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Preach the Blessed Gospel

Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Preach the blessed gospel, preach it near and far Refrain First Line: Preach, preach the gospel on the distant isle Lyrics: 1 Preach the blessed gospel, preach it near and far, Preach it in the homes where want and sorrow are; Unto souls in darkness ’tis a guiding star, Preach the blessed gospel ev’rywhere. Refrain: Preach, preach the gospel on the distant isle, Preach of peace and pardon to the sinner vile; Preach in loving word, in loving deed and smile, Preach the blessed gospel ev’rywhere. 2 Preach the blessed gospel with an open hand, If you cannot go afar to heathen land; Ever preach the gospel, ’tis the Lord’s command, Preach the blessed gospel ev’rywhere. [Refrain] 3 Preach it in the highway, preach it in the lane, Preach it on the mountain, preach it on the plain; Preach it in the hearts where sin and sorrow reign, Preach the blessed gospel ev’rywhere. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Preach the blessed gospel, preach it near and far]

Work in the Light

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Cheerily on, O Endeav'rers, away Refrain First Line: Work in the light, be firm and true Lyrics: 1 Cheerily on, O Endeav’rers, away, White are the fields for the harvest today; Cheerily on, while the summer is bright, Faithfully still our duty fulfill, go, work in the light. Refrain: Work in the light, be firm and true, Keeping our pledge forever in view; Eager to learn and ready to do our Lord’s command; Lifting the soul oppressed into the calm of rest, Heeding the call that speaks to all, go, work today. 2 Cheerily on, O Endeav’rers, to win Perishing souls from the desert of sin; Hopefully on, while the morning is bright, Patiently still our mission fulfill, go, work in the light. [Refrain] 3 Cheerily on, O Endeav’rers, be strong, God and the Church is our watchword and song; Prayerfully on, while our noontide is bright, Fervently still our calling fulfill, go, work in the light. [Refrain] 4 Cheerily on, for the Master we love, Gathering sheaves for his garner above; Trustfully on, with our mansion in sight, Joyfully still the message fulfill, go, work in the light. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Cheerily on, O Endeav'rers, away]

Oh, Come and a Dear Saviour Meet

Author: Myron W. Morse Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There comes to my heart, in a still, quiet way Lyrics: 1 There comes to my heart, in a still, quiet way, A voice that is tender and sweet; And in tones full of love it is saying today, Oh, come and a dear Saviour meet. Oh, come and a dear Saviour meet, Yes, come and a dear Saviour meet; And in tones full of love it is saying today, Oh, come and a dear Saviour meet. 2 What then shall I say to this Friend waiting here, A penitent sinner to greet? For a voice full of love gently falls on my ear, To come and a dear Saviour meet. Oh, come and a dear Saviour meet, Yes, come and a dear Saviour meet; For a voice full of love gently falls on my ear, To come and a dear Saviour meet. 3 Then gladly I’ll come and surrender my all, And find blessed rest at his feet; I am sure that to me comes the still, quiet call, To come and a dear Saviour meet. Oh, come and a dear Saviour meet, Yes, come and a dear Saviour meet; I am sure that to me comes the still, quiet call, To come and a dear Saviour meet. Used With Tune: [There comes to my heart, in a still, quiet way]

Let No Man Take thy Crown

Author: Harriet E. Jones Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast Refrain First Line: Hold fast, hold fast that which thou hast Lyrics: 1 Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast, That no make take thy crown; Be true and faithful to the last, That no man take thy crown; ’Twas bought at such a fearful price, The Son of God the sacrifice, For faithfulness let this suffice, Let no man take thy crown. Refrain: Hold fast, hold fast that which thou hast; The days for work are flying fast, Be firm and steadfast to the last, Then claim thy crown, thy jeweled crown That Christ hath bought for thee. 2 Press on, my friend, in Jesus’ might, That no make take thy crown; Be ever foremost in the fight, That no make take thy crown; Stand firm amid the sinful throng, The Spirit’s sword thy weapon strong, Uphold the right, subdue the wrong, That no man take thy crown. [Refrain] 3 See that thy shield is never dim, That no make take thy crown; Just work and pray and trust in him, That no make take thy crown; If thou wilt keep thine armor bright, And hold aloft the flag of light, Thou shalt be victor in the fight, At last shall wear the crown. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 3:11 Used With Tune: [Hold fast, dear friend, that which thou hast]

He That Believeth

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: “He that believeth,” what a sweet and simple way Refrain First Line: He that believeth on the Son hath life Lyrics: 1 “He that believeth,” what a sweet and simple way; Listen to Jesus, for he’s calling you today; Come, all ye weary, hear the mighty Saviour say, Come now to Jesus and believe. Refrain: He that believeth on the Son hath life; Here is love, behold it! God himself hath told it, He that believeth on the Son hath life. 2 Hasten, O sinner, to the cross where Jesus died, See where salvation flows, a fountain deep and wide; Come and find cleansing in the blessed, saving tide, Come now to Jesus and believe. [Refrain] 3 Ring out the tidings, all who know the joyful sound, Tell it to others, how the precious pearl you found; Let the glad message through the wide, wide world resound, Come now to Jesus and believe. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [“He that believeth,” what a sweet and simple way]

The Promise is to You

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Come, longing Christian, lose your fear Lyrics: 1 Come, longing Christian, lose your fear, The promise is to you; The Master bids you be of cheer, The promise is to you. Refrain: The promise is to you, The promise is to you; Don’t you need it? Won’t you plead it? The promise is to you. 2 Your all upon the altar lay, The promise is to you; A living sacrifice today, The promise is to you. [Refrain] 3 Be this your pentecostal hour, The promise is to you; Receive the Holy Ghost and power, The promise is to you. [Refrain] 4 His fire shall all your dross consume, The promise is to you; His light your every step illume, The promise is to you. [Refrain] Scripture: Acts 2:39 Used With Tune: [Come, longing Christian, lose your fear]

No Home

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: No home! no home! O hapless one Refrain First Line: O quickly haste, and linger not Lyrics: 1 No home! no home! O hapless one, Lift up thine eyes and see; The door of hope is open wide, The bread of life is free. Refrain: O quickly haste, and linger not, Thy lamp may cease to burn; Obey the warning voice of him Who bids thee now return. 2 No home! no home! and yet that voice Has called thee o’er and o’er; His Spirit pleaded with thy soul To give its wand’ring o’er. [Refrain] 3 No home! no home! how could’st thou thus Amidst the desert roam, When beckoning angels from the sky In pity called, come home. [Refrain] 4 No home! ah, yes, ’tis thine at last, Thine eyes its portals see; Thy Father’s love receives, forgives, And joyful welcomes thee. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [No home! no home! O hapless one]