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It Is Well with My Soul

Author: Horatio Gates Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 480 hymnals First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 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." Refrain: It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed his own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin– O the bliss of this glorious thought!– my sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more; praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 O 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. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance; Blessed Hope; Forgiveness of Sins Scripture: Philippians 4:7 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts

Author: Bernard of Clairvaux; Ray Palmer Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 559 hymnals Lyrics: 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. 2 Thy truth unchanged hath 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. 3 We taste thee, O thou living bread, and long to feast upon thee still; we drink of thee, the fountain-head, and thirst our souls from thee to fill. 4 Our restless spirits yearn for thee, where'er our changeful lot is cast; glad when thy gracious smile we see, blest when our faith can hold thee fast. 5 O Jesus, ever with us stay, make all our moments calm and bright; chase the dark night of sin away, shed o'er the world thy holy light. Topics: Bread of Life; The Christian Life Love for Christ; Christ The Light; Longing for Christ and God Scripture: John 6:35 Used With Tune: QUEBEC

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 679 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine's blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life's glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be. Topics: The Christian Life Perseverance; Christ The Light; Christ Love and Grace of Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3 Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Just As I Am, without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain Appears in 2,117 hymnals Refrain First Line: Just as I am Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me, and that thou bidd'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come. Refrain: Just as I am, just as I am, just as I am I come. 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. [Refrain] 3 Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] 5 Just as I am! thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] 6 Just as I am! thy love unknown has broken ev'ry barrier down; now, to be thine, yea, thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Blood of; Christ Lamb of God; Forgiveness of Sins; Need for Christ of God; Salvation by Grace Scripture: John 1:29 Used With Tune: MAUNDER

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 318 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, and to my list'ning ears, all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is my Father's world, the birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise. This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass, he speaks to me everywhere. 3 This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father's world: the battle is not done; Jesus who died shall be satisfied, and earth and heav'n be one. Topics: God's Work Creation; God Sovereignty of Scripture: Acts 4:24 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Author: Edward Caswall Meter: 6.6.6 D Appears in 700 hymnals Lyrics: 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. 2 When sleep her balm denies, my silent spirit sighs: May Jesus Christ be praised. When evil thoughts molest, with this I shield my breast: May Jesus Christ be praised. 3 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find: May Jesus Christ be praised. Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised. 4 In heav'n's eternal bliss the loveliest strain is this: May Jesus Christ be praised. The pow'rs of darkness fear, when this sweet chant they hear: May Jesus Christ be praised. 5 Let earth's wide circle round in joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised. Let air and sea and sky, from depth to height, reply: May Jesus Christ be praised. 6 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this th'eternal song, through all the ages on: May Jesus Christ be praised. Topics: Lord's Day Morning; Jesus Christ His Praise Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Used With Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Text Sources: German, ca. 1800

There Is No Name So Sweet on Earth

Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 316 hymnals Refrain First Line: We love to sing around our King Lyrics: 1 There is no name so sweet on earth, no name so sweet in heaven, the name before his wondrous birth to Christ the Savior given. Refrain: We love to sing around our King, and hail him blessed Jesus; for there's no word ear ever heard so dear, so sweet as "Jesus." 2 And when he hung upon the tree, they wrote this name above him; that all might see the reason we forevermore must love him. [Refrain] 3 So now, upon his Father's throne, almighty to release us from sin and pains, he gladly reigns, the Prince and Savior Jesus. [Refrain] 4 To Jesus ev'ry knee shall bow, and ev'ry tongue confess him, and we unite with saints in light, our only Lord to bless him. [Refrain] 5 O Jesus, by that matchless name, your grace shall fail us never; today as yesterday the same, you art the same forever. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Praise; Christ Exaltation of; Christ Name of ; Love For Christ of God Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Used With Tune: THE SWEETEST NAME

Dare to Be a Daniel!

Author: Philip P. Bliss Meter: 7.5.7.6 with refrain Appears in 132 hymnals First Line: Standing by a purpose true Lyrics: 1 Standing by a purpose true, heeding God's command, honor them, the faithful few! All hail to Daniel's band! Refrain: Dare to be a Daniel! Dare to stand alone! Dare to have a purpose firm! Dare to make it known! 2 Many mighty men are lost, daring not to stand, who for God had been a host by joining Daniel's band. [Refrain] 3 Many giants, great and tall, stalking through the land, headlong to the earth would fall, if met by Daniel's band. [Refrain] 4 Hold the gospel banner high; on to vict'ry grand; Satan and his host defy, and shout for Daniel's band. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Conflict With Sin Scripture: Daniel 6:13-16 Used With Tune: DANIEL

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 397 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King eternal, the day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home: through days of preparation thy grace has made us strong, and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums, but deeds of love and mercy, the heav'nly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King eternal, we follow, not with fears; for gladness breaks like morning where'er thy face appears; thy cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light: the crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Ministry Ordinations Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

Take My Life, and Let It Be

Author: Frances R. Havergal Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1,202 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2 Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee, swift and beautiful for thee. 3 Take my voice, and let me sing, always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from thee. 4 Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose, ev'ry pow'r as thou shalt choose. 5 Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne, it shall be thy royal throne. 6 Take my love; my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store. Take my self, and I will be ever, only, all for thee, ever, only, all for thee. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Service; Daily Living; Ministry Ordinations Scripture: Romans 6:19 Used With Tune: HENDON