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Take Up Thy Cross and Follow Me

Author: A. H. A. Hymnal: TTvirt #747 Meter: 10.8.10.8 with refrain Person Name: A. H. A. First Line: I walked one day along a country road Refrain First Line: “Take up thy cross and follow Me,&#8221 Lyrics: 1 I walked one day along a country road, And there a stranger journeyed, too, Bent low beneath the burden of His load: It was a cross, a cross I knew. Refrain: “Take up thy cross and follow Me,” I hear the blessed Savior call; How can I make a lesser sacrifice, When Jesus gave His all? I cried, 2 “Lord Jesus,” and He spoke my name; I saw His hands all bruised and torn; I stooped to kiss away the marks of shame, The shame for me that He had borne. [Refrain] 3 “Oh, let me bear Thy cross, dear Lord,” I cried, And, lo, a cross for me appeared, The one, forgotten, I had cast aside, The one, so long, that I had feared. [Refrain] 4 My cross I’ll carry till the crown appears— The way I journey soon will end— Where God Himself shall wipe away all tears, And friend hold fellowship with friend. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 9:23 Tune Title: [I walked one day along a country road]

Just Over in the Glory Land

Author: James W. Acuff Hymnal: TTvirt #658 Meter: 10.8.10.8.8.8.8.8.8.8 Person Name: James W. Acuff First Line: I've a home prepared where the saints abide Lyrics: 1 I’ve a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the glory land; And I long to be by my Savior’s side, Just over in the glory land. Refrain: Just over in the glory land, I’ll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I’ll stand, Just over in the glory land. 2 I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the glory land; There to sing God’s praise and His glory share, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 3 What a joyful thought that my Lord I’ll see, Just over in the glory land; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] 4 With the blood-washed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the glory land; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the glory land. [Refrain] Topics: Anticipation Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Tune Title: [I've a home prepared where the saints abide]

Nearer, My God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams; Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr. Hymnal: TTvirt #561 Meter: 10.10.12.10 Person Name: Sarah F. Adams First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Refrain First Line: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. Refrain: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, my God, to Thee. 2 There let the way appear, steps unto Heav’n; All that Thou sendest me, in mercy giv’n; Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee. [Refrain] 3 Then, with my waking thoughts bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I’ll raise; So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to Thee. [Refrain] 4 Or, if on joyful wing cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I’ll fly, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. [Refrain] 5 There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest, There in my Savior’s love, perfectly blest; Age after age to be nearer, my God, to Thee. [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 28:11-12 Tune Title: BETHANY

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: TTvirt #397 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Cecil F. Alexander First Line: Each little flow'r that opens Lyrics: Refrain: All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. 1 Each little flow’r that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. [Refrain] 2 The purple-headed mountains, The river running by, The sunset and the morning That brightens up the sky. [Refrain] 3 The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. [Refrain] 4 The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, To gather every day. [Refrain] 5 He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1:31 Tune Title: ROYAL OAK

Jesus Calls Us

Author: Cecil F. Alexander Hymnal: TTvirt #1021 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Cecil F. Alexander First Line: Jesus calls us over the tumult Lyrics: 1 Jesus calls us over the tumult Of our life's wild, restless, sea; Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, "Christian, follow Me!" 2 Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love Me more!" 3 In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love Me more than these!" 4 Jesus calls us! By Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. Scripture: Matthew 4:19 Tune Title: GALILEE (JUDE)

The Unclouded Day

Author: J. K. A. Hymnal: TTvirt #81 Meter: 9.6.9.6.7.7.5.6 Person Name: J. K. A. First Line: Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies Refrain First Line: Oh, the land of cloudless day Lyrics: 1 Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies, Oh, they tell me of a home far away; Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. Refrain: Oh, the land of cloudless day, Oh, the land of an unclouded day, Oh, they tell me of a home where no storm clouds rise, Oh, they tell me of an unclouded day. 2 Oh, they tell me of a home where my friends have gone, Oh, they tell me of that land far away, Where the tree of life in eternal bloom Sheds its fragrance through the unclouded day. [Refrain] 3 Oh, they tell me of a King in His beauty there, And they tell me that mine eyes shall behold Where He sits on the throne that is whiter than snow, In the city that is made of gold. [Refrain] 4 Oh, they tell me that He smiles on His children there, And His smile drives their sorrows all away; And they tell me that no tears ever come again In that lovely land of unclouded day. [Refrain] Topics: Anticipation Scripture: Revelation 22:2 Tune Title: [Oh, they tell me of a home far beyond the skies]

The First Noel

Author: Unknown Hymnal: TTvirt #1 Meter: 13.12.13.12 with refrain Person Name: Unknown First Line: The first Noel the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay tending their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel. 2 They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain] 3 And by the light of that same star Three Wise Men came from country far; To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star where'er it went. [Refrain] 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest, Over Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.[Refrain] 5 Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 Tune Title: [The first Noel, the angel did say]

Happy Home

Author: Unknown Hymnal: TTvirt #12 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Person Name: Unknown First Line: There's a crown laid up in glory Refrain First Line: Happy home, a happy home Lyrics: There’s a crown laid up in glory, There’s a robe for all to wear, And we never need be sorry That we did life’s troubles share; For our crown will shine the brighter For the battles we have won, And our robes will be the whiter When our trav’ling days are done. Refrain: Happy home, a happy home, Nevermore from Christ to roam! When our fighting here is over, And our vict’ries all are won, There’s a mansion up in glory, When our trav’ling days are done. 2 There’s a golden harp in glory, There’s a welcome for the true; There’s a rest for all the weary, There’s a victor’s palm for you; Oh, we’ll praise the Lord forever When we stand before His throne, And our joys will end—no never! When our trav’ling days are done. [Refrain] 3 There will be no room for sadness, There will be no sorrow there, For unceasing songs of gladness Will forever fill the air; There will be no farewell meetings In that land where God’s the Sun; But one long eternal greeting When our trav’ling days are done. [Refrain] Topics: Anticipation Scripture: John 14:2 Tune Title: WHEN THE MISTS HAVE ROLLED AWAY

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Hymnal: TTvirt #44 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Unknown First Line: The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Lyrics: 1 The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. 2 My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. 3 Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For Thou art with me, and Thy rod And staff my comfort still. 4 My table Thou hast furnished me In presence of my foes; My head Thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows. 5 Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me; And in God's house forevermore, My dwelling place shall be. Scripture: Psalm 23 Tune Title: [The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want]

Farther Along

Author: Unknown; Barney E. Warren Hymnal: TTvirt #79 Meter: 10.9.10.9 D Person Name: Unknown First Line: Tempted and tried, we're oft made to wonder Refrain First Line: Farther along we’ll know more about it Lyrics: 1 Tempted and tried, we’re oft made to wonder Why it should be thus all the day long; While there are others living about us, Never molested, though in the wrong. Refrain: Farther along we’ll know more about it, Farther along we’ll understand why; Cheer up, my brother, live in the sunshine, We’ll understand it all by and by. 2 Sometimes I wonder why I must suffer, Go in the rain, the cold, and the snow, When there are many living in comfort, Giving no heed to all I can do. [Refrain] 3 Tempted and tried, how often we question Why we must suffer year after year, Being accused by those of our loved ones, E’en though we’ve walked in God’s holy fear. [Refrain] 4 Often when death has taken our loved ones, Leaving our home so lone and so drear, Then do we wonder why others prosper, Living so wicked year after year. [Refrain] 4 “Faithful till death,” saith our loving Master; Short is our time to labor and wait; Then will our toiling seem to be nothing, When we shall pass the heavenly gate. [Refrain] 5 Soon we will see our dear, loving Savior, Hear the last trumpet sound through the sky; Then we will meet those gone on before us, Then we shall know and understand why. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 24:13-48 Tune Title: [Tempted and tried, we're oft made to wonder]