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Lift High the Cross

Author: George William Kitchin; Michael Robert Newbolt Meter: 10.10 with refrain Appears in 95 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians follow this triumphant sign 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 this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine. [Refrain] 2 Each newborn servant of the Crucified bears on the brow the seal of him who died. [Refrain] 3 O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw the world to thee. [Refrain] 4 So shall our song of triumph ever be: Praise to the Crucified for victory! [Refrain] Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Cross; Jesus Christ Name of; Music and Singing; Opening Hymns; Peace, World; Processionals; Testimony and Witness; Triumph; Zeal Used With Tune: CRUCIFER

Rescue the Perishing

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 6.5.10 D Appears in 776 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting him, still he is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive; plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; he will forgive if they only believe. (Refrain) 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore; touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that were broken will vibrate once more. (Refrain) 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; back to the narrow way patiently win them; tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. (Refrain) Topics: The Nature of the Church Called to God's Mission; Discipleship and Service; Mission and Outreach; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: RESCUE

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Meter: 8.8.9.8 Appears in 238 hymnals Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for thee Lyrics: 1. Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2. Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear; and while the wavenotes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3. Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope; Commitment; Hope; Service Music Prayer for Illumination; Service Music Invitation to Prayer; Testimony and Witness Used With Tune: OPEN MY EYES

He Lives

Author: Alfred H. Ackley Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 158 hymnals First Line: I serve a risen Savior Refrain First Line: He lives, he lives Topics: The Grace of Jesus Christ In Praise of Christ; Christ's Gracious Life Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Ascension; Christian Year Christ the King; Jesus Christ; Salvation Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 539 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to the throne thy tribute bring; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore God's praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2. Praise the Lord for grace and favor to all people in distress; praise God, still the same as ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious now God's faithfulness. 3. Father-like, God tends and spares us; well our feeble frame God knows; mother-like, God gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet God's mercy flows. 4. Angels in the heights, adoring, you behold God face to face; saints triumphant, now adoring, gathered in from every race. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Topics: New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; New Heaven and a New Earth Communion of the Saints; Adoration and Praise; Christian Year All Saints Day; Christian Year Thanksgiving Day; Funerals and Memorial Services; Grace; Gratitude; Opening Hymns; Processionals Scripture: Psalm 103 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,901 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Topics: Justifying Grace Pardon; Eternal Life; Faith; Forgiveness; Grace; Jesus Christ Blood; Jesus Christ Cross; Pardon; Penitence; Service Music Confession and Pardon Prayer Used With Tune: TOPLADY

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise. 2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might; thy justice like mountains high soaring above thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. 3. To all, life thou givest, to both great and small; in all life thou livest, the true life of all; we blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, and wither and perish, but naught changeth thee. 4. Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light; thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight; all laud we would render: O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving; The Glory of the Triune God God's Nature; Adoration and Praise; Justice; Light; Opening Hymns Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,863 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heaven, to earth come down; fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown! Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. 2. Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast! Let us all in thee inherit; let us find that second rest. Take away our bent to sinning; Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 3. Come, Almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 4. Finish, then, thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be. Let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee; changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Rebirth and the New Creation; New Heaven and a New Earth The Completion of Creation (The City of God); Christian Experience; Christian Perfection; Freedom and Liberation; Funerals and Memorial Services; Love; New Creation Used With Tune: BEECHER

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 150 hymnals First Line: Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart Lyrics: 1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. 2 Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3 Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart. 4 Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart. Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Personal Holiness; Aspiration and Resolve; Children's Choir Selections; Christian Perfection; Integrity; Jesus Christ Example Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

In Christ There Is No East or West

Author: John Oxenham; Laurence Hull Stookey Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 331 hymnals Lyrics: 1. In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north; but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord close binding humankind. 3. (Copyrighted verse omitted) 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christly souls are one in him throughout the whole wide earth. Topics: The Nature of the Church United in Christ; Church Community in Christ; Jesus Christ Example; Love Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Used With Tune: MCKEE