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When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,989 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:10 Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast save in the death of Christ, my God! All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them through his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small. Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Suffering of Christ; Lent; Assurance; Blood of Christ; Commitment & Dedication; Cross of Christ; Offering; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: HAMBURG

Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Appears in 1,052 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve, and press with vigor on; a heav'nly race demands your zeal, and an immortal crown, and an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around hold you in full survey; forget the steps already trod, and onward urge your way, and onward urge your way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice that calls you from on high; 'tis his own hand presents the prize to your aspiring eye, to your aspiring eye. 4 That prize with peerless glories bright, which shall new luster boast, when victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems shall blend in common dust, shall blend in common dust. 5 Blest Savior, introduced by you, have I my race begun; and, crowned with vict'ry, at your feet I'll lay my honors down, I'll lay my honors down. Topics: The Christian Life Christian Warfare; Pilgrimage and Guidance; The Christian Race; Rewards Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary E. Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 159 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7 First Line: Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art-- Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. 2 Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, Great God of heaven, my treasure Thou art. 3 Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all. Topics: God Guidance Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Ancient Irish poem

Hymn 109

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 211 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9 First Line: No more, my God, I boast no more Lyrics: No more, my God, I boast no more Of all the duties I have done; I quit the hopes I held before, To trust the merits of thy Son. Now, for the love I bear his name, What was my gain I count my loss; My former pride I call my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. Yes, and I must and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus' sake: O may my soul be found in him, And of his righteousness partake! The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne; But faith can answer thy demands By pleading what my Lord has done.

Higher Ground

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 330 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:14 First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: Lord, lift me up and let me stand Lyrics: 1. I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining ev'ry day; Still praying as I onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground." Refrain: Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith, on heaven's tableland, A higher plane than I have found; Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain] 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan's darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain] 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I'll pray till heav'n I've found, "Lord, lead me on to higher ground." [Refrain] Used With Tune: HIGHER GROUND

Jesus, Priceless Treasure

Author: Johann Franck; Catherine Winkworth Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.6 Appears in 131 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:8 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, priceless treasure, source of purest pleasure, friend most sure and true: long my heart was burning, fainting much and yearning, thirsting, Lord, for you. Yours I am, O spotless Lamb, so will I let nothing hide you, seek no joy beside you! 2 Let your arms enfold me: those who try to wound me cannot reach me here. Though the earth be shaking, every heart be quaking, Jesus calms my fear. Fires may flash and thunder crash; yea, though sin and hell assail me, Jesus will not fail me. 3 Hence, all worldly treasure! Jesus is my pleasure, Jesus is my choice. Hence, all empty glory! What to me your story told with tempting voice? Pain or loss or shame or cross shall not from my Savior move me, since he chose to love me. 4 Banish thoughts of sadness, for the Lord of gladness, Jesus, enters in; though the clouds may gather, those who love the Savior still have peace within. Though I bear much sorrow here, still in you lies purest pleasure, Jesus, priceless treasure! Topics: Biblical Names & Places Satan; Comfort & Encouragement; Commitment & Dedication; Love God's Love to Us; Profession of Faith; Temptation & Trial; Trust in God; Walk with God; Afflictions; Biblical Names & Places Satan; Comfort & Encouragement; Commitment & Dedication; Lord's Supper; Love God's Love to Us; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Profession of Faith; Trust in God; Walk with God Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE FREUDE

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Meter: 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 519 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:7-8 Lyrics: 1 Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land, A home within a wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat and the burden of the day. 2 Upon that cross of Jesus my eyes at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me, and from my humbled heart with shame two wonders I confess: the wonders of redeeming love, and my own lovelessness. 3 I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place: I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of thy face; content unto the world to die, to know no gain or loss, my only shame a sinful heart, my glory all, the cross. Topics: Jesus Christ Passion and Cross Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

Fight the good fight with all thy might

Author: J. S. B. Monsell Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 480 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 Topics: The Christian Life Temptation and Conflict Used With Tune: PENTECOST

And Can It Be

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 285 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:9-11 First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me?! 2 He left his Father's throne above– so free, so infinite his grace– emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain] 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night. Your sunrise turned that night to day; I woke– the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. [Refrain] 4 No condemnation now I dread, for Christ, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Topics: Biblical Names & Places Adam; Deliverance; Love God's Love to Us; Profession of Faith; Suffering of Christ; Confession and Forgiveness; Assurance; Atonement; Biblical Names & Places Adam; Blood of Christ; Christmas; Confession of Sin; Deliverance; Forgiveness; Freedom; Hope; Love God's Love to Us; Mercy; Profession of Faith; Redemption; Suffering of Christ Used With Tune: SAGINA

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: Rhea F. Miller, 1894-1966 Meter: 11.11.11.10 with refrain Appears in 28 hymnals Scripture: Philippians 3:8 First Line: I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold Refrain First Line: Than to be the king of a vast domain Lyrics: 1. I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold; I'd rather be His than have riches untold; I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands. I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand Than to be the king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway; I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. 2. I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause; I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause; I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide fame. I'd rather be true to His holy name Than to be the king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway; I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. 3. He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; He's sweeter than honey from out the comb; He's all that my hungering spirit needs. I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead Than to be the king of a vast domain Or be held in sin's dread sway; I'd rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. Used With Tune: I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS