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Since I Have Been Redeemed

Author: Edwin O. Excell Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 177 hymnals First Line: I have a song I love to sing Lyrics: 1 I have a song I love to sing, Since I have been redeemed, Of my Redeemer, Savior, King, Since I have been redeemed. Refrain: Since I have been redeemed, Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in His name; Since I have been redeemed, I will glory in my Savior's name. 2 I have a Christ who satisfies, Since I have been redeemed, To do His will my highest prize, Since I have been redeemed. [Refrain] 3 I have a witness bright and clear, Since I have been redeemed, Dispelling every doubt and fear, Since I have been redeemed. [Refrain] 4 I have a home prepared for me, Since I have been redeemed, Where I shall dwell eternally, Since I have been redeemed. [Refrain] Topics: Repentance and Forgiveness; Salvation; Testimony and Praise Used With Tune: OTHELLO

Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name

Author: John Ellerton Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 851 hymnals First Line: Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise Lyrics: 1 Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise With one accord our parting hymn of praise; Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease; With eager hearts we wait Thy word of peace. 2 Grant us Thy peace upon our homeward way; With Thee began, with Thee shall end the day: Guard Thou the lips from sin, the hearts from shame, That in this house have called upon Thy name. Amen. Topics: Closing of Service Hymns and Songs; Evening hymns Used With Tune: ELLERS

His Way

Author: Gerald S. Henderson; William Cowper Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,131 hymnals First Line: God moves in a mysterious way Lyrics: 1 God moves in a mysterious way His glorious wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the raging storm. 2 You fearful saints, fresh courage take; the threat'ning clouds you so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In countless blessings on your head. 3 God moves in a mysterious way His glorious wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the raging storm. Topics: Canons and Rounds; Comfort and Encouragement; God Guidance and Care Used With Tune: TALLIS' CANON

Lift High the Cross

Author: George W. Kitchin; Michael R. Newbolt Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod Refrain First Line: Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lyrics: Refrain: Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 1 Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod, Our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. [Refrain] 2 Led on their way by this triumphant sign, The hosts of God in conqu'ring ranks combine. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious Tree, As Thou hast promised, draw men unto Thee. [Refrain] 4 Set up Thy throne, that earth's despair may cease Beneath the shadow of its healing peace. [Refrain] 5 For Thy blest Cross which doth for all atone, Creation's praises rise before Thy throne. [Refrain] Topics: Christ Atonement, Crucifixion, Suffering and Death Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine

Author: Adoniram Judson Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 132 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, Dove divine, On these baptismal waters shine, And teach our hearts, in highest strain, To praise the Lamb for sinners slain. 2 We love Thy name, we love Thy laws, And joyfully embrace Thy cause; We love Thy cross, the shame, the pain, O Lamb of God for sinners slain. 3 We sink beneath the water's face, And thank Thee for Thy saving grace; We die to sin and seek a grave With Thee, beneath the yielding wave. 4 And as we rise with Thee to live, O let the Holy Spirit give The sealing unction from above, The joy of life, the fire of love. Amen. Topics: Baptism; Holy Spirit Used With Tune: MARYTON

Pass Me Not

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 909 hymnals First Line: Pass me not, O gentle Savior Lyrics: 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior - Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry! While on others Thou are calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition - Help my unbelief. [Refrain] 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] 4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me! Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav’n but Thee? [Refrain] Topics: Repentance and Forgiveness Used With Tune: PASS ME NOT

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Author: George Matheson Meter: 8.8.8.8.6 Appears in 679 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that follow'st all my way, I yield my flick'ring torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. 3 O Joy that seekest me thru pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow thru the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. Amen. Topics: Comfort and Encouragement; Commitment and Consecration; Funeral Hymns; God Father; God Love and Mercy; Love God's Love Used With Tune: ST. MARGARET

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Meter: Irregular Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: I am weak but Thou art strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I'll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Refrain: Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea. Daily, walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. 2 Thro' this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain] 3 When my feeble life is o'er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o'er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. [Refrain] Topics: Aspiration; Fellowship with Christ Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK Text Sources: Traditional folk song

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Author: William W. Walford Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 1,296 hymnals First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known; In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter's snare By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness Engage the waiting soul to bless: And since He bids me seek His face, Believe His Word, and trust His grace, I'll cast on Him my ev'ry care, And wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer. Topics: Prayer and Intercession Used With Tune: SWEET HOUR

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaff Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 308 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always And feed on His Word. Make friends of God’s children; Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. Amen. Topics: Christ Example; Commitment and Consecration; Discipleship; Holiness and Purity Used With Tune: SLANE (altered)