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My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,085 hymnals Topics: Faith and Aspiration First Line: My hope is built on nothing else Refrain First Line: On Christ the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' love and righteousness; I dare not trust this earthly frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand. 2 When shadows veil my Savior's face, I rest upon unchanging grace; In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 Christ's oath and covenant and blood support me in the rising flood; When all around my soul gives way, Christ then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When Christ shall come with trumpet sound, oh, may I then in Love be found, Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Scripture: Revelation 11:14 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

O for a Closer Walk with God

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,366 hymnals Topics: Faith and Aspiration Lyrics: 1 O for a closer walk with God, a calm and heav'nly frame, a light to shine upon the road that leads me to the Lamb. 2 Return, O Holy Dove, return, sweet messenger of rest; I hate the sins that made thee mourn and drove thee from my breast. 3 The dearest idol I have known, whate'er that idol be, help me to tear it from thy throne and worship only thee. 4 So shall my walk be close with God, calm and serene my frame, so purer light shall mark the road that leads me to the Lamb. Scripture: Genesis 8:11 Used With Tune: LIVERPOOL

Close to Thee

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Appears in 412 hymnals Topics: Aspiration First Line: Thou, my everlasting portion Refrain First Line: Close to Thee, close to Thee Lyrics: 1 Thou,my everlasting portion, More than friend or life to me; All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee; All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. 2 Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Nor for fame my prayer shall be; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee, Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. 3 Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o'er life's fitful sea; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with thee. Close to Thee, close to Thee, Close to Thee, close to Thee, Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with thee. Used With Tune: [Thou, my everlasting portion]

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Meter: Irregular Appears in 148 hymnals Topics: Aspiration and Resolve 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. Used With Tune: I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Author: Ray Palmer Appears in 2,202 hymnals Topics: The Christian Aspiration Used With Tune: OLIVET

The love of God shed abroad in the heart

Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Appears in 280 hymnals Topics: Aspirations For Divine Grace First Line: Come dearest Lord, descend and dwell Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19 Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

Gracious Spirit, Dwell with Me

Author: Thomas T. Lynch Appears in 197 hymnals Topics: Aspiration Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would gracious be; And with words that help and heal Would Thy life in mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek Would for Christ my Savior speak. 2 Truthful Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would truthful be; And with wisdom kind and clear Let Thy life in mine appear; And with actions brotherly Speak my Lord’s sincerity. 3 Mighty Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would mighty be; Mighty so as to prevail Where unaided man must fail; Ever by a mighty hope, Pressing on and bearing up. 4 Holy Spirit, dwell with me: I myself would holy be; Separate from sin, I would Choose and cherish all things good, And whatever I can be Give to Him Who gave me Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: [Gracious Spirit, dwell with me]

More Like the Master

Author: C. H. G. Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Aspiration First Line: More like the Master I would ever be Refrain First Line: Take Thou my heart Used With Tune: [More like the Master I would ever be]

Purer Yet and Purer

Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832 Appears in 219 hymnals Topics: Aspiration First Line: Purer yet and purer, I would be in mind Used With Tune: ST. MARY MAGDALENE

Nearer, Still Nearer

Author: Lelia N. Morris Appears in 209 hymnals Topics: Aspiration First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art; Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast, Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest,” Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest.” 2 Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring, Naught as an off'ring to Jesus, my King; Only my sinful, now contrite heart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart, Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart. 3 Nearer, still nearer, Lord, to be Thine, Sin with its follies I gladly resign; All of its pleasures, pomp and its pride, Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified, Give me but Jesus, my Lord, crucified. 4 Nearer, still nearer, while life shall last, Till safe in glory my anchor is cast; Thro' endless ages, ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: [Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart]