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One sweetly solemn thought

Author: Phoebe Cary Appears in 694 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Refrain First Line: Nearer my home Lyrics: 1 One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o’er and o’er; I'm nearer home today, today, Than I have been before. Chorus: Nearer my home, Nearer my home, Nearer my home today, today, Than I have been before. 2 Nearer my Father’s house, Where many mansions be; Nearer the great white throne today, Nearer the crystal sea. [Chorus] 3 Nearer the bound of life, Where burdens are laid down; Nearer to leave the cross today, And nearer to the crown. [Chorus] 4 Be near me when my feet Are slipping o'er the brink; For I am nearer home today, Perhaps, than now I think. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [One sweetly solemn thought]

For All the Saints

Author: William Walsham How Meter: 10.10.10.4.4 Appears in 567 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: For all the saints who from their labors rest Lyrics: 1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 O may thy soldiers faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia! Topics: Funerals; Christ Rock; Christians Triumph of; Heaven Reunion in ; Resurrection and Everlasting Life; The Church The Communion of Saints Used With Tune: SINE NOMINE

On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

Author: Samuel Stennett Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 1,325 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Refrain First Line: I am bound for the promised land Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye to Canaan's fair and happy land, where my possessions lie. [Refrain:] I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; O who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2 O'er all those wide extended plains shines one eternal day; there God the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away. (Refrain) 3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; sickness and sorrow, pain and death, are felt and feared no more. (Refrain) 4 When I shall reach that happy place, I'll be forever blest, for I shall see my Father's face and in his bosom rest. (Refrain) Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Eternal Life; Pilgrimage Used With Tune: PROMISED LAND

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Author: William Williams; Peter Williams Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 1,817 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty-- hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more, feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through: Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my strength and shield, be thou still my strength and shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; death of death, and hell’s destruction, land me safe on Canaan’s side: Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee; I will ever give to thee. Topics: Our Death; God Guide; Spiritual Hunger; Pilgrimage; Recessional Hymns Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 827 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: Faith of our fathers! Living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! Living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy, Whene'er we hear that glorious word: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 The martyrs, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: And truly blest would be our fate, If we, like them, should die for thee. Faith of the martyrs, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our mothers! Faith and pray'r Shall win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We shall all then indeed be free. Faith of our mothers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! We will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how By kindly deeds and virtuous life. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Topics: Brotherhood and Sisterhood Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

I'm but a stranger here

Author: T. R. Taylor Appears in 625 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 Used With Tune: DOTHAN

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny, 12th cent; John Mason Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 908 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:16 Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, descending from above, the city of God's presence, the vision of God's love I know not, oh, I know not what joys await us there, what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare! 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, so bright with many an angel and all the martyr throng. The Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the tree of life and healing has leaves of richest green. 3 There is the throne of David, and there, from pain released, the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast. And all who with their leader have conquered in the fight, forever and forever are robed in purest white. 4 How lovely is that city, the home of God's elect! How beautiful the country that eager hearts expect! O Christ, in mercy bring us to that eternal shore where Father, Son, and Spirit are worshiped evermore. Topics: Biblical Names & Places David; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; The New Creation; Biblical Names & Places David; Biblical Names & Places Jerusalem; Eternal Life; New Creation; Peace; Trinity; Victory Used With Tune: EWING

Voy al cielo

Author: Mary Dana Appears in 25 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 First Line: Voy al cielo, soy peregrino Refrain First Line: Voy al cielo, soy peregrino Used With Tune: [Voy al cielo, soy peregrino]

Hymn 120

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 121 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11 First Line: Faith is the brightest evidence Lyrics: Faith is the brightest evidence Of things beyond our sight, Breaks through the clouds of flesh and sense, And dwells in heav'nly light. It sets times past in present view, Brings distant prospects home, Of things a thousand years ago, Or thousand years to come. By faith we know the worlds were made By God's almighty word; Abram, to unknown countries led, By faith obeyed the Lord. He sought a city fair and high, Built by th' eternal hands, And faith assures us, though we die, That heav'nly building stands.

I'm a Pilgrim

Author: Mary Dana Shindler Appears in 403 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 11:13 First Line: I'm a pilgrim and I'm a stranger, I can tarry Refrain First Line: I'm a pilgrim, and I'm a stranger Topics: Closing; Heaven Used With Tune: [I'm a pilgrim and I'm a stranger]