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Why Don't You Tell It to All?

Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: You have told me of Christ and my heart has been stirr'd Refrain First Line: O why don’t you tell the sweet story of Christ Lyrics: 1 You have told me of Christ and my heart has been stirr’d, O tell me that story once more; ’This the dearest and sweetest that I ever have heard, Why have you not told it before? Refrain: O why don’t you tell the sweet story of Christ? So many would come at his call, If only they knew the old story from you, The why don’t you tell it to all? 2 There are many would start for the mansions above, Repenting of folly and sin, If you would but tell of God’s wonderful love, And help them the journey begin. [Refrain] 3 Why do you not tell the sweet story of Christ Wherever a sinner is found? Oh, tell of the love and the life sacrificed, That maketh salvation abound. [Refrain] 4 Will you hasten to tell of the Lamb that was slain To take our transgression away? You never can tell that sweet story in vain, Then tell it to someone today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [You have told me of Christ and my heart has been stirred]

God is Love

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I'll praise the Lord, and this my song Refrain First Line: He lifts the veil that sealed my eyes Lyrics: 1 I’ll praise the Lord, and this my song, God is love, God is love; I’ll sing with all the blood-wash’d throng, God is love, yes, God is love. Refrain: He lifts the veil that sealed my eyes, And bids the star of faith arise; I’ll shout, shout the chorus of the skies, God is love, God is love, God is love. 2 He leads me on with gentle hand, God is love, God is love; My Rock amid a thirsty land, God is love, yes, God is love. [Refrain] 3 The joy I feel to him I owe, God is love, God is love; He taught my soul his grace to know, God is love, yes, God is love. [Refrain] 4 And when I sing on earth no more, God is love, God is love; I’ll still proclaim on Canaan’s shore, God is love, yes, God is love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I'll praise the Lord, and this my song]

Press Forward

Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Press forward, soldier of the Lord Refrain First Line: Forgetting the things which are behind Lyrics: 1 Press forward, soldier of the Lord, Press on without delay; Press on to win the blest reward, Press on in faith today. Refrain: Forgetting the things which are behind, Let all thy doubts be o’er; Forgetting the things which are behind, Oh, reach for the things before! Press forward! press forward! Tho’ all thy way be dark; Press forward! press forward! Press ever toward the mark. 2 Press forward, soldier of the cross, Stay not in all the plain; Press on, nor stay for pain or loss, Till thou the prize shalt gain. [Refrain] 3 Press forward, soldier of the right, Stay not for doubt or sin; Press on, in darkness or in light, Till thou the vict’ry win. [Refrain] 4 Press on, and keep thy purpose true, Press on, whate’er betide; Say ever, this one thing I do, And Christ shall be my guide. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Press forward, soldier of the Lord]

At the Gates of Day

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o'er Refrain First Line: Yes, I’ll meet you up in heaven when this life is past Lyrics: 1 When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o’er, When our barks have left earth’s moorings for the other shore; When upon this earthly footstool we no longer stay, Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? Refrain: Yes, I’ll meet you up in heaven when this life is past, When the worn and weary pilgrims gather home at last; Where the light of God is streaming in a fadeless ray, I will meet you in the morning at the gates of day. 2 When no more in this dear temple we each other greet, When on earth no more we worship in communion sweet; When this life and all its troubles shall have pass’d away, Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain] 3 Here on earth we leave each other, best of friends must part, Tho’ at times our hearts are breaking and the tear-drops start; But from that bright land of beauty we will never stray, Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain] 4 Here we talk about the Saviour who for us hath died, Here we long to sing the praises of the Crucified; Shall we in that golden country live with him alway? Will you meet me in the morning at the gates of day? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When on earth no more we gather, when this life is o'er]

The Heavenly Song

Author: John R. Clements Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There's a song in heav'n they sing Refrain First Line: They are singing hallelujahs Lyrics: 1 There’s a song in heav’n they sing, None on earth its music know, As they gather ’round the King, Clad in garments “white as snow;” With their voices all in key These they sing this “glad, new song,” Look on him they love to see, While the music floats along. Refrain: They are singing hallelujahs, We can catch the glorious strain, And it seems to touch our heart-strings, And we echo the refrain, Hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise we all the great I Am, Hallelujah, hallelujah, Glory to the precious Lamb! 2 There’s a strain the ransomed know, And they sing it o’er and o’er; There’s to it a rhythmic flow, Such as ear ne’er heard before; And their voices blending sweet Make heav’n’s arches ring with praise; The swelling chorus they repeat: “Lord, to thee our song we raise.” [Refrain] 3 This sweet strain we soon shall know, When our labor here is done, When the songs we loved below Blend with that eternal one; Here in part we know, but soon Face to face we’ll see the King, There to worship God triune, And the heav’nly anthem sing. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 5:9 Used With Tune: [There's a song in heav'n they sing]

My Anchor Holds within the Veil

Author: W. B. Williams Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: My hope in Christ is bright and clear Refrain First Line: Thy promise, Lord, will never fail Lyrics: 1 My hope in Christ is bright and clear, In life or death ’twill never fail; The tempest’s rage I need not fear, My anchor holds within the veil. Refrain: Thy promise, Lord, will never fail, My anchor holds within the veil; Thy promise, Lord, will never fail, My anchor holds within the veil. 2 The cable of my faith is strong, Against it hell cannot prevail; Though winds are blowing loud and long, My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 Let storms of trial do their best, And beat my soul in furious gale, My safety they can ne’er molest, My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 4 Thy promise, Lord, I know is sure, Tho’ Satan oft its truth assail; My ship of faith is made secure, My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Used With Tune: [My hope in Christ is bright and clear]

Let Us Walk in Love

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: “Bear ye one another's burdens” Refrain First Line: With grace from above Lyrics: 1 “Bear ye one another’s burdens,” ’Tis the blessed Master’s will; Only thus can we be like him, And the royal law fulfill. Refrain: With grace from above Let us walk, let us walk in love; Let us bear one another’s burdens, Let us walk, let us walk in love. 2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens,” For the road is rough at times, And a kindly hand will strengthen Him who stumbles as he climbs. [Refrain] 3 “Bear ye one another’s burdens,” All our own will Jesus share; Free the heart to feel for others, Resting sweetly in his care. [Refrain] 4 “Bear ye one another’s burdens,” Heart to heart and hand to hand; ’Tis the common faith unites us, Pilgrims to one better land. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [“Bear ye one another's burdens”]

Hear us as we Pray

Author: Myron W. Morse Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Blessed Saviour, at thy altar Refrain First Line: Hear us now, hear us now Lyrics: 1 Blessed Saviour, at thy altar Humbly would we bow today; Oh, forgive us, now accept us, Hear, oh, hear us as we pray. Refrain: Hear us now, hear us now, Heav’nly Father, hear us now; Send thy blessed Holy Spirit While we in thy presence bow. 2 Oh, how sweet the thought of mercy Coming to a heart so cold! Pleading only Jesus’ merit, Lead, oh, lead us to thy fold. [Refrain] 3 Heav’nly Father, now accept us, Hear us as we bow today; Holy Spirit, brood thou o’er us, Guide us thro’ our earthly stay. [Refrain] 4 Sinful, pleading, trusting only In a love so full and free, Come we to a Saviour, waiting With his grace to help e’en me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Blessed Saviour, at thy altar]

Search the Scriptures

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Search the Scriptures daily Refrain First Line: Search the Scriptures daily Lyrics: 1 Search the Scriptures daily For your daily need, On their precious manna Hungry souls may feed; For each hour’s enriching Shines a starry gem, Some sweet promise–find it, In truth’s diadem. Refrain: Search the Scriptures daily, Written for all, written for you; Search the Scriptures daily, God’s own word so true. 2 Search the Scriptures daily, For they testify Of our Lord and Saviour, How he came to die; Of his resurrection, Of his life above, Of his great salvation, And his mighty love. [Refrain] 3 Search the Scriptures daily With a humble pray’r, That the Holy Spirit Guide your searchings there; If his light illumine Ev’ry page we turn, What ennobling lessons We shall surely learn. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Search the Scriptures daily]

The Voice that Charms My Heart

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I heard it first at Calv'ry's hill Refrain First Line: O precious voice, that spoke to me Lyrics: 1 I heard it first at Calv’ry’s hill, The voice that charms my heart, It bade the stormy winds be still, And trembling fears depart. It filled my soul with strange delight, My Saviour’s pard’ning grace, Around me shone a glory bright, The sunshine of his face. Refrain: O precious voice, that spoke to me, Sweet words of peace from Calvary, Come, wand’rer, hear, where’er thou art, The voice that charms my heart. 2 Again I heard like music sweet The voice that charms my heart, It drew me nearer to His feet, And from the world apart. It spoke to me of “things above,” And called me upward still, To learn the wonders of his love, The blessings of his will. [Refrain] 3 Then may my ear be trained to know, The voice that charms my heart, That I may heed his whispers low, And from all sin depart. And when I join the white-robed throng, Who evermore rejoice, Far dearer than seraphic song, Will be my Saviour’s voice. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I heard it first at Calv'ry's hill]