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I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Miss Hankey Appears in 1,214 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; More wonderful it seems Than all the golden fancies Of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story; It did so much for me! And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story; 'Tis pleasant to repeat What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story; For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own holy word. [Refrain] 4 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] Used With Tune: [I love to tell the story]

I Cling to Thee

Author: C. Elliott Appears in 310 hymnals First Line: O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen Lyrics: 1 O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen, Since on thine arm thou bid'st me lean. Help me throughout life's changing scene, By faith to cling to thee! 2 What though the world deceitful prove, And earthly friends and hopes remove; With patient, uncomplaining love, Still would I cling to thee! 3 Though oft I seem to tread alone Life's dreary waste, with thorns o'ergrown, Thy voice of love, in gentlest tone, Still whispers "Cling to me!" 4 Though faith and hope are often tried, I ask not, need not, aught beside; So safe, so calm, so satisfied, The soul that clings to thee! Used With Tune: [O Holy Saviour! Friend unseen]

The Rock that is Higher

Author: E. Johnson Appears in 279 hymnals First Line: Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep Refrain First Line: O then to the Rock let me fly Lyrics: 1 Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep, And rough seems the path to the goal, And sorrows sometimes how they sweep, Like tempests down over the soul. Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly, let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I: Oh, then to the Rock let me fly, let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I. 2 Oh, sometimes how long seems the day, And sometimes how weary my feet; But toiling in life's dusty way, The Rock's blessed shadow how sweet. Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly, let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I: Oh, then to the Rock let me fly, let me fly, To the Rock that is higher than I. 3 Oh, near to the Rock let me keep, If blessings, or sorrows prevail; Or climbing the mountain way steep, Or walking the shadowy vale. Then, quick to the Rock I can fly, I can fly, To the Rock that is higher than I: Then, quick to the Rock I can fly, I can fly, To the Rock that is higher than I. Used With Tune: [Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep]

Clinging to the Cross

Appears in 1,999 hymnals First Line: When I survey the wondrous cross Refrain First Line: The cross, the cross, the precious cross Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Refrain: The cross, the cross, the precious cross, The wondrous cross of Jesus; From all our sin, its guilt and power, And every stain it frees us. Then I'm clinging, clinging, clinging, Oh, I'm clinging to the cross: Yes, I'm clinging, clinging, clinging, Clinging to the cross. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. [Refrain] 3 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When I survey the wondrous cross]

My Shepherd

Author: Miss. Thalheimer Appears in 103 hymnals First Line: Thou art my Shepherd Lyrics: 1 Thou art my Shepherd, Caring in every need, Thy little lamb to feed, Trusting thee still; In the green pastures low, Where living waters flow, Safe by thy side I go, Fearing no ill. 2 Or if my way lie Where death o'erhanging nigh, My soul would terrify With sudden chill,— Yet I am not afraid; While softly on my head Thy tender hand is laid, I fear no ill! Used With Tune: [Thou art my Shepherd]

Hark! Hark! My Soul

Author: Faber Appears in 605 hymnals First Line: Hark! hark! my soul: Angelic songs are sweling Refrain First Line: Angels of Jesus! Angels of light Lyrics: 1 Hark! hark! my soul: Angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave-beat shore; How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling, Of that new life when sin shall be no more! Refrain: Angels of Jesus! Angels of light; Singing to welcome the pilgrims of the night. 2 Onward we go, for still we hear them singing, "Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come;" And thro' the dark, its echoes sweetly ringing, The music of the gospel leads us home. [Refrain] 3 Far, far away, like bells at evening pealing, The voice of Jesus sounds o'er land and sea: And laden souls by thousands meekly stealing, Kind Shepherd, turn their weary steps to thee. [Refrain] 4 Angels, sing on! your faithful watches keeping, Sing us sweet fragments of the songs above, Till morning's joy shall end the night of weeping, And life's long shadows break in cloudless love. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Hark! hark! my soul: Angelic songs are sweling] (Sherwin)

Oh, We Are Volunteers

Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: Oh, we are volunteers in the army of the Lord Refrain First Line: Come and join the army Lyrics: 1 Oh, we are volunteers in the army of the Lord, Forming into line at our Captain's word; We are under marching orders to take the battle field, And we'll ne'er give o'er the fight till the foe shall yield. Refrain: Come and join the army, the army of the Lord, Jesus is our Captain, we rally at his word; Sharp will be the conflict with the powers of sin, But with such a Leader, we are sure to win. 2 The glory of our flag is the emblem of the dove, Gleaming are our swords from the forge of love; We go forth, but not to battle for earthly honors vain, 'Tis a bright immortal crown that we seek to gain. [Refrain] 3 Oh, glorious is the struggle in which we draw the sword, Glorious is the Kingdom of Christ, our Lord; It shall spread from sea to sea, it shall reach from shore to shore, And his people shall be blessed for evermore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Oh, we are volunteers in the army of the Lord]

The Prince of my peace

Author: Callene Fisk Appears in 64 hymnals First Line: I stand all bewildered with wonder Refrain First Line: The cross now covers my sins Lyrics: 1 I stand all bewildered with wonder, And gaze on the ocean of love; And over its waves to my spirit, Comes peace like a heavenly dove. Refrain: The cross now covers my sins; The past is under the blood; I am trusting in Jesus in all, My will is the will of my God. 2 I struggled and wrestled to win it,— The blessing that setteth me free; But when I had ceased from my struggles, His peace Jesus gave unto me.[Refrain] 3 The Prince of my Peace is now passing, The light of his face is on me; But listen, beloved, he speaketh:— "My peace I will give unto thee." [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I stand all bewildered with wonder]

All glory, praise, and honor

Author: Neale; John Mason Neale Appears in 601 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All glory, praise, and honor To thee, Redeemer, King! To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou, David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and Blessed One. 2 The company of angels Are praising thee on high, And mortal men, and all things Created, make reply. The people of the Hebrews With palms before thee went; Our praise, and prayer, and anthems, Before thee we present. 3 To thee, before thy passion, They sang their hymns of praise; To thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise. Thou didst accept their praises, Accept the prayers we bring, Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King! Used With Tune: [All glory, praise, and honor]

Lead Me On

Appears in 57 hymnals First Line: Trav'ling to the better land Lyrics: 1 Trav'ling to the better land, O'er the desert's scorching sand, Father! let me grasp thy hand; Lead me on, lead me on! 2 When at Marah, parched with heat, I the sparkling fountain greet, Make the bitter waters sweet; Lead me on! 3 When the wilderness is drear, Show me Elim's palm-grove near, And her wells, as crystal clear: Lead me on! 4 Through the water, through the fire, Never let me fall or tire, Every step brings Canaan nigher: Lead me on! 5 Bid me stand on Nebo's height, Gaze upon the land of light, Then transported with the sight, Lead me on! 6 When I stand on Jordan's brink, Never let me fear or shrink; Hold me, Father, lest I sink: Lead me on! 7 When the victory is won, And eternal life begun, Up to glory lead me on! Lead me on, lead me on! Used With Tune: [Trav'ling to the better land]