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He Lives

Author: Alfred H. Ackley, 1887-1960 Meter: 13.13.13.11 with refrain Appears in 158 hymnals First Line: I serve a risen Savior, He's in the world today Refrain First Line: He lives, He lives Topics: Advent Second; Fellowship with God; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: Luke 24:5 Used With Tune: ACKLEY

Oh, What He's Done for Me

Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Oh, what He's done for me. Oh, what He's done for me. Oh, what He's done for me. I never shall forget what He's done for me. 2 He took my feet out the miry clay, That's what He's done for me. He took my feet out the miry clay, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 3 He feeds me when I'm hungry, That's what He's done for me. He feeds me when I'm hungry, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 4 He picked me up and turned me around, That's what He's done for me. He picked me up and turned me around, I never shall forget what He's done for me. 5 He gave me a home in glory, That's what He's done for me. He gave me a home in glory I never shall forget what He's done for me. Topics: God Love and Mercy Scripture: Job 5:9 Used With Tune: [Oh, what He's done for me] Text Sources: Congregational Praise Song

All Things Come of Thee

Appears in 126 hymnals First Line: All things come of Thee, O Lord Lyrics: All things come of Thee, O Lord, and of Thine own have we given Thee. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:14 Used With Tune: [All things come of Thee, O Lord]

Life's Railway to Heaven

Author: M. E. Abbey Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Appears in 90 hymnals First Line: Life is like a mountain railroad Refrain First Line: Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us Lyrics: 1 Life is like a mountain railroad, With an engineer that’s brave; We must make the run successful, From the cradle to the grave; Watch the curves, the fills, the tunnels; Never falter, never quail; Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. Refrain: Blessed Savior, Thou wilt guide us, Till we reach the blissful shore, Where the angels wait to join us In Thy praise forevermore. 2 You will roll up grades of trial; You will cross the bridge of strife; See that Christ is your conductor On this lightning train of life; Always mindful of obstruction, Do your duty, never fail; Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. [Refrain] 3 You will often find obstructions, Look for storms and wind and rain; On a fill, or curve, or trestle They will almost ditch your train; Put your trust alone in Jesus, Never falter, never fail; Keep your hand upon the throttle, And your eye upon the rail. [Refrain] 4 As you roll across the trestle, Spanning Jordan’s swelling tide, You behold the Union Depot Into which your train will glide; There you’ll meet the Sup’rintendent, God the Father, God the Son, With the hearty, joyous plaudit, “Weary pilgrim, welcome home.” [Refrain] Topics: Everlasting Life; Christian Pilgrimage Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Used With Tune: LIFE'S RAILWAY

An Evening Prayer

Author: C. M. Battersby Meter: 10.10.10.4 Appears in 77 hymnals First Line: If I have wounded any soul today Refrain First Line: Dear Lord, forgive! Lyrics: 1 If I have wounded any soul today, If I have caused one foot to go astray, If I have walked in my own willful way, Dear Lord, forgive! 2 If I have uttered idle words or vain, If I have turned aside from want or pain, Lest I offend some other through the strain, Dear Lord, forgive! 3 If I have been perverse, or hard, or cold, If I have longed for shelter in the fold, When Thou hast given me some fort to hold, Dear Lord, forgive! 4 Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee; Forgive the secret sins I do not see; O guide me, love me, and my keeper be. Dear Lord, forgive! Amen. Topics: Confession and repentance Scripture: Psalm 51:1-2 Used With Tune: EVENING

Victory in Jesus

Author: Eugene M. Bartlett, 1885-1941 Meter: 15.15.15.14 with refrain Appears in 93 hymnals First Line: I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory Refrain First Line: O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever! Topics: Confession and repentance; Everlasting Life; Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 Used With Tune: HARTFORD

Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam

Author: Nellie Talbot Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 120 hymnals Refrain First Line: A sunbeam, a sunbeam Lyrics: 1 Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, To shine for Him each day; In ev'ry way try to please Him, At home, at school, at play. Refrain: A sunbeam, a sunbeam, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam; A sunbeam, a sunbeam, I’ll be a sunbeam for Him. 2 Jesus wants me to be loving, And kind to all I see; Showing how pleasant and happy, His little one can be. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 34:14 Used With Tune: SUNBEAM

The Old Rugged Cross

Author: George Bennard, 1873-1960 Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 342 hymnals First Line: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross Refrain First Line: So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross Lyrics: 1 On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I'll cherish the cross, the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the cross, the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. 2 O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. [Refrain] 3 In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died To pardon and sanctify me. [Refrain] 4 To the old rugged cross I will ever be true, It's shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He'll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I'll share. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Atonement, Crucifixion and Death; Jesus Christ His Blood; Jesus Christ His Cross; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Jesus Christ Shepherd and Lamb Scripture: Philippians 3:14 Used With Tune: OLD RUGGED CROSS

Away in a Manger

Author: Anonymous; John T. McFarland, 1851-1912 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 543 hymnals First Line: Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Lyrics: 1 Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head; The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. 2 The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus! look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. 3 Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there. Topics: Jesus Christ Our Love For Jesus Scripture: Luke 2:6 Used With Tune: MUELLER

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould, 1834-1924 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Appears in 1,793 hymnals Refrain First Line: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war Lyrics: 1 Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war. With the cross of Jesus Going on before: Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Christians, we are treading Where the saints have trod, We are not divided, All one body we: One in hope and one in faith, One in charity. [Refrain] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain, Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Refrain] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng; Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song, Glory, laud, and honor Unto Christ the King: This through countless ages With the angels sing. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Cross Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3 Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE