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Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926 Appears in 335 hymnals First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1 I'm pressing on the upward way, New height I'm gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith on heaven's tableland, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2 My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. (Refrain) 3 I want to live above the world, Though Satan's darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. (Refrain) 4 I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray till heaven I've found, "Lord, lead me on to higher ground." (Refrain) Topics: Righteousness; The Christian Way of Life Aspiration and Consecration Used With Tune: [I'm pressing on the upward way]

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Appears in 1,056 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish; Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Amen. Topics: Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: CONSOLATION (Webbe)

Peace, Perfect Peace

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Appears in 392 hymnals First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 5 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 6 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus, call us to heaven's perfect peace. Amen. Topics: Peace Spiritual; Service Music Closing Sentences; Service Music Response to Prayer; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: PAX TECUM

Near to the Heart of God

Author: Cleland B. McAfee, 1866-1944 Appears in 142 hymnals First Line: There is a place of quiet rest Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest, Near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, Near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee Near to the heart of God. 2 There is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God, A place where we our Saviour meet, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) 3 There is a place of full release Near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. (Refrain) Topics: Contentment; Devotional; Inner Life; Peace Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: [There is a place of quiet rest]

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1839-1929 Appears in 612 hymnals First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms Lyrics: 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) Topics: Peace Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: [What a fellowship, what a joy divine]

Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love

Author: Peter P. Bilhorn, 1861-1936 Appears in 195 hymnals First Line: There comes to my heart one sweet strain Refrain First Line: Peace, peace, sweet peace! Lyrics: 1 There comes to my heart one sweet strain, A glad and a joyous refrain; I sing it again and again, Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love. Refrain: Peace, peace, sweet peace! Wonderful gift from above! Oh, wonderful, wonderful peace! Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love! 2 Thro' Christ on the cross peace was made, My debt by His death was all paid; No other foundation is laid For peace, the gift of God’s love. (Refrain) 3 When Jesus as Lord I had crowned, My heart with this peace did abound; In Him the rich blessing I found, Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love. (Refrain) 4 In Jesus for peace I abide, And as I keep close to His side, There’s nothing but peace doth betide, Sweet peace, the gift of God’s love. (Refrain) Topics: Peace Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: [There comes to my heart one sweet strain]

The Great Physician

Author: William Hunter, 1811-1877 Appears in 700 hymnals First Line: The great Physician now is near Refrain First Line: Sweetest note in seraph song Lyrics: 1 The great Physician now is near, The sympathizing Jesus; He speaks the drooping heart to cheer, O hear the voice of Jesus! Refrain: Sweetest note in seraph song, Sweetest name on mortal tongue, Sweetest carol ever sung, Jesus, blessed Jesus. 2 Your many sins are all forgiven, O hear the voice of Jesus; Go on your way in peace to heaven And wear a crown with Jesus. (Refrain) 3 All glory to the dying Lamb! I now believe in Jesus; I love the blessed Saviour's name, I love the name of Jesus. (Refrain) 4 And when to that bright world above We rise to be with Jesus, We'll sing around the throne of love, His name, the name of Jesus. (Refrain) Topics: The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: [The great Physician now is near]

O Thou, in Whose Presence

Author: Joseph Swain, 1761-1796 Appears in 496 hymnals First Line: O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight Lyrics: 1 O Thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom in affliction I call, My comfort by day and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all! 2 Where dost Thou, dear Shepherd, resort with Thy sheep, To feed them in pastures of love? Say, why in the valley of death should I weep, Or alone in this wilderness rove? 3 O why should I wander, an alien from Thee, Or cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see, And smile at the tears I have shed. 4 He looks! and ten thousands of angels rejoice, And myriads wait for His word; He speaks! and eternity, filled with His voice, Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. 5 Dear Shepherd! I hear, and will follow Thy call; I know the sweet sound of Thy voice; Restore and defend me, for Thou art my all, And in Thee I will ever rejoice. Amen. Topics: Christ Shepherd; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Used With Tune: MEDITATION

Jesus, My Saviour, Look on Me

Author: Charlotte Elliott, 1789-1871 Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Saviour, look on me, For I am weary and opprest; I come to cast myself on Thee: Thou art my Rest. 2 Look down on me, for I am weak, I feel the toilsome journey's length; Thine aid omnipotent I seek: Thou art my Strength. 3 I am bewildered on my way, Dark and tempestuous is the night; O send Thou forth some cheering ray! Thou art my Light. 4 When Satan flings his fiery darts, I look to Thee, my terrors cease; Thy Cross a hiding-place imparts: Thou art my Peace. 5 Standing alone on Jordan's brink, In that tremendous latest strife, Thou wilt not suffer me to sink: Thou art my Life. 6 Thou wilt my every want supply E'en to the end, whate'er befall; Through life, in death, eternally, Thou art my All. Amen. Topics: Confession of Faith; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Used With Tune: HANFORD

Wonderful Peace

Author: W. D. Cornell, 19th Century Appears in 206 hymnals First Line: Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight Refrain First Line: Peace! Peace! wonderful peace Lyrics: 1 Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight Rolls a melody sweeter than psalm; In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls O’er my soul like an infinite calm. Refrain: Peace! Peace! wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above; Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love. 2 What a treasure I have in this wonderful peace, Buried deep in the heart of my soul; So secure that no power can mine it away, While the years of eternity roll. (Refrain) 3 I am resting tonight in this wonderful peace, Resting sweetly in Jesus’ control; For I’m kept from all danger by night and by day, And His glory is flooding my soul. (Refrain) 4 And methinks when I rise to that City of peace, Where the Author of peace I shall see, That one strain of the song which the ransomed will sing, In that heavenly kingdom shall be: (Refrain) 5 Ah! soul, are you here without comfort or rest, Marching down the rough pathway of time? Make Jesus your friend ere the shadows grow dark; Oh, accept this sweet peace so sublime. (Refrain) Topics: Peace Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Used With Tune: [Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight]