing low in revrence Proclaim aloud Thy holiness.
Cont.
1.
O Lord! I stand in awe Before Thy sacred law. Holy Jesus, Sanctify me That I may be In holy life and walk like Thee.
Cont.
2.
Thou wast temperate in eating, In drinking, working, sleeping, speaking, In every act of love and joy. With Gods will each day complying And sinful, fleshly lusts denying Thou foundst Thy greatest earthly joy.
Cont.
2.
Thou didst Thy hunger still Fulfilling Gods great will. Holy Jesus, Sanctify me That I may be In all things temperate like Thee.
Cont.
3.
Holy Jesus, make me, mould me, In powr and wishes lead and hold me Until Thine image shines through me Eye and foot in sight and walking; That in my thoughts and deeds and talking Thine image only shines through me.
Cont.
3.
Let every sin depart; Fill Thou my longing heart. Holy Jesus, Sanctify me That I may be In life and word and deed like Thee.
230. Take My Life and Let It Be

1.
Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love.
Cont.
2.
Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King, Always, only, for my King.
Cont.
3.
Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold.
Cont.
4.
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, It shall be Thy royal throne.
Cont.
5.
Take my love; my Lord, I pour At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself, and I will be, Ever, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee.
231. Not I, but Christ

1.
Not I, but Christ, be honoured, loved, exalted; Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard; Not I, but Christ, in every look and action, Not I, but Christ in every thought and word. Cont.
2.
Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sorrow, Not I but Christ, to wipe the falling tear; Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden, Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear. Cont.
3.
Christ, only Christ! No idle words eer falling, Christ, only Christ; no needless bustling sound; Christ, only Christ; no selfimportant bearing; Christ, only Christ; no trace of I be found. Cont.
4.
Not I, but Christ, my every need supplying, Not I but Christ, my strength and health to be; Christ, only Christ, for body, soul, and spirit, Christ, only Christ, here and eternally.
232. Make Me a Captive, Lord

1.
Make me a captive, Lord, And then I shall be free; Force me to render up my sword, And I shall conqueror be.
Cont.
1.
I sink in lifes alarms When by myself I stand; Imprison me within Thine arms, And strong shall be my hand.
Cont.
2.
My heart is weak and poor Till it a master find; It has no spring of action sure It varies with the wind.
Cont.
2.
It cannot freely move Till Thou hast wrought its chain; Enslave it with Thy matchless love, And deathless it shall reign.
Cont.
3.
My will is not my own Till Thou hast made it Thine; If it would reach a monarchs throne It must its crown resign;
Cont.
3.
It only stands unbent, Amid the clashing strife, When on Thy bosom it has leant And found in Thee its life.
233. Fade, Fade Each Earthly Joy

1.
Fade, fade each earthly joy, Jesus is mine! Break every tender tie, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
1.
Dark is the wilderness, Earth has no resting place, Jesus alone can bless, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
2.
Tempt not my soul away, Jesus is mine! Here would I ever stay, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
2.
Perishing things of clay, Born but for one brief day, Pass from my heart away, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
3.
Farewell, ye dreams of night, Jesus is mine! Lost in this dawning light, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
3.
All that my soul has tried, Left but a dismal void, Jesus has satisfied, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
4.
Farewell, mortality, Jesus is mine! Welcome eternity, Jesus is mine!
Cont.
4.
Welcome, O loved and blest, Welcome, sweet scenes of rest, Welcome, my Saviours breast, Jesus is mine!
234. My Jesus, I Love Thee

1.
My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now. Cont.
2.
I love Thee because Thou has first loved me, And purchased my pardon on Calvarys tree; I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now.
Cont.
3.
Ill love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death, And praise Thee as long as Thou 4. lendest me breath; And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now. Cont.
4.
In mansions of glory and endless delight, Ill ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; Ill sing with the glittering crown on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus 'tis now.
235. I Am Thine, O Lord

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.
Cont.
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
Cont.
2.
Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the power of grace divine; May my soul look up with a steadfast hope And my will be lost in Thine.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend!
Cont.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
236. I Would Be, Dear Saviour, Wholly Thine

1.
I would be, dear Saviour, wholly Thine; Teach me how, teach me how; I would do Thy will, O Lord, not mine; Help me, help me now.
Cont.
Refrain: Wholly Thine, wholly Thine, Wholly Thine, this is my vow; Wholly Thine, wholly Thine, Wholly Thine, O Lord, just now.
Cont.
2.
What is worldly pleasure, wealth or fame, Without Thee, without Thee? I will leave them all for Thy dear name, This my wealth shall be.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
As I cast earths transient joys behind, Come Thou near, come Thou near; In Thy presence all in all I find, 'Tis my comfort here.
Cont.
237. Rock of Ages

1.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
Cont.
2.
Not the labours of my hands Can fulfil Thy laws demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Cont.
3.
Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
Cont.
4.
When my pilgrimage I close, Victor oer the last of foes, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in Thee.
238. Give Thy Youth to God

1.
Give thou thy youth to God, With all its budding love; Send up thy opening heart to Him, Fix it on things above.
Cont.
2.
He seeks thy heart, my child; He wants to make thee blest; Thy soul with His own joy to fill, To give thee peace and rest.
Cont.
3.
Take thou the side of God, In all things great or small; So shall He ever take thy side, And bear thee safe through all.
239. Have Thine Own Way, Lord

1.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mould me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and Cont. still.
2.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow.
Cont.
3.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary help me, I pray! Power all power surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Saviour divine!
Cont.
4.
Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold oer my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me!
240. Jesus, Keep me Near the Cross

1.
Jesus keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvarys mountain.
Cont.
Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river.
Cont.
2.
Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the bright and Morning Star Sheds its beams around me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Near the cross! O Lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day, With its shadows oer me.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Near the cross Ill watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever, Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river.
Cont.
241. Beneath the Cross of Jesus

1.
Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty rock Within a weary land;
Cont.
1.
A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day.
Cont.
2.
Upon that cross of Jesus Mine eye at times can see The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;
Cont.
2.
And from my smitten heart with tears Two wonders I confess; The wonders of redeeming love And my unworthiness.
Cont.
3.
I take, O cross, thy shadow For my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than The sunshine of His face;
Cont.
3.
Content to let the world go by, To know no gain nor loss, My sinful self my only shame, My glory all the cross.
242. Saviour! Thy Dying Love

1.
Saviour! Thy dying love Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee;
Cont.
1.
In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfill its vow, Some offering bring Thee now, Something for Thee.
Cont.
2.
At the blest mercy seat, Pleading for me, My feeble faith looks up, Jesus, to Thee; Help me the cross to bear, Thy wondrous love declare, Some song to raise, or prayer, Something for Thee.
Cont.
3.
Give me a faithful heart, Likeness to Thee, That each departing day Henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done, Some wanderer sought and won, Something for Thee.
Cont.
4.
All that I am and have, Thy gifts so free, In joy, in grief, through life, Dear Lord, for Thee! And when Thy face I see, My ransomed soul shall be, Through all eternity, Something for Thee.
243. One Thing I of the Lord Desire

1.
One thing I of the Lord desire, For all my paths have miry been, Be it by water or by fire, O make me clean, O make me clean.
Cont.
Refrain: So wash me, Thou, without, within, Or purge with fire, if that must be, No matter how, if only sin Die out in me, die out in me.
Cont.
2.
If clearer vision Thou impart, Grateful and glad my soul shall be; But yet to have a purer heart, Is more to me, is more to me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Yea, only as this heart is clean May larger vision yet be mine, For mirrored in Thy life are seen The things divine, the things divine.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I watch to shun the miry way, And stanch the springs of guilty thought, But watch and struggle as I may, Pure I am not, pure I am not.
Cont.
244. Father, We Come to Thee

1.
Father, we come to Thee, No other help have we; Thou wilt our refuge be, On Thee we call.
Cont.
1.
Earth is but dark and drear Without Thy presence near; Be Thou our comfort here, Father of all.
Cont.
Refrain: Father, we come to Thee, Turn not away; Helpless we come to Thee, Hear while we pray.
Cont.
2.
Save from our many foes, Save from our earthly woes; Be Thou our souls repose In time of need.
Cont.
2.
Doubting are we, and weak; To us sweet courage speak; Thy mighty arm we seek For strength indeed.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Give us Thy grace divine, Seal us forever Thine; Our wayward feet incline From sin to flee.
Cont.
3.
Oh, guide us, we implore, Till weary life is oer And on a brighter shore We dwell with Thee.
Cont.
245. I Lay My Sins on Jesus

1.
I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load;
Cont.
1.
I bring my guilt to Jesus, To wash my crimson stains White in His blood most precious, Till not a stain remains.
Cont.
2.
I lay my wants on Jesus; All fullness dwells in Him; He healeth my diseases, He doth my soul redeem;
Cont.
2.
I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases, He all my sorrow shares.
Cont.
3.
I long to be like Jesus, Meek, loving, lowly, mild; I long to be like Jesus, The Fathers holy child;
Cont.
3.
I long to be with Jesus Amid the heavenly throng, To sing with saints His praises, And learn the angels song.
246. O Jesus, Thou Art Standing

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O Jesus, Thou art standing Outside the fast-closed door, In lowly patience waiting To pass the threshold oer:
Cont.
1.
Shame on us, Christian brethren, His name and sign who bear, O shame, thrice shame upon us, To keep Him standing there!
Cont.
2.
O Jesus, Thou art knocking; And, lo, that hand is scarred, And thorns Thy brow encircle, And tears Thy face have marred,
Cont.
2.
O love that passeth knowledge, So patiently to wait! O sin that hath no equal, So fast to bar the gate!
Cont.
3.
O Jesus, Thou art pleading In accents meek and low, I died for you, My children, And will ye treat Me so?
Cont.
3.
O Lord, with shame and sorrow We open now the door; Dear Saviour, enter, enter, And leave us nevermore.
247. Live Out Thy Life Within Me

1.
Live out Thy life within me, O Jesus, King of kings! Be Thou Thyself the answer To all my questionings;
Cont.
1.
Live out Thy life within me, In all things have Thy way! I, the transparent medium Thy glory to display.
Cont.
2.
The temple has been yielded, And purified of sin; Let Thy Shekinah glory Now shine forth from within,
Cont.
2.
And all the earth keep silence, The body henceforth be Thy silent, gentle servant, Moved only as by Thee.
Cont.
3.
Its members every moment Held subject to Thy call, Ready to have Thee use them, Or not be used at all;
Cont.
3.
Held without restless longing, Or strain, or stress, or fret, Or chafings at Thy dealings, Or thought of vain regret;
Cont.
4.
But restful, calm, and pliant, From bend and bias free, Awaiting Thy decision, When Thou hast need of me.
Cont.
4.
Live out Thy life within me, O Jesus, King of kings! Be Thou the glorious answer To all my questionings.
248. O Jesus, I Have Promised

1.
O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend;
Cont.
1.
I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide.
Cont.
2.
O let me feel Thee near me; The world is ever near! I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear;
Cont.
2.
My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin.
Cont.
3.
O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be;
Cont.
3.
And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow My Master and my Friend.
249. Blessed Jesus, Meek and Lowly Blessed Jesus, meek and lowly, With us here take Thine abode; We would fain like Thee be holy, Humbly walking with our God.
Cont.
1.
1.
We would Thy sweet Spirit cherish, Welcome in our hearts Thy stay; Lest without Thine aid we perish, O, abide with us, we pray!
Cont.
2.
Guide us in the path to heaven, Rugged though that path may be; Let each bitter cup thats given, Serve to draw us nearer Thee.
Cont.
2.
In thy footsteps traced before us There we see earths scorn and frown; There is suffering ere the glory, Theres a cross before the crown.
Cont.
3.
In Thy vineyard let us labour, Of Thy goodness let us tell; All is ill without Thy favour, With Thy presence all is well.
Cont.
3.
While the evening shadows gather, Through this dreary night of tears, Tarry with us, O our Saviour, Till the morning light appears.
Cont.
4.
Then with Thee may we forever Reign with all the good and blest, Where no sin from Thee can sever, Where the weary are at rest;
Cont.
4.
There to praise the matchless Giver; There with angels to adore Him who did through grace deliver Us from death forevermore.
250. When Peace Like a River

1.
When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Cont.
Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well It is well with my soul.
Cont.
2.
Though Satan should buffet; though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
My sin oh, the bliss of the glorious thought! My sin not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to His cross and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend: Even so, it is well with my soul.
Cont.
251. Far Away in the Depths of My Spirit 1. Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight, Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm; In celestial like strains it unceasingly falls Oer my soul like an infinite calm.
Cont.
Refrain: Peace! Peace! Wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above; Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love.
Cont.
2.
What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace, Buried deep in my innermost soul, So secure that no power can mine it away, While the years of eternity roll!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace, Resting sweetly in Jesus control; I am kept from all danger by night and by day, And His glory is flooding my soul.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I believe when I rise to that city of peace, Where the Author of peace I shall see, That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing, In that heavenly kingdom will be
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Weary soul, without gladness or comfort or rest, Passing down the rough pathway of time! Make the Saviour your friend ere the shadows grow dark; O accept of this peace so sublime.
Cont.
252. There Is a Place of Quiet Rest

1.
There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God.
Cont.
Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God.
Cont.
2.
There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Saviour meet, Near to the heart of God.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
There is a place of full release, Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God.
Cont.
253. There Comes to My Heart One Sweet Strain

1.
There comes to my heart one sweet strain, A glad and a joyous refrain; I sing it again and again, Sweet peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
Refrain: Peace, peace, sweet peace, Wonderful gift from above: Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace, Sweet peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
2.
Through Christ on the cross peace was made, My debt by His death was all paid; No other foundation is laid For peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
Refrain: Peace, peace, sweet peace, Wonderful gift from above; Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace, Sweet peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
3.
When Jesus as Lord I had crowned, My heart with this peace did abound; In Him the rich blessing I found, Sweet peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
In Jesus for peace I abide, And as I keep close to His side, Theres nothing but peace doth betide, Sweet peace, the gift of Gods love.
Cont.
254. Safe in the Arms of Jesus

1.
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast Here by His love oer shaded. Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Cont.
1.
Hark! 'tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to me, Over the fields of glory, Over the jasper sea.
Cont.
Refrain: Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast Here by His love oer shaded, Sweetly my soul doth rest.
Cont.
2.
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care; Safe from the world's temptations, Sin cannot harm me there.
Cont.
2.
Free from the blight of sorrow, Free from my doubts and fears; Only a few more trials, Only a few more tears.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Jesus, my hearts dear refuge, Jesus has died for me; Firm on the Rock of Ages, Ever my trust shall be.
Cont.
3.
Here let me wait with patience, Wait till the night is oer; Wait till I see the morning Break on the golden shore.
Cont.
255. Theres Sunshine in My Soul Today

1.
Theres sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light.
Cont.
Refrain: O theres sunshine, blessed sunshine, When the peaceful, happy moments roll; When Jesus shows His smiling face There is sunshine in the soul.
Cont.
2.
Theres music in my soul today, A carol to my King, And Jesus, listening, can hear The songs I cannot sing.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Theres springtime in my soul today, For when the Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flowers of grace appear.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Theres gladness in my soul today, And hope, and praise, and love, For blessings which He gives me now, For joys laid up above.
Cont.
256. There Is Sunlight on the Hilltop

1.
There is sunlight on the hilltop, There is sunlight on the sea; And the golden beams are sleeping, On the soft and verdant lea;
Cont.
1.
But a richer light is filling All the chambers of my heart; For Thou dwellest there, my Saviour, And 'tis sunlight where Thou art.
Cont.
Refrain: O the sunlight! Beautiful sunlight! O the sunlight in the heart! Jesus smile can banish sadness; It is sunlight in the heart.
Cont.
2.
In the dust I leave my sadness, As the garb of other days; For Thou robest me with gladness, And Thou fillest me with praise;
Cont.
2.
And to that bright home of glory Which Thy love hath won for me, In my heart and mind ascending, My glad spirit follows Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Loving Saviour, Thou hast bought me, And my life, my all, is Thine; Let the lamp Thy love hath lighted To Thy praise and glory shine;
Cont.
3.
And to that bright home of glory Which Thy love hath won for me, In my heart and mind ascending, My glad spirit follows Thee.
Cont.
257. O Jesus, My Redeemer

1.
O Jesus, my Redeemer, Thou art my joy and song, My Saviour and my solace When griefs around me throng.
Cont.
Refrain: O Jesus, my Redeemer, My song shall be of Thee; No other friend so constant, No friend so dear to me.
Cont.
2.
Thou art my hope and comfort Through all the weary years, When shadows dark surround me, When fall the bitter tears.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I trust in Thee, my Saviour, My faithful Friend and Guide; For Thou to me art dearer Than all on earth beside.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
My song and my rejoicing While in this world of sin, My song and my rejoicing The heavenly gates within.
Cont.
258. The Home Where Changes Never Come

1.
The home where changes never come, Nor pain nor sorrow, toil nor care; Yes! 'tis a bright and blessed home; Who would not fain be resting there?
Cont.
Refrain: O wait! Meekly wait, and murmur not, O wait! Meekly wait, and murmur not; O wait! O wait! O wait! And murmur not.
Cont.
2.
Yet when bowed down beneath the load By Heaven allowed, thine earthly lot; Thou yearnst to reach that blest abode, Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. Cont.
Cont.
3.
If in thy path some thorns are found, O, think who bore them on His brow; If grief thy sorrowing heart has found, It reached a holier than thou.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Toil on, nor deem, though sore it be, One sigh unheard, one prayer forgot; The day of rest will dawn for thee! Wait, meekly wait, and murmur not. Cont.
259. My Father Is Rich in Houses and Lands 1. My Father is rich in houses and lands; He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full - He has riches untold. Cont.
Refrain: Im a child of the King, A child of the King! With Jesus, my Saviour, Im a child of the King!
Cont.
2.
My Fathers own Son, the Saviour of men, Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them; But now He is pleading for sinners on high, And will give me a home when He comes by and by.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I once was an outcast, a stranger on earth, A sinner by choice, and an alien by birth! But Ive been adopted, my names written down, An heir to a mansion, a robe, and a crown.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
A tent or a cottage, O why should I care? Theyre building a palace for me over there! Though exiled from home, yet still I may sing: All glory to God, Im a child of the King.
Cont.
260. Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

1.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Cont.
Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Saviour all the day long.
Cont.
2.
Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Cont.
Cont.
3.
Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Saviour am happy and blest, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.
Cont.
261. What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine

1.
What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Cont.
Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Cont.
2.
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms; I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Cont.
262. O Happy Day! That Fixed My Choice

1.
O happy day! That fixed my choice On Thee, my Saviour and my God; Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad.
Cont.
Refrain: Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away! He taught me how to watch and pray, And live rejoicing every day; Happy day, happy day, When Jesus washed my sins away!
Cont.
2.
'Tis done, the great transactions done; I am the Lords, and He is mine; He drew me and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice divine.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Now rest, my long-divided heart, Fixed on this blissful center, rest; Nor ever from thy Lord depart, With Him of every good possessed.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
High Heaven, that heard the solemn vow, That vow renewed shall daily hear, Till in times latest hour I bow, And bless at last a bond so dear.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
And when the bright celestial train, From highest heaven to earth shall come; Then with my Lord Ill rise, and reign Forever in that happy home.
Cont.
263. Peace, Perfect Peace

1.
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus: this is rest.
2.
Cont.
3.
Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus bosom nought but calm is found.
4.
Peace, perfect peace, with loved ones far away? In Jesus keeping we are safe, and they. Cont.
5.
Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne.
264. Still With Thee

1.
Still with Thee, O my God! I would desire to be; By day, by night, at home, abroad, I would be still with Thee.
Cont.
2.
With Thee when dawn comes in, And calls me back to care; Each day returning to begin With Thee, my God, in prayer.
Cont.
3.
With Thee when day is done, And evening calms the mind; The setting, as the rising sun, With Thee my heart would find.
Cont.
4. With
Thee, in Thee, by faith
Abiding I would be; By day, by night, in life, in death, I would be still with Thee.
265. Tis the Blessed Hour of Prayer

1.
'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when our hearts lowly bend, And we gather to Jesus, our Saviour and Friend: If we come to Him in faith, His protection to share, What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!
Cont.
Refrain: Blessed hour of prayer, Blessed hour of prayer, What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!
Cont.
2.
'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the Saviour draws near; With tender compassion His children to hear; When He tells us we may cast at His feet every care, What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
'Tis the blessed hour of prayer, when the tempted and tried To the Saviour who loves them their sorrows confide; With a sympathizing heart He removes every care; What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
At the blessed hour of prayer, trusting Him we believe, That the blessings were needing well surely receive; In the fullness of this trust we shall lose every care; What a balm for the weary! O how sweet to be there!
Cont.
266. I Love the Lord, for He Doth Hear

1.
I love the Lord, for He doth hear my prayer; He bends His ear to heed my supplication I call on Him amid the worlds temptation And He delivers me from Satans snare. Cont.
2.
Lord, for Thy bounty, what can I return To Thee who doth sustain the whole creation? Ill take the proffered cup of Thy salvation And call on Thee and strive Thy laws to learn.
Cont.
3.
Ill offer Thee the sacrifice of praise, In life and word, Thy grace and love proclaiming. And pay my vows before Thy saints, exclaiming, Within Thy courts, O Lord, Ill spend my days.
267. Sweet Hour of Prayer

1.
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me, at my Fathers throne, Make all my wants and wishes Cont. known!
1.
In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempters snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
Cont.
2.
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless.
Cont.
2.
And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace, Ill cast on Him my every care, And wait for thee, sweet hour Cont. of prayer.
3.
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolation share Till from Mount Pisgahs lofty height I view my home and take my flight.
Cont.
3.
In my immortal flesh Ill rise To seize the everlasting prize, And shout while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!
268. O, Could I Find From Day to Day

1.
O, could I find, from day to day, A nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away, While leaning on His Word.
Cont.
2.
Lord, I desire with Thee to live Anew from day to day, In joys the world can never give, Nor ever take away.
Cont.
3.
Blest Jesus, come, and rule my heart, And make me wholly Thine, That I may nevermore depart, Nor grieve Thy love divine.
269. Sing Unto the Lord

1.
Sing unto the Lord, Who upholds creation; He is Jacobs God, Make a joyful noise, Shout aloud your joys, Praise and adulation.
Cont.
2.
Thus it is decreed In Jehovahs dwelling, That all Jacobs seed Should with one accord Sing unto the Lord, All His praises telling.
Cont.
3.
Call upon the Lord, Come before Him boldly; He will keep His word, When thou art in need, Jacobs God will heed, Faithfully uphold thee
Cont.
4.
Oh, if only they Would obey My precepts, Walking in My way. If they would but hear, Learn My law to fear, I would guide their footsteps.
270. Lord, for Tomorrow and Its Needs

1.
Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray; Keep me from every stain of sin Just for today;
Cont.
1.
Let me no wrong or idle word Unthinking say; Set Thou a seal upon my lips, Just for today.
Cont.
2.
I would both, diligently work And duly pray; I would be kind in word and deed Just for today;
Cont.
2.
O make me strong to do Thy will, Swift to obey, Willing to sacrifice myself, Just for today.
Cont.
3.
And if today this life of mine Should ebb away; O may Thy promises divine, Still be my stay,
Cont.
3.
So for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray; O keep me, guide me , hold me, Lord, Just for today, Amen.
271. What a Friend We Have in Jesus

1.
What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear; What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer!
Cont.
1.
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.
Cont.
2.
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Cont.
2.
Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Cont.
3.
Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge, Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Cont.
3.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms Hell take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there.
272. Jesus, Thou Hast Promised

1.
Jesus, Thou hast promised That where two or three In Thy name have gathered, Thou wilt present be;
Cont.
1.
And Thy word believing, Now in prayer we kneel; Jesus, come and bless us; Lord, Thyself reveal.
Cont.
Refrain: Jesus, come and bless us While we linger here; Jesus, come and bless us, Be Thou ever near.
Cont.
2.
Jesus, Thou hast met us Oft in seasons past, But we need Thy presence With us till the last;
Cont.
2.
Come, O blessed Saviour, And Thy grace display; Hear us and accept us; Bless us while we pray.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Jesus, tune our voices To Thy songs of praise; Be in each petition That to Thee we raise;
Cont.
3.
May our faith grow stronger, And our hope more bright; May our love be purer, And our path more light.
Cont.
273. Calm Me, My God

1.
Calm me, my God, and keep me calm, Reclining on Thy breast; Soothe me with holy hymn and psalm, And bid my spirit rest.
Cont.
2.
Yes, keep me calm, though loud and rude The sounds my ear that greet, Calm in the closets solitude, Calm in the bustling street;
Cont.
3.
Calm in the hour of buoyant health, Calm in the hour of pain, Calm in my poverty or wealth, Calm in my loss or gain;
Cont.
4.
Calm in the sufferance of wrong, Like Him who bore my shame; Calm mid the threatening, taunting throng, Who hate Thy holy name;
Cont.
5.
Calm as the ray of sun or star, Which storms assail in vain, Moving unruffled through earths war, Th eternal calm to gain.
274. At First I Prayed for Light

1.
At first I prayed for light: Could I but see the way, How gladly, swiftly would I walk To everlasting day!
Cont.
2.
And next I prayed for strength: That I might tread the road With firm unfaltering feet, and win The heavens serene abode.
Cont.
3.
And then I asked for faith: Could I but trust my God, Id live enfolded I His peace, Though foes were all abroad.
Cont.
4.
But now I pray for love: Deep love to God and man; A living love that will not fail, However dark His plan.
Cont.
5.
And light and strength and faith Are opening everywhere! God waited patiently until I prayed the larger prayer.
275. Still, Still With Thee

1.
Still, still with Thee, when purple morning breaketh, When the bird waketh, and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than the daylight Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee! Cont.
2.
Alone with Thee, amid the mystic shadows, The solemn hush of nature newly born; Alone with Thee, in holy adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of Cont. the morn.
3.
As in the dawning, oer the waveless ocean. The image of the morning star doth rest, So in this stillness Thou beholdest only Thine image mirrored in my peaceful breast.
Cont.
4.
When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber, Its closing eye looks up to Thee in prayer; Sweet the repose beneath Thy wings oershading But sweeter still, to wake and find Thee there. Cont.
5.
So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh, and lifes shadows flee; Oh, in that glad hour, fairer than day dawning, Shall rise the glorious thought, I am with Thee!
276. Take Time to Be Holy

1.
Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord, Abide in Him always, And feed on His Word;
Cont.
1.
Make friends of Gods children, Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek.
Cont.
2.
Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone;
Cont.
2.
By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see.
Cont.
3.
Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy Guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide;
Cont.
3.
In joy or in sorrow, Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word.
Cont.
4.
Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive Beneath His control;
Cont.
4.
Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted For service above.
277. In the Hour of Trial

1.
In the hour of trial, Jesus, plead for me, Lest by base denial I depart from Thee;
Cont.
1.
When Thou seest me waver, With a look recall, Nor, for fear or favour, Suffer me to fall.
Cont.
2.
With forbidden pleasures Would this vain world charm; Or its sordid treasurers Spread to work me harm;
Cont.
2.
Bring to my remembrance Sad Gethsemane, Or, in darker semblance, Cross-crowned Calvary.
Cont.
3.
Should Thy mercy send me Sorrow, toil, and woe, Or should pain attend me On my path below,
Cont.
3.
Grant that I may never Fail Thy hand to see; Grant that I may ever Cast my care on Thee.
278. Be Silent, Be Silent

1.
Be silent, be silent, A whisper is heard; Be silent, and listen, Oh, treasure each word.
Cont.
Refrain: Tread softly, tread softly, The Master is here; Tread softly, tread softly, He bids us draw near.
Cont.
2.
Be silent, be silent, For holy this place, This altar that echoes The message of grace.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Be silent, be silent, Breathe humbly our prayer; A foretaste of Eden This moment we share.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Be silent, be silent, His mercy record; Be silent, be silent, And wait on the Lord.
Cont.
279. Come. My Soul

1.
Come my soul, thy suit prepare! Jesus loves to answer prayer; He Himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay.
Cont.
2.
With my burden I begin; Lord, remove this load of sin; Let Thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt.
Cont.
3.
Lord, I come to Thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There, Thy sovereign right maintain, And without a rival reign.
280. Let the Words of My Mouth Let the word of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Amen.
281. Lord, I Care Not for Riches

1.
Lord, I care not for riches, Neither silver nor gold; I would make sure of heaven, I would enter the fold;
Cont.
1.
In the book of Thy kingdom, With its pages so fair Tell me, Jesus my Saviour, Is my name written there?
Cont.
Refrain: Is my name written there, On the page white and fair? In the book of Thy kingdom, Is my name written there?
Cont.
2.
Lord, my sins they are many, Like the sands of the sea, But Thy blood, O my Saviour, Is sufficient for me;
Cont.
2.
For Thy promise is written In bright letters that glow, Though your sins be as scarlet, I will make them like snow.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Oh, that beautiful city, With its mansions of light, With its glorified beings In pure garments of white;
Cont.
3.
Where no evil thing cometh To despoil what is fair, Where the angels are watching Is my name written there?
Cont.
282. I Will Follow Thee

1.
I will follow Thee, my Saviour. Wheresoeer my lot may be. Where Thou goest I will follow; Yes, my Lord, Ill follow Thee.
Cont.
Refrain: I will follow Thee, my Saviour, Thou didst shed Thy blood for me; And though all men should forsake Thee, By Thy grace Ill follow Thee.
Cont.
2.
Though the road be rough and thorny, Trackless as the foaming sea, Thou hast trod this way before me, And Ill gladly follow Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Though I meet with tribulations, Sorely tempted though I be; I remember Thou wast tempted, And rejoice to follow Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Though Thou leadest me through affliction, Poor, forsaken, though I be; Thou wast destitute, afflicted, And I only follow Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Though to Jordans rolling billows, Cold and deep, Thou leadest me, Thou hast crossed the waves before me, And I still will follow Thee.
Cont.
283. Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

1.
Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee; All things else I have forsaken; Thou from hence my all shalt be,
Cont.
1.
Perish every fond ambition, All Ive sought, or hoped, or known; Yet how rich is my condition, While I prove the Lord my own.
Cont.
2.
Let the world despise and leave me They have left my Saviour, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me Thou art faithful, Thou art true.
Cont.
2.
O, 'tis not in grief to harm me, While Thy love is left to me; O, twere not in joy to charm me, If that love be hid from me.
Cont.
3.
Soul, then know thy full salvation; Rise oer sin, and fear, and care; Joy to find in every station Something still to do or bear.
Cont.
3.
Think what Spirit dwells within thee; Think what Fathers smiles are thine; Think that Jesus died to win thee; Child of Heaven, canst thou repine? Cont.
4.
Haste thee on from grace to glory, Armed by faith and winged by prayer; Heavens eternal days before thee; Gods own hand shall guide thee there. Cont.
4.
Soon shall close thy earthly mission, Soon shall pass thy pilgrim days; Hope shall change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise.
284. O Let Me Walk With Thee

1.
O let me walk with Thee, my God, As Enoch walked in days of old; Place Thou my trembling hand in Thine,
Cont.
1.
And sweet communion with me hold; Een though the path I may not see, Yet, Jesus, let me walk with Thee.
Cont.
2.
I cannot, dare not, walk alone; The tempest rages in the sky, A thousand snares beset my feet, A thousand foes are lurking nigh. Still Thou the raging of the sea, O Master! Let me walk with Thee.
Cont.
3.
If I may rest my hand in Thine, Ill count the joys of earth but loss, And firmly, bravely journey on; Ill bear the banner of the cross Till Zions glorious gates I see; Yet, Saviour, let me walk with Thee.
285. O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee

1.
O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free; Tell me Thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care.
Cont.
2.
Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. Cont.
3.
Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong;
Cont.
4.
In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the futures broadening way; In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live.
286. I Would Be Like Jesus

1.
Earthly pleasures vainly call me; I would be like Jesus; Nothing worldly shall enthrall me; I would be like Jesus.
Cont.
Refrain: Be like Jesus, this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus, all day long! I would be like Jesus.
Cont.
2.
He has broken every fetter, I would be like Jesus; That my soul may serve Him better, I would be like Jesus.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
All the way from earth to glory, I would be like Jesus; Telling oer and oer the story, I would be like Jesus.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
That in heaven He may meet me, I would be like Jesus; That His word, Well done, may greet me, I would be like Jesus.
Cont.
287. Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

1.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus, O what words I hear Him say! Happy place! So near, so precious! May it find me there each day;
Cont.
1.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus, I would look upon the past, For His love has been so gracious, It has won my heart at last.
Cont.
2.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus Where can mortal be more blest? There I lay my sins and sorrows, And, when weary, find sweet rest;
Cont.
2.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus, There I love to weep and pray, While I from His fulness gather Grace and comfort every day
Cont.
3.
Bless me, O my Saviour, bless me, As Im waiting at Thy feet, O look down in love upon me, Let me see Thy face so sweet;
Cont.
3.
Give me, Lord, the mind of Jesus, Make me holy as He is, May I prove Ive been with Jesus, Who is all my righteousness.
288. I Come to the Garden Alone

1.
I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses; And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, The Son of God discloses.
Cont.
Refrain: And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own, And the joy we share as we tarry there, None other has ever known.
Cont.
2.
He speaks, and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; And the melody that He gave to me, Within my heart is ringing.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Id stay in the garden with Him Though the night around me be falling, But He bids me go; through the voice of woe, His voice to me is calling.
Cont.
289. From Every Stormy Wind

1.
From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy seat.
Cont.
2.
There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads, A place than all besides more sweet; It is the blood-bought mercy seat.
Cont.
3.
There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend; Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy seat.
Cont.
4.
There, there, on angels wings we soar, And earthly cares molest no more, And heaven comes down our souls to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat.
Cont.
5.
Ah! Whither should we flee for aid, When tempted, desolate, dismayed? Or how the hosts of sin defeat, Had suffering saints no mercy seat?
290. Jesus Calls Us

1.
Jesus calls us; oer the tumult Of our lifes wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, Christian, follow Me.
Cont.
2.
Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain worlds golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying Christian, love Me more.
Cont.
3.
In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, Christian, love Me more than these.
Cont.
4.
Jesus calls us! By Thy mercies, Saviour, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thy obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all.
291. Precious Promise

1.
Precious promise God hath given To the weary passer-by, On the way from earth to heaven, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Cont.
Refrain: I will guide thee, I will guide thee, I will guide thee with mine eye; On the road from earth to heaven, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Cont.
2.
When temptations almost win thee, And thy trusted watchers fly, Let this promise ring within thee, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
When thy secret hopes have perished In the grave of years gone by, Let this promise still be cherished, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
When the shades of life are falling, And the hour has come to die, Hear the trusty pilot calling, I will guide thee with mine eye.
Cont.
292. He Leadeth Me
1.
He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whateer I do, whereer I be, Still 'tis Gods hand that leadeth me.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
2.
Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, Sometimes where Edens bowers bloom, By waters still, oer troubled sea Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Lord, I would clasp my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur nor repine; Content, whatever lot I see, Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace, the victorys won, Een deaths cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me. Cont.
293. Lead Thou me On

1.
Lead Thou me on, and then my feet, though weary, Shall never falter in lifes rugged way; And though my pathway lead through wilds most dreary, Guided by Thee my feet shall never stray. Cont.
2.
Fill me with love, and then my life shall ever Show forth the light of Thy sweet love divine; And though this world my heart from Thee would sever, I still rejoice in knowing Thou art mine.
Cont.
3.
Give me Thy grace, the grace that more aboundeth When all the hosts of sin upon me roll; And though lifes care my lonely way surroundeth, Still I can rest, if Thou my life control.
Cont.
4.
Give me Thy peace that passeth understanding, And wraps the soul in calm and sweet repose; And though the storms would keep my soul from landing, At length Ill anchor, safe from all my foes.
Cont.
5.
Lord, well I know, all these and more are given, With Christ in whom all heavenly riches dwell; In Him by faith I grasp the joys of heaven, And taste the bliss my tongue now fails to tell.
294. Saviour, Like a Shepherd

1.
Saviour, like a Shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tenderest care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare.
Cont.
1.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Cont.
2.
We are Thine; do Thou befriend us, Be the Guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us, Seek us when we go astray.
Cont.
2.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us, when we pray! Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Hear, O hear us, when we pray!
Cont.
3.
Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free.
Cont.
3.
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, We will early turn to Thee; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, We will early turn to Thee.
295. The Lord Is My Shepherd

1.
The Lord is my Shepherd, no want shall I know; I feed in green pastures, safe folded I rest; He leadeth my soul where the still waters flow, Restores me when wandering, redeems when oppressed. Cont.
2.
Through the valley and shadow of death though I stray, Since Thou art my Guardian, no evil I fear; Thy rod shall defend me, Thy staff be my stay, No harm can befall, with my Comforter near. Cont.
3.
In the midst of affliction my table is spread, With blessings unmeasured my cup runneth oer; With perfume and oil Thou anointest my head; O, what shall I ask of Thy providence more?
Cont.
4.
Let goodness and mercy, my bountiful God, Still follow my steps till I meet Thee above; I seek - by the path which my forefathers trod, Through the land of their sojourn - Thy kingdom of love.
296. All the Way

1.
All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide?
Cont.
1.
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell; For I know whateer befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know whateer befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.
Cont.
2.
All the way my Saviour leads me; Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me grace for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread;
Cont.
2. Though
my weary steps may falter,
And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo, a spring of joy I see; Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo, a spring of joy I see.
Cont.
3.
All the way my Saviour leads me; O the fulness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Fathers house above;
Cont.
3.
When I wake to life immortal, Wing my flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages, Jesus led me all the way; This my song through endless ages, Jesus led me all the way.
297. Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me

1.
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me Over lifes tempestuous sea; Unknown waves before me roll, Hiding rock and treacherous shoal; Chart and compass come from Thee; Jesus, Saviour, pilot me.
Cont.
2.
As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boisterous waves obey Thy will When Thou sayest to them, Be still. Wondrous Sovereign of the sea, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me.
Cont.
3.
When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar Twixt me and the peaceful rest, Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, Fear not, I will pilot thee.
298. Shepherd of Tender Youth

1.
Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth, Through devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy name to sing, Hither our children bring To shout Thy praise.
Cont.
2.
Thou art our holy Lord. The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife; Thou didst Thyself abase, That from sins deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race, And give us life.
Cont.
3.
Thou art the great High Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of heavenly love; While in our mortal pain None calls on Thee in vain; Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above.
Cont.
4.
Ever be Thou our Guide, Our Shepherd and our pride, Our staff and song; Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thy perennial word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong.
299. The King of Love My Shepherd Is

1.
The King of love my Shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His, And He is mine forever.
Cont.
2.
Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And, where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth.
Cont.
3.
Perverse and foolish, oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home, rejoicing, brought me.
Cont.
4.
And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd! I would sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever.
300. Lord, Thy Children Guide

1.
Lord, Thy children guide and keep, As with feeble steps they press, On the pathway rough and steep, Through this weary wilderness: Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.
Cont.
2.
There are sandy wastes that lie Cold and sunless, vast and drear, Where the feeble faint and die; Grant us grace to persevere. Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.
Cont.
3.
There are soft and flowery glades Decked with golden fruited trees, Sunny slopes and scented shades; Keep us, Lord, from slothful ease; Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.
Cont.
4.
Upward still to purer heights, Onward yet to scenes more blest, Calmer regions, clearer lights, Till we reach the promised rest; Holy Jesus, day by day Lead us in the narrow way.
301. I Will Never Leave Thee

1.
I will never, never leave thee, I will never thee forsake; I will guide, and save, and keep thee, For My name and mercys sake. Fear no evil, fear no evil, Only all My counsel take.
Cont.
2.
When the storm is raging round thee, Call on Me in humble prayer; I will fold My arms around thee, Guard thee with the tenderest care; In the trial, in the trial, I will make thy pathway clear.
Cont.
3.
When the sky above is glowing, And around thee all is bright, Pleasure like a river flowing, All things tending to delight; Ill be with thee, Ill be with thee, I will guide thy steps aright.
Cont.
4.
When thy soul is dark and clouded, Filled with doubt, and grief, and care, Through the mists by which 'tis shrouded, I will make the light appear, And the banner, and the banner Of My love I will uprear.
302. Shepherd Divine

1.
Shepherd divine, Thou leadest me Where the still waters gently flow; In the pastures fair Thou feedest me; I trust Thy love, no want I know.
Cont.
2.
In dangers hour Thou hidest me, Safe from the foe of Thy dear flock; At sultry noon Thou guidest me, To rest beside the cooling rock.
Cont.
3.
When chilling dews of evening fall, Then to the fold Thou bidst me come; Gladly I hasten at Thy call; Sweet is the voice that calls me home.
303. Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

1.
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah! Pilgrim thro this barren land; I am weak, but Thou are mighty, Hold me with Thy powrful hand, Bread of heaven, bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. (X2)
Cont.
2.
Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing streams do flow, Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey thro: Strong Delivrer, strong Delivrer, Be Thou still my strength and shield. (X2)
Cont.
3.
When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaans side: Songs of praises, songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee. (X2)
304. One Precious Boon, O Lord, I Seek 1. One precious boon, O Lord, I seek, While tossed upon lifes billowy sea; To hear a voice within me speak, Thy Saviour is well pleased with thee.
Cont.
2.
Earths scoffs and scorn well pleased Ill bear, Nor mourn though underfoot Im trod, If day by day I may but share Thine approbation, O my God!
Cont.
3.
The friends I love may turn from me, Their words unkind may pierce me through; But this my daily prayer shall be, Forgive; they know not what they do.
Cont.
4.
Let me but know, wherer I roam, That I am doing Jesus will; And though Ive neither friends nor home, My heart shall glow with gladness still.
Cont.
5.
To that bright, blest, immortal morn, By holy prophets long foretold, My eager, longing eyes I turn, And soon its glories shall behold.
Cont.
6.
Then all the scoffs and scorn Ive borne For His dear sake who died for me, To everlasting joys will turn, In glorious immortality.
305. Father, Lead Me Day by Day

1.
Father, lead me day by day, Ever in Thine own sweet way; Teach me to be pure and true; Show me what I ought to do.
Cont.
2.
When in danger, make me brave; Make me know that Thou canst save; Keep me safe by Thy dear side; Let me in Thy love abide.
Cont.
3.
When Im tempted to do wrong, Make me steadfast, wise and strong; And when all alone I stand, Shield me with Thy mighty hand.
Cont.
4.
When my work seems hard and dry, May I press on cheerily; Help me patiently to bear Pain and hardship, toil and care.
Cont.
5.
May I do the good I know, Be Thy loving child below, Then at last go home to Thee, Evermore Thy child to be.
306. My Faith Looks Up to Thee

1.
Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on.
Cont.
1.
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene; one steps enough for me.
Cont.
2.
I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path; but now Lead Thou me on.
Cont.
2.
I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will. Remember not past years.
Cont.
3.
So long Thy power hath blest me, sure it still Will lead me on Oer moor and fen, oer crag and torrent, till The night is gone;
Cont.
3.
And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. Amen.
307. Hold Thou My Hand

1.
Hold Thou my hand! So weak I am, and helpless, I dare not take one step without Thy aid; Hold Thou my hand! For then, O loving Saviour, No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid. Cont.
2.
Hold Thou my hand! And closer, closer draw me, To Thy dear self - my hope, my joy, my all: Hold Thou my hand, lest haply I should wander; And, missing Thee, my trembling feet should fall. Cont.
3.
Hold Thou my hand! the way is dark before me Without the sunlight of Thy face divine; But when by faith I catch its radiant glory, What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are mine!
308. There Is a Blessed Hope

1.
There is a blessed hope, More precious and more bright Than all the joyless mockery The world esteems delight.
Cont.
2.
There is a lovely star That lights the darkest gloom, And sheds a peaceful radiance oer The prospects of the tomb.
Cont.
3.
There is a cheering voice That lifts the soul above, Dispels the painful, anxious doubt, And whispers, God is love.
Cont.
4.
That voice from Calvarys height Proclaims the soul forgiven; That star is revelations light, That hope, the hope of heaven.
309. Be Still, My Soul

1.
Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In evry change He faithful will remain. Cont.
1.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavnly, Friend Thro thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Cont.
2.
Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake. To guide the future as He has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Cont.
2.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.
Cont.
3.
Be still, my soul: the hour is hastning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, loves purest joys restored.
Cont.
3.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed, we shall meet at last.
310 O, for a Closer Walk!

1.
O, for a closer walk with God! A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb.
Cont.
2.
Return, O holy Dove! return, Sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made Thee mourn, And drove Thee from my breast.
Cont.
3.
What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill.
Cont.
4.
The dearest idol I have known, Whateer that idol be, Help me to tear it from Thy throne, And worship only Thee.
311. How Firm a Foundation

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! (X2)
Cont.
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! (X2)
Cont.
3.
Let sorrow do its work, Send grief or pain; Sweet are Thy messengers, Sweet their refrain, When they can sing with me, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee! (X2)
Cont.
4.
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! (X2)
312. Nearer, My God, to Thee

1.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! Een though it be a cross That raiseth me!
Cont.
1.
Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Cont.
2.
Though like a wanderer, Daylight all gone, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone;
Cont.
2.
Yet in my dreams Id be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Cont.
3.
There let the way appear, Steps up to heaven; All that Thou sendest me, In mercy given;
Cont.
3.
Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Cont.
4.
Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel Ill raise;
Cont.
4.
So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
Cont.
5.
Or if, on joyful wing Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upward I fly,
Cont.
5.
Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee.
313. Nearer, Still Nearer

1.
Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Saviour, so precious Thou art; Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast, Shelter me safe in that haven of rest, (X2) Cont.
2.
Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Nought as an offering to Jesus my King Only my sinful now contrite heart; Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart. (X2)
Cont.
3.
Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine; Sin, with its follies, I gladly resign, All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride; Give me but Jesus, my Lord crucified, (X2)
Cont.
4.
Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last; Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Through endless ages, ever to be, Nearer, my Saviour, still nearer to Thee. (X2)
314. Closer to Thee, My Father Draw Me 1. Closer to Thee, my Father, draw me, I long for Thine embrace; Closer within Thine arms enfold me, I seek a resting place.
Cont.
Refrain: Closer with the cords of love, Draw me to Thyself above; Closer draw me, to Thyself above.
Cont.
2.
Closer to Thee, my Saviour, draw me, Nor let me leave Thee more; Fain would I feel Thine arms around me, And count my wanderings oer.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Closer by Thy sweet Spirit draw me, Till I am all like Thee; Quicken, refine, and wash, and cleanse me, Till I am pure and free.
Cont.
315. How Tedious and Tasteless the Hours 1. How tedious and tasteless the hours When Jesus no longer I see! Sweet prospects, sweet birds, and sweet flowers Have all lost their sweetness to me.
Cont.
1.
The midsummer sun shines but dim; The fields strive in vain to look gay; But when I am happy in Him, Decembers as pleasant as May.
Cont.
2.
His name yields the richest perfume, And sweeter than music His voice; His presence disperses my gloom, And makes all within me rejoice;
Cont.
2. I
should, were He always thus nigh,
Have nothing to wish or to fear; No mortal so happy as I, My summer would last all the year.
Cont.
3.
Content with beholding His face, My all to His pleasure resigned, No changes of season or place Would make any change in my mind.
Cont.
3.
While blest with a sense of His love, A palace a toy would appear; And prisons would palaces prove, If Jesus would dwell with me there.
Cont.
4.
Dear Lord, if indeed I am Thine, If Thou art my sun and my song, Say, why do I languish and pine? And why are my winters so long?
Cont.
4.
O drive these dark clouds from my sky; Thy soul-cheering presence restore; Or take me unto Thee on high, Where winter and clouds are no more.
316. Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break

1.
Someday the silver cord will break, And I no more as now shall sing; But, O, the joy when I shall wake Within the palace of the King!
Cont.
Refrain: And I shall see Him face to face, And tell the story-Saved by grace. And I shall see Him face to face, And tell the story-Saved by grace.
Cont.
2.
Someday my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon twill be, But this I know-my all in all Has now a place in heaven for me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Someday, when fades the golden sun Beneath the rosy-tinted west, My blessed Lord will say, Well done! And I shall enter into rest.
Cont.
317. Im Pressing on the Upward Way

1.
Im pressing on the upward way, New heights Im gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Cont.
Refrain: Lord, lift me up, and I shall stand By faith, on heavens tableland; A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
Cont.
2.
My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim is higher ground.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I want to live above the world, Though Satans darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
I want to scale the utmost height, And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still Ill pray till heaven Ive found, Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
Cont.
318. O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep 1. O sometimes the shadows are deep, And rough seems the path to the goal; And sorrows, how often they sweep Like tempests down over the soul!
Cont.
Refrain: O, then to the Rock let me fly, let me fly To the Rock that is higher than I; O, then to the Rock let me fly, let me fly To the Rock that is higher than I.
Cont.
2.
O sometimes how long seems the day, And sometimes how heavy my feet; But toiling in lifes dusty way, The Rocks blessed shadow, how sweet!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O near to the Rock let me keep, Or blessings or sorrows prevail; Or climbing the mountain way steep, Or walking the shadowy vale.
Cont.
319. Face To Face With Christ My Saviour

1.
Face to face with Christ my Saviour, Face to face, what will it be, When with rapture I behold Him, Jesus Christ, who died for me?
Cont.
Refrain: Face to face shall I behold Him. Far beyond the starry sky; Face to face in all His glory I shall see Him by and by!
Cont.
2.
Only faintly now I see Him, With the darkening veil between. But a blessed day is coming, When His glory shall be seen.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
What rejoicing in His presence, When are banished grief and pain; When the crooked ways are straightened, And the dark things shall be plain!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Face to face! Oh, blissful moment! Face to face-to see and know; Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who loves me so.
Cont.
320. I Need Thee, Precious Jesus

1.
I need Thee, precious Jesus, For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store.
Cont.
1.
I need the love of Jesus To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay.
Cont.
2.
I need the heart of Jesus To feel each anxious care, To tell my every trial, And all my sorrows share.
Cont.
2.
I need the Holy Spirit To teach me what I am, To show me more of Jesus, To point me to the Lamb.
Cont.
3.
I need Thee, precious Jesus, I hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with the rainbow, And seated on Thy throne.
Cont.
3.
There, with Thy blood-bought children, My joy shall ever be To sing Thy ceaseless praises, To gaze, my Lord, on Thee!
321. Hark! Hark! My Soul!

1.
Hark! Hark! My soul! Angelic songs are swelling Oer earths green fields and oceans wave-beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more! Cont.
Refrain: Angels of Jesus, angels of light, Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night.
Cont.
2.
Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come; And through the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the gospel leads us home.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing; The voice of Jesus sounds oer land and sea; And laden souls, by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd turn their weary steps to Thee.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Angels, sing on, your faithful watches keeping; Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, Till mornings joy shall end the night of weeping, And lifes long shadows break in cloudless love.
Cont.
322. A Few More Years Shall Roll

1.
A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And we shall meet the loved who now Are sleeping in the tomb.
Cont.
1.
Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that great day; O, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away!
Cont.
2.
A few more storms shall beat On this wild, rocky shore, And we shall be where tempests cease, And surges swell no more.
Cont.
2.
Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that calm day; O, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away!
Cont.
3.
A few more struggles here A few more partings sore, A few more toils, a few more tears, And we shall weep no more.
Cont.
3.
Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that blest day; O, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away!
Cont.
4.
'Tis but a little while, And He shall come again, Who died that we might live, who lives That we may with Him reign.
Cont.
4.
Then, O my Lord, prepare My soul for that glad day; O, wash me in Thy precious blood, And take my sins away!
323. Awake, My Soul

1.
Awake, my soul! Stretch every nerve, And press with vigour on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown.
Cont.
2.
'Tis Gods all-animating voice That calls thee from on high; 'Tis He whose hand presents the prize To thine aspiring eye.
Cont.
3.
A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way.
Cont.
4.
Blest Saviour, introduced by Thee, Our race have we begun; And, crowned with victory, at Thy feet Well lay our trophies down.
4.
324. One Sweetly Solemn Thought

1.
One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me oer and oer; Nearer my home today am I Than eer Ive been before.
Cont.
2.
Nearer my Fathers house, Where many mansions be; Nearer today the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea.
Cont.
3.
Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the heavy cross, Nearer to gain the crown.
Cont.
4.
But, lying dark between, Winding down through the night, There rolls the deep and unknown stream That leads at last to light.
Cont.
5.
Father, perfect my trust; Strengthen my power of faith! Nor let me stand, at last, alone Upon the shore of death.
325. There Is Sweet Rest

1.
There is sweet rest for feet now weary, In the rugged, upward way; There is a morn when midnight dreary Shall be lost in perfect day.
Cont.
2.
For that blest morn our hearts are longing, When shall end earths night of woe; When, through those pearly portals thronging, Mortal cares well leave below.
Cont.
3.
Soon to that city, bright, eternal, Weary pilgrims all shall go; Soon we shall rest in pastures vernal, Where lifes waters ceaseless flow.
Cont.
4.
Father above, in mercy guide us To those mansions of the blest; Safe in the Rock of Ages hide us Till we gain our final rest.
326. Art Thy Weary?

1.
Art thou weary, art thou languid Art thou sore distressed? Come to Me, saith One, and coming, Be at rest.
Cont.
2.
Hath He marks to lead me to Him, If He be my guide? In His feet and hands are wound-prints, And His side.
Cont.
3.
Is there diadem, as monarch, That His brow adorns? Yea, a crown, in very surety, But of thorns.
Cont.
4.
If I find Him, if I follow, What my portion here? Many a sorrow, many a labour, Many a tear.
Cont.
5.
If I still hold closely to Him, What hath He at last? Sorrow vanquished, labour ended, Jordan passed.
Cont.
6.
If I ask Him to receive me, Will He say me nay? Not till earth and not till heaven Pass away.
Cont.
6.
Finding, following, keeping, struggling, Is He sure to bless? Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs, Answers, Yes.
327. I Saw One Weary

1.
I saw one weary, sad, and torn, With eager steps press on the way, Who long the hallowed cross had borne, Still looking for the promised day;
Cont.
1.
While many a line of grief and care, Upon his brow was furrowed there; I asked what buoyed his spirits up, O, this! said he the blessed hope.
Cont.
2.
And one I saw, with sword and shield, Who boldly braved the worlds cold frown, And fought, unyielding, on the field, To win an everlasting crown,
Cont.
2.
Though worn with toil, oppressed by foes, No murmur from his heart arose; I asked what buoyed his spirits up, O, this! said he the blessed hope.
Cont.
3.
And there was one who left behind The cherished friends of early years, And honour, pleasure, wealth resigned, To tread the path bedewed with tears.
Cont.
3.
Through trials deep and conflicts sore, Yet still a smile of joy he wore; I asked what buoyed his spirits up, O, this! said he the blessed hope.
Cont.
4.
While pilgrims here we journey on In this dark vale of sin and gloom, Through tribulation, hate, and scorn, Or through the portals of the tomb,
Cont.
4.
Till our returning King shall come To take His exile captives home, O! what can buoy the spirits up? 'Tis this alone-the blessed hope.
328. Im a Pilgrim
1.
Im a pilgrim, and Im a stranger; I can tarry, I can tarry but a night; Do not detain me, for I am going To where the fountains are ever flowing.
Cont.
Refrain: Im a pilgrim, and Im a stranger; I can tarry, I can tarry but a night.
Cont.
2.
There the glory is ever shining! Oh, my longing heart, my longing heart is there; Here in this country so dark and dreary, I long have wandered forlorn and weary.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Theres the city to which I journey; My Redeemer, my Redeemer is its light! There is no sorrow, nor any sighing, Nor any tears there, or any dying. Cont.
Cont.
4.
Farewell, neighbours, with tears Ive warned you, I must leave you, I must leave you, and be gone! With this your portion, your hearts desire, Why will you perish in raging fire?
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Father, mother, and sister, brother! If you will not journey with me, I must go! Now since your vain hopes you will thus cherish, Should I, too, linger, and with you perish?
Cont.
Cont.
6.
Farewell, drear earth, by sin so blighted, In immortal beauty soon youll be arrayed; He who has formed thee will soon restore thee, And then the dread curse shall nevermore be. Cont.
329. Were Bound for the Land of the Pure 1. Were bound for the land of the pure and the holy, The home of the happy, the kingdom of love; Ye wanderers from God, in the broad road of folly, O say, will you go to the Eden above? Cont.
Refrain: Will you go, will you go, Will you go, will you go? O say, will you go to the Eden above?
Cont.
2.
In that blessed land, neither sighing nor anguish Can breathe in the fields where the glorified rove; Ye heart-burdened ones, who in misery languish, O, say, will you go to the Eden above?
Cont...
Cont...
3.
Nor fraud, nor deceit, nor the hand of oppression, Can injure the dwellers in that holy grove; No wickedness there, not a shade of transgression; O say, will you go to the Eden above?
Cont.
Cont.
4.
No poverty there, no, the saints are all wealthy, The heirs of His glory whose nature is love; No sickness can reach them, that country is healthy; O say, will you go to the Eden above?
Cont.
Cont.
5.
And yet, guilty sinner, we would not forsake thee, We halt yet a moment as onward we move; O, come to thy Lord! In His arms He will take thee, And bear thee along to the Eden above. Cont.
330. Let Every Lamp Be Burning

1.
Let every lamp be burning bright, The darkest hour is nearing; The darkest hour of earths long night, Before the Lords appearing.
Cont.
Refrain: Then trim your lamps, my brethren dear, Then trim your lamps with godly fear; The Masters coming draweth near, Let every lamp be burning.
Cont.
2.
Though thousands calmly slumber on, The last great message spurning, Well rest our living faith upon His promise of returning.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
His word our lamp, His truth our guide, We cannot be mistaken; Though dangers rise on every side, We shall not be forsaken.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Then let good works with faith appear, To shame the world around us; Obedience brings the blessing near When faith has firmly bound us.
Cont.
331. Faith of Our Fathers
1.
Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword, O how our hearts beat high with joy
Cont.
1.
Wheneer we hear that glorious word. Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.
Cont.
2.
Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free; How sweet would be their childrens fate,
Cont.
2.
If they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.
Cont.
3.
Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how,
Cont.
3. By
kindly words and virtuous life.
Faith of our Fathers! Holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.
332. O Christian, Watch in Faith

1.
O Christian, watch in faith and pray, Let no man take thy crown away. With strength the evil one confounding, Come, play the man and never shrink
Cont.
1.
Your holy, God appointed work. Proclaim the word in love abounding. Your labour shall not fruitless be in God, O praise Him endlessly.
Cont.
2.
Add virtue to your faith, ye saints; Take courage, cease from your complaints. Be strong to meet the wily tempter. To virtue add a level mind
Cont.
2.
Whose thoughts are pure and fair and kind. With moderation all things temper; Be patient, too, should He ordain that you Should suffer grief or pain.
Cont.
3.
To patience add thou godliness The darkened world with light to bless. Be thou a guide to men in blindness. That love for God supreme should stand
Cont.
3.
Is the Almightys great command Show likewise to thy brother kindness; And let this human love then bind You closer still to all mankind.
Cont.
4.
O May Thy Spirit, Lord, imbue Us with these virtues ever new And multiply them in Thy children. Then shall we understand and know
Cont.
4.
The way that Jesus had to go To bring about our great salvation. O may we in the Judgement Day Be found still walking in Thy way.
333. Sweet Promise Is Given

1.
Sweet promise is given to all who believe Behold I come quickly, Mine own to receive; Hold fast till I come; the danger is great; Sleep not as do others; be watchful, and wait. Cont.
Refrain: Hold fast till I come; sweet promise of heaven The kingdom restored, to you shall be given. Come, enter My joy, sit down on My throne; Bright crowns are in waiting; hold Cont. fast till I come.
2.
Well watch unto prayer with lamps burning bright; He comes to all others a thief in the night. We know He is near, but know not the day As spring shows that summer is not far away.
Cont.
Refrain: Hold fast till I come; sweet promise of heaven The kingdom restored, to you shall be given. Come, enter My joy, sit down on My throne; Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come. Cont.
3.
Yes! This is our hope, 'tis built on His word The glorious appearing of Jesus, our Lord; Of promises all, it stands as the sum: Behold I come quickly, hold fast till I come. Cont.
Refrain: Hold fast till I come; sweet promise of heaven The kingdom restored, to you shall be given. Come, enter My joy, sit down on My throne; Bright crowns are in waiting; hold fast till I come.
334. The Church Has One Foundation

1.
The church has one foundation, 'Tis Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation, By water and the word;
Cont.
1.
From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died.
Cont.
2.
Elect from every nation, Yet one oer all the earth, Her charter of salvation, One Lord, one faith, one birth;
Cont.
2.
One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued.
Cont.
3.
Though with a scornful wonder, Men see her sore oppressed, Though foes would rend asunder The Rock where she doth rest,
Cont.
3.
Yet saints their faith are keeping; Their cry goes up, How long? And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.
Cont.
4.
Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore;
Cont.
4.
Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great church victorious Shall be the church at rest.
335. How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling place

1.
How lovely is Thy dwelling place, Lord God of hosts, Thy throne of grace. My soul with fervent longing fainteth Thy courts to enter in, O Lord.
Cont.
1.
My heart and flesh with one accord Praise Him who there in glory reigneth. To this alone will I aspire For Thou, O God, art my desire.
Cont.
2.
Blest is the man who trusts his God And lingers in Thy courts, O Lord. He makes his prayers where stands Thine altar And praises Thee, Lord God of hosts.
Cont.
2.
Then in the desert he beholds Clear pools where thirsty souls did falter, Refreshing rain from Thee on high And verdure in the valleys dry.
Cont.
3.
That man may go from strength to strength, Appear in Zions courts at length. Lord God of hosts, hear our petition. Thou art to us, O God, our shield.
Cont.
3.
Strengthened by Thee, we neer shall yield. We come to Thee in deep contrition, In mercy look on Thine elect, Our humble prayer, O Lord, respect.
Cont.
4.
God is to us our sun and shield, And bounteous favours He doth yield; Hell keep no blessing from us ever. While we remain upright in heart
Cont.
4.
And never from His ways depart, Hell guard our ways, forsake us never. Blest be the man who trusts the Lord, Eternally hell dwell with God.
Lord, Her Watch Thy Church Is Keeping 1. Lord, her watch Thy church is keeping; When shall earth Thy rule obey? When shall end the night of weeping? When shall break the promised day?
Cont.
1.
See the whitening harvest languish, Waiting still the labourers toil; Was it vain, Thy Sons deep anguish? Shall the strong retain the spoil?
Cont.
2.
Tidings, sent for every creature, Millions yet have never heard; Can they hear without a preacher? Lord Almighty, give the word;
Cont.
2.
Give the word; in every nation Let the gospel trumpet sound, Witnessing of Thy salvation To the earths remotest bound.
Cont.
3.
Then the end, Thy church completed, All Thy chosen gathered in, With their King in glory seated, Satan bound, and banished sin;
Cont.
3.
Gone forever, parting, weeping, Hunger, sorrow, death, and pain; Lo! Her watch Thy church is keeping; Come, Lord Jesus; come to reign.
From Greenlands Icy Mountains

1.
From Greenlands icy mountains, From Indias coral strand, Where Africs sunny fountains Roll down their golden sands,
Cont.
1.
From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from errors chain.
Cont.
2.
What thought the spicy breezes Blow soft oer Ceylons isle; Though every prospect pleases, And only man is vile;
Cont.
2.
In vain with lavish kindness The gifts of God are strewn; The heathen in his blindness, Bows down to wood and stone.
Cont.
3.
Can men, whose souls are lighted With wisdom from on high, Can they to men benighted The lamp of life deny?
Cont.
3.
Salvation! O salvation! The joyful sound proclaim, Till earths remotest nation Has learned Messiahs name.
Cont.
4.
Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, And you, ye waters, roll, Till, like a sea of glory, It spreads from pole to pole;
Cont.
4.
Till oer our ransomed nature The Lamb for sinners slain, Redeemer, King, Creator, In bliss returns to reign.
Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming

1.
Far and near the fields are teeming With the sheaves of ripened grain; Far and near their gold is gleaming Oer the sunny slope and plain.
Cont.
Refrain: Lord of harvest, send forth reapers! Hear us, Lord, to Thee we cry; Send them now the sheaves to gather, Ere the harvest time pass by.
Cont.
2.
Send them forth with morns first beaming, Send them in the noontides glare; When the suns last rays are streaming, Bid them gather everywhere.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O thou, whom the Lord is sending, Gather now the sheaves of gold; Heavenward then at evening wending Thou salt come with joy untold.
Cont.
The Morning Light

1.
The morning light is breaking, The darkness disappears; The sons of earth are waking To penitential tears;
Cont.
1.
Each breeze that sweeps the ocean Brings tidings from afar Of nations in commotion, Prepared for Zions war.
Cont.
2.
See heathen nations bending Before the God we love, And thousand hearts ascending In gratitude above;
Cont.
2.
While sinners, now confessing, The gospel call obey, And seek the Saviours blessing, A nation in a day.
Cont.
3.
Blest river of salvation, Pursue thy onward way; Flow thou to every nation, Nor in thy richness stay
Cont.
3.
Stay not till all the lowly, Triumphant reach their home; Stay not till all holy Proclaim, The Lord is come!
O Zion, Haste
1.
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, To tell to all the world that God is light; That He who made all nations is not willing One soul should perish, lost in shades of night. Cont.
Refrain: Publish glad tidings, Tidings of peace, Tidings of Jesus, Redemption and release.
Cont.
2.
Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation That God, in whom they live and move, is love; Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation, And died on earth that man might live above. Cont.
Cont.
3.
Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious; Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious; And all thou spendest Jesus will repay.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
He comes again; O Zion, ere thou meet Him Make known to every heart His saving grace; Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him, Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face.
Cont.
Hark! The Voice of Jesus Calling

1.
Hark! The voice of Jesus calling, Who will go and work today? Fields are white, the harvest waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?
Cont.
1.
Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich reward He offers free; Who will answer, gladly saying, Here am I, O Lord, send me?
Cont.
2.
If you cannot cross the ocean And the heathen lands explore, You can find the heathen nearer, You can help them at your door;
Cont.
2.
If you cannot speak like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus, You can say He died for all.
Cont.
3.
If you cannot be the watchman, Standing high on Zions wall, Pointing out the path to heaven, Offering life and peace to all;
Cont.
3.
With your prayers and with your bounties You can do what Heaven demands, You can be like faithful Aaron, Holding up the prophets hands.
Cont.
4.
While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you, Let non hear you idly saying, There is nothing I can do!
Cont.
4.
Gladly take the task He gives you, Let His work your pleasure be; Answer quickly when He calleth, Here I am, O Lord, send me.
They Come From the East and West

1.
They come from the east and west, They come from the north and south, Invited to join with Jesus as guests, And dwell in their Fathers house;
Cont.
1.
To gaze at His lovely face, And clothed with His purity, Join with Him in song and joy Throughout eternity.
Cont.
2.
Here gathers a countless host Redeemed by His grace from wrong. No more any sin, no more any tears, No more any night so long.
Cont.
2.
Old things are now passed away, All things are become as new. Joy shall reign eternally, For death is ended, too.
Cont.
3.
Remember the pearly gate Stands open for you and me Our Saviour has gone a place to prepare For those He from sin set free.
Cont.
3.
Loved ones who have passed away Are resting within the grave, Awaiting Gods last trumpet call, For those He came to save.
Cont.
4.
They come from the thorny path, They come from the stormy sea, They come from the hills, they come from the dales, They come now, O Lord, to Thee,
Cont.
4.
Arrayed in His marriage robes, Their Bridegroom so soon to see, He who hung upon the cross To win their victory.
1.
Master, No Offering Master, no offering Costly or sweet, Lay we, like Magdalene, Here at Thy feet; Yet may loves incense rise, Sweeter than sacrifice, Dear Lord, to Thee, (X2)
Cont.
2.
Daily our lives would show Weakness made strong, Toilsome and gloomy ways Brightened with song; Some deeds of kindness done, Some souls by patience won, Dear Lord, to Thee, (X2)
Cont.
3.
Some word of hope, for hearts Burdened with fears, Some balm of peace, for eyes Blinded with tears, Some dews of mercy shed, Some wayward footsteps led, Dear Lord, to Thee, (X2)
Cont.
4.
Thus, in Thy service, Lord, Till eventide Closes the day of life, May we abide. And when earths labours cease, Bid us depart in peace, Dear Lord, to Thee, (X2)
We Give Thee But Thine Own

1.
We give Thee but Thine own, Whateer the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee.
Cont.
2.
May we Thy bounties thus As stewards true receive, And gladly, as Thou blessest us, To Thee our first fruits give.
Cont.
3.
O hearts are bruised and dead, And homes are bare and cold, And lambs for whom the Shepherd bled, Are straying from the fold.
Cont.
4.
And we believe Thy word, Though dim our faith may be; Whateer for Thine we do, O Lord, We do it unto Thee.
Would You Win a Saviours Blessing?

1.
Would you win a Saviours blessing? Freely, freely give; Would you see His work progressing? Freely, freely give;
Cont.
1.
Let your souls with love expand, Open wide a liberal hand; Would you follow Gods command? Freely, freely give.
Cont.
2.
With a cheerful heart and willing, Freely, freely give; Like the dew its balm distilling, Freely, freely give;
Cont.
2.
Have you little? Give your mite; O how precious in His sight! He your offering will requite; Freely, freely give.
Cont.
3.
Give to spread the grand old story, Freely, freely give; Give to speed the light of glory, Freely, freely give;
Cont.
3.
Would you gain a rich reward In the harvest of the Lord? Then obedient to His word, Freely, freely give.
They Brought Their Gifts to Jesus

1.
They brought their gifts to Jesus, And laid them at His feet, And love for this dear Saviour, Made every offering sweet;
Cont.
1.
Good deeds and words of kindness, Help for the poor of earth, And not a gift among them Was thought of little worth.
Cont.
Refrain: Wouldst bring a gift to Jesus, That He will count most sweet? Say, Lord, my heart I give Thee, And lay it at His feet.
Cont.
2.
Apart from other givers A poor wayfarer stood; He saw the gifts they offered, The poorest counted good;
Cont.
2.
And he was filled with longing, A gift, though poor, to bring; Alas! All empty handed He stood before the King.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Dear Lord, he cried in sorrow, I know how kind Thou art, Take all I have to give Thee, My sinful wayward heart.
Cont.
3.
Then Jesus answered softly, Count not the gift as small, Though all of them are precious Thine is the best of all.
Cont.
Hark! 'Tis the Shepherds Voice I Hear 1. Hark! 'tis the Shepherds voice I hear, Out in the desert dark and drear, Calling the sheep whove gone astray, Far from the Shepherds fold away.
Cont.
Refrain: Bring them in, bring them in, Bring them in from the fields of sin; Bring them in, bring them in, Bring the wanderers to Jesus.
Cont.
2.
Wholl go and help the Shepherd kind, Help Him the wandering ones to find? Wholl bring them back into the fold, Where theyll be sheltered from the cold? Cont.
Cont.
3.
Out in the desert hear their cry, Out on the mountain wild and high, Hark! 'tis the Master speaks to thee, Go, find My sheep whereer they be.
Cont.
Rescue the Perishing

1.
Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep oer the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Cont.
Refrain: Rescue the perishing Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Cont.
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.
Cont.
Cont.
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, Chords that were broken will vibrate once more.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; Strength for thy labour the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Saviour has died. Cont.
Throw Out the Life Line

1.
Throw out the life line across the dark wave, There is a brother whom someone should save; Somebodys brother! Oh, who then will dare To throw out the life line, his peril to share? Cont.
Refrain: Throw out the life line! Throw out the life line! Someone is drifting away! Throw out the life line!, throw out the life line! Someone is sinking today.
Cont.
2.
Throw out the life line with hand quick and strong, Why do you tarry, why linger so long? See! He is sinking; oh, hasten today And out with the lifeboat! away, then, away!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Throw out the life line to danger fraught men, Sinking in anguish where youve never been; Winds of temptation and billows of woe Will soon hurl them out where the dark waters flow. Cont.
Cont.
4.
Soon will the season of rescue be oer, Soon will they drift to eternitys shore; Haste, then, my brother, no time for delay, But throw out the life line and save them today.
Cont.
Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet

1.
Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet, Every soul a warning give; Whosoever hears the message May repent, and turn and live.
Cont.
Repent: Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman Blow it lout oer land and sea; God commissions, sound the message! Every captive may be free.
Cont.
2.
Sound it loud oer every hilltop, Gloomy shade and sunny plain; Ocean depths repeat the message, Full salvations glad refrain.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Sound it in the hedge and highway, Earths dark spots where exiles roam; Let it tell all things are ready, Father waits to welcome home.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Sound it for the heavy laden, Weary, longing to be free; Sound a Saviours invitation, Sweetly saying, Come to me.
Cont.
If Any Little Word of Mine

1.
If any little word of mine May make a dark life brighter, If any little song of mine May make a sad heart lighter.
Cont.
Refrain: God help me speak the helping word, And sweeten it with singing, And drop it in some lonely vale, To set the echoes ringing.
Cont.
2.
If any little love of mine May make a hard life sweeter, If any little care of mine May make a friends the fleeter.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
If any little lift of mine May ease a toiler bending, God give me love and care and strength; We live for Him by lending.
Cont.
Ill Go Where You Wand Me to Go

1.
It may not be on the mountains height, Nor over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battles front My Lord will have need of me;
Cont.
1.
But if by a still, small voice He calls To paths that I do not know, Ill answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine, Ill go where You want me to go.
Cont.
Refrain: Ill go where You want me to go, dear Lord, Over mountain, or plain, or sea; Ill say what You want me to say, dear Lord, Ill be what You want me to be.
Cont.
2.
Perhaps today there are loving words Which Jesus would have me speak, There may be now in the paths of sin Some wandrer whom I should seek;
Cont.
2.
O Saviour, if Thou wilt be my guide, Though rugged and dark the way, My voice shall echo Thy message sweet, Ill say what You want me to Cont. say.
Cont.
3.
Theres surely somewhere a lowly place In earths harvest fields so wide, Where I may labour through lifes short day For Jesus, the crucified;
Cont.
3.
So trusting my all to Thy tender care, And knowing Thou lovest me, Ill do Thy will with a heart sincere, Ill be what You want me to be.
Cont.
He That Goeth Forth

1.
He that goeth forth with weeping, Bearing precious seed in love, Never tiring, never sleeping, Findeth mercy from above.
Cont.
2.
Soft descend the dews of heaven, Bright the rays celestial shine; Precious fruits will thus be given, Through an influence all divine.
Cont.
3.
Sow the seen, be never weary, Let no fears thy soul annoy; Be the prospect neer so dreary, Thou shalt reap the fruits of joy.
Cont.
4.
Lo, the scene of verdure brightening! See the rising grain appear; Look again! The fields are whitening. For the harvest-time is near.
Christ for the World

1.
Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With loving zeal; The poor and them that mourn, The faint and overborne, Sin sick and sorrow worn, Whom Christ doth heal.
Cont...
2.
Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With fervent prayer; The wayward and the lost, By restless passions tossed, Redeemed at countless cost From dark despair.
Cont...
3.
Christ for the world we sing; The world to Christ we bring With joyful song; The newborn souls, whose days, Reclaimed from errors ways, Inspired with hope and praise, To Christ belong.
I Am Thinking Today of That Beautiful Land 1. I am thinking today of that beautiful land I shall reach when the sun goeth down; When through wonderful grace by my Saviour I stand, Will there be any stars in my Cont. crown?
Refrain: Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown, When at evening the sun goeth down? When I wake with the blest in the mansion of rest, Will there be any stars in my crown? Cont.
2.
In the strength of the Lord let me labour and pray, Let me watch as a winner of souls; That bright stars may be mine in the glorious day, When His praise like the sea billows rolls.
Cont.
Refrain: Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown, When at evening the sun goeth down? When I wake with the blest in the mansion of rest, Will there be any stars in my crown? Cont.
3.
O what joy will it be when His face I behold, Living gems at His feet to lay down; It would sweeten my bliss in the city of gold, Should there be any stars in my Cont. crown.
Refrain: Will there be any stars, any stars in my crown, When at evening the sun goeth down? When I wake with the blest in the mansion of rest, Will there be any stars in my crown?
Bright Beams Our Fathers Mercy

1.
Brightly beams our Fathers mercy, From His lighthouse evermore, But to us He gives the keeping Of the lights along the shore.
Cont.
Refrain: Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman You may rescue, you may save.
Cont.
2.
Dark the night of sin has settled, Loud the angry billows roar; Eager eyes are watching, longing, For the lights along the shore.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Trim your feeble lamp,my brother: Some poor sailor, tempest tossed, Trying now to make the harbour, In the darkness may be lost.
Cont.
I Love Thee
1.
I love Thee, I love Thee, I love Thee, my Lord; I love Thee, my Saviour, I love Thee, my God. I love Thee, I love Thee, and that Thou dost know; But how much I love Thee my actions will show. Cont.
2.
Im happy, Im happy, O, wondrous account! My joys are immortal, I stand on the mount! I gaze on my treasure and long to be there, With Jesus and angels, and kindred so dear.
Cont.
3.
O Jesus, my Saviour, with Thee I am blest, My life and salvation, my joy and my rest; Thy name be my theme, and Thy love be my song; Thy grace shall inspire both my heart and my tongue.
Cont.
4.
O, whos like my Saviour? Hes Salems bright King; He smiles and He loves me, and helps me to sing. Ill praise Him, Ill praise Him, with notes loud and clear, While rivers of pleasure my spirit do cheer.
Others
1.
Lord, help me live from day to day, In such a self forgetful way That even when I kneel to pray, My prayr shall be for others.
Cont.
Refrain: Yes, others, Lord, yes, others. Let this my motto be, Help me to live for others, Help me to live for others, That I may live like Thee, That I may live like Thee
Cont.
2.
Help me in all the work I do, To ever be sincere and true, And know that all Id do for You, Must needs be done for others.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Let self be crucified and slain, And buried deep, nor rise again; And may all efforts be in vain, Unless they be for others.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
And when my work on earth is done, And my new work in heavns begun, May I forget the crown Ive won, While thinking still of others.
Cont.
Tell It to Every Kindred and Nation

1.
Tell it to every kindred and nation, Tell it far and near; Earths darkest night will fade with the dawning, Jesus will soon appear.
Cont.
Refrain: Hail Him the King of glory, Once the Lamb for sinners slain; Tell, tell the wondrous story, Jesus comes to reign.
Cont.
2.
Nations again n strife and commotion, Warnings by the way; Signs in the heavens, unerring omens, Herald the glorious day.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Children of God look up with rejoicing; Shout and sing His praise; Blessed are they who, waiting and watching, Look for the dawning rays.
Cont.
O Where Are the Reapers?

1.
O where are the reapers that garner in The sheaves of good from the fields of sin? With sickles of truth must the work be done. And no one may rest till the harvest home. Cont.
Refrain: Where are the reapers? O who will come And share in the glory of the harvest home.? O who will help us to garner in The sheaves of good from the fields of sin?
Cont.
2.
Go out in the byways and search them all; The wheat may be there, though the weeds are tall; Then search in the highway, and pass none by; But gather from all for the home on high.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
The fields all are ripening, and far and wide The world now is waiting the harvest tide; But reapers are few, and the work is great, And much will be lost should the harvest wait.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
So come with your sickles, ye sons of men, And gather together the golden grain; Toil on till the Lord of the harvest come, Then share ye His joy in the harvest home.
Cont.
Working, O Christ, With Thee

1.
Working, O Christ, with Thee, Working with Thee, Unworthy, sinful, weak, Though we may be;
Cont.
1.
Our all to Thee we give, For Thee alone we live, And by Thy grace achieve, Working with Thee.
Cont.
2.
Along the citys waste, Working with Thee, Our eager footsteps haste, Like Thee to be;
Cont.
2.
The poor we gather in, The outcasts raise from sin, And labour souls to win, Working with Thee.
Cont.
3.
Saviour, we weary not, Working with Thee, As hard as Thine our lot Can never be;
Cont.
3.
Our joy and comfort this, Thy grace sufficient is; This changes toil to bliss, Working with Thee.
Cont.
4.
So let us labour on, Working with Thee, Till earth to Thee is won, From sin set free;
Cont.
4.
Till men, from shore to shore, Receive Thee, and adore, And join us evermore, Working with Thee.
Working for the Night Is Coming

1.
Work, for the night is coming; Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work mid springing flowers;
Cont.
1.
Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When mans work is done.
Cont.
2.
Work, for the night is coming; Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labour, Rest comes sure and soon;
Cont.
2.
Give every flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more.
Cont.
3.
Work, for the night is coming; Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies;
Cont.
3.
Work till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work for the night is darkening, When mans work is oer.
Sowing in the Morning

1.
Sowing in the morning, sowing seed of kindness, Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve; Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves. Cont.
Refrain: Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves; Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves. Cont.
2.
Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows, Fearing neither clouds nor winters chilling breeze; By and by the harvest, and the labour ended, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Cont.
Refrain: Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves; Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in Cont. the sheaves.
3.
Going forth with weeping, sowing for the Master, Though the loss sustained our spirit often grieves; When our weepings over, He will bid us welcome, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Cont.
Refrain: Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves; Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.
Let Others Seek a Home Below 1. Let others seek a home below, Well be gathered home; Which flames devour or waves oer throw, Well be gathered home.
Cont.
Refrain: Well work till Jesus comes, Well work till Jesus comes, Well work till Jesus comes., And well be gathered home.
Cont.
2.
Be mine the happier lot to own, Well be gathered home; A heavenly mansion near the throne, Well be gathered home.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Then, fail this earth, let stars decline, Well be gathered home; And sun and moon refuse to shine, Well be gathered home.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Though desolation here may be, Well be gathered home; That heavenly mansion stands for me, Well be gathered home.
Cont.
In the Heart of Jesus

1.
In the heart of Jesus There is love for you, Love most pure and tender, Love most deep and true;
Cont.
1.
Why should you be lonely, Why for friendship sigh, When the heart of Jesus Has a full supply?
Cont.
2.
In the mind of Jesus There is thought for you, Warm as summer sunshine, Sweet as morning dew;
Cont.
2.
Why should you be fearful, Why take anxious thought, Since the mind of Jesus Cares for those He bought?
Cont.
3.
In the field of Jesus There is work for you; Such as even angels Might rejoice to do;
Cont.
3.
Why stand idly sighing For some lifework grand, While the field of Jesus Seeks your reaping hand?
Cont.
4.
In the home of Jesus Theres a place for you; Glorious bright and joyous, Calm and peaceful, too;
Cont.
4.
Why then, like a wanderer, Roam with weary pace, If the home of Jesus Holds for you a place?
O Master! When Thou Callest

1.
O Master! When Thou callest No voice may say Thee Nay; For blest are they that follow Where Thou dost lead the way;
Cont.
1.
In freshest prime of morning, Or fullest glow of noon, The note of heavenly warning Can never come too soon.
Cont.
2.
O Master! where Thou callest No foot may shrink in fear; For they who trust Thee wholly Shall find Thee ever near;
Cont.
2.
And chamber still and lonely, or busy harvest field, Where Thou, Lord, rulest only, Shall precious produce yield.
Cont.
3.
O Master! whom Thou callest No heart may dare refuse; 'Tis honour, highest honour, When Thou dost deign to use
Cont.
3.
Our brightest and our fairest, Our dearest all are Thine; Thou who for each one carest, We hail Thy loves design.
Cont.
4.
They who go forth to serve Thee, We, too, who serve at home, May watch and pray together Until Thy kingdom come.
Cont.
4.
In Thee for aye united, Our song of hope we raise, Till that blest shore is sighted, Where all shall turn to praise!
O Christian, Awake!
1.
O Christian, awake! 'tis the Masters command; With helmet and shield, and a sword in thy hand, To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go, And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe. Cont.
Refrain: Stand like the brave, Stand like the brave, Stand like the brave, With thy face to the foe.
Cont.
2.
Whatever thy danger, take heed and beware, And turn not thy back, for no armour is there; The legions of darkness, if thou wouldst oer throw, Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
The cause of thy Master with vigour defend; Be watchful, be zealous, and fight to the end; Whenever He leads thee, go, valiantly go, And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Press on, never doubting, thy Captain is near, With grace to supply, and with comfort to cheer; His love, like a stream in the desert will flow; Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.
Cont.
Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!

1.
Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss;
Cont.
1.
From victory unto victory, His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed.
Cont.
2.
Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict, In this His glorious day.
Cont.
2.
Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose.
Cont.
3.
Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you; Ye dare not trust your own.
Cont.
3.
Put on the gospel armour, And, watching unto prayer, Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there.
Cont.
4.
Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victors song.
Cont.
4.
To him that over cometh, A crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally.
Soldier of Christ, Arise

1.
Soldiers of Christ, arise And put your armour on, Strong in the strength which God supplies Through His eternal Son;
Cont.
1.
Strong in the Lord of hosts, And in His mighty power, Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror.
Cont.
2.
Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued; But take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God;
Cont.
2.
That, having all things done, And all your conflicts passed, Ye may oercome through Christ alone. And stand entire at last.
Cont.
3.
From strength to strength go on; Wrestle, and fight, and pray; Tread all the powers of darkness down, And win the well fought day;
Cont.
3.
Still let the Spirit cry, In all His soldiers, Come! Till Christ the Lord who reigns on high, Shall take the conquerors home.
Onward Christian Soldiers!

1.
Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.
Cont.
1.
Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See, His banners go!
Cont.
Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before.
Cont.
2.
At the sign of triumph Satans host doth flee; On, then, Christian soldiers, On to victory!
Cont.
2.
Hells foundations quiver At the shout of praise; Brothers, lift your voices, Loud your anthems raise.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Like a mighty army Moves the church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod;
Cont.
3.
We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Crowns and thrones have perished, Kingdoms ruled and waned, But the church of Jesus Constant has remained.
Cont.
4.
Gates of hell can never Gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, That can never fail.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song;
Cont.
5.
Glory, praise, and honour unto Christ the King, This through countless ages Men and angels sing.
Cont.
Lead On, O King Eternal

1.
Lead on, O King Eternal, The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home;
Cont.
1.
Through days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, and now, O King Eternal, We lift our battle song.
Cont.
2.
Lead on, O King Eternal, Till sins fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace;
Cont.
2.
For not with swords, loud clashing, Nor roll of stirring drums, With deeds of love and mercy, The heavenly kingdom comes.
Cont.
3.
Lead on, O King Eternal, We follow, not with fears, For gladness breaks like morning Whereer Thy face appears;
Cont.
3.
Thy cross is lifted oer us We journey in its light; The crown awaits the conquest; Lead on, O God of might.
Am I a Soldier of the Cross

1.
Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause? Or blush to speak His name?
Cont.
2.
Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, Whilst others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?
Cont.
3.
Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend of grace, To help me on to God?
Cont.
4.
Sure I must fight if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord; Ill bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word.
Cont.
5.
Thy saints in all this glorious war Shall conquer, though they die; They see the triumph from afar, With faiths discerning eye.
Cont.
6.
When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine.
With Willing Hearts We Tread

1.
With willing hearts we tread The path the Saviour trod; We love th example of our Head, The glorious Lamb of God.
Cont.
2.
On Thee, on Thee alone, Our hope and faith rely, O Thou who wilt for sin atone, Who didst for sinners die!
Cont.
3.
We trust Thy sacrifice, To Thy dear cross we flee; O may we die to sin, and rise To life and bliss in Thee.
Deeper Yet
1.
In the blood from the cross I have been washed from sin; But to be free from dross, Still I would enter in.
Cont.
Refrain: Deeper yet, deeper yet, Into the crimson flood; Deeper yet, deeper yet, Under the precious blood.
Cont.
2.
Day and day, hour by hour, Blessings are sent to me; But for more of His power Ever my prayer shall be.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Near to Christ I would live, Following Him each day; What I ask He will give; So then with faith I pray.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Now I have peace, sweet peace, While in this world of sin; But to pray Ill not cease Till I am pure within.
Cont.
O Now I See the Crimson Wave

1.
O now I see the crimson wave, The fountain deep and wide; Jesus, my Lord, mighty to save, Points o His wounded side.
Cont.
Refrain: The cleansing stream I see, I see, I plunge, and O, it cleanseth me! O praise the Lord! It cleanseth me, It cleanseth me, yes, cleanseth me.
Cont.
2.
I see the new creation rise, I hear the speaking blood; It speaks polluted nature dies, Sinks neath the cleansing flood.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
I rise to walk in heavens own light, Above the world an sin; With heart made pure and garments white, And Christ enthroned within.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Amazing grace! 'Tis heaven below To feel the blood applied, And Jesus, only Jesus, know, My Jesus crucified.
Cont.
Thy Broken Body, Gracious Lord

1.
Thy broken body, gracious Lord, Is shadowed by this broken bread; The wine which in this cup is poured, Points to the blood which Thou hast shed.
Cont.
2.
And while we meet together thus, We show that we are one in Thee; Thy precious blood was shed for us; Thy death, O Lord, has set us Cont. free.
3.
We have one hope that Thou wilt come; Thee in the air we wait to see; Then Thou wilt give Thy saints a home, And we shall ever reign with Thee.
Jesus Invites His Saints

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Jesus invites His saints To meet around His board, And sup in memory of the death And suffering of their Lord.
Cont.
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We take the bread and wine As emblems of Thy death; Lord, raise our souls above the sign, To feast on Thee by faith.
Cont.
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Faith eats the bread of life, And drinks the living wine; It looks beyond this scene of strife Unites us to the Vine.
Cont.
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Soon shall the night be gone, Our Lord will come again; The marriage supper of the Lamb Will usher in His reign.
The Judgement Has Set

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The judgement has set, the books have been opened; How shall we stand in that great day When every thought, and word, and action, God, the righteous Judge, shall weigh? Cont.
Refrain: How shall we stand in that great day? How shall we stand in that great day? Shall we be found before Him wanting? Or with our sins all washed away?
Cont.
2.
The work is begun with those who are sleeping, Soon will the living here be tried, Out of the books of Gods remembrance, His decision to abide.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O, how shall we stand that moment of searching, When all our sins those books reveal? When from that court, each case decided, Shall be granted no appeal?
Cont.
O Solemn Thought!
1.
O solemn thought! And can it be The hour of judgement now is come, Which soon must fix our destiny, And seal the sinners fearful doom?
Cont.
1.
Yes, it is so; the judgement hour Is swiftly hastening to its close; Then will the Judge, in mighty power, Descend in vengeance on His foes.
Cont.
2.
He who came down to earth to die, An offering for the sins of men, And then ascended up on high, And will ere long return again,
Cont.
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Is standing now before the ark, And mercy seat, and cherubim, To plead His blood for saints, and make The last remembrance of their sin.
Cont.
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The solemn moment is at hand When we who have His name confessed, Each in his lot must singly stand, And pass the final, searching test.
Cont.
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Jesus! We hope in Thee alone; In mercy now upon us look, Confess our names before the throne, And blot our sins from out Thy book.
Cont.
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O blessed Saviour! May we feel The full importance of this hour. Inspire our hearts with holy zeal, And aid us by Thy Spirits power,
Cont.
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That we may, in Thy strength, be strong, And brave the conflict valiantly; Then, on Mount Zion, join the song, And swell the notes of victory.
Dont Forget the Sabbath

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Dont forget the Sabbath, The Lord our God hath blest, Of all the week the brightest, Of all the week the best;
Cont.
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It brings repose from labour, It tells of joy divine, Its beams of light descending, With heavenly beauty shine.
Cont.
Refrain: Welcome, welcome, ever welcome, Blessed Sabbath day. Welcome, welcome, ever welcome, Blessed Sabbath day.
Cont.
2.
Keep the Sabbath holy, And worship Him today, Who said to His disciples, I am the living way;
Cont.
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And if we meekly follow Our Saviour here below, Hell give us of the fountain Whose streams eternal flow.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Day of sacred pleasure! Its golden hours well spend In thankful hymns to Jesus, The childrens dearest Friend;
Cont.
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O gentle loving, Saviour, How good and kind Thou art, How precious is Thy promise To dwell in every heart!
Cont.
Holy Day, Jehovahs Rest

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Holy day, Jehovah's rest, Of creations week the best; Last of all the chosen seven, Blessed of God, to man 'twas given.
Cont.
Refrain: Welcome, welcome, Welcome, welcome; Glad we hail its presence blest, 'Tis the great Jehovahs rest.
Cont.
2.
First His six days work was done, Then the Sabbath was begun; Thus He blessed the seventh day, Thus in resting we obey.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Thousands have His plan reversed, Resting now upon the first; Search the Book and you shall know Theres no scripture tells them so.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
All who speak the truth must say It was man who changed the day; In Gods word no change appears Through the whole six thousand years!
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Thus I searched; and when I saw Only one great Sabbath law, Then I hastened to obey Plainly, 'twas the only way.
Cont.
How Sweet Upon This Sacred Day

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How sweet upon this sacred day, The best of all the seven, To cast our earthly thoughts away, And think of God and heaven!
Cont.
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How sweet to be allowed to pray, Our sins may be forgiven! With filial confidence to say, Father, who art in heaven!
Cont.
3.
How sweet the words of peace to hear From Him to whom 'tis given To wake the penitential tear, And lead the way to heaven!
Cont.
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And if to make our sins depart, In vain the will has striven, He who regards the inmost heart Will send His grace from heaven.
Welcome, Welcome, Day of Rest

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Welcome, welcome, day of rest, To the world in kindness given; Welcome to this humble breast, As the beaming light form heaven.
Cont.
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Day of calm and sweet repose, Gently now thy moments run; Balm to soothe our cares and woes, Till our labour here is done.
Cont.
3.
Holy day that most we prize, Day of solemn praise and prayer, Day to make the simple wise, O, how great thy blessings are!
Cont.
4.
Welcome, welcome, day of rest, With thy influence all divine; May thy hallowed hours be blessed To this waiting heart of mine.
Another Six Days Work Is Done

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Another six days work is done, Another Sabbath is begun; Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, Improve the day that God has blessed.
Cont.
2.
Come, bless the Lord, whose love assigns So sweet a rest to weary minds; A blessed antepast is given, On this day more than all the seven.
Cont.
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O that our thoughts and thanks may rise As grateful incense to the skies, And draw from Christ that sweet repose Which none but he who feels it knows.
Cont.
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This heavenly calm within the breast Is the best pledge of glorious rest, Which for the church of God remains, The end of cares, the end of pains.
Thy Holy Sabbath, Lord

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Thy holy Sabbath, Lord, Thy people hail with joy; And while we wait to hear Thy word, Let praise our hearts employ.
Cont.
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With sweet delight the day That Thou hast called Thine own We hail, and all our homage pay To Thine exalted throne.
Cont.
3.
O may Thy saints be blessed! Assist us while we pray; May we enjoy a holy rest, And keep the sacred day.
Cont.
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When Sabbaths here shall end, And from these courts we move, May we an endless Sabbath spend In heavenly courts above.
Safely Through Another Week

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Safely through another week God has brought us on our way; Let us now a blessing seek, Waiting in His courts today;
Cont.
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Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest, Day of all the week the best, Emblem of eternal rest.
Cont.
2.
While we seek supplies of grace Through the dear Redeemers name, Show Thy reconciling face, Take away our sin and shame;
Cont.
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From our worldly cares set free May we rest this day in Thee. From our worldly cares set free May we rest this day in Thee.
Cont.
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Here we come Thy name to praise, May we feel Thy presence near, May Thy glory meet our eyes While we in Thy courts appear;
Cont.
3.
Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast. Here afford us, Lord, a taste Of our everlasting feast
Cont.
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May the gospels joyful sound Conquer sinners, comfort saints; Make the fruits of grace abound, Bring relief to all complaints;
Cont.
4.
Thus may all our Sabbaths be Till we rise to reign with Thee. Thus may all our Sabbaths be Till we rise to reign with Thee.
How Sweet the Light

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How sweet the light of Sabbath eve! How soft the sunbeams lingering there! For these blest hours the world I leave, Wafted on wings of faith and Cont. prayer.
2.
Season of rest! The tranquil soul Feels the sweet calm, and melts in love; And while these sacred moments roll, Faith sees a smiling heaven above. Cont.
3.
Nor will our day of toil be long; Our pilgrimage will soon be trod; And we shall join the ceaseless song. The endless Sabbath of our God.
This Is the Day of Rest

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This is the day of rest; Our failing strength renew; On weary brain and troubled breast Shed Thou Thy freshening dew.
Cont.
2.
This is the day of peace; Thy peace our spirits fill; Bid Thou the blasts of discord cease, The waves of strife be still.
Cont.
3.
This is the day of prayer; Let earth to heaven draw near; Lift up our hearts to seek Thee there; Come down to meet us here.
Cont.
4.
This is the best of days; Send forth Thy quickening breath, And wake dead souls to love and praise, O vanquisher of death!
O Day of Rest and Gladness

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O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright;
Cont.
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On thee, the high and lowly, Who bend before the throne, Sing, Holy, holy, holy, To the Eternal One.
Cont.
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Thou art a port protected From storms that round us rise, A garden intersected With streams of Paradise;
Cont.
2.
Thou art a cooling fountain In lifes dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgahs mountain, We view our promised land.
Cont.
3.
A day of sweet reflection Thou art, a day of love; A day to raise affection From earth to things above.
Cont.
3.
New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We seek the rest remaining In mansions of the blest.
The Dawn of Gods Dear Sabbath

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The dawn of Gods dear Sabbath Breaks oer the earth again, As some sweet summer morning After a night of pain;
Cont.
1.
It comes as cooling showers To some exhausted land, As shade of clustered palm trees Mid weary wastes of sand.
Cont.
2.
Lord, we would bring for offering, Though marred with earthly soil, A week of earnest labour, Of steady, faithful toil,
Cont.
2.
Fair fruits of self denial, Of strong, deep love to Thee, Fostered by Thine own Spirit, In true humility.
Cont.
3.
And we would bring our burden Of sinful thought and deed, In Thy pure presence kneeling, From bondage to be freed,
Cont.
3.
Our hearts most bitter sorrow For all Thy work undone So many talents wasted! So few bright laurels won!
Cont.
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And with that sorrow mingling, A steadfast faith, and sure, And love so deep and fervent, For Thee to make it pure,
Cont.
4.
In Thy dear presence finding The pardon that we need, And then the peace so lasting Celestial peace indeed.
Again the Day Returns

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Again the day returns of holy rest, Which, when He made the world, Jehovah blest; When, like His own, He bade our labours cease, And all be piety, and all be peace.
Cont.
2.
Let us devote this consecrated day To learn His will, and all we learn obey; So shall He hear, when fervently we raise Our supplications, and our songs of praise.
Cont.
3.
Lord of all worlds, incline Thy gracious ear; Thy childrens voice in tender mercy hear; Bear Thy blest promise, fixed as hills, in mind, And shed renewing grace on lost mankind.
Cont.
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Father in heaven, in whom our hopes confide, Whose power defends us, and whose precepts guide, Through life our surest guardian, and friend, Glory supreme be Thine till time shall end.
Lord of the Sabbath

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Lord of the Sabbath and its light, I hail Thy hallowed day of rest; It is my weary souls delight, The solace of my care worn breast, The solace of my care worn breast.
Cont.
2.
O sacred day of peace and joy, Thy hours are ever dear to me; Neer may a sinful thought destroy The holy calm I find in thee, The holy calm I find in thee.
Cont.
3.
How sweetly now thy glide along! How hallowed is the calm they yield! Transporting is their rapturous song, And heavenly visions seem revealed, And heavenly visions seem revealed.
Cont.
4.
O Jesus, let me ever hail Thy presence with the day of rest; Then will Thy servant never fail To deem Thy Sabbath doubly blest, To deem Thy Sabbath doubly blest.
Take Time to Be Holy
1.
The Lord is in His holy temple; Let all the earth keep silence before Him.
The Golden Morning Is Fast Approaching

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The golden morning is fast approaching; Jesus soon will come To take His faithful and happy children To their promised home.
Cont.
Refrain: O, we see the gleams of the golden morning Piercing through this night of gloom! O, we see the gleams of the golden morning That will burst the tomb.
Cont.
2.
The gospel summons will soon be carried To the nations round; The Bridegroom then will cease to tarry And the trumpet sound.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Attended by all the shining angels, Down the flaming sky The Judge will come, and will take His people Where they will not die.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
There those loved ones who have long been parted, Will al meet that day; The tears of those who are broken hearted Will be wiped away.
Cont.
Called to the Feast

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Called to the feast by the King are we, Sitting, perhaps, where His people be; How will it fare, friend, with thee and me When the King comes in.
Cont.
Refrain: When the King comes in, brother, When the King comes in! How will it fare with thee and me When the King comes in?
Cont.
2.
Crowns on the head where the thorns have been, Glorified He who once died for men; Splendid the vision before us them, When the King comes in.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Like lightnings flash will that instant show Things hidden long from both friend and foe; Just what we are will each neighbour know, When the King comes in.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Joyful His eye shall on each one rest Who is in white wedding garments dressed; Ah! Well for us if we stand the test, When the King comes in.
Cont.
When Jesus Shall Gather the Nations

1.
When Jesus shall gather the nations, Before Him at last to appear, Then how shall we stand in the judgement, When summoned our sentence to hear?
Cont.
Refrain: He will gather the wheat in His garner, But the chaff will He scatter away; Then how shall we stand in the judgement Of the great resurrection day?
Cont.
2.
Shall we hear, from the lips of the Saviour, The words Faithful servant, well done, Or, trembling with fear and with anguish, Be banished away from His throne? Cont.
Cont.
3.
He will smile when He looks on His children, And sees on the ransomed His seal; He will clothe them in heavenly beauty, As low at His footstool they kneel
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Then let us be watching and waiting, With lamps burning steady and bright; When the Bridegroom shall call to the wedding, O may we be ready for flight!
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Thus living with hearts fixed on heaven, In patience we wait for the time When, the days of our pilgrimage ended, Well bask in the presence divine.
Cont.
O Prince of Peace
1.
O Prince of Peace, who once didst rise In splendid triumph to the skies, Before the rapt disciples eyes, O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
1.
For Thy appearance all things pray; All nature sighs at Thy delay! Thy people cry, No longer stay. O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
2.
Hear Thou the whole creations groan, The war-swept nations plaintive moan, The lands made deserts all forlorn; O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
2.
See signals of distress unfurled By states on stormy billows hurled; Thou Polestar of a shipwrecked world, O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
3.
By doubts and sorrows inly pressed. By foes beleaguered and oppressed, Hear the strong cry of world unrest! O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
3.
Hope of the tried and faithful host, Their only glory, joy, and boast, Without Thy advent all is lost O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
4.
Come with, Thy beauteous diadem; Come with embattled cherubim, Cone with the shout of seraphim. O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
Cont.
4.
Come on Thy seat of radiant cloud; Come with the Archangels trumpet loud; Come Saviour, let the heavens be bowed O come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
We Know Not the Time When He Cometh

1.
We know not the time when He cometh, At even, or midnight, or morn; It may be at deepening twilight; It may be at earliest dawn.
Cont.
1.
He bids us to watch and be ready, Nor suffer our lights to grow dim, That when He shall come, He may find us All waiting and watching for Him.
Cont.
Refrain: Waiting and watching, Waiting and watching; Waiting and watching, Still waiting and watching for Thee.
Cont.
2.
I think of His wonderful pity, The price our salvation hath cost; He left the bright mansions of glory To suffer and die for the lost.
Cont.
2.
And sometimes I think it will please Him, When those whom He died to redeem Rejoice in the hope of His coming By waiting and watching for Him. Cont.
Cont.
3.
O Jesus, my loving Redeemer, Thou knowest I cherish as dear The hope that mine eyes shall be hold Thee, That I shall Thine own welcome hear!
Cont.
3.
If to some as a judge Thou appearest, Who forth from Thy presence would flee, A Friend most beloved Ill greet Thee, Im waiting and watching for Thee.
Cont.
Hark! That Shout

1.
Hark! That shout our rapture high, Bursting forth from yonder cloud; Jesus comes, and, through the sky, Angels tell their joy aloud, Angels tell their joy aloud.
Cont.
2.
Hark! The trumpets awful voice Sounds abroad oer sea and land; Let His people now rejoice; Their redemption is at hand, Their redemption is at hand.
Cont.
3.
See, the Lord appears in view; Heaven and earth before Him fly; Rise, ye saints, He comes for you; Rise, to meet Him in the sky, Rise, to meet Him in the sky.
Cont.
4.
Go and dwell with Him above, Where no foe can eer molest; Happy in the Saviours love, Ever blessing, ever blest, Ever blessing, ever blest.
We Know Not the Hour

1.
We know not the hour of the Masters appearing; Yet signs all foretell that the moment is nearing When He shall return 'tis a promise most cheering But we know not the hour.
Cont.
Refrain: He will come, let us watch and be ready; He will come, hallelujah! Hallelujah! He will come in the clouds of His Fathers bright glory But we know not the hour.
Cont.
2.
Theres light for the wise who are seeking salvation; Theres truth in the book of the Lords revelation; Each prophecy points to the great consummation But we know not the hour.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Well watch and well pray, with our lamps trimmed and burning; Well work and well wait till the Masters returning; Well sing and rejoice, every omen discerning But we know not the hour.
Cont.
A Glory in the Word

1.
A glory in the word we find When grace restores our sight; But sin has darkened all the mind, And veiled the heavenly light, And veiled the heavenly light.
Cont.
2.
When Gods own Spirit clears our view, How bright the doctrines shine! Their holy fruits and sweetness show The author is divine, The author is divine.
Cont.
3.
How blest are we, with open face To view Thy glory, Lord, And all Thy image here to trace, Reflected in Thy word! Reflected in Thy word!
Cont.
4.
O teach us, as we look, to grow In holiness and love, That we may long to see and know Thy glorious face above, Thy glorious face above.
It May Be at Morn
1.
It may be at morn, when the day is awaking, When sunlight through darkness and shadow is breaking, That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory To receive from the world His own. Cont.
Refrain: O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Ere we shout the glad song? Christ returneth, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen, Hallelujah! Amen.
Cont.
2.
It may be at midday, it may be at twilight, It may be, perchance, that the blackness of midnight Will burst into light in the blaze of His glory, When Jesus receives His own.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O joy, O delight! Should we go without dying, No sickness, no sadness, no dread, and no crying, Caught up through the clouds with our Lord into glory, When Jesus receives His own.
Cont.
Joy to the World

1.
Joy to the world, the Lord will come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room,
Cont.
1.
And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.
Cont.
2.
Joy to the earth, the Lord will reign! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains,
Cont.
2.
Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
Cont.
3.
No more let sin and sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow
Cont.
3.
Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.
Cont.
4.
Soon will He rule the earth with grace, And make the nations prove The glories of His righteousness,
Cont.
4.
And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, and wonders of His love.
O Brother, Be Faithful
1.
O brother be faithful! Soon Jesus will come, For whom we have waited so long; O, soon we shall enter our glorious home, And join in the conquerors song.
Cont.
1.
O brother, be faithful! For why should we prove Unfaithful to Him who hath shown Such deep, such unbounded and infinite love Who died to redeem us His own.
Cont.
2.
O brother be faithful! The city of gold, Prepared for the good and the blest, Is waiting its portals of pearl to unfold, And welcome thee into thy rest.
Cont.
2.
Then, brother, prove faithful! Not long shall we stay In weariness here, and forlorn, Times dark night of sorrow is wearing away, We haste to the glorious morn.
Cont.
3.
O brother be faithful! He soon will descend, Creations omnipotent King, While legions of angels His chariot attend, And palm wreaths of victory bring.
Cont.
3.
O, brother, be faithful! And soon shalt thou hear Thy Saviour pronounce the glad word, Well done, faithful servant, thy title is clear, To enter the joy of thy Lord.
Cont.
4.
O brother be faithful! Eternitys years Shall tell for thy faithfulness now, When bright smiles of gladness shall scatter thy tears, A coronet gleam on thy brow.
Cont.
4.
O, brother, be faithful! The promise is sure, That waits for the faithful and tried; To reign with the ransomed, immortal and pure, And ever with Jesus abide.
Come Lord, and Tarry Not

1.
Come, Lord, and tarry not; Bring the long looked for day; O why these years of waiting here? O why this long delay?
Cont.
2.
Come, for creation groans, Impatient of Thy stay; Worn out by these long years of ill, These ages of delay.
Cont.
3.
Come, for the corn is ripe! Put in Thy sickle now; Reap the great harvest of the earth; Sower and reaper Thou.
Cont.
4.
Come, spoil the strong mans house, Bind him and cast him hence; Show Thyself stronger than the strong, Thyself Omnipotence.
Cont.
5.
Come, and begin Thy reign Of everlasting peace; Come, take the kingdom to Thyself, Great King of righteousness.
Lift Up the Trumpet

1.
Lift up the trumpet, and loud let it ring: Jesus is coming again! Cheer up, ye pilgrims, be joyful and sing; Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
Refrain: Coming again, coming again, Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
2.
Echo it, hilltops; proclaim it, ye plains: Jesus is coming again! Coming in glory, the Lamb that was slain; Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Sound it, old ocean, in each mighty wave: Jesus is coming again! Break on the sands of the shores that ye lave; Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Heavings of earth, tell the vast, wondering throng: Jesus is coming again! Tempests and whirlwinds, the anthem prolong; Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Nations are angry by this we do know Jesus is coming again! Knowledge increases; men run to and fro; Jesus is coming again!
Cont.
How Sweet Are the Tidings

1.
How sweet are the tidings that greet the pilgrims ear, As he wanders in exile from home! Soon, soon will the Saviour in glory appear, And soon will the kingdom come.
Cont.
Refrain: Hes coming, coming, coming soon I know, Coming back to this earth again; And the weary pilgrims will to glory go, When the Saviour comes to reign.
Cont.
2.
The mossy old graces where the pilgrims sleep Shall be open as wide as before, And the millions that sleep in the mighty deep Shall live on this earth once more.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
There well meet neer to part in our happy Eden home, Sweet songs of redemption well sing; From the north, from the south, all the ransomed shall come, And worship our heavenly King.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Hallelujah, Amen! Hallelujah again! Soon, if faithful, we all shall be there; O, be watchful, be hopeful, be joyful till then, And a crown of bright glory well wear.
Cont.
In the Glad Time of the Harvest

1.
In the glad time of the harvest, In the grand millennial year, When the King shall take His scepter, And to judge the world appear,
Cont.
1.
Earth and sea shall yield their treasure, All shall stand before the throne; Just awards will then be given, When the King shall claim His own.
Cont.
2.
O the rapture of His people! Long theyve dwelt on earths low sod, With their hearts eer turning homeward, Rich in faith and love to God.
Cont.
2.
They will share the life immortal, They will know as they are known, They will pass the pearly portal, When the King shall claim His own.
Cont.
3.
Long theyve toiled within the harvest, Sown the precious seed with tears; Soon theyll drop their heavy burdens In the glad millennial years;
Cont.
3. They
will share the bliss of heaven,
Nevermore to sigh or moan; Starry crowns will then be given, When the King shall claim His own.
Cont.
4.
We shall greet the loved and loving, Who have left us lonely here; Every heartache will be banished When the Saviour shall appear;
Cont.
4.
Never grieved with sin or sorrow, Never weary or alone; O, we long for that glad morrow When the King shall claim His own.
Watchman, Tell Me
1.
Watchman, tell me, does the morning Of fair Zions glory dawn? Have the signs that mark its coming Yet upon thy pathway shone?
Cont.
1.
Pilgrim, yes! Arise, look round thee; Light is breaking in the skies; Gird thy bridal robes around thee, Morning dawns, arise! Arise!
Cont.
2.
Watchman, see, the light its beaming Brighter still upon thy way; Signs through all the earth are gleaming, Omens of the coming day
Cont.
2.
When the Jubal trumpet, sounding, Shall awake from earth and sea All the saints of God, now sleeping, Clad in immortality.
Cont.
3.
Watchman, hail the light ascending Of the grand, sabbatic year; All with voices loud proclaiming That the kingdom now is near;
Cont.
3.
Pilgrim, ye, I see just yonder, Canaans glorious heights arise; Salem, too, appears in grandeur, Towering neath its sunlit skies.
Cont.
4.
Watchman, in the golden city, Seated on His jasper throne, Zions King, arrayed in beauty, Reigns in peace from zone to zone;
Cont.
4.
There on sunlit hills and mountains, Golden beams serenely glow; Purling streams and crystal fountains, On whose banks sweet flowerets blow.
Cont.
5.
Watchman, see, the land in nearing. With its vernal fruits and flowers On just yonder O how cheering! Bloom forever Edens bowers.
Cont.
5.
Hark, the choral strains are ringing, Wafted on the balmy air; See the millions, hear them singing, Soon the pilgrim will be there.
We re Living, We Are Dwelling

1.
We are living, we are dwelling, In a grand and awful time, In an age on ages telling To be living is sublime.
Cont.
1.
Hark! The waking up of nations, Gog and Magog to the fray; Hark! What soundeth? Is creation Groaning for her latter day?
Cont.
2.
Christian, rouse and arm for conflict, Nerve thee for the battlefield; Bear the helmet of salvation, And the mighty gospel shield;
Cont.
2.
Let the breastplate, peace, be on thee, Take the Spirits sword in hand; Boldly, fearlessly, go forth then, In Jehovahs strength to stand.
Cont.
3.
Wicked spirits gather round thee; Legions of those foes to God, Principalities most mighty, Walk unseen the earth abroad;
Cont.
3.
They are gathering to the battle, Strengthened for the last deep strife; Christian, arm! Be watchful, ready, Struggle manfully for life.
Cont.
4.
And the prince of evil spirits, Great deceiver of the world! He who at the blessed Jesus Once his deadly weapons hurled,
Cont.
4.
Cometh with unwonted power, Knowing that this reign will cease When the kingdom shall be given To the mighty Prince of Peace.
Cont.
5.
Christian, rouse! Fight in this warfare, Cease not till the victorys won; Till your Captain loud proclaimeth, Servant of the Lord, well done!
Cont.
5.
He, alone, who thus is faithful, Who abideth to the end, Hath the promise, in the kingdom An eternity to spend.
The Coming King Is at the Door

1.
The coming King is at the door, Who once the cross for sinners bore, But now the righteous ones alone, He comes to gather home.
Cont.
Refrain: At the door, at the door, At the door, yes, even at the door; He coming, He is coming, He is even at the door.
Cont.
2.
The signs that show His coming near Are fast fulfilling year by year, And soon well hail the glorious dawn Of heavens eternal morn.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Look not on earth for strife to cease, Look not below for joy and peace Until the Saviour comes again To banish death and sin.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Then in the glorious earth made new Well dwell the countless ages through; This mortal shall immortal be, And time, eternity.
Cont.
'Tis Almost Time for the Lord to Come 1. 'Tis almost time for the Lord to come, I hear the people say; The stars of heaven are growing dim, It must be the breaking of the day.
Cont.
Refrain: O it must be the breaking of the day! O it must be the breaking of the day! The night is almost gone, the day is coming on; O it must be the breaking of the day!
Cont.
2.
The signs foretold in the sun and moon, In earth and sea and sky, Aloud proclaim to all mankind, The coming of the Master draweth nigh.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
It must be time for the waiting church To cast her pride away. With girded loins and burning lamps, To look for the breaking of the day.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Go quickly out in the streets and lanes And in the broad highway, And call the maimed, the halt, and blind, To be ready for the breaking of the day.
Cont.
Heir of the Kingdom

1.
Heir of the kingdom, O why dost thou slumber? Why art thou sleeping so near thy blest home? Wake thee, arouse thee, and gird on thine armour, Speed, for the moments are hurrying on. Cont.
2.
Heir of the kingdom, say, why doest thou linger? How canst thou tarry in sight of the prize? Up, and adorn thee, the Saviour is coming; Haste to receive Him descending the skies. Cont.
3.
Earths mighty nations, in strife and commotion, Tremble, with terror, and sink in dismay; Listen, 'tis nought but the chariots loud rumbling; Heir of the kingdom, no longer delay.
Cont.
4.
Stay not, O stay not for earths vain allurements! See how its glory is passing away; Break the strong fetters the foe hath bound oer thee; Heir of the kingdom, turn, turn thee away.
Cont.
5.
Keep the eye single, the head upward lifted; Watch for the glory of earths coming King; Lo! Oer the mountaintops light is now breaking; Heirs of the kingdom, rejoice ye and sing.
How Far From Home?

1.
How far from home? I asked, as on I bent my steps the watchman spake: The long, dark night is almost gone, The morning soon will break.
Cont.
1.
Then weep no more, but speed thy flight, With Hopes bright star thy guiding ray, Till thou shalt reach the realms of light, In everlasting day.
Cont.
2.
I asked the warrior on the field; This was his soul inspiring song: With courage, bold, and sword Ill wield, The battle is not long.
Cont.
2.
Then weep no more, but well endure The conflict, till thy work is done; For this we know, the prize is sure, When victory is won.
Cont.
3.
I asked again; earth, sea, and sun Seemed, with one voice, to make reply: Times wasting sands are nearly run, Eternity is nigh.
Cont.
3.
Then weep no more with warning tones, Portentous signs are thickening round, The whole creation, waiting, groans, To hear the trumpet sound.
Cont.
4.
Not far from home! O blessed thought! The traveler's lonely heart to cheer; Which oft a healing balm has brought, And dried the mourners tear.
Cont.
4.
Then weep no more, since we shall meet Where weary footsteps never roam Our trials past, our joys complete, Safe in our Fathers home.
Watch, Ye Saints
1.
Watch, ye saints, with eyelids waking; Lo! The powers of heaven are shaking; Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning, Ready for your Lords returning.
Cont.
Refrain: Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo ! He comes, yes, Jesus comes.
Cont.
2.
Lo! The promise of your Saviour, Pardoned sin and purchased favour, Blood washed robes and crowns of glory; Haste to tell redemptions story.
Cont.
Refrain: Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, He comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo ! He comes, yes, Jesus comes.
Cont.
3.
Kingdoms at their base are crumbling; Hark! His chariot wheels are rumbling; Tell, O tell of grace abounding, Whilst the seventh trump is sounding.
Cont.
Refrain: Lo! He comes, lo! Jesus comes; Lo! He comes, e comes all glorious! Jesus comes to reign victorious, Lo ! He comes, yes, Jesus comes.
Cont.
4.
Nations wane, though proud and stately; Christ His kingdom hasteneth greatly; Earth her latest pangs is summing; Shout, ye saints, your Lord is coming.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Sinners, come, while Christ is pleading; Now for you Hes interceding; Haste, ere grace and time diminished Shall proclaim the mystery finished.
Cont.
Look for the Waymarks

1.
Look for the waymarks as you journey on, Look for the waymarks, passing one by one; Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four Where are we standing? Look the waymarks oer. Cont.
Refrain: Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic waymarks, Down through the ages, past the kingdoms four. Look for the waymarks, the great prophetic waymarks; The journeys almost oer.
Cont.
2.
First, the Assyrian kingdom ruled the world, Then Medo-Persias banners were unfurled: And after Greece held universal sway, Rome seized the scepter Where are we today? Cont.
Cont.
3.
Down in the feet of iron and of clay, Weak and divided, soon to pass away; What will the next great, glorious drama be? Christ and His coming, and eternity. Cont.
Weve No Abiding City Here

1.
Weve no abiding city here; Sad truth, were this to be our home; But let this thought our spirits cheer, We seek a city yet to come, We seek a city yet to come.
Cont.
2.
Weve no abiding city here, We seek a city out of sight; Zion its name the Lord is there It shines with everlasting light, It shines with everlasting light.
Cont.
3.
O sweet abode of peace and love, Where pilgrims, freed from toil, are blest! Had I the pinions of a dove, Id fly to thee, and be at rest, Id fly to thee, and be at rest.
Cont.
4.
But hush, my soul! Nor dare repine; The time my God appoints is best; While here, to do His will be mine, And His to fix my time of rest, And His to fix my time of rest.
Watchman on the Walls of Zion

1.
Watchman on the walls of Zion, What, O tell us, of the night? Is the daystar now arising? Will the morn soon great our sight?
Cont.
1.
Oer your vision Shine there now some rays of light? Oer your vision Shine there now some rays of light?
Cont.
2.
Tell, O tell us, are the landmarks On our voyage all passed by? Are we nearing now the haven? Can we een the land descry?
Cont.
2.
Do we truly See the heavenly kingdom nigh? Do we truly See the heavenly kingdom nigh?
Cont.
3.
Light is beaming, day is coming! Let us sound aloud the cry; We behold the daystar rising Pure and bright in yonder sky!
Cont.
3.
Saints, be joyful; Your redemption draweth nigh: Saints, be joyful; Your redemption draweth nigh.
Cont.
4.
We have found the chart and compass, And are sure the land is near; Onward, onward, we are hasting, Soon the haven will appear;
Cont.
4.
Let your voices Sound aloud your holy cheer; Let your voices Sound aloud your holy cheer.
On Jordans Stormy Banks

1.
On Jordans stormy banks I stand, And cast a wishful eye To Canaans fair and happy land, Where my possessions lie.
Cont.
Refrain: We will rest in the fair and happy land, Just across on the evergreen shore; Sing the song of Moses and the Lamb by and by, And dwell with Jesus evermore.
Cont.
2.
Oer all those wide-extended plains Shines on eternal day; There Christ, the Sun, forever reigns, And scatters night away.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
When shall I reach that happy place, And be forever blest? When shall I see my Fathers face, And in His kingdom rest?
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Filled with delight, my raptured soul Would here no longer stay; Though Jordans waves around me roll, Fearless Id launch away.
Cont.
Just Over the Mountains

1.
Just over the mountain in the Promised land, Lies the holy city built by Gods own hand; As our weary footsteps gain the mountain's crest, We can view our homeland of eternal rest. Cont.
Refrain: We are nearing home! We are nearing home! See the splendour gleaming from the domes afar! See the glory steaming through the gate ajar!
Cont.
Refrain: There we soon will enter, never more to roam, Hear the angels singing! We are nearing home! We are nearing home.
Cont.
2.
In the rolls of the prophets we have long been told Of that wondrous city with its street of gold; Now with raptured vision we can see it there, With its walls of jasper and its mansions fair.
Cont.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Those who enter that city are the faithful few Who keep Gods commandments faith of Jesus, too; There well lift our voices through the endless days, In sweet songs of gladness and in psalms of praise. Cont.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
My brother, my sister, will you meet us there, In that land of sunshine where therell be no care? Accept of Gods message, and to Him be true; Then when Jesus cometh He will call for you. Cont.
Cont.
In the Land of Fadeless Day

1.
In the land of fadeless day Lies the city foursquare; It shall never pass away, And there is no night there.
Cont.
Refrain: God shall wipe away all tears; Theres no death, no pain, nor fears; And they count not time by years, For there is no night there.
Cont.
2.
All the gates of pearl are made, In the city foursquare; All the streets with gold are laid, And there is no night there.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
And the gates shall never close To the city foursquare; There life's crystal river flows, And there is no night there.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
There they need no sunshine bright, In the city foursquare; For the Lamb is all the light, And there is no night there.
Cont.
We Speak of the Realms

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!
Cont.
1.
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!
Cont.
2.
We speak of its freedom from sin, For sorrow, temptation and care, From trials without and within But what must it be to be there!
Cont.
2.
We speak of its service of love, Of the robes which the glorified wear, Of the church of the Firstborn above But what must it be to be there!
Cont.
3.
Our morning is all at an end, When, raised by the life giving word, We see the new city descend, Adorned as a bride for her Lord;
Cont.
3.
The city so holy and clean, No sorrow can breathe in the air; No gloom of affliction or sin, No shadow of evil, is there.
Cont.
4.
Do Thou, midst temptation and woe, For heaven my spirit prepare; And shortly I also shall know And feel what it is to be there.
Cont.
4.
Then oer the bright fields we shall roam, In glory celestial and fair, With saints and with angels at home, And Jesus Himself will be there.
Angel Voices Sweetly Singing

1.
Angel voices sweetly singing, Echoes through the blue dome ringing, News of wondrous gladness bringing; Ah, 'tis heaven at last!
Cont.
Refrain: Heaven at last, heaven at last; O, the joyful story of heaven at last! Heaven at last, heaven at last; Endless, boundless glory, in heaven at last.
Cont.
2.
On the jasper threshold standing, Like a pilgrim safely landing, See the strange bright scene expanding; Ah, 'tis heaven at last!
Cont.
3.
Softest voices, silver pealing, Freshest fragrance, spirit healing; Happy hymns around us stealing; Ah, 'tis heaven at last!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Not a teardrop ever falleth, Not a pleasure ever palleth, Song to song forever calleth; Ah, 'tis heaven at last!
Cont.
Cont.
5.
Christ Himself the living splendour, Christ the sunlight, mild and tender; Praises to the Lamb we render; Ah, 'tis heaven at last!
Cont.
Out on an Ocean All Boundless We Ride

1.
Out on the ocean all boundless we ride, Were homeward bound, homeward bound Tossed on the waves of a rough, restless tide, Were homeward bound, homeward Cont. bound,
1.
Far from the safe, quiet harbour weve rode, Seeking our Fathers celestial abode, Promise of which on us each is bestowed, Were homeward bound, homeward bound. Cont.
2.
Wildly the storm sweeps us on as it roars, Were homeward bound, homeward bound Look! Yonder lie the bright heavenly shores, Were homeward bound, homeward bound,
Cont.
2.
Steady, O pilot! Stand firm at the wheel; Steady, we soon shall out weather the gale; O, how we fly neath the loud creaking sail! Were homeward bound, homeward bound. Cont.
3.
Into the harbour of heaven now we glide, Were homeward bound, homeward bound Softly we drift on its bright silver tide, Were home at last, home at last.
Cont.
3.
Glory to God! All our dangers are oer, We stand secure on the glorified shore; Glory to God! We shall shout evermore: Were home at last, home at last.
When All My Labours and Trials Are Oer 1. When all my labours and trials are oer, And I am safe on that beautiful shore, Just to be near the dear Lord I adore, Will through the ages be glory for Cont. me.
Refrain: O that will be glory for me; Glory for me, glory for me; When by His grace I shall look on His face, That will be glory, be glory for me.
Cont.
2.
When, by the gift of His infinite grace, I am accorded in heaven a place Just to be there and to look on His face, Will through the ages be glory for me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Friends will be there I have loved long ago; Joy like a river around me will flow, Yet, just a smile from my Saviour, I know, Will through the ages be glory for me. Cont.
Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand

1.
Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light.
Cont.
1.
'Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin. Fling open wide the golden gates, And let the victors in.
Cont.
2.
What rush of hallelujahs Fills all the earth and sky! The ringing of a thousand harps Proclaims the triumph high.
Cont.
2.
O day for which creation And all its tribes were made! O joy, for all its former woes A thousandfold repaid!
Cont.
3.
O then what raptured greetings On Canaans happy shore! What knitting severed friendship where Death partings are no more!
Cont.
3.
Then eyes with joy shall sparkle, That brimmed with tears of late; Orphans no longer fatherless, Nor widows desolate.
Cont.
4.
Bring near Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain, Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign!
Cont.
4.
Appear, Desire of nations, Thine exiles long for home; Show in the heavens Thy promised sign; Thou Prince and Saviour, come!
I Will Sing You a Song

1.
I will sing you a song of that beautiful land, The faraway home of the soul, Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand,
Cont.
1.
While the years of eternity roll, While the years of eternity roll; Where no storms ever beat on the glittering strand, While the years of eternity roll.
Cont.
2.
O, that home of the soul! In my visions and dreams Its bright, jasper walls I can see, Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes
Cont.
2.
Between the fair city and me, Between the fair city and me; Till I fancy but thinly the veil intervenes Between the fair city and me.
Cont.
3.
That unchangeable home is for you and for me, Where Jesus of Nazareth stands; The King of all kingdoms forever is He,
Cont.
And He holdeth our crowns in His hands, And He holdeth our crowns in His hands; The King of all kingdoms forever is He, And He holdeth our crowns in His hands. Cont.
4.
O, how sweet it will be in that beautiful land, So free from all sorrow and pain; With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands,
Cont.
4.
To meet one another again! To meet one another again! With songs on our lips and with harps in our hands, To meet one another again!
The Homeland!
1.
The homeland! O the homeland! The land of the freeborn! Theres no night in the homeland, But aye the fadeless morn; Im singing for the homeland,
Cont.
1.
My heart is aching here; There is no pain in the homeland To which Im drawing near; There is no pain in the homeland To which Im drawing near.
Cont.
2.
My Lord is in the homeland, With angels bright and fair; Theres no sin in the homeland, And no temptation there;
Cont.
2.
The music of the homeland Is ringing in my ears; And when I think of the homeland My eyes are filled with tears; And when I think of the homeland My eyes are filled with tears.
Cont.
3.
The dwellers in the homeland, Are beckoning me to come, Where neither death nor sorrow In Invades their holy home;
Cont.
3.
O dear, dear native country! O rest and peace above! Christ brings us all to the homeland Of Thy redeeming love; Christ brings us all to the homeland Of Thy redeeming love.
Beautiful Valley Of Eden

1.
Beautiful valley of Eden, Sweet is thy noontide calm; Over the hearts of the weary, Breathing thy waves of balm.
Cont.
Refrain: Beautiful valley of Eden, Home of the pure and blest, How often amid the wild billow; I dream of thy rest, sweet rest!
Cont.
2.
Over the heart of the mourner Shineth the golden day, Wafting the songs of the angels Down from the far away.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
There is the home of my Saviour; There, with the blood washed throng, Over the highlands of glory Rolleth the great new song.
Cont.
Shall We Gather at the River?

1.
Shall we gather at the river Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God?
Cont.
Refrain: Yes, well gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God.
Cont.
2.
On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray, We will walk and worship ever, All the happy golden day
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Soon well reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease, Soon our happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace.
Cont.
Shall We Meet Beyond the River?

1.
Shall we meet beyond the river, Where the surges cease to roll? Where, in all the bright forever, Sorrow neer shall press the soul?
Cont.
Refrain: Shall we meet, shall we meet, Shall we meet, beyond the river? Shall we meet beyond the river, Where the surges cease to roll?
Cont.
2.
Shall we meet in that blest harbour, When our stormy voyage is oer? Shall we meet and cast the anchor By the fair, celestial shore?
Cont.
3.
Shall we meet in yonder city, Where the towers of crystal shine? Where the walls are all of jasper, Built by workmanship divine?
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Shall we meet with Christ, our Saviour, When He comes to claim His own? Shall we know His blessed favour, And sit down upon His throne?
Cont.
Theres a Land That Is Fairer Than Day

1.
Theres a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling place there.
Cont...
Refrain: In the sweet by and by We shall meet on that beautiful shore; In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore.
Cont....
2.
We shall sing on that beautiful shore The melodious songs of the blest, and our spirits shall sorrow no more, Not a sigh for the blessing of rest.
Cont...
Cont....
3.
To our bountiful Father above, We will offer a tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of His love, And the blessings that hallow our days.
Cont....
There Is a Land of Corn and Wine

1.
There is a land of corn and wine, And all its joys will soon be mine; There shines undimmed one blissful day, For earths dark night has passed away.
Cont.
Refrain: O Beulah land! Sweet Beulah land! Upon thy heights I long to stand, And view the radiant, jasper sea, And mansions fair, prepared for me, And find on that eternal shore My heaven, my home, forevermore.
Cont.
2.
My Saviour then will walk with me; O sweet communion that will be! Hell gently lead me by the hand, In that celestial, happy land.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
A sweet perfume upon the breeze, Will come from ever vernal trees, And flowers that never fading grow, Where streams of life forever flow.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
The zephyrs then will laden be With sounds of sweetest melody, As angels, with the ransomed throng, Join in the sweet redemption song.
Cont.
Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

1.
Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken Formed thee for His own abode;
Cont.
1.
On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvations wall surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
Cont.
2.
See the streams of living waters Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear and want remove;
Cont.
2.
Who can faint when such a river Ever flows their thirst to assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age.
Cont.
3.
Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appear For a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near;
Cont.
3.
Blest inhabitants of Zion, Washed in the Redeemers blood; Jesus, whom their souls rely on, Makes them kings and priests to God.
Cont.
4.
Saviour, if of Zions city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy name;
Cont.
4.
Fading is the worldlings pleasure All his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure None but Zions children know.
Come, We That Love the Lord

1.
Come, we that love, the Lord, And let our joys be known; Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord,
Cont.
1.
And thus surround the throne, And thus surround the throne. Were marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; Were marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.
Cont.
2.
Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God: But children of the heavenly King, But children of the heavenly King,
Cont.
2.
May speak their joys abroad, May speak their joys abroad. Were marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; Were marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.
Cont.
3.
The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Before we reach the heavenly fields,
Cont.
3.
Or walk the golden streets, Or walk the golden streets. Were marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; Were marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.
Cont.
4.
Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; Were marching through Immanuels ground, Were marching through Immanuels ground,
Cont.
4.
To fairer worlds on high, To fairer worlds on high. Were marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; Were marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God.
Beyond the Sunset

1.
Beyond the sunset, O blissful morning, When with our Saviour Heavn is begun. Earths toiling ended, O glorious dawning; Beyond the sunset, When day is done. Cont.
2.
Beyond the sunset No clouds will gather, No storms will threaten, No fears annoy; O day of gladness, O day unending, Beyond the sunset, Eternal joy.
Cont.
3.
Beyond the sunset, A hand will guide me To God, the Father, Whom I adore; His glorious presence, His words of welcome, Will be my position On that fair shore. Cont.
4.
Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion, Where with our loved ones Well weep no more; In that fair homeland Well know no parting Beyond the sunset, Forever more!
Jerusalem the golden

1.
Jerusalem the golden, With milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice oppressed.
Cont...
1.
I know not, O I know not What holy joys are there; What radiancy of glory, What bliss beyond compare.
Cont....
2.
They stand, those halls of Zion, All jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, And all the martyr throng.
Cont...
2.
The Prince is ever in them, The daylight is serene; The pastures of the blessed Are decked in glorious sheen.
Cont....
3.
There is the throne of David, And there, from care released, The song of them that triumph, The shout of them that feast;
Cont...
3.
And they who, with their Leader, Have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever Are clad in roves of white.
Cont....
4.
O sweet and blessed country, The home of Gods elect! O sweet and blessed county, That eager hearts expect!
Cont....
4. Jesus,
in mercy bring us
To that dear land of rest; Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest.
O Perfect Love
1.
O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne, That theirs may be the love that has no ending, Whom Thou forevermore dost join in one. Cont.
2.
O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance, Our tender charity and steadfast faith, Of patient hope, and quiet, brace endurance, With childlike trust that fears nor pain nor death.
Cont.
3.
Grant then the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, And to lifes day the glorious unknown morrow That dawns upon eternal love and life.
Happy the Home

1.
Happy the home when God is there. And love fills every breast; When one their wish, and one their prayer, And one their heavenly rest.
Cont.
2.
Happy the home where Jesus name Is sweet to every ear; Where children early lisp His fame, And parents hold Him dear.
Cont.
3.
Happy the home where prayer is heard And praise is wont to rise; Where parents love the Sacred Word And all its wisdom prize.
Cont.
4.
Lord, let us in our homes agree This blessed peace to gain; Unite our hearts in love to Thee, And love to all will reign.
Awake, Jerusalem, My Happy Home

1.
The voice that breathed oer Eden, That earliest wedding day, The primal marriage blessing, It hath not passed away.
Cont.
2.
Still in the pure espousal Of Christian man and maid The Holy Three are with us, The three-fold grace is said.
Cont.
3.
Lord, spread Thy pure wing oer these Who come before Thy face, When onward to thine altar The hallowed path they trace.
Cont.
4.
To cast their crowns before Thee In perfect sacrifice, Till to the home of gladness With Christs Own Bride they rise.
Jerusalem, My Happy Home

1.
Jerusalem, my happy home, O, bow I long for thee! When will my sorrow have an end? The joys when shall I set?
Cont.
2. Thy
walls are all of precious stone,
Most glorious to behold; Thy gates are richly set with pearl, Thy streets are paved with gold.
Cont.
3.
Thy garden and thy pleasant walks My study long have been; Such dazzling views, by human sight Have never yet been seen.
Cont.
4.
Lord, help us by Thy mighty grace To keep in view the prize Till Thou dost come to take us home To that blest Paradise.
By Cool Siloams Shady Rill

1.
By cool Siloams shady rill How fair the lily grows! How sweet the breath, beneath the hill, Of Sharons dewy rose!
Cont.
2.
Lo, such the child whose early feet The paths of peace have trod, Whose secret heart, with influence sweet, Is upward drawn to God.
Cont.
3.
Dependent on Thy bounteous breath, We seek Thy grace alone, In childhood, manhood, age, and death, To keep us still Thine own.
Lead Them, My God, to Thee

1.
Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee, These children dear of mine, Thou gavest me;
Cont.
1.
O, by Thy love divine, Lead them, my God to Thee, Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee.
Cont.
2.
When earth looks bright and fair, Festive and gay, Let no delusive snare Lure them astray;
Cont.
2.
But from temptations power, Lead them, my God to Thee, Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee.
Cont.
3.
Een for such little ones, Christ came a child, And in this world of sin Lived undefiled.
Cont.
3.
O for His sake, I pray, Lead them, my God to Thee, Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee.
Cont.
4.
Yea, though my faith be dim, I would believe That Thou this precious gift Wilt now receive;
Cont.
4.
O, take their young hearts now, Lead them, my God to Thee, Lead them, my God, to Thee, Lead them to Thee.
Jesus, I Will Follow Thee Jesus, I will follow Thee For I hear Thee calling me; Loving, trusting, glad I come, To let Thee lead me home.
1.
Cont.
Refrain: I will follow Thee, I will follow Thee, I will follow Thee Wherever Thou dost lead.
Cont.
2.
Little eyes might lose the way, Little feet might go astray; I might weak and weary be, But Thou art strong for me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Grief and want my be my foes, Foolish sins my way oppose; Full courage I will be, Wheneer I follow Thee.
Cont.
How Sweet, How Heavenly

1.
How sweet, how heavenly is the sight When those who love the Lord In one anothers peace delight, and thus fulfil His word.
Cont.
2.
When each can feel his brothers sigh, And with him bear a part; When sorrow flows from eye to eye, And joy from heart to heart.
Cont.
3.
When free from envy, scorn, and pride, Our wishes all above, Each can his brothers failings hide, And show a brothers love.
Cont.
4.
When love, in one delightful stream, Through every bosom flows; And union sweet, and dear esteem, In every action glows.
Cont.
5.
Love is the golden chain that binds The happy souls above, And hes an heir of heaven who finds His bosom glow with love.
Mid Pleasures and Palaces

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Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, theres no place like home! A charm from the skies seems to hallow us there, Which, seek through the world, is neer met with elsewhere.
Cont.
Refrain: Home, home, sweet, sweet home! Be it ever so humble, Theres no place like home!
Cont.
2.
An exile from hoe, splendour dazzles in vain O give me my lowly thatched cottage again; The birds singing sweetly, that came at my call; Give me, then, that peace of mind dearer than all.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
To us, in despite of the absence of years, How sweet the remembrance of home still appears; From allurements abroad which but flatter the eye, The unsatisfied heart turns and says with a sigh
Cont.
Once in Royal Davids City

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Once in royal Davids city Stood a lowly cattle shed, Where a mother laid her Baby In a manger for His bed; Mary was that mother mild, Jesus Christ her little Child.
Cont.
2.
He came down to earth from heaven, Who is God and Lord of all, And His shelter was a stable And His cradle was a stall; With the poor, and mean, and lowly, Lived on earth our Saviour holy.
Cont.
3.
And through all His wondrous childhood He would honour and obey, Love and watch the lowly mother In whose gentle arms He lay. Christian children all must be Mild, obedient, good as He.
Cont.
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Jesus is our childhoods pattern, Day by day like us He grew; He was little, weak, and helpless, Tears and smiles like us He knew; And He feeleth for our sadness, And He shareth in our gladness.
Cont.
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And our eyes at last shall see Him, Through His own redeeming love; For that Child so dear and gentle Is our Lord in heaven above; And he leads His children on To the place where He is gone.
I Think When I Read That Sweet Stor

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I think when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He calld little children as lambs to His fold, I should like to have been with them then.
Cont.
1.
I wish that His hands had been place on my head, That His arm had been thrown around me, And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, Let the little ones come unto Me.
Cont.
2.
Yet still to the Saviour in prayr I may go, And ask for a share in His love, And if I thus earnestly seek Him below, I shall see Him and hear Him above.
Cont.
2.
In that beautiful place He has gone to prepare For all who are washs and forgivn, O may we at last find a glad welcome there, Safe at home in the kingdom of heavn.
When He Cometh
1.
When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own,
Cont.
Refrain: Like the stars of the morning, His bright crown adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown.
Cont.
2.
He will gather, He will gather The gems for His kingdom, All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and His own,
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Little children, little children Who love their Redeemer, Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own,
Cont.
I Will Early Seek the Saviour

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I will early seek the Saviour I will learn of Him each day; I will follow in His footsteps, I will walk the narrow way.
Cont.
Refrain: For he loves me, yes He love me, Jesus love me, this I know. Jesus loves me, died to save me, This is why I love Him so.
Cont.
2.
I will hasten where He bids me, I am not too young to go In the pathway where He leadeth, Not too young His will to know.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
He is standing at the doorway Of escape from every sin; I will knock, for He has promised, He will hear and let me in.
Cont.
I Am So Glad That Our Father

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I am so glad that our Father in heaven Tells of His love in the Book He has given, Wonderful things in the Bible I see; This is the dearest, that Jesus Cont. loves me.
Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, Jesus loves me, I am so glad that Jesus loves me, Jesus loves even me.
Cont.
2.
Though I forget Him and wander away, Still He doth love me wherever I stray; Back to His dear loving arms would I flee, When I remember that Jesus loves me.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
O, if there's only one song I can sing, When in His beauty I see the great King, This shall my song in eternity be: O, what a wonder that Jesus love me.
Cont.
Happy Songs
1.
Long ago the children sang a song Of praise to Jesus as he rode along: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Cont.
Refrain: Happy songs, happy songs, Let the children sing their happy, happy songs; Happy songs, happy songs, Jesus loves to hear our songs.
Cont.
2.
As of old He loves to hear us sing Our songs of praise to Him, our heavnly King: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
By and by well sing a sweeter song With all the saved, a glad and glorious throng: Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna in the highest!
Cont.
I Would Be True
1.
I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer;
Cont.
1.
I would be brave, for there is much to dare; I would be brave, for there is much to dare.
Cont.
2.
I would be friend of all the foe, the friendless; I would be giving, and forget the gift; I would be humble, for I know my weakness;
Cont.
2.
I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift; I would look up, and laugh, and love, and lift.
Cont.
3.
I would be learning, day by day, the lessons My heavenly Father gives me in His word; I would be quick to hear His lightest whisper,
Cont.
3.
And prompt and glad to do the things Ive heard; And prompt and glad to do the things I've heard.
'Tis Love That Makes Us Happy

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'Tis love that makes us happy. 'Tis love that smooths the way; It helps us mind, it makes us kind To others every day.
Cont.
Refrain: God is love; were His little children God is love; we would be like Him. 'Tis love that makes us happy, 'Tis love that smooths the way; It helps us mind, it makes us kind To others every day.
Cont.
2.
This world is full of sorrow, Of sickness, death, and sin; With loving heart well do our part, And try some soul to win
Cont.
Cont.
3.
And when this life is over, and we are called above, Our song shall be eternally, Of Jesus and His love.
Cont.
Jesus Love me
1.
Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so; Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong.
Cont.
Refrain: Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me; Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so
Cont.
2.
Jesus loves me! He who died, Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin. Let His little child come in.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Jesus loves me! Loves me still, When Im sad or weak and ill; From His shining throne on high, Comes to watch me where I lie.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Jesus loves me! He will stay, Close beside me all the way, If I love Him, by and by He will take me home on high.
Cont.
He Loves me, Too

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God sees the little sparrow fall, It meets His tender view; If God so love the little birds, I know He love me too.
Cont.
Refrain: He loves me too, He loves me too, I know He loves me too; Because He loves the little things, I know He loves me too.
Cont.
2.
He paints the lily of the field, Perfumes each lily bell; If He so loves the little flowrs, I know He loves me well.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
God made the little birds and flowrs, And all things large and small; Hell not forget His little ones, I know He loves them all.
Cont.
A Little Light
1.
God make my life a little light Within the world to glow: A little flame that burneth bright, wherever I may go.
Cont.
2.
God make my life a little flowr, That giveth joy to all, Content to bloom in native bowr, Altho the place be small.
Cont.
3.
God make my life a little song That comforteth the sad: That helpeth others to be strong, and makes the singer glad.
Cont.
4.
God make my life a little staff, Whereon the weak may rest, That so what health and strength I have May serve my neighbours best.
How I Wish I Knew

1.
Little stars that twinkle in the heavens blue, I have often wondered if you ever knew. How there rose one like you, leading wise old men From the East, through Judah, down to Bethlehem. Cont.
2.
Did you see the costly presents they had brought? Did you see the stable they in wonder sought? Did you see the worship tenderly they paid To that stranger baby in the manager laid?
Cont.
3.
Did you hear the mothers pleading through their tears For the babes that Herod slew the coming years? Did you see how Joseph, warnd of God in dreams, Hurried into Egypt guided by your beams?
Cont.
4.
Did you watch the Saviour all those years of strife? Did you know , for sinners, how He gave His life? Little stars that twinkle in the heavens blue, All you saw of Jesus how I wish I knew.
Little Feet, Be Careful

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I washd my hands this morning, O very clean and white, And lent them both to Jesus, To work for Him till night.
Cont...
Refrain: Little feet, be careful Where you take me to, Anything for Jesus, Only let me do.
Cont...
2.
I told my ears to listen Quite closely all day thro, For any act of kindness, Such little hands can do.
Cont...
Cont...
3.
My eyes are set to watch them About their work or play, To keep them out of mischief, For Jesus sake all day.
Cont...
Jesus, Friend of Little Children

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Jesus, Friend of little children, Be a Friend to me; Take my hand and ever keep me Close to Thee.
Cont.
2.
Teach me how to grow in goodness, Daily as I grow; Thou hast been a child, and surely Thou dost know.
Cont.
3.
Step by step, O, lead me onward, Upward into youth; Wiser, stronger, still becoming In Thy truth.
Cont.
4.
Never leave me, nor forsake me, Ever be my Friend; For I need Thee from lifes dawning To its end.
Like a Little Candle

1.
Jesus bids us shine with a pure, clear light Like a little candle burning in the night; In this world of darkness we must shine, You in your small corner, I in mine. Cont.
2.
Jesus bids us shine through the gloom around, Many kinds of darkness in this world are found; Sin, and want, and sorrow: so we shine, You in your small corner, I in mine.
Cont.
3.
When we shine for others we shine for Him Well He sees and knows it if our light is dim; He looks down from heaven, sees us shine, You in your small corner, I in mine.
Cont.
4.
Jesus is a bright light of love divine, When on Him were looking, then it is we shine, Like the silver moon, with borrowed light, Each in his corner, Doing right.
Two Little Hands

1.
Ive two little hands to work for Jesus, One little tongue His praise to tell, Two little ears to hear His counsel, One little voice a song to swell.
Cont.
Refrain: Lord, we come, Lord, we come In our childhoods early morning, Come to learn on Thee.
Cont.
2.
Ive two little feet to tread the pathway Up to the heavnly courts above; Two little eyes to read the Bible, Telling of Jesus wondrous love.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Ive one little heart to give to Jesus, One little soul for Him to save, One little life for His dear service, One little self that He must have.
Cont.
A Year of Precious Blessings

1.
A year of precious blessings, And glorious victorious won, Of earnest work progressing, Its onward course has run;
Cont.
1.
To Thee, O God, our Refuge Whose goodness crowns our days, Within Thy earthly temple We lift our souls in praise; Within Thy earthly temple We lift our souls in praise.
Cont.
2.
Thou Master of assemblies, In mighty power descend, Behold our glad reunion, Conduct it to the end;
Cont.
2.
Inspire our hearts with courage, And deeper love for Thee, That all Thy name may honour, Whereer our field may be; That all Thy name may honour, Whereer our field may be.
Cont.
3.
O church of Gods Anointed, March on the lost to win, Lead forth thy ranks victorious Against the hosts of sin;
Cont.
3.
Till at His throne in glory, Where angels prostrate fall, One hallelujah chorus Shall crown Him Lord of all; One hallelujah chorus Shall crown Him Lord of all.
Wake the Song

1.
Wake the song of joy and gladness; Hither bring your noblest lays; Banish every thought of sadness, Pouring forth your highest praise.
Cont.
1.
Sing to Him whose care has brought us Once again with friends to meet, And whose loving voice has taught us O the way to Jesus' feet.
Cont.
Refrain: Wake the song, wake the song, The song of joy and gladness, Wake the song, wake the song, The song of Jubilee.
Cont.
2.
Joyfully with songs and banners, We will greet the festal day; Shout aloud our glad hosannas, And our grateful homage pay.
Cont.
2.
We will chant our Saviours glory While our thoughts we raise above, Telling still the old, old story, Precious theme Redeeming love! Cont.
Cont.
3.
Thanks to Thee, O holy Father, For the mercies of the year; May each heart, as here we gather, Swell with gratitude sincere.
Cont.
3.
Thanks to Thee, O loving Saviour For redemption through Thy blood. Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit, Sweetly draw us near to God.
Cont.
God of Our Father, Known of Old

1.
God of our fathers, known of old, Lord of our far flung battle line, Beneath whose awful hand we hold Dominion over palm and pine, Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Cont.
2.
The tumult and the shouting dies; The captains and the kings depart; Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice, A humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Cont.
3.
Far called, our navies melt away; On dune and headland sinks the fire; Lo, all our pomp of yesterday Is one with Nineveh and Tyre! Judge of the nations, spare us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Cont.
4.
If, drunk with sight of power, we loose Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use, Or lesser breeds without the law Lord God of hosts, be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Cont.
5.
For heathen heart he puts her trust In reeking tube and iron shard; All valiant dust that builds on dust, And guarding, calls not Thee to guard, For frantic boast and foolish word, Thy mercy on Thy people, Lord.
Hours and Days and Years

1.
Hours and days and years and ages Speeding by like shadows vain, Come and go like oceans billows; Only memories remain
Cont.
1.
On our earthly journey hastning, No enduring fame weve won; All our present falls behind us, Yet our works will follow on.
Cont.
2.
Gone before us are our fathers, And upon their graves we build; We, like them, are soon forgotten, Men, like leaves, to earth are spilled.
Cont.
2.
Heroes of the by gone ages Now are mouldring in the grave; But for Thee, O Great Eternal, What is there we truly have?
Cont.
3.
Speed ye, then, short years of living, With your joys alloyed with ill, Bring your changes and your dangers, God, my God, is changeless still.
Cont.
3.
What though every treasure fails me, I am kept by Gods own hand, And I see through earths cold shadows My eternal Fatherland.
Standing By a Purpose True

1.
Standing by a purpose true, Heeding Gods command, Honour them, the faithful few, All hail to Daniel's band!
Cont.
Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel, Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known!
Cont.
2.
Many mighty men are lost, Daring not to stand, Who for God has been a host By joining Daniels band!
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Many giants great and tall Stalking through the land, Headlong to the earth would fall If met by Daniels band!
Cont.
Cont.
4.
Hold the temperance banner high! On to victory grand! Satan and his host defy And shout for Daniels band!
Cont.
Yield Not to Temptation

1.
Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin, Each victory will help you Some other to win;
Cont.
1.
Fight manfully onward. Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, Hell carry you through.
Cont.
Refrain: Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through.
Cont.
2.
Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, Gods name hold in reverence, Nor take it in vain;
Cont.
2.
Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, Hell carry you through.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
To him that oercometh God giveth a crown Through faith we shall conquer, Though often cast down;
Cont.
3.
He who is our Saviour Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, Hell carry you through.
Cont.
Sound the Battle Cry

1.
Sound the battle cry, See! The foe is nigh; Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armour on, Stand firm, every one, Rest your cause upon His holy word.
Cont.
Refrain: 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. Cont.
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 neer can fail.
Cont.
Refrain: 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. Cont.
3.
O Thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us, one and all, By The Grace; When the battles done, And victory won, May we wear the crown Before Thy face. Cont.
Refrain: 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.
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

1.
Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone, Chosen of the Lord, and precious, Binding all the church in one; Holy Zions help forever, And her confidence alone.
Cont.
2.
All that dedicated city, Dearly loved of God on high, In exultant jubilation Pours perpetual melody; God the One in Three adoring In glad hymns eternally.
Cont.
3.
To this temple, where we call Thee, Come, O Lord of hosts, today; With Thy wonted loving kindness, Hear Thy servants as they pray; And Thy fullest benediction Shed within its walls alway.
Cont.
4.
Here vouchsafe to all Thy servants What they ask of Thee to gain, What they gain from Thee, forever With the blessed to retain, And hereafter in Thy glory Evermore with Thee to reign.
O Bow Thine Ear

1.
O bow Thine ear, Eternal One! On Thee each heart adoring calls; To Thee the followers of Thy Son Have raised, and now devote, these walls.
Cont.
2.
Here let Thy holy days be kept; And be this place to worship given, Like that bright spot where Jacob slept, The house of God, the gate of heaven.
Cont.
3.
Here may Thine honour dwell; and here As incense, let Thy childrens prayer, From contrite hearts and lips sincere, Rise on the still and holy air.
Cont.
4.
Here be Thy praise devoutly sung, Here let Thy truth beam forth to save As when of old Thy Spirit hung On wings of light oer Jordans wave.
Great King of Glory

1.
Great King of glory, come, And with Thy favour crown This temple as Thy home, This people as Thine own; Beneath this roof, O deign to show How God can dwell with men below.
Cont.
2.
Here may Thine ears attend Our interceding cries, And grateful praise ascend, Like incense, to the skies; Here may Thy word melodious sound, And spread celestial joys around.
Cont.
3.
Here may our unborn sons And daughters sound Thy praise, And shine,like polished stones, Through long succeeding days; Here, Lord, display Thy saving power, While temples stand and men adore.
Cont.
4.
Here may the listening throng Receive Thy truth in love; Her Christians join the song Of seraphim above, Till all, who humbly seek Thy face, Rejoice in Thy abounding grace.
As Ploughman in the Furrow Trudging

1.
As ploughman in the furrow trudging With joy beholds the setting sun, So we, who long have toiled ungrudging Rejoice to know our day nigh done.
Cont.
1.
This glorious hope shall leave us never Us, who have longed for rest and peace. Must be waiting thus forever? We long have looked for sweet surcease!
Cont.
2.
Soon shall we live with Christ in glory, No sadness then our hearts shall know; Let us remember Calvry story
Cont.
2.
And faith will keep our hearts aglow. Death but assures the rest we borrow From God when to the grave we go; We gladly drink its cup of sorrow, The cross removes it fear and woe.
Cont.
3.
Within the grave our bodies resting Shall know no weariness or pain; Soon we shall hear the Saviour calling To service on a higher plane.
Cont.
3.
Then all the ransomed shall be gathered, And follow Christ to mansions fair Which in the Fathers house of glory With joy He doth for them prepare.
Cont.
4.
This hope has banned our bitter sorrow, Come fellow pilgrims, look on high! For us who wait the happy morrow, Mountains are gone and oceans dry.
Cont.
4.
O joy divine, beyond all measure! That binds us with loves sacred band; There all our weeping is forgotten, For we are in our fatherland.
Not Now, but in the Coming Years

1.
Not now, but in the coming years, It may be in the better land, Well read the meaning of our tears, And there, sometimes, well understand.
Cont.
Refrain: Then trust in God through all thy days; Fear not, for He doth hold thy hand; Though dark thy way, still sing and praise, Sometime, sometime, well understand.
Cont.
2.
Well catch the broken thread again, And finish what we here began; Heaven will the mysteries explain, And then, ah, then well understand.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
Well know why clouds instead of sun Were over many a cherished plan; Why song has ceased when scarce begun; 'Tis there, sometime, well understand.
Cont.
Refrain: Then trust in God through all thy days; Fear not, for He doth hold thy hand; Though dark thy way, still sing and praise, Sometime, sometime, well understand. Cont.
4.
Why what we long for most of all, Eludes so oft our eager hand; Why hopes are crushed and castles fall, Up there, sometime, well understand.
Cont.
Cont.
5.
God knows the way, He holds the key, He guides us with unerring hand; Sometime with tearless eyes well see; Yes, there, up there, well understand.
Cont.
Gracious, Glorious, God Almighty

1.
Gracious glorious, God Almighty, Ruler of the universe; In Thy presence bow we rightly, Souls redeemed from sins dread curse,
Cont.
1.
Een though darkness should surround us Thine eternal light still shines, And the radiance of Thy glory Charms our hearts, enthralls our minds.
Cont.
2.
Thou alone, O God, art worthy; We are only worthless dust. All things heavnly, all things earthly, Are Thine own in Thee we trust.
Cont.
2.
Do Thou, Lord, whater Thou deemest Best to make Thy glory known, And though good or ill it seemeth, Yet well praise before Thy throne.
Cont.
3.
All Thy ways are perfect wisdom And Thy knowledge knows no end. Thou, O Lord, art full of mercy Thou with love Thy deeds dost blend.
Cont.
3.
Send us joy or pain or sorrow, We will worship, and be still, For we know that Gods tomorrow Will be free from every ill.
Sweet Be Thy Rest

1.
Sweet be thy rest And peaceful thy sleeping; Gods way is best, Thou art in His keeping.
Cont.
1.
O blessing sleep Where ills neer molest thee! Why should we weep? For Heaven hath blessed thee. Sweet be thy rest.
Cont.
2.
Thy work is done, Thy sowing and reaping; Thy crown is won, And hushed is thy weeping.
Cont.
2.
From tears and woes, From earths midnight dreary, Thine is repose Where none ever weary Sweet by thy rest.
Cont.
3.
Sweet be thy rest; No more we may greet thee Till with the blest In heaven we meet thee
Cont.
3.
O union sweet That death cannot sever! There shall we meet Where sad tears fall never. Sweet by thy rest.
Asleep in Jesus!
1.
Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep From which none ever wake to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, Unbroken by the last of foes.
Cont.
2.
Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet! With holy confidence to rest In hope of being ever blest.
Cont.
3.
Asleep in Jesus! Perfect rest, Whose waking is supremely blest; No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour That manifests the Saviours power.
Cont.
4.
Asleep in Jesus! Soon to rise, When the last trump shall rend the skies; Then burst the fetters of the tomb, And wake in full, immortal bloom.
We Do Rejoice to Know That God Controls

1.
We do rejoice to know that God controls our earthly mortal lot That he in wisdom may ordain To give us joy or send us pain.
Cont.
2.
The man who chooses his won way Oft thinks he sees the light of day, But if he wander in that glow His feet will tread the paths of woe.
Cont.
3.
God only knows the one sure way That leads us to the realms of day; He knows when joy will serve us best And when by pain we shall be blest.
Cont.
4.
When we go down to deaths dark vale And friends whom we have trusted fail, Then He who hath all powr to save Goes with us, even to the grave. Cont.
5.
Take courage, then, in God the Lord, Have faith in His unfailing word; Though dark the night, though rough the way, He leads us to the endless day.
God Be With You

1.
God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.
Cont.
Refrain: Till we meet, . . . . till we meet, Till we meet at Jesus feet Till we meet, . . . . till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.
Cont.
2.
God be with you till we meet again; Neath His wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again.
Cont.
Cont.
3.
God be with you till we meet again; When lifes perils thick confound you, Put His arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again.
Cont.
Cont.
4.
God be with you till we meet again; Keep loves banner floating oer you, Smite deaths threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet Cont. again.
Never Part Again

1.
There is a land of pure delight, Where bliss eternal reigns, Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.
Cont.
Refrain Were travlling to Immanuels land, We soon shall hear the trumpet sound, And soon we shall with Jesus reign, And never, never part again?
Cont.
Refrain What! Never part again? No, never part again, What! Never part again? No, never part again, And soon we shall with Jesus reign And, never, never part again.
Cont.
2.
There everlasting spring abides, and never withring flowers, And but a little space divides This heavnly land from ours,
Cont.
Refrain Were travlling to Immanuels land, We soon shall hear the trumpet sound, And soon we shall with Jesus reign, And never, never part again?
Cont.
Refrain What! Never part again? No, never part again, What! Never part again? No, never part again, And soon we shall with Jesus reign And, never, never part again.
Cont.
3.
Could we but stand where Moses stood, And view the landscape oer, Not all this worlds pretended good Could ever charm us more.
Cont.
Refrain: Were travlling to Immanuels land, We soon shall hear the trumpet sound, And soon we shall with Jesus reign, And never, never part again?
Cont.
Refrain: What! Never part again? No, never part again, What! Never part again? No, never part again, And soon we shall with Jesus reign And, never, never part again.
Blest Be the Tie

1.
Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love! The fellowship f kindred minds Is like to that above.
Cont.
2.
Before our Fathers throne We poor our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts, and our cares.
Cont.
3.
We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear, And often for each other flows The sympathizing tear.
Cont.
4.
When we asunder part, It gives us inward pain; But we shall still be joined in heart, And hope to meet again.

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1. Before Jehovahs Awful Throne

2. Let All Men Sing Jehovahs Praises

3. O Worship The Lord

4. Angel Voices Ever Singing

5. All People That on Earth Do Dwell

6. Lord of All Being, Throned Afar

7. The Lord Jehovah Reigns

8. O for a Heart to Praise My God!

nature, gracious Lord, impart;

9. Praise the Lord With Joy Exceeding

Reverence Let the Saints Appear

11. Come, Thou Almighty King

12. Praise Ye the Lord

13. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

14. Come, Bless the Lord

15. Gods Free Mercy Streameth

16. Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word

17. Again We Meet

18. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now

19. Again Our Earthly Cares We Leave

Shepherd of Thy people, here

feeling heart, the melting eye,

20. We Would See Jesus

21. The Lord in Zion Reigneth

Lord in Zion reigneth,

22. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing

23. God Bless and Keep Thee

24. Lord, Have Mercy

25. Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name

26. The Lord Be With Us

27. The Lord Is in His Holy Temple

28. New Every Morning

29. Sweetly the Holy Hymn

the lone mountainside,

30. Holy, Holy, Holy

31. Lord, in the Morning

to the hills where Christ is gone

men that love and fear Thy name

32. The Sun Is on the Land

33. When Morning Gilds the Skies

34. We Thank Thee

35. Sun of My Soul

36. An Evening Prayer

37. Now God Be With Us

38. Softly Now the Light of Day

39. The Day Thou Gavest

40. Abide With me

41. Day Is Dying in the West

43. Saviour, Breathe an Evening Blessing

44. Evening Prayer

45. O Love of God

46. Theres a Wideness

47. Praise Ye the Father

49. The Goodness of God

50. Like as a Father

51. O Worship the King

52. The God of Abraham Praise

53. O God of Light

54. My Maker and My King

55. The Lord Jehovah Reigns Alone

56. God the Omnipotent

57. Thy Glory Fills the Heavens