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Joy to the World!

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Appears in 1,860 hymnals First Line: Joy to the world! the Lord is come Lyrics: 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love. Amen. Topics: Advent First; Christ Advent; Psalm Adaptations Scripture: Psalm 98 Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

It's Just Like His Great Love

Author: Edna R. Worrell, 19th Century Appears in 81 hymnals First Line: A Friend I have, called Jesus Refrain First Line: It's just like Jesus to roll the clouds away Lyrics: 1 A friend I have called Jesus, Whose love is strong and true, And never fails howe’er ’tis tried, No matter what I do; I sinned against this love of His, But when I knelt to pray, Confessing all my guilt to Him, The sin-clouds rolled away. Refrain: It’s just like Jesus to roll the clouds away, It’s just like Jesus to keep me day by day, It’s just like Jesus all along the way, It’s just like His great love. 2 Sometimes when clouds of trouble Bedim the sky above, I cannot see my Savior’s face, I doubt His wondrous love; But He, from Heaven’s mercy-seat, Beholding my despair, In pity bursts the clouds between, And shows me He is there. (Refrain) 3 When sorrow’s clouds o’ertake me, And break upon my head, When life seems worse than useless, And I were better dead; I take my grief to Jesus then, Nor do I go in vain, For heav’nly hope He gives that cheers Like sunshine after rain. (Refrain) 4 Oh, I could sing forever Of Jesus’ love divine, Of all His care and tenderness For this poor life of mine; His love is in and over all, And wind and waves obey When Jesus whispers, “Peace, be still!” And rolls the clouds away. (Refrain) Topics: Love God's Love; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Used With Tune: [A Friend I have called Jesus]

Shepherd of Tender Youth

Author: Clement of Alexandria, c. 150-c. 220; Henry M. Dexter, 1821-1890 Appears in 278 hymnals Lyrics: 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. 2 Thou art our Holy Lord, The all-subduing Word, Healer of strife: Thou didst Thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace, Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 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. 4 Ever be Thou our Guide, Our Shepherd and our Pride, Our Staff and Song: Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thy eternal word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 5 So now, and till we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing: Infants and the glad throng Who to Thy Church belong, Unite to swell the song To Christ our King! Amen. Topics: Ancient Hymns; Historical; Youth Hymns Used With Tune: KIRBY BEDON

Precious Promise

Author: Nathaniel Niles, b. 1835 Appears in 130 hymnals First Line: Precious promise God hath given Refrain First Line: I will guide thee, I will guide thee Lyrics: 1 Precious promise God has given To the weary passerby, On the way from earth to Heaven, “I will guide thee with Mine eye.” Refrain: I will guide thee, I will guide thee, I will guide thee with Mine eye; On the way from earth to Heaven, I will guide thee with Mine eye. 2 When temptations almost win thee And thy trusted watchers fly, Let this promise ring within thee, “I will guide thee with Mine eye.” (Refrain) 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.” (Refrain) 4 When the shades of life are falling And the hour has come to die, Hear thy trusty Pilot calling, “I will guide thee with Mine eye.” (Refrain) Topics: The Christian Way of Life Assurance and Trust Used With Tune: [Precious promise God hath given]

Go Ye into All the World

Author: James McGranahan, 1840-1907 Appears in 90 hymnals First Line: Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling Refrain First Line: All pow'r is given unto Me Lyrics: 1 Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, Millions of souls forever may be lost; Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling, Looking to Jesus, minding not the cost? Refrain: “All pow’r is given unto Me, All pow’r is given unto Me, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel, And lo, I am with you alway.” 2 See o’er the world wide open doors inviting, Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in! Christians, awake! your forces all uniting, Send forth the gospel, break the chains of sin. (Refrain) 3 “Why will ye die?” the voice of God is calling; “Why will you die?” re-echo in His name; Jesus has died to save from death appalling, Life and salvation therefore go proclaim. (Refrain) 4 God speed the day, when those of every nation "Glory to God!" triumphantly shall sing; Ransomed, redeemed, rejoicing in salvation, Shout Hallelujah, for the Lord is King. (Refrain) Topics: Missions General; Soul Winning Used With Tune: [Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling]

Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good

Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley, 1851-1920 Appears in 30 hymnals First Line: Father, whose will is life and good Lyrics: 1 Father, whose will if life and good For all of mortal breath, Bind strong the bond of brotherhood Of those who fight with death. 2 Empower the hands and hearts and wills Of friends both near and far, Who battle with the body's ills, And wage Thy holy war. 3 Where'er they heal the maimed and blind, Let love of Christ attend: Proclaim the good Physician's mind, And prove the Saviour friend. 4 O Father, look from heaven and bless, Where'er Thy servants be, Their works of pure unselfishness, Made consecrate to Thee! Amen. Topics: Missions Medical Used With Tune: TALLIS' ORDINAL

Somebody Did a Golden Deed

Author: John R. Clements, 1868-1946 Appears in 119 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Somebody did a golden deed, Proving himself a friend in need; Somebody sang a cheerful song, Brightening the sky the whole day long, Was that somebody you? Was that somebody you! 2 Somebody thought 'tis sweet to live, Willingly said, "I'm glad to give;" Somebody fought a valiant fight, Bravely he lives to shield the right, Was that somebody you? Was that somebody you! 3 Somebody made a loving gift, Cheerfully tried load to lift; Somebody told the love of Christ, Told how His will was sacrificed, Was that somebody you? Was that somebody you! 4 Somebody filled the days with light, Constantly chased away the night; Somebody's work bore joy and peace, Surely his life shall never cease, Was that somebody you? Was that somebody you! Topics: Benevolence; Dedication of Life; Social Betterment; Stewardship of Life and Talents; The Christian Way of Life Stewardship and Service Used With Tune: [Somebody did a golden deed]

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas, b. 1885 Appears in 106 hymnals Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin; How shall my tongue describe it, Where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free, For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, All sufficient grace for even me, Broader than the scope of my transgressions, Greater far than all my sin and shame; O magnify the precious name of Jesus, Praise His name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching to all the lost, By it I have been pardoned, Saved to the uttermost; Chains have been torn asunder, Giving me liberty; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain) 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching the most defiled, By its transforming power Making him God's dear child, Purchasing peace and heaven, For all eternity; And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. (Refrain) Topics: Choir; The Christian Way of Life Praise and Testimony Used With Tune: [Wonderful grace of Jesus]

Hope of the World

Author: Georgia Harkness, b. 1891 Appears in 57 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion, Speak to our fearful hearts, by conflict rent. Save us, Thy people, from consuming passion, Who by our own false hopes and aims are spent. 2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven, Bringing to hungry souls the bread of life, Still let Thy Spirit unto us be given To heal earth's wounds and end her bitter strife. 3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways, Showing to wandering souls the path of light; Walk Thou beside us, lest the tempting byways Lure us away from Thee to endless night. 4 Hope of the world, who by Thy cross didst save us From death and dark despair, from sin and guilt: We render back the love Thy mercy gave us; Take Thou our lives and use them as Thou wilt. 5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious, Who by this sign did conquer grief and pain, We would be faithful to Thy gospel glorious: Thou art our Lord! Thou dost forever reign! Amen. Topics: Citizenship, Christian; Memorial Day; National Righteousness; Righteousness; Social Betterment Used With Tune: ANCIENT OF DAYS

We Come, O Christ, to Thee

Author: E. Margaret Clarkson, b. 1915 Appears in 18 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We come, O Christ, to Thee, True Son of God and man, By Whom all things consist, In Whom all life began: In Thee alone we live and move, And have our being in Thy love. 2 Thou art the Way to God, Thy blood our ransom paid; In Thee we face our Judge And Maker unafraid. Before the throne absolved we stand, Thy love has met Thy law’s demand. 3 Thou art the living Truth! All wisdom dwells in Thee, The Source of every skill, The One Eternal Verity! O great I Am! In Thee we rest, Sure answer to our every quest. 4 Thou only art true Life, To know Thee is to live The more abundant life That earth can never give: O risen Lord! We live in Thee, And Thou in us eternally. 5 We worship Thee, Lord Christ, Our Saviour and our King, To Thee our youth and strength Adoringly we bring: So fill our hearts, that men may see Thy life in us, and turn to Thee! Amen. Topics: Adoration; Worship Used With Tune: DARWALL