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Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 120 hymnals Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In ev'ry way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy, His little one can be. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 34:14 Used With Tune: SUNBEAM

We Gather Together

Author: Theodore Baker, 1851-1934 Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 200 hymnals First Line: We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing Lyrics: 1 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing; Sing praises to His name, He forgets not His own. 2 Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures. So from the beginning the fight we were winning: You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be Yours! 3 We all do extol You our leader triumphant, And pray that You still our defender will be. Let Your congregation escape tribulation; Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free! Topics: Jesus Christ His Name Used With Tune: KREMSER Text Sources: Netherlands folk hymn

Give of Your Best to the Master

Author: Howard B. Grose, 1851-1939 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 179 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul’s fresh, glowing ardor Into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example - Dauntless was He, young and brave; Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have. Refrain: Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation’s full armor, Join in the battle for truth. 2 Give of your best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart; Give Him first place in your service, Consecrate ev'ry part. Give, and to you will be given - God His beloved Son gave; Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. [Refrain] 3 Give of your best to the Master, Naught else is worthy His love; He gave Himself for your ransom, Gave up His glory above; Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin’s ruin to save; Give Him your heart’s adoration. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Worship and Adoration Scripture: 1 John 4:19 Used With Tune: BARNARD

I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord

Author: Sylvanna Bell; E. V. Banks Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.9 with refrain Appears in 31 hymnals First Line: I was alone and idle Lyrics: Refrain: I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord. 1 I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too, I heard a voice from heaven Say there is work to do, I took the Master's hand, And I joined the Christian band, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain] 2 I left my friends and kindred Bound for the Promised Land, The grace of God upon me, The Bible in my hand, In distant lands I trod, Crying sinner come to God, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain] 3 Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile, He healed my wounded Spirit, And owned me as His child, Around the throne of grace, He appoints my soul a place, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain] Topics: Bible--Word of God; Children of God; Everlasting Life Scripture: Numbers 32:27 Used With Tune: BATTLEFIELD

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1912 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 545 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there. Topics: Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Luke 2:6 Used With Tune: MUELLER

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard, 1873-1960 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 345 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the cross, the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In 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. [Refrain] 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, It's shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He'll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,796 hymnals Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war. With the cross of Jesus Going on before: Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Christians, we are treading Where the saints have trod, We are not divided, All one body we: One in hope and one in faith, One in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain, Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song, Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ the King: This through countless ages With the angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Cross Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Jesus Is All the World to Me

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8.8.3 Appears in 305 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus is all the world to me, My life, my joy, my all; He is my strength from day to day, Without Him I would fall: When I am sad, to Him I go, No other one can cheer me so; When I am sad, He makes me glad, He's my friend. 2 Jesus is all the world to me, My friend in trials sore; I go to Him for blessings, and He gives them o'er and o'er: He sends the sunshine and the rain, He sends the harvest's golden grain; Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain, He's my friend. 3 Jesus is all the world to me, And true to Him I'll be; Oh, how could I this friend deny, When He's so true to me? Following Him I know I'm right, He watches o'er me day and night; Following Him by day and night, He's my friend. 4 Jesus is all the world to me, I want no better friend; I trust Him now, I'll trust Him when Life's fleeting days shall end: Beautiful life with such a friend, Beautiful life that has no end; Eternal life, eternal joy, He's my friend. Topics: Everlasting Life; Faithfulness of the believer; Planting and Harvest Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Used With Tune: ALL THE WORLD

Leaning On the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 610 hymnals First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Lyrics: 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. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 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. [Refrain] 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. [Refrain] Topics: Fellowship with God; Christian Pilgrimage Scripture: Psalm 71:6 Used With Tune: SHOWALTER

O Come, Let Us Adore Him

Author: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786; Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880 Meter: 7.7.7.3 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. 2 For He alone is worthy, For He alone is worthy, For He alone is worthy, Christ the Lord. 3 Let's praise His name together, Let's praise His name together, Let's praise His name together, Christ the Lord. 4 We'll give Him all the glory, We'll give Him all the glory, We'll give Him all the glory, Christ the Lord. Topics: God Worthiness; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Revelation 19:7 Used With Tune: ADESTE FIDELES