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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 1,225 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 988 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 112 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 1,822 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 864 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 483 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