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Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: Irregular Appears in 100 hymnals Topics: The Assembly at Worship Prayer; Presence of Holy Spirit; Submission/Surrender Scripture: John 1:32 Used With Tune: IVERSON

Now the Day Is Over

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 Appears in 945 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2 Father, give the weary Calm and sweet repose; With Thy tend'rest blessing May our eyelids close. 3 Through the long night watches, May Thine angels spread Their white wings above me, Watching round my bed. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Marking Time (Morning/Evening); Prayer of/for Protection and Guidance; Service Music Evening; Service Music Evening Prayer Used With Tune: MERRIAL

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,055 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish- Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish: Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure! Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heav’n cannot cure.” 3 Here see the Bread of Life, see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love- come ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heav’n can remove. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Sorrow Scripture: Isaiah 54:7 Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR

Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919 Meter: 9.8.10.8 with refrain Appears in 154 hymnals First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares— I know he cares! Lyrics: 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song; As the burdens press, and the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? Refrain: O yes, He cares- I know He cares! His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. 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? [Refrain] 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief I find no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain] 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks— Is it aught to Him? does He see? [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Confidence; Encouragement; Providence of Jesus Christ; Sorrow Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Used With Tune: MY SAVIOR CARES

Yield Not to Temptation

Author: Horatio R. Palmer, 1834-1907 Meter: 6.5.6.5.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 727 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each vict’ry will help you, Some other to win; Fight valiantly onward, Evil passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] 3 To him that o’ercometh, God giveth a crown; Through faith we will conquer, Though often cast down; He who is our Savior, Our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He will carry you through. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Confidence; Consecration; Encouragement; Faith; Holiness; Temptation/Trial; Trust Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11 Used With Tune: YIELD NOT

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Author: Joseph M. Scriven, 1819-1866 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,692 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Ev'rything to God in prayer! 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev'ry weakness– Take it to the Lord in prayer! 3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge– Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee– Thou wilt find a solace there. Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Comfort; Encouragement; Jesus Christ Friend Scripture: Psalm 38:12 Used With Tune: ANNIE LOWERY

In the Garden

Author: C. Austin Miles, 1868-1946 Meter: 8.9.10.7 with refrain Appears in 260 hymnals First Line: I come to the garden alone Refrain First Line: And He walks with me, and He talks with me Lyrics: 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. 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. 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. [Refrain] 3 I'd 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. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Joy; Inner Peace; Prayer Scripture: Genesis 3:8 Used With Tune: GARDEN

Since Jesus Came into My Heart

Author: Rufus H. McDaniel, 1860-1950 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 239 hymnals First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Since Jesus came into my heart! I have light in my soul for which long I have sought, Since Jesus came into my heart! Refrain: Since Jesus came into my heart, Since Jesus came into my heart, Floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll, Since Jesus came into my heart. 2 I have ceased from my wand'ring and going astray, Since Jesus came into my heart! And my sins which were many are all washed away, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 3 I’m possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure, Since Jesus came into my heart! And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me, Since Jesus came into my heart! And the gates of the City beyond I can see, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] 5 I shall go there to dwell in that city, I know, Since Jesus came into my heart! And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go, Since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Contentment; New Life in Jesus Christ; Joy; Peace with God Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11 Used With Tune: MCDANIEL

Shine on Me

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,226 hymnals First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Refrain First Line: Shine on me, Shine on me Lyrics: 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.” Refrain: Shine on me, Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse, Shine on me. Shine on me. Shine on me. Let the light from the lighthouse Shine on me. 2 With pitying eyes the Prince of Peace Beheld our helpless grief; He saw, and O amazing love! He came to our relief. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Burdens; Comfort; Grief; Spirituals Scripture: Psalm 31:16 Used With Tune: SHINE ON ME Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead To make the wounded whole; There is a balm in Gilead To heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. [Refrain] 2 Don’t ever be discouraged, For Jesus is your friend; And if you lack for knowledge, He’ll ne'er refuse to lend. [Refrain] 3 If you can't preach like Peter, If you can't pray like Paul, Just tell the love of Jesus, And say, “He died for all!” [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Healing and Comfort; Encouragement; Healing; Spirituals; Wholeness Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Negro Spiritual