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Immortal, Invisible

Author: Walter Chalmers Smith Appears in 211 hymnals First Line: Immortal, invisible, God only wise 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 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render--O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee! Amen. Topics: God Majesty and Power; Praise of God Used With Tune: [Immortal, invisible, God only wise]

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Appears in 185 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided-- Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Refrain) 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! (Refrain) Topics: Adoration; God Faithfulness; Guidance Used With Tune: [Great is Thy faithfulness]

Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Author: Christian H. Bateman Appears in 126 hymnals First Line: Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia! Amen! 2 Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us He’ll condescend; His love shall never end: Alleluia! Amen! 3 Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore His goodness we’ll adore, Singing forevermore, “Alleluia! Amen!” Topics: Adoration; Jesus Christ Kingship and Reign Used With Tune: [Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia!]

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Appears in 832 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still, In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene’er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: How sweet would be their children's fate, If they like them could die for thee! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 3 Faith of our fathers! we will strive To win all nations unto thee, And thro' the truth that comes from God, Mankind shall then be truly free. Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. 4 Faith of our fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee too as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life: Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death. Amen. Topics: Church Fellowship and Unity; Father's Day; National Hymns; Missions Used With Tune: [Faith of our fathers! living still]

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Appears in 107 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: Refrain: There is a balm in Gilead To make the wounded whole. There is a balm in Gilead To heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Some times I feel discouraged, And think my work’s in vain, But then the Holy Spirit Revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, If you cannot pray like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus And say "He died for all." (Refrain) Topics: Comfort; Encouragement; Healing; Jesus Christ Love Used With Tune: [Sometimes I feel discouraged] Text Sources: Traditional Spiritual

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury Appears in 725 hymnals First Line: Break Thou the bread of life Lyrics: 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord, My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word. 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me, to me, As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My All in all. 3 Thou art the bread of life, O Lord, to me, Thy holy Word the truth That saveth me; Give me to eat and live With Thee above; Teach me to love Thy truth, For Thou art love. 4 O send Thy Spirit, Lord, Now unto me, That He may touch my eyes, And make me see: Show me the truth concealed Within Thy Word, And in Thy Book revealed I see the Lord. Amen. Topics: Jesus Christ Teacher; Holy Spirit; Word of God Used With Tune: [Break Thou the bread of life]

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly

Appears in 95 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Infant holy, Infant lowly, for His bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the Babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging, angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the Babe is Lord of all, Christ the Babe is Lord of all. 2 Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new Saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow: Christ the Babe was born for you. Christ the Babe was born for you. Topics: Jesus Christ Advent; Jesus Christ Birth Used With Tune: [Infant holy, Infant lowly] Text Sources: Traditional Polish carol

Blessed Assurance

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 1,061 hymnals First Line: Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Refrain First Line: This is my story, this is my song Lyrics: 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain) 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. (Refrain) Topics: Assurance; Submission Used With Tune: [Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!]

Almost Persuaded

Author: Philip P. Bliss Appears in 737 hymnals First Line: "Almost persuaded," now to believe Lyrics: 1 “Almost persuaded,” now to believe; “Almost persuaded,” Christ to receive; Seems now some soul to say, “Go, Spirit, go Thy way, Some more convenient day On Thee I’ll call.” 2 “Almost persuaded,” come, come today; “Almost persuaded,” turn not away; Jesus invites you here, Angels are ling’ring near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear, O wand’rer, come. 3 “Almost persuaded,” harvest is past! “Almost persuaded,” doom comes at last! “Almost” cannot avail; “Almost” is but to fail! Sad, sad, that bitter wail, “Almost,” but lost. Topics: Repentance; Judgment Used With Tune: ["Almost persuaded," now to believe]

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

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 Thru 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: Fellowship with God; Jesus Christ Guide; Burdens; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Lordship Used With Tune: [I am weak, but Thou art strong] Text Sources: Unknown