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I Am Coming to the Cross

Author: Wm. McDonald Appears in 835 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross; I am poor, and weak, and blind; I am counting all but dross, I shall full salvation find. Chorus: I am trusting, Lord, in Thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary; Humbly at Thy cross I bow, Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sighed for Thee, Long has evil reign'd within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me,-- "I will cleanse you from all sin." [Chorus] 3 Here I give my all to Thee, Friends, and time, and earthly store; Soul and body Thine to be,-- Wholly Thine for evermore. [Chorus] 4 Jesus comes! He fills my soul! Perfected in Him I am; [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I am coming to the cross]

Draw Me Nearer

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 686 hymnals First Line: I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, And it told Thy love to me; But I long to rise in the arms of faith, And be closer drawn to Thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To the cross where Thou hast died, Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, To Thy precious, bleeding side. 2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, By the pow'r of grace divine; Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, And my will be lost in thine. [Refrain] 3 O the pure delight of a single hour That before Thy throne I spend, When I kneel in pray'r, and with Thee, my God, I commune as friend with friend. [Refrain] 4 There are depths of love that I cannot know Till I cross the narrow sea, There are heights of joy that I may not reach Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] Topics: Consecration Used With Tune: [I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice]

Where He Leads Me

Author: Edward W. Blandy Appears in 765 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Saviour calling, I can hear my Saviour calling, I can hear my Saviour calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow Me." Chorus: Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. 2 I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him thro' the garden, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Chorus] 3 He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, He will give me grace and glory, And go with me, with me all the way. [Chorus] Topics: Guidance Used With Tune: [I can hear my Saviour calling]

I Am Praying for You

Author: Samuel O'M. Cluff Appears in 483 hymnals First Line: I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: For you I am praying Lyrics: 1 I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory, A dear, loving Saviour, tho' earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o'er me, And oh, that my Saviour were your Saviour too! Chorus: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I'm praying for you. 2 I have a Father: to me He has given A hope for eternity blessed and true: And soon He will call me to meet Him in heaven, But oh, that he'd let me bring you with me too! [Chorus] 3 I have a robe: 'tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one too! [Chorus] 4 I have a peace: it is calm as a river-- A peace that the friends of this world never knew: My Saviour alone is its Author and Giver, And oh, could I know it was given to you! [Chorus] 5 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour too; Then pray that your Saviour may bring them to glory, And pray'r will be answered--'twas answered for you! [Chorus] Topics: Fellowship-Friendship; Prayer Used With Tune: [I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory]

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice

Author: L. H. Appears in 684 hymnals Refrain First Line: I am coming, Lord! Lyrics: 1 I hear Thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to Thee For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flow'd on Calvary. Chorus: I am coming, Lord! Coming now to Thee! Wash me, cleanse me in the blood That flowed on Calvary. 2 Tho' coming weak and vile, Thou dost my strength assure; Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse, Till spotless all and pure. [Chorus] 3 'Tis Jesus calls me on To perfect faith and love, To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, For earth and heav'n above. [Chorus] 4 'Tis Jesus who confirms The blessed work within, By adding grace to welcom'd grace, Where reign'd the pow'r of sin. [Chorus] 5 And He the witness gives To loyal hearts and free, That ev'ry promise is fulfilled, If faith but brings the plea. [Chorus] 6 All hail, atoning blood! All hail, redeeming grace! All hail, the Gift of Christ, our Lord, Our Strength and Righteousness. [Chorus] Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: [I hear Thy welcome voice]

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: Kate Hankey Appears in 1,211 hymnals First Line: I love to tell the story Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, Of Jesus and His love. I love to tell the story, Because I know 'tis true; It satisfies my longings As nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story, 'Twill be my theme in glory, To tell the old, old story Of Jesus and His love. 2 I love to tell the story: 'Tis pleasant to repeat, What seems, each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet, I love to tell the story, For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own holy word. [Refrain] 3 I love to tell the story; For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'Twill be--the old, old story That I have loved so long! [Refrain] Topics: Story (The) Used With Tune: [I love to tell the story]

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Mrs. Annie S. Hawks Appears in 975 hymnals First Line: I need Thee ev'ry hour Refrain First Line: I need Thee, oh! I need Thee Lyrics: 1 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, oh! I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their power When Thou art nigh. [Chorus] 3 I need Thee ev'ry hour; In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. [Chorus] 4 I need Thee ev'ry hour; Teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises In me fulfill. [Chorus] 5 I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most Holy One; Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. [Chorus] Topics: Abiding in Christ; Praise; Temperance; Temptation-Trial Used With Tune: [I need Thee ev'ry hour]

I will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley Appears in 287 hymnals Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 1 I will sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, How He left His home in glory, For the cross on Calvary. Chorus: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Of the Christ who died for me, Sing it with the saints in glory, Gathered by the crystal sea. 2 I was lost, but Jesus found me, Found the sheep that went astray; Threw His loving arms around me, Drew me back into His way. [Chorus] 3 I was bruised, but Jesus healed me, Faint was I from many a fall, Sight was gone, and fears possessed me, But He freed me from them all. [Chorus] 4 Days of darkness still come o'er me, Sorrow's paths I often tread, But the Saviour still is with me, By His hand I'm safely led. [Chorus] 5 He will keep me till the river Rolls its waters at my feet; Then He'll bear me safely over, Where the loved ones I shall meet. [Chorus] Topics: Story (The) Used With Tune: [I will sing the wondrous story]

Beulah Land

Author: E. P. Stites Appears in 312 hymnals First Line: I've reach'd the land of corn and wine Refrain First Line: O Beulah land, sweet Beulah land Lyrics: 1 I've reach'd the land of corn and wine, And all its riches freely mine; Here shines undimm'd one blissful day, For all my night has pass'd away. Chorus: O Beulah land, sweet Beulah land, As on thy highest mount I stand, I look away across the sea, Where mansions are prepared for me, And view the shining glory shore, My heav'n, my home for evermore 2 The Saviour comes and walks with me, And sweet communion here have we; He gently leads me with His hand, For this is heaven's borderland. [Chorus] 3 A sweet perfume upon the breeze Is borne from ever vernal trees, And flow'rs that never fading grow Where streams of life forever flow. [Chorus] 4 The zephyrs seem to float to me, Sweet sounds of heaven's melody, As angels, with the white-robed throng, Join in the sweet redemption song. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I've reach'd the land of corn and wine]

In Heavenly Love Abiding

Author: Anna L. Waring Appears in 566 hymnals First Line: In heav'nly love abiding Lyrics: 1 In heav'nly love abiding, No change my heart shall fear, And safe is such confiding, For nothing changes here: The storm may roar without me, My heart may low be laid, But God is round about me, And can I be dismayed? 2 Wherever He may guide me, No want shall turn me back; My Shepherd is beside me, And nothing can I lack; His wisdom ever waketh, His sight is never dim; He knows the way He taketh, And I will walk with Him. 3 Green pastures are before me, Which yet I have not seen; Bright skies will soon be o'er me, Where darkest clouds have been; My hope I cannot measure, My path to life is free. My Saviour has my treasure, And He will walk with me. Topics: Abiding in Christ; Love--Divine Used With Tune: CLARE