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I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Arabella C. Hankey, 1834-1911 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,216 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and his glory, Of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story Because I know it's true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'Twill be my theme in glory To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story, For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it like the rest. And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be the old, old story That I have loved so long. [Refrain] Topics: Evangelism; Evangelism Used With Tune: HANKEY

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Author: John Bowring, 1792-1872 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1,519 hymnals Lyrics: 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time. All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo, it glows with peace and joy. 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Topics: Redeemer; Redeemer Used With Tune: RATHBUN

Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult

Author: Cecil F. Alexander, 1818-95 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 928 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day his voice invites us, Saying, "Christian, follow me!" 2 As the first disciples heard it By the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for his dear sake. 3 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love me more." 4 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." 5 Jesus calls us! In your mercy, Savior, help us hear your call; Give our hearts to your obedience, Serve and love you best of all! Topics: Commitment; Commitment Used With Tune: STUTTGART

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Appears in 491 hymnals First Line: Jesus Christ is risn' today,. Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! 2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav'nly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! 3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation has procured, Alleluia! Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia! Praise him, all you heav'nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Topics: Easter; Easter Used With Tune: EASTER HYMN Text Sources: Latin hymn, 14th century (st. 1-3); Tr. Lyra Davidica, London, 1708, alt.

Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,802 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To him shall endless prayer be made And endless praises crown his head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Praise his great love with sweetest song, And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on his name. 4 Blessings abound where'er he reigns: The pris'ner leaps, unloosed his chains, The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Worship and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud amen. Topics: Epiphany; Epiphany Used With Tune: TRURO

Joy to the World

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,863 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 ev'ry heart prepare him room And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all 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. Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: ANTIOCH

Lord, 'Tis Not that I Did Choose You

Author: Josiah Conder, 1789-1855 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 77 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lord, 'tis not that I did choose you; That, I know, could never be, For this heart would still refuse you Had your grace not chosen me. You removed the sin that stained me, Cleansing me to be your own; For this purpose you ordained me, That I live for you alone. 2 It was grace in Christ that called me, Taught my darkened heart and mind, Else the world had yet enthralled me, To your heav'nly glories blind. Now I worship none above you; For your grace alone I thirst, Knowing well that, if I love you, You, O Father, loved me first. 3 Praise the God of all creation; Praise the Father's boundless love. Praise the Lamb, our expiation, Priest and King enthroned above. Praise the Spirit of salvation, Him by whom our spirits live. Undivided adoration To the great Jehovah give. Topics: Justification; Justification Used With Tune: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE

Lord, We Confess Our Numerous Faults

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: Lord, we confess our num'rous faults Lyrics: 1 Lord, we confess our num'rous faults, How great our guilt has been, How vain and foolish all our thoughts, How deeply stained with sin. 2 But oh, my soul, forever praise, Forever love, his name Who turns your feet from dang'rous ways Of folly, sin, and shame. 3 'Tis not by works of righteousness Which our own hands have done, But we are saved by God's free grace Abounding through his Son. 4 'Tis from the mercy of our God That all our hopes begin; 'Tis by the water and the blood Our souls are saved from sin. 5 'Tis through the purchase of his death Who hung upon the tree The Spirit is sent down to breathe On such dry bones as we. 6 Raised from the dead, we live anew; And, justified by grace, We shall appear in glory, too, And see our Father's face. Topics: Justification; Justification Used With Tune: ST. FLAVIAN

O Holy Spirit, Enter In

Author: Michael Schirmer, 1606-73; Catherine Winkworth, 1827-78 Meter: 8.8.7.8.8.7.2.2.4.4.4.8 Appears in 74 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Holy Spirit, enter in And in our hearts your work begin, Your dwelling place now make us. Sun of the soul, O Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us That we May be Truly living, To you giving Prayer unceasing And in love be still increasing. 2 Give to your Word impressive pow'r That in our hearts from this good hour As fire it may be glowing, That in true Christian unity We faithful witnesses may be, Your glory ever showing. Hear us, Cheer us By your teaching; Let our preaching and our labor Praise you, Lord, and serve our neighbor. 3 O mighty Rock, O Source of life, Let your dear Word, in doubt and strife, In us be strongly burning That we be faithful unto death And live in love and holy faith, From you true wisdom learning. Your grace And peace On us shower; By your power Christ confessing, Let us see our Savior's blessing. Topics: Pentecost; Pentecost Used With Tune: WIE SCHÖN LEUCHTET Text Sources: Tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, St. Louis, 1941, st. 2, alt.

O Jesus, Blessed Lord, to Thee

Author: Thomas H. Kingo, 1634-1703; Arthur J. Mason, 1851-1928 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 24 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, blessed Lord, to thee My heartfelt thanks forever be, Who hast so lovingly bestowed On me thy body and thy blood. 2 Break forth, my soul, for joy and say: What wealth is come to me this day! My Savior dwells within my heart - How blest am I! How good thou art! Topics: Holy Communion; Holy Communion Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH