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Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Author: John W. Work, Jr., 1871-1925; Frederick J. Work, 1879-1942 Meter: 8.6.8.3.6.8.3 Appears in 150 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian In my heart, in my heart Refrain First Line: In my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian In my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian In my heart, In my heart, (In my heart,) In my heart (In my heart,) Lord, I want to be a Christian In my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving In my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving In my heart. In my heart, (In my heart,) In my heart (In my heart,) Lord, I want to be more loving In my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy In my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy In my heart. In my heart, (In my heart,) In my heart (In my heart,) Lord, I want to be more holy In my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus In my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, (In my heart,) In my heart (In my heart,) Lord, I want to be like Jesus In my heart. Topics: Renewal and Revival Scripture: Matthew 6:21 Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Shine On Me

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1,227 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: Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Serenity Scripture: Psalm 31:16 Used With Tune: SHINE ON ME Text Sources: Negro Spiritual

Gloria Patri

Appears in 989 hymnals First Line: Glory be to the Father Lyrics: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. Scripture: Luke 2:14 Used With Tune: [Glory be to the Father] Text Sources: 2nd century

Nothing Between

Author: Charles A. Tindley, 1851-1933 Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 113 hymnals First Line: Nothing between my soul and the Savior Refrain First Line: Nothing between my soul and the Savior Lyrics: 1 Nothing between my soul and the Savior, Naught of this world's delusive dream; I have renounced all sinful pleasure - Jesus is mine! There's nothing between. Refrain: Nothing between my soul and the Savior, So that His blessed face may be seen; Nothing preventing the least of His favor; Keep the way clear! Let nothing between. 2 Nothing between, like worldly pleasure: Habits of life, though harmless they seem, Must not my heart from Him ever sever - He is my all! There's nothing between. [Refrain] 3 Nothing between, like pride or station: Self or friends shall not intervene; Though it may cost me much tribulation, I am resolved! There's nothing between. [Refrain] 4 Nothing between, e'en many hard trials, Though the whole world against me convene; Watching with prayer and much self denial - Triumph at last, with nothing between! [Refrain] Topics: Faithfulness of the believer Scripture: Titus 2:11-12 Used With Tune: NOTHING BETWEEN

Is Your All on the Altar

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 119 hymnals First Line: You have longed for sweet peace Refrain First Line: Is your all on the alter of sacrifice laid? Lyrics: 1 You have longed for sweet peace, And for faith to increase, And have earnestly, fervently prayed. But you cannot have rest, Or be perfectly blest, Until all on the altar is laid. Refrain: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? Your heart does the Spirit control? You can only be blest, And have peace and sweet rest, As you yield Him your body and soul. 2 Would you walk with the Lord, In the light of His Word, And have peace and contentment alway? You must do His sweet will To be free from all ill - On the altar your all you must lay. [Refrain] 3 O we never can know What the Lord will bestow Of the blessings for which we have prayed, Till our body and soul He doth fully control, And our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain] 4 Who can tell all the love He will send from above, And how happy our hearts will be made, Of the fellowship sweet We shall share at His feet When our all on the altar is laid. [Refrain] Topics: Bible--Word of God; Contentment; Fellowship with God; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Romans 12:1 Used With Tune: YOUR ALL

Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 540 hymnals Lyrics: Leader: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee. All: Father, I stretch my hands to Thee, Leader: No other help I know, All: No other help I know. Leader: 2 If Thou withdraw Thyself from me. All: If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Leader: Oh, whither shall I go, All: Oh, whither shall I go. Topics: Meter Hymns; Worship and Adoration Scripture: Psalm 28:2 Used With Tune: [Father, I stretch my hands to Thee]

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams, 1717-1791; Peter Williams, 1722-1796 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7.4.7 Appears in 1,823 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand; Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield; Strong Deliverer, Be Thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Bear me through the swelling current, Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; Songs of praises I will ever give to Thee. Scripture: Isaiah 58:11 Used With Tune: ZION

Spirit of the Living God

Author: Daniel Iverson, 1890-1977 Meter: Irregular Appears in 100 hymnals First Line: Spirit of the Living God, Fall fresh on me Topics: Spiritual Power; Renewal and Revival Scripture: John 1:32 Used With Tune: IVERSON

Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Appears in 865 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling - Calling, "O sinner, come home!" 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, Coming for you and for me. [Refrain] 4 O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me; Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: THOMPSON

I Am Praying for You

Author: S. O'Malley Cluff Meter: 11.11.12.11 with refrain Appears in 484 hymnals First Line: I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying, For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Savior, He’s pleading in glory, A dear, loving savior, though earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o’er me, But, oh, that my Savior were your Savior, too. Refrain: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I’m praying for you. 2 I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon will He call me to meet Him in heaven, But, oh, that He’d let me bring you with me, too! [Refrain] 3 I have a robe: ’tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too! [Refrain] 4 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Savior is your Savior, too; Then pray that your Savior may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered - ’twas answered for you! [Refrain] Topics: Everlasting Life; God Love and Mercy; Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Scripture: John 17:9 Used With Tune: I AM PRAYING FOR YOU

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, c.1850-1917 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 419 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust his cleansing blood, Just in simple faith to plunge me 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend: And I know that Thou art with me, Will be with me to the end. [Refrain] Topics: God His Faithfulness; Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: Hebrews 2:13 Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Only Trust Him

Author: John H. Stockton, 1813-1877 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 857 hymnals First Line: Come, ev'ry soul be sin oppressed Lyrics: 1 Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed- There's mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest By trusting in His word. Refrain: Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now. He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. 2 For Jesus shed His precious blood Rich blessings to bestow; Plunge now into the crimson flood That washes white as snow. [Refrain] 3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way, That leads you into rest; Believe in Him without delay And you are fully blest. [Refrain] Topics: Admonition; Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: Isaiah 26:4 Used With Tune: ONLY TRUST HIM

It Is Well With My Soul

Author: Horatio G. Spafford, 1828-1888 Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 479 hymnals First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows, like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain: It is well with my soul; it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought: My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, "Even so," it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: 1 Kings 4:26 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

The Solid Rock

Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,086 hymnals First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand - All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming floods; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in Him be found, Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Topics: Advent Second; God His Faithfulness; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Author: Edward Hopper, 1816-1888 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 1,179 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me, Over life's tempestuous sea; Unknown waves before me roll, Hiding rocks and treach'rous shoal; Chart and compass come from Thee - Jesus, Savior, pilot me! 2 As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boist'rous waves obey Thy will When Thou sayest to them, "Be still!" Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me! 3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and the peaceful rest - Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not - I will pilot thee!" Topics: Devotional; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Stillness Scripture: Isaiah 54:11-17 Used With Tune: PILOT

Savior, Lead Me Lest I Stray

Author: Frank M. Davis Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 304 hymnals First Line: Savior, lead me lest I lead me lest I stray Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me Savior, lead me Lyrics: 1 Savior, lead me lest I stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by Thy side, I would in Thy love abide. Refrain: Lead me, lead me, Savior, lead me lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Savior, all the way. 2 Thou the refuge of my soul, When life’s stormy billows roll; I am safe when Thou art nigh, All my hopes on Thee rely. [Refrain] 3 Savior, lead me, then at last, When the storm of life is past; To the land of endless day, Where all tears are wiped away. [Refrain] Topics: Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: Psalm 119:10 Used With Tune: LEAD ME

Savior, More than Life to Me

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.9.7.9 with refrain Appears in 418 hymnals Refrain First Line: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour Lyrics: 1 Savior, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to Thee; Let Thy precious blood applied, Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. Refrain: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour, Let me feel thy cleansing pow'r; May Thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee. 2 Through this changing world below, Lead me gently, gently as I go; Trusting Thee, I cannot stray, I can never, never lose my way. [Refrain] 3 Let me love Thee more and more, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; Till my soul is lost in love, In a brighter, brighter world above. [Refrain] Topics: Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Philippians 1:21 Used With Tune: MORE THAN LIFE

Stand Up for Jesus

Author: George Duffield, Jr., 1818-1888 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1,789 hymnals First Line: Stand up, stand up for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner - It must not suffer loss. From vict'ry unto vict'ry, His army shall He lead. Till ev'ry foe is vanquished. And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict In this His glorious day. Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger And strength to strength oppose. 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you - Ye dare not trust your own. Put on the gospel armor, Each piece put on with prayer; Where duty calls or danger, Be never wanting there. 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle - The next the victor's song. To Him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory, Shall reign eternally. Topics: Conflict; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power Scripture: Ephesians 6:13 Used With Tune: WEBB

Lead On, O King Eternal

Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862-1917 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 397 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Lead on, O King Eternal. The day of march has come! Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home; Thru days of preparation Thy grace has made us strong, And now, O King Eternal, We lift our battle song. 2 Lead on, O King Eternal, Till sin's fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper The sweet Amen of peace; For not with swords' loud clashing Nor roll of stirring drums - With deeds of love and mercy The heav'nly kingdom comes. 3 Lead on, O King Eternal, We follow not with fears! For gladness breaks like morning Where'er Thy face appears; Thy cross is lifted o'er us - We journey in its light: The crown awaits the conquest - Lead on, O God of might. Topics: Jesus Christ His Cross; Christian Pilgrimage Scripture: Isaiah 48:17 Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE

The Living Church

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 233 hymnals First Line: The King of heav'n His table spreads Lyrics: 1 The King of heav'n His table spreads, And blessings crown the board; Not paradise, with all its joys, Could such delight afford. 2 Pardon and peace to dying men, And endless life are giv'n, Through the rich blood that Jesus shed To raise our souls to heaven. 3 Millions of souls, in glory now, Were fed and feasted here; And millions more, still on the way, Around the board appear. 4 All things are ready, come away, Nor weak excuses frame; Come to your places at the feast, And bless the Founder’s Name. Topics: Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Name Scripture: Ezekiel 39:17 Used With Tune: DUNDEE

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