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Sweet the moments, rich in blessing

Appears in 823 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 27:36 Topics: The Church Ordinances; Cross Glorying in; Lord's Supper

Near the Cross

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 680 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 27:54 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

Our Paschal Lamb

Appears in 625 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 27:29 First Line: Hail, thou once despised Jesus Topics: Jesus Christ Priesthood and Intercession

Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

Author: Emily E. S. Elliott Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 27 First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown when thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room for thy holy nativity. Refrain: O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee. 2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, proclaiming thy royal degree; but in lowly birth thou didst come to earth, and in great humility: (Refrain) 3 The foxes found rest and the birds their nest in the shade of the forest tree; but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee: (Refrain) 4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word that should set thy people free; but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, they bore thee to Calvary: (Refrain) 5 When the heavens shall ring, and the angels sing, at thy coming to victory, let thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room, there is room at my side for thee." My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when thou comest and callest for me! Topics: Adoration of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Humility; Adoration of Jesus Christ; Biblical Places Bethlehem, Galilee; Commitment; Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Death; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Suffering Used With Tune: MARGARET

Thy way, not mine, O Lord

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 6.6.6.6 Appears in 401 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 26:39 Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Resignation Used With Tune: LEUCHARS

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard, 1873-1958 Meter: Irregular Appears in 345 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 27:33-44 First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, the emblem of suffering and shame; and I love that old cross, where the dearest and best for a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, has a wondrous attraction for me; for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above to bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, a wondrous beauty I see; for 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died to pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, its shame and reproach gladly bear; then he'll call me some day to my home far away, where his glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 223 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 26:37 Lyrics: 1 Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. Tell how the angels in chorus sang as they welcomed his birth, “Glory to God in the highest! Peace and good tidings to earth.” [Refrain:] Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard. 2 Fasting alone in the desert, tell of the days that are past; how for our sins He was tempted, yet was triumphant at last. Tell of the years of his labor, tell of the sorrow he bore, he was despised and afflicted, homeless, rejected and poor. (Refrain) 3 Tell of the cross where they nailed him, writhing in anguish and pain; tell of the grave where they laid him, tell how He liveth again. Love in that story so tender clearer than ever I see; stay, let me weep while you whisper, "Love paid the ransom for me." (Refrain) Topics: Jesus Christ Birth; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Jesus Christ Temptation; Love God’s Love for Us Used With Tune: STORY OF JESUS

My Savior's Love

Author: Charles H. Gabriel Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 26:39 First Line: I stand amazed in the presence Refrain First Line: How marvelous! How wonderful! Lyrics: 1 I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemned, unclean. Chorus: How marvelous! how wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! how wonderful! Is my Savior's love for me! 2 For me it was in the garden He prayed: "Not My will, but Thine;" He had no tears for His own griefs, But sweatdrops of blood for mine. [Chorus] 3 He took my sins and my sorrows, He made them His very own; He bore the burden to Calv'ry, And suffered, and died alone. [Chorus] 4 When with the ransomed in glory His face I at last shall see, 'Twill be my joy through the ages To sing of His love for me. [Chorus] Topics: Christ Love; Christ Sacrifice; Christ Love; Christ Sacrifice Used With Tune: [I stand amazed in the presence]

Pour out thy Spirit from on high

Author: James Montgomery, 1771-1854 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 209 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 26:41 Lyrics: 1 Lord, pour thy Spirit from on high, and thine assembled servants bless; graces and gifts to each supply, and clothe thy priests with righteousness. 2 Within thy temple when they stand, to teach the truth as taught by thee, Saviour, like stars in thy right hand, let all thy church’s pastors be. 3 Wisdom and zeal and faith impart, firmness with meekness, from above, to bear thy people in their heart, and love the souls whom thou dost love. 4 To watch and pray and never faint, by day and night their guard to keep, to warn the sinner, cheer the saint, to feed thy lambs and tend thy sheep. 5 So, when their work is finished here, may they in hope their charge resign; when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, O God, may they and we be thine. Used With Tune: MELCOMBE

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Author: Gerard Moultrie, 1829-1885 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 172 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 26:28 Lyrics: 1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly-minded, For with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand. 2 King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture; In the Body and the Blood He will give to all the faithful His own self for heav'nly food. 3 Rank on rank the host of heaven Spreads its vanguard on the way, As the Light of Light descendeth From the realms of endless day, That the pow'rs of hell may vanish As the darkness clears away. 4 At his feet the six-winged seraph; Cherubim with sleepless eye, Veil their faces to the Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, Lord Most High!" Topics: Angels; Angels; Angels; Angels; Angels; Angels; Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year Advent (Sundasy and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord; The Liturgical Year The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi); The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe; The Liturgical Year The Transfiguarion of the Lord (August 6) Used With Tune: PICARDY Text Sources: Liturgy of St. James, 4th cent.