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Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Rev. Sabine Baring-Gould Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,793 hymnals First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war Lyrics: 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before: Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2. Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4. Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng! Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song! Glory, laud and honor, Unto Christ the King; This thro' countless ages Men and angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Warfare Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: C. H. S. Meter: 8.8.9.8.8.8.8.4 Appears in 237 hymnals First Line: Open my eyes, that I may see Lyrics: 1. Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp, and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2. Open my ears, that I may hear Voices of truth Thou sendest clear; And while the wave-notes fall on my ear, Ev'rything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3. Open my mouth, and let me bear Gladly the warm truth ev'rywhere; Open my heart, and let me prepare Love with Thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for Thee, Ready, my God, Thy will to see; Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Amen. Used With Tune: [Open my eyes that I may see]

Our Children, Lord, In Faith and Prayer

Author: Thomas Haweis, 1732-1820 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 46 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Our children Lord, in faith and prayer, We now devote to Thee; Let them Thy covenant mercies share, And Thy salvation see. 2. Such helpless babes Thou didst embrace, While dwelling here below; To us and ours, O God of grace, The same compassion show. 3. In early days their hearts secure From worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure In ev'ry righteous way. Topics: Home and Youth Children Used With Tune: NAOMI

Out of My Bondage

Author: W. T. Sleeper Meter: 9.8.9.6.9.9.9.6 Appears in 242 hymnals First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow and night Lyrics: 1. Out of my bondage, sorrow and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of my sickness into Thy health, Out of my want and into Thy wealth, Out of my sin and into Thyself, Jesus, I come to Thee. 2. Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into the glorious gain of Thy cross, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of earth's sorrows into Thy balm, Out of life's storms and into Thy calm, Out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to Thee. 3. Out of unrest and arrogant pride, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; Into Thy blessed will to abide, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of myself to dwell in Thy love, Out of despair into raptures above, Upward for aye on wings like a dove, Jesus, I come to Thee. 4. Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesusu, I come; Into the joy and light of Thy home, Jesus, I come to Thee; Out of the depths of ruin untold, Into the peace of Thy sheltering fold, Ever Thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Repentance Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 906 hymnals Refrain First Line: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry Lyrics: 1. Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Chorus: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2. Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Chorus] 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Chorus] 4. Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav'n but Thee? [Chorus] Topics: The Christian Life Repentance Used With Tune: PASS ME NOT

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: H. F. Lyte Appears in 538 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like thee His praise should sing? Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! 2 Praise Him for His grace and favor To our fathers in distress; Praise Him, still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in His faithfulness! 3 Father-like He tends and spares us, Well our feeble frame He knows; In His hands He gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes: Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely as His mercy flows! 4 Angels in the height adore Him, Who behold Him face to face; Sun and moon bow down before Him; Dwellers in all time and space: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace! Topics: Praise Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Author: Joachim Neander Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Appears in 383 hymnals First Line: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Lyrics: 1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near, Join me in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth! Hast thou not seen How thy desires e'er have been Granted in what He ordaineth? 3 Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee! Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee; Ponder anew What the Almighty will do, If with His love He befriend thee! 4 Praise thou the Lord, who with marvelous wisdom hath made thee, Decked thee with health, and with loving hand guided and stayed thee. How oft in grief Hath not He bro't thee relief, Spreading His wings to o'er-shade thee! 5 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him! Let the Amen Sound from His people again; Gladly for aye we adore Him. Topics: Praise Used With Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN

Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Author: J. Montgomery Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 848 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Prayer is the soul's sincere desire, Unuttered or expressed; The motion of a hidden fire That trembles in the breast. 2. Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of the eye, When none but God is near. 3. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air; His watchword at the gates of death: He enters heav'n with prayer. 4. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice Returning from his ways While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, "Behold, he prays!" 5. O Thou, by whom we come to God, The Life, the Truth, the Way! The path of prayer Thyself hast trod; Lord, teach us how to pray. Topics: The Christian Life Prayer Used With Tune: EVAN

Rejoice, the Lord is King

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 738 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rejoice, the Lord is King, Your Lord and King adore; Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 2. His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o'er earth and heav'n; The keys of death and hell Are to our Jesus giv'n: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 3. He all His foes shall quell, Shall all our sins destroy, And ev'ry bosom swell With pure seraphic joy: Lift up your heart, lift up your voice, Rejoice, again I say, rejoice. 4. Rejoice in glorious hope; Jesus, the Judge, shall come, And take His servants up To their eternal home: We soon shall hear th' archangel's voice, The trump of God shall sound, Rejoice. Topics: The Christian Life Joy Used With Tune: ARTHUR'S SEAT

Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!

Author: H. H. Milman Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 504 hymnals First Line: Ride on! ride on in majesty! Lyrics: 1 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die: O Christ, Thy triumphs now begin O'er captive death and conquered sin. 2 Ride on! ride on in majesty! Hark! all the tribes hosanna cry; O Savior meek, pursue Thy road With palms and scattered garments strowed. 3 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The winged squadrons of the sky Look down with sad and wond'ring eyes To see th' approaching sacrifice. 4 Ride on! ride on in majesty! The last and fiercest strife is nigh; The Father on His sapphire throne Expects His own Anointed Son. 5 Ride on! ride on in majesty! In lowly pomp ride on to die; Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Then take, O God, Thy pow'r, and reign. Topics: Jesus Christ Triumphal Entry Used With Tune: CREATION