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Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 673 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, love and mercy found me; there the bright and morning star sheds its beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadow o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

Hasten, sinner! to be wise

Author: T. Scott Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 544 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:6 Lyrics: 1 Hasten, sinner! to be wise; Stay not for the morrow's sun: Wisdom, if thou still despise, Harder is it to be won. 2 Hasten mercy to implore; Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest thy season should be o'er, Ere this evening's stage be run. 3 Hasten, sinner! to return; Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest thy lamp should cease to burn, Ere salvation's work is done. 4 Hasten, sinner! to be blest; Stay not for the morrow's sun, Lest perdition thee arrest Ere the morrow is begun. Topics: Provisions of the Gospel Warnings ; The Accepted Time

Songs of praise the angels sang

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 542 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Lyrics: 1 Songs of praise the angels sang, heav'n with alleluias rang, when creation was begun, when God spake and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn when the Prince of peace was born; songs of praise arose when he captive led captivity. 3 Heav'n and earth must pass away, songs of praise shall crown that day: God will make new heav'ns and earth; songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And shall we alone be dumb till that glorious kingdom come? No, the Church delights to raise psalms and hymns and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, still in songs of praise rejoice; learning here, by faith and love, songs of praise to sing above. 6 Hymns of glory, songs of praise, Father, unto thee we raise; Jesu, glory unto thee, ever with the Spirit be. Topics: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; The Communion of Saints; The Journey of Life; Year A Christ the King; Years A, B, and C Christmas Day Used With Tune: NORTHAMPTON

Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; Unknown Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 540 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Refrain First Line: I do believe, I now believe Lyrics: 1 Father, I stretch my hands to Thee; No other help I know; If Thou withdraw Thyself from me, Ah! whither shall I go? Refrain: I do believe, I now believe, That Jesus died for me! And through His blood, His precious blood, I shall from sin be free. 2 What did Thine only Son endure, Before I drew my breath! What pain, what labor, to secure My soul from endless death! [Refrain] 3 O Jesus, could I this believe, I now should feel Thy power; And all my wants Thou wouldst relieve, In this accepted hour. [Refrain] 4 Author of faith! to Thee I lift My weary, longing eyes; O let me now receive that gift! My soul without it dies. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Prayer and Intercession; Ascription; Trust Used With Tune: CAMPMEETING

Why will ye die?

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 7 Appears in 538 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:3 First Line: Sinners, turn; why will ye die? Topics: Death Spiritual; Expostulation; God Pity of; Holy Spirit Deity of; Holy Spirit Striving; Sinners Lost condition of

Hark, The Voice of Jesus Calling

Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909; Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 503 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11 Topics: Mission and Witness Used With Tune: GALILEAN

Christ, whose glory fills the skies

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 475 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Topics: Morning and Evening Used With Tune: HEATHLANDS

Come, sinners, to the gospel feast

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 455 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 Topics: Mission and Evangelism; Holy Communion Used With Tune: FULDA (WALTON)

"Sinner, come!"

Author: H. U. Onderdonk Appears in 427 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:1 First Line: The Spirit, in our hearts Lyrics: 1 The Spirit, in our hearts, Is whispering, "Sinner, come:" The bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all his children, "Come!" 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, "Come!" Let him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ, the fountain, come! 3 Yea, whosoever will, Oh, let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo! Jesus, who invites, Declares, I "quickly come;" Lord, even so! we wait thine hour; O blest Redeemer, come! Topics: Access to God; Christ Fountain Used With Tune: DETROIT

Sow in the morn thy seed

Author: Montgomery Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 404 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11 Lyrics: 1 Sow in the morn thy seed, At eve hold not thy hand, To doubt and fear give thou no heed, Broadcast it o'er the land. 2 And duly shall appear, In verdure, beauty, strength, The tender blade, the stalk, the ear, And the full corn at length. 3 Thou canst not toil in vain: Cold, heat, and moist, and dry, Shall foster and mature the grain For garners in the sky. 4 And when the glorious end, The day of God shall come, Then angel reapers shall descend, And heaven sing Harvest home. Topics: The Christian Life Honor and Influence; Sow thy Seed