Hymns Old and New 1987

1: Tell Me the Story of Jesus

Tell me the story of Jesus;

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Tell how the angels in chorus,

Sang as they welcomed His birth,

“Glory to God in the highest!

Peace and good tidings to earth”.

Chorus

Tell me the story of Jesus;

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Fasting alone in the desert,

Tell of the days that He passed,

How for our sins He was tempted,

Yet was triumphant at last.

Tell of the years of His labour;

Tell of the sorrow He bore;

He was despised and afflicted,

Homeless rejected and poor.

Chorus

Tell me the story of Jesus;

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Tell of the cross where they nailed Him,

Suff’ring in anguish and pain;

Tell of the grave where they laid Him,

Tell how He liveth again.

Love in that story so tender,

Clearer than ever I see;

Stay let me say I will follow

Him who has suffered for me”.

Chorus

Tell me the story of Jesus;

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ John R. Sweney

tune→ Story of Jesus

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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2: More About Jesus

More about Jesus would I know,

More of His grace to others show;

More of His saving fullness see,

More of His love who died for me.

Chorus

More more about Jesus;

More of His saving fullness see,

More of His love who died for me.

More about Jesus let me learn,

More of His holy will discern;

Spirit of God my teacher be,

Showing the things of Christ to me.

Chorus

More more about Jesus;

More of His saving fullness see,

More of His love who died for me.

More about Jesus in His word,

Holding communion with my Lord,

Hearing His voice in every line,

Making each faithful saying mine.

Chorus

More more about Jesus;

More of His saving fullness see,

More of His love who died for me.

More about Jesus on His throne,

Riches in glory all His own;

More of His kingdom’s sure increase;

More of His coming Prince of Peace.

Chorus

More more about Jesus;

More of His saving fullness see,

More of His love who died for me.

author→ Eliza E. Hewitt

composer→ John R. Sweney

tune→ Sweney

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 8

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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3: Tell Me Again

Tell me again of God’s wonderful love:

How Jesus left those fair mansions above,

Suffered and died for my sins on the tree;

He made atonement for you and for me.

Chorus

Tell how He lived for me tell how He died,

Sorely afflicted and nailed to the tree,

Wounded and bruised for the sins of the world:

Love so abounding oh tell it to me!

Tell me again how He wept for their sin,

Opened life’s gate that they all might come in;

But they despised Him and hardened their heart,

Cast out their Saviour and bid Him depart.

Chorus

Tell how He lived for me tell how He died,

Sorely afflicted and nailed to the tree,

Wounded and bruised for the sins of the world:

Love so abounding oh tell it to me!

Tell me again how in sorrow He prayed;

All our transgressions on Jesus were laid.

None was found worthy for sin to atone:

Death’s bitter cup He must drink all alone.

Chorus

Tell how He lived for me tell how He died,

Sorely afflicted and nailed to the tree,

Wounded and bruised for the sins of the world:

Love so abounding oh tell it to me!

Tell how exceedingly bitter His cry,

Nailed to the cross where they left Him to die;

Grieved and forsaken God spared not His Son:

Love’s mighty work of redemption is done.

Chorus

Tell how He lived for me tell how He died,

Sorely afflicted and nailed to the tree,

Wounded and bruised for the sins of the world:

Love so abounding oh tell it to me!

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. May J. Whittle Moody

tune→ Whittle

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10; D.

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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4: O Lamb of God

O Lamb of God wherever Thou dost go,

Thy blood-stained footprints leaving here below,

We too shall follow by Thy grace so free;

Through suff’ring Thou didst get the victory.

Born in a stable not a priestly son,

Sorrow and suff’ring Thou didst never shun;

But though despised rejected and outcast,

Thy name exalted is on high at last.

Thou art the Pattern Thou art still the same;

Despised rejected we shall bear Thy name.

Why should we wish to take a diff’rent way,

With the great crowds who will not do but say?

A few short years to labour with Thee here,

Seeking for those who will Thy name revere,

Then to our home where Thou art shall we come;

Lord help us lose our lives for Thee alone.

author→ Milne Stouffer

composer→ Edward J. Hopkins

same tune→ 250

tune→ Ellers

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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5: To This Earth

To this earth to live and labour

In His Father’s name,

Poor and homeless unknown stranger,

Jesus came.

Foxes have their lair for shelter,

Birds their leafy nest,

But the loving Saviour had not

Where to rest.

From this lowly Man of Sorrows

Many hid their face:

Shame and scorn were heaped upon Him,

And disgrace.

Oh that life so pure and holy,

Sacrificed each day,

Giving freely life and service

All the way!

At the close His blood so precious,

Shed for all mankind;

Still His foes were mocking scoffing—

They were blind.

God has raised up this same Jesus,

Made Him Lord of all;

Sons of men oh now receive Him:

Hear His call.

author→ Jack Craig

composer→ Henry W. Baker

tune→ Stephanos

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 3

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 3

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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6: When I Survey

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it Lord that I should boast,

Save in the cross of Christ my Lord;

All the vain things that charm me most—

I sacrifice them to His blood.

See from His head His hands His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down;

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present far too small;

Love so amazing so divine,

Demands my soul my life my all.

author→ Isaac Watts

composer→ arr. Edward Miller

tune→ Rockingham

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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7: Oh, Tell Me More

Oh tell me more of Christ my Saviour;

On this glad theme dwell o’er and o’er;

His boundless grace His saving favour,

His precious name oh tell me more!

Chorus

Oh tell me more So much I need

His pow’r to keep His hand to lead;

Oh tell me more of Him I love,

Until I see His face above.

Oh tell me more of love’s sweet story,

If you would cheer and comfort me—

How Jesus wept the King of glory,

Those tender tears of sympathy.

Chorus

Oh tell me more So much I need

His pow’r to keep His hand to lead;

Oh tell me more of Him I love,

Until I see His face above.

Oh tell me more How waves of sorrow

Shall hear His voice say Peace be still;”

How after night bright dawns the morrow

To those who trust His blessed will.

Chorus

Oh tell me more So much I need

His pow’r to keep His hand to lead;

Oh tell me more of Him I love,

Until I see His face above.

Oh tell me more And I repeating

The happy news shall spread the joy;

Come blessed Lord Thy work completing,

Till songs of praise our lips employ.

Chorus

Oh tell me more So much I need

His pow’r to keep His hand to lead;

Oh tell me more of Him I love,

Until I see His face above.

author→ Eliza E. Hewitt

composer→ Peter P. Bilhorn

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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8: Was It for Me?

Was it for me for me alone,

The Saviour left His glorious throne,

The dazzling splendours of the sky:

Was it for me He came to die?

Chorus

It was for me yes all for me;

Oh love of God so great so free!

Oh wondrous love Oh boundless grace!

He died for me He took my place.

Was it for me sweet angel strains

Came floating o’er Judea’s plains

That starlight night so long ago:

Was it for me God planned it so?

Chorus

It was for me yes all for me;

Oh love of God so great so free!

Oh wondrous love Oh boundless grace!

He died for me He took my place.

Was it for me He wept and prayed,

My load of sin before Him laid

That night within Gethsemane:

Was it for me that agony?

Chorus

It was for me yes all for me;

Oh love of God so great so free!

Oh wondrous love Oh boundless grace!

He died for me He took my place.

Was it for me He bowed His head

Upon the cross and freely shed

His precious blood that crimson tide:

Was it for me the Saviour died?

Chorus

It was for me yes all for me;

Oh love of God so great so free!

Oh wondrous love Oh boundless grace!

He died for me He took my place.

author→ John M. Whyte

composer→ John M. Whyte

same tune→ 227

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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9: Jesus Came From Heaven

Jesus came from heav’n revealing

God the Father here below,

All His truth to us declaring,

That we might His purpose know.

Chorus

Let us follow ever follow,

In His steps whate’er befall,

Looking always unto Jesus:

In His name we conquer all.

Deepest darkness is prevailing

O’er the world on every side,

But if we will follow Jesus

We shall in His light abide.

Chorus

Let us follow ever follow,

In His steps whate’er befall,

Looking always unto Jesus:

In His name we conquer all.

He has giv’n His life a ransom

That the pris’ner might go free,

And has sent His servants warning

Men from coming wrath to flee.

Chorus

Let us follow ever follow,

In His steps whate’er befall,

Looking always unto Jesus:

In His name we conquer all.

Satan’s pow’r will soon be broken

When the Prince of Life appears;

Then the darkness will be over;

God shall wipe away our tears.

Chorus

Let us follow ever follow,

In His steps whate’er befall,

Looking always unto Jesus:

In His name we conquer all.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Charles C. Converse

same tune→ 10, 135

tune→ Converse

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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10: Jesus Now and Jesus Ever

Jesus is our only message;

Jesus all our theme shall be;

We will lift up Jesus ever;

Jesus only will we see.

Chorus

Jesus now and Jesus ever,

Jesus all in all we sing:

Blessed Saviour Sanctifier,

Glorious Lord and coming King.

Jesus is our only Saviour:

All our guilt He bore away;

All our righteousness He gives us,

All our strength from day to day.

Chorus

Jesus now and Jesus ever,

Jesus all in all we sing:

Blessed Saviour Sanctifier,

Glorious Lord and coming King.

Jesus is our only power,

Dwelling in each yielded heart;

We need never fear nor falter:

Grace and strength He doth impart.

Chorus

Jesus now and Jesus ever,

Jesus all in all we sing:

Blessed Saviour Sanctifier,

Glorious Lord and coming King.

Jesus is our only Master;

Sweet it is His will to do;

We would yield ourselves to serve Him

With a heart and purpose true.

Chorus

Jesus now and Jesus ever,

Jesus all in all we sing:

Blessed Saviour Sanctifier,

Glorious Lord and coming King.

author→ Albert B. Simpson

composer→ Charles C. Converse

same tune→ 9, 135

tune→ Converse

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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11: Jesus Is Still the Same

Jesus is still the same

And ever will remain

Through time to come;

Though born in low estate,

Not ranked among the great,

He is the only gate,

God’s own sent One.

“Jesus control my heart;

Help me to do my part

From day to day;

Help me to yield to Thee,

That I may always be

An off’ring glad and free,

In Thine own way”.

Some bright glad day His own

Shall stand around the throne—

A victor throng:

The bitter conflict o’er,

Sickness and death no more,

Singing on that blest shore

Redemption’s song.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Lowell Mason

tune→ Olivet

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Jesus’ Story

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12: O God of Bethel

O God of Bethel by whose hand

Thy people still are fed,

Who through this weary pilgrimage

Hast all our fathers led.

Our vows our prayers we now present

Before Thy throne of grace;

God of our fathers be the God

Of their succeeding race.

Through each perplexing path of life,

Our wand’ring footsteps guide;

Give us each day our daily bread,

And raiment fit provide.

Oh spread Thy cov’ring wings around

Till all our wand’rings cease

And at our Father’s loved abode,

Our souls arrive in peace.

Such blessings from Thy gracious hand

Our humble prayers implore;

And Thou shalt be our chosen God

And portion evermore.

author→ Philip Doddridge

composer→ William H. Havergal, arr. Lowell Mason

tune→ Evan

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Prayer

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13: Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

Jesus the very thought of Thee

With sweetness fills my breast,

But sweeter far Thy face to see

And in Thy presence rest.

No voice can sing nor heart can frame,

Nor can the mem’ry find

A sweeter sound than Thy blest name,

O Saviour of mankind.

O hope of every contrite heart!

O joy of all the meek!

To those who fall how kind Thou art!

How good to those who seek!

But what to those who find Ah this

No tongue nor pen can show;

The love of Jesus what it is,

None but His loved ones know.

Jesus our only joy be Thou,

As Thou our prize shalt be;

Jesus be Thou our glory now

And through eternity.

author→ Bernard of Clairvaux, tr Edward Caswall

composer→ John B. Dykes

same tune→ 300

tune→ St. Agnes

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Prayer

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14: Bow Down Thine Ear

Bow down Thine ear to me:

No place of rest is nigh;

O Lamb of God I come to Thee;

In mercy hear my cry.

Bow down Thine ear to me:

My heart is sore oppressed;

I come to Thee in all my sin;

I come and long for rest.

Long in the desert ways

My feet have loved to roam;

The dreary waste I leave behind

And turn to Thee and home.

Earth’s passing pleasures vain,

How soon they fade and die!

I sought for bread but found a stone,

Which could not satisfy.

The darkness gathers round:

Forsake me not I pray;

A humble contrite heart I bring;

Oh turn me not away.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Hans G. Nägeli, arr. Lowell Mason

tune→ Dennis

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6 (S. M.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.)

topic→ Prayer

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15: Oh, Blessed Rest of Heart

Oh blessed rest of heart,

From doubting fear and sin—

A rest in Christ the risen Lord,

Who sweetly reigns within.

I’m glad this rest is free—

This blessed rest from sin.

This rest is free for you and me—

A living Christ within.

He sought my wayward heart,

Was earnest to come in—

A heart to wand’ring ever prone,

Whose reigning pow’r was sin.

I gave to Him my heart,

A rebel sinful thing;

I gave it all the heart I had—

It sorely needed Him.

My rest is deep and strong,

Abiding true and clean—

No darkness now nor fear at all,

For Jesus reigns supreme.

Reign over me Lord Jesus,

Oh keep my heart Thy throne:

It shall be Thine forevermore;

It shall be Thine alone.

author→ John S. Haugh

composer→ Hans G. Nägeli

tune→ Zürich

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6 (S. M.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.)

topic→ Prayer

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16: Yesterday, Today, Forever

Oh how sweet the glorious message

Simple faith may claim:

Yesterday today forever,

Jesus is the same.

Still He loves to save the sinful,

Heal the sick and lame,

Cheer the mourner still the tempest—

Glory to His name!

Chorus

Yesterday today forever,

Jesus is the same;

All may change but Jesus never!

Glory to His name!

He who was the Friend of sinners

Seeks thee lost one now;

Sinner come and at His footstool

Penitently bow.

He who said I’ll not condemn thee:

Go and sin no more”,

Speaks to thee that word of pardon

As in days of yore.

Chorus

Yesterday today forever,

Jesus is the same;

All may change but Jesus never!

Glory to His name!

He who mid the raging billows

Walked upon the sea,

Still can hush our wildest tempest,

As on Galilee.

He who wept and prayed in anguish

In Gethsemane,

Drinks with us each cup of trembling,

In our agony.

Chorus

Yesterday today forever,

Jesus is the same;

All may change but Jesus never!

Glory to His name!

author→ Albert B. Simpson

composer→ James H. Burke

same tune→ 343

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Prayer

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17: Wash Me From Sin

Wash me O Lamb of God,

Wash me from sin!

By Thine atoning blood,

Oh make me clean!

Purge me from every stain;

Let me Thine image gain;

In love and mercy reign

O’er all within.

Wash me O Lamb of God,

Wash me from sin!

I long to be like Thee—

All pure within.

Now let the crimson tide,

Shed from Thy wounded side,

Be to my heart applied

And make me clean.

Wash me O Lamb of God,

Wash me from sin!

By faith Thy cleansing blood

Now makes me clean.

So near art Thou to me,

So sweet my rest in Thee—

Oh blessed purity,

Saved saved from sin.

Wash me O Lamb of God,

Wash me from sin!

Thou while I trust in Thee,

Wilt keep me clean.

Each day to Thee I bring

Heart life yea everything,

Saved while to Thee I cling,

Saved from all sin.

author→ Henry B. Beegle

composer→ Lowell Mason

tune→ Bethany

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Prayer

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18: The Way of the Cross

I must needs go home by the way of the cross—

There’s no other way but this;

I shall ne’er get sight of the gates of light,

If the way of the cross I miss.

Chorus

The way of the cross leads home;

It is sweet to know as I onward go,

The way of the cross leads home.

I must needs go on in the blood-sprinkled way,

The path that the Saviour trod,

If I ever climb to the heights sublime,

Where the soul is at home with God.

Chorus

The way of the cross leads home;

It is sweet to know as I onward go,

The way of the cross leads home.

Then I bid farewell to the way of the world,

To walk in it nevermore;

For my Lord says Come and I seek my home,

Where He waits at the open door.

Chorus

The way of the cross leads home;

It is sweet to know as I onward go,

The way of the cross leads home.

author→ Mrs. Jessie H. Brown Pounds

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 7, 10, 8, 7, 7, 10, 7

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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19: Not Redeemed With Gold

Not redeemed with gold or silver,

But with precious blood I am;

Priceless was the ransom given—

God the Father’s spotless Lamb.

Chorus

It was Jesus my Saviour,

Gave His life to ransom me;

Love beyond my comprehending,

When He suffered on Calvary.

Not redeemed to vainly squander

Time and talents He bestows;

Strength He gives to bear the burden—

Well this feeble frame He knows.

Chorus

It was Jesus my Saviour,

Gave His life to ransom me;

Love beyond my comprehending,

When He suffered on Calvary.

Not redeemed to live in pleasure

While the precious moments fly;

Brief our span of life to labour—

Days and years pass swiftly by.

Chorus

It was Jesus my Saviour,

Gave His life to ransom me;

Love beyond my comprehending,

When He suffered on Calvary.

He redeemed me oh what mercy!

Greater love could never be!

God’s own Son so pure and holy,

Was the sacrifice for me.

Chorus

It was Jesus my Saviour,

Gave His life to ransom me;

Love beyond my comprehending,

When He suffered on Calvary.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charles J. Butler

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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20: From Heaven’s Glory

From heaven’s glory,

From His radiant throne above,

Came our Redeemer

In His wondrous love.

Oh what pain and sorrow

Jesus suffered on the tree

As He died for sinners,

Died for you and me.

Chorus

Saviour my Saviour,

Thou hast died to make me free;

Help me to serve Thee

Till Thy blessed face I see.

Faint and forsaken,

Out on Calv’ry’s mountainside,

Jesus my Saviour,

Bowed His head and died.

He our hope and surety,

All this suff’ring meekly bore,

But He rose triumphant,

Liveth evermore.

Chorus

Saviour my Saviour,

Thou hast died to make me free;

Help me to serve Thee

Till Thy blessed face I see.

How can we grieve Him—

Jesus blessed Son of God—

Him who so freely

Gave His precious blood?

With no hand to help us,

Drifting to a hopeless grave,

Jesus paid the ransom:

He alone could save.

Chorus

Saviour my Saviour,

Thou hast died to make me free;

Help me to serve Thee

Till Thy blessed face I see.

Come to the Saviour,

With thy weary load of care;

Tell Him thy sorrow;

He will hear thy prayer.

He will loose thy burden,

Make thee victor over sin;

He will fill with gladness

All thy heart within.

Chorus

Saviour my Saviour,

Thou hast died to make me free;

Help me to serve Thee

Till Thy blessed face I see.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Franklin E. Belden

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 5, 7, 5, 5, 6, 7, 6, 5, 5, 7, 5, 7

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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21: If We but Knew

If we but knew the cost at which He came,

The price whereby the veil was rent in twain,

Would we not praise as angels praise His name?

If we but knew If we but knew!

If we but knew the sorrow and the loss,

The lonely hours the garden yea the cross,

Before such love all else would be as dross,

If we but knew If we but knew!

If we but knew the joy His heart has planned,

The strength and mercy of the outstretched hand,

Not long would He rejected waiting stand,

If we but knew If we but knew!

If we but knew O Jesus Lord of all,

Before whom angels bow and nations fall,

Lest we resist Thy sweet insistent call,

Help us to know help us to know.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 8

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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22: Is It Nothing to You?

Is it nothing to you that the Saviour

In agony died on the tree?

He was smitten of God and afflicted

To purchase salvation for thee.

Chorus

In deep agony,

Afflicted was He;

When He poured out His soul in His anguish,

O friend He was stricken for thee.

Is it nothing to you that in sorrow,

The Saviour is now passing by?

“I’d have gathered them in but they would not—”

Exceedingly bitter His cry.

Chorus

In deep agony,

Afflicted was He;

When He poured out His soul in His anguish,

O friend He was stricken for thee.

Is it nothing to you is it nothing,

Your many transgressions He bore

When He purchased eternal redemption,

That you might be free evermore?

Chorus

In deep agony,

Afflicted was He;

When He poured out His soul in His anguish,

O friend He was stricken for thee.

Is it nothing to you He is coming—

The Judge of the quick and the dead?

Oh then how will you stand in the judgment,

When earth and its pleasures have fled?

Chorus

In deep agony,

Afflicted was He;

When He poured out His soul in His anguish,

O friend He was stricken for thee.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Frank M. Davis

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 8, 10, 8, 5, 5, 10, 8

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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23: Oh, the Love That Sought Me

In tenderness He sought me,

So weary sick with sin,

And on His shoulders brought me

Back to His fold again,

While angels in His presence sang

Until the courts of heaven rang.

Chorus

Oh the love that sought me!

Oh the blood that bought me!

Oh the grace that brought me to the fold—

Wondrous grace that brought me to the fold!

He pointed to the nailprints:

For me His blood was shed;

A mocking crown so thorny

Was placed upon His head.

I wondered what He saw in me,

To suffer such deep agony.

Chorus

Oh the love that sought me!

Oh the blood that bought me!

Oh the grace that brought me to the fold—

Wondrous grace that brought me to the fold!

So while the hours are passing,

All now is perfect rest;

I’m waiting for the morning,

The brightest and the best,

When He will call us to His side

To be with Him His spotless bride.

Chorus

Oh the love that sought me!

Oh the blood that bought me!

Oh the grace that brought me to the fold—

Wondrous grace that brought me to the fold!

author→ W. Spencer Walton

composer→ Adoniram J. Gordon

tune→ Tenderness

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6, 9, 9

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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24: From Every Stain

From every stain made clean,

From every sin set free—

O blessed Lord this is the gift

That Thou hast promised me;

And pressing through the past

Of failure fault and fear,

Before Thy cross my all I cast

And dare to leave it there.

From Thee I would not hide

My sin because of fear,

What men may think I hate my pride

And as I am appear:

Just as I am O Lord,

Not what I’m thought to be;

Just as I am a struggling soul,

For life and liberty.

While in Thy light I stand,

My heart I seem to see,

Has failed to take from Thine own hand

The gift it offers me.

O Lord Thy plenteous grace,

Thy wisdom and Thy pow’r,

I here proclaim before Thy face,

Can keep me every hour.

Upon the altar here,

I lay my treasure down;

I only want to have Thee near,

King of my heart to crown.

The fire doth surely burn

My every selfish claim;

And while from them to Thee I turn,

I trust in Thy great name.

author→ Herbert H. Booth

composer→ Isaac B. Woodbury

same tune→ 268

tune→ Nearer Home

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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25: Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Jesus I my cross have taken,

All to leave and follow Thee,

Destitute despised forsaken,

Thou from hence my all shalt be.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Saviour:

Thou hast shed Thy blood for me;

And though all the world forsake Thee,

By Thy grace I will follow Thee.

Perish every fond ambition,

All I’ve sought and hoped and known;

Yet how rich is my condition!

God and heav’n are still mine own.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Saviour:

Thou hast shed Thy blood for me;

And though all the world forsake Thee,

By Thy grace I will follow Thee.

Let the world despise and leave me;

They have left my Saviour too.

Human hearts and looks deceive me;

Thou art not like them untrue.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Saviour:

Thou hast shed Thy blood for me;

And though all the world forsake Thee,

By Thy grace I will follow Thee.

Man may trouble and distress me;

’Twill but drive me to Thy breast.

Life with trials hard may press me,

But in Thee I find my rest.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Saviour:

Thou hast shed Thy blood for me;

And though all the world forsake Thee,

By Thy grace I will follow Thee.

author→ Henry F. Lyte

composer→ Unknown

tune→ Freetown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Calvary and Cross

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26: Thy Life Was Given for Me

Thy life was giv’n for me!

Thy blood O Lord was shed

That I might ransomed be

And quickened from the dead.

Thy life was giv’n for me:

What have I giv’n for Thee?

Long years were spent for me

In weariness and woe,

That through eternity

Thy glory I might know.

Long years were spent for me:

Have I spent one for Thee?

And Thou hast brought to me,

Down from Thy home above,

Salvation full and free,

Thy pardon and Thy love.

Great gifts Thou broughtest me:

What have I brought to Thee?

Oh let my life be giv’n,

My years for Thee be spent,

World fetters all be riv’n,

And joy with suff’ring blent.

To Thee my all I bring,

My Saviour and my King.

author→ Frances R. Havergal

composer→ William H. Havergal

tune→ Baca

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6

topic→ Calvary and Cross

↑↑↑

27: He First Loved Me

There is no friend like Jesus

On earth in heav’n above:

Unfailing never changing,

His name and nature love.

He left His home in glory

To die on Calvary;

I cannot help but love Him,

Because He first loved me.

My soul was heavy-burdened,

And sorrow filled my heart:

Sin’s fearful condemnation,

My portion and my part.

The message came from heaven,

“I died your soul to free;”

I cannot help but love Him,

Because He first loved me.

How great my consolation!

The Lamb of God has died;

In Him I am accepted,

Forgiven sanctified.

I soon shall join the ransomed—

My Saviour I shall see;

I cannot help but love Him,

Because He first loved me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Samuel S. Wesley

same tune→ 28, 182

tune→ Aurelia

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Calvary and Cross

↑↑↑

28: Come, Let Us Follow Jesus

Come let us follow Jesus—

It is the path of life;

See all the faithful trod it

And conquered in the strife:

As strangers and as pilgrims,

They all with one accord

Through tribulation entered

The kingdom of our Lord.

Apostles prophets martyrs,

A great and noble throng,

This road that lies before us,

In ages past have gone.

They marked it with their footprints,

With tears and pain and blood,

Yet bravely struggled onward,

Strong in the strength of God.

Began continued finished,

The crown of life they won;

Hark as their voices call us,

The race of life to run.

Heed not the world’s allurements:

We pass this way no more.

Lay hold on life eternal:

This life will soon be o’er.

Who saves his life shall lose it;

Who loses it shall save

To life that is eternal,

Secure beyond the grave.

With loins girt up and ready,

With purpose firm and strong,

We’ll tread where God’s true servants

In ages past have gone.

author→ Robert Skerritt

composer→ Samuel S. Wesley

same tune→ 27, 182

tune→ Aurelia

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ General Gospel

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29: God’s Word Is So Pure

God’s word is so pure and so precious to me;

Its precepts I love and adore—

A lamp to my feet and a light to my path,

Till pilgrimage days are no more.

Chorus

’Tis better than thousands of silver and gold,

More precious than rubies can be,

To sit at the feet of my Master divine

And hear when He speaketh to me.

How peaceful and pleasant the ways of the Lord,

When under the Saviour’s control;

The word that He speaketh is spirit and life,

Refreshing and sweet to my soul.

Chorus

’Tis better than thousands of silver and gold,

More precious than rubies can be,

To sit at the feet of my Master divine

And hear when He speaketh to me.

I hear and obey and my soul is set free

To follow my Saviour and King;

I cherish His word deeply hid in my heart—

Rejoicing His praises I sing.

Chorus

’Tis better than thousands of silver and gold,

More precious than rubies can be,

To sit at the feet of my Master divine

And hear when He speaketh to me.

O Lord let my heart in Thy statutes be sound;

Thy law is my joy and delight;

Incline now the heart of Thy servant I pray,

To ponder therein day and night.

Chorus

’Tis better than thousands of silver and gold,

More precious than rubies can be,

To sit at the feet of my Master divine

And hear when He speaketh to me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George D. Moore

tune→ Good Ship

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 8, 11, 8, 11, 8, 11, 8

topic→ General Gospel

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30: We Have Found Him

Ye who trace with weary hearts and sad

Those blest scenes of Galilee,

Oh rejoice and be forever glad!

“We have found Him come and see”!

Chorus

“We have found Him Joy of the Ages”!

And our song with heaven’s gladness rings:

“We have found the Christ of whom the prophets spake;

We have found Him King of kings”.

Ye who hunger for the living word,

Ye who thirst for living springs,

Come each waiting heart with joy is stirred

By the song the herald sings.

Chorus

“We have found Him Joy of the Ages”!

And our song with heaven’s gladness rings:

“We have found the Christ of whom the prophets spake;

We have found Him King of kings”.

This same Christ who taught beside the sea

Walks upon the earth today,

And He comes in lowliness to thee,

Templed still in mortal clay.

Chorus

“We have found Him Joy of the Ages”!

And our song with heaven’s gladness rings:

“We have found the Christ of whom the prophets spake;

We have found Him King of kings”.

“We have found Him Bear the tidings far,

Wheresoever men are found,

Until all who seek the Guiding Star

Shall in light and peace abound.

Chorus

“We have found Him Joy of the Ages”!

And our song with heaven’s gladness rings:

“We have found the Christ of whom the prophets spake;

We have found Him King of kings”.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ John R. Sweney

tune→ Sunshine

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 9, 7, 9, 7, 9, 9, 11, 7

topic→ General Gospel

↑↑↑

31: Hasten to the Place of Refuge

Hasten to the place of refuge;

Do not linger on the plain.

If you hope to dwell with Jesus,

You must needs be born again.

Do not build your hope on theory:

Righteous acts will not avail.

Christ in you the hope of glory,

Is the Rock which cannot fail.

Chorus

Heed the warning come to Jesus:

Of all friends He is the best.

Do not grieve His Holy Spirit;

Come and He will give you rest.

Come and drink the living waters;

Bread of life is free to all.

Do not slight the invitation;

Hearken to the Saviour’s call.

Full salvation Jesus offers,

Vict’ry over self and sin.

At the door of hope He’s waiting,

There to bid you Welcome in”.

Chorus

Heed the warning come to Jesus:

Of all friends He is the best.

Do not grieve His Holy Spirit;

Come and He will give you rest.

Time is ever speeding onward;

Here you cannot hope to stay.

Death is ever drawing nearer,

And the call you must obey.

In His tender love and mercy,

Jesus waits to lead you home;

From His light and love and presence,

Why will you in darkness roam?

Chorus

Heed the warning come to Jesus:

Of all friends He is the best.

Do not grieve His Holy Spirit;

Come and He will give you rest.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Albert B. Simpson

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ General Gospel

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32: We Love the Perfect Way

We love the perfect way of God,

The lowly path the Saviour trod;

Pilgrims and strangers here we roam:

We’re trav’ling on to God and home.

Chorus

In Jesus we have found the way

Which leads to God and endless day;

While here on earth He lends us breath,

We will be true be true till death.

We hear His voice and bless the hand

That leads us through the desert land;

We know the end is fair and sweet,

Where we shall rest our weary feet.

Chorus

In Jesus we have found the way

Which leads to God and endless day;

While here on earth He lends us breath,

We will be true be true till death.

Our God is merciful and kind:

He found us lost in sin and blind,

And gently led us to the light;

Our song shall praise Him day and night.

Chorus

In Jesus we have found the way

Which leads to God and endless day;

While here on earth He lends us breath,

We will be true be true till death.

His arm is strong we do not fear,

Though Satan’s host is ever near;

He will protect us and defend

And keep us faithful to the end.

Chorus

In Jesus we have found the way

Which leads to God and endless day;

While here on earth He lends us breath,

We will be true be true till death.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ James M. Black

tune→ Truest Friend (altered)

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ General Gospel

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33: Give of Your Best

Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Throw your soul’s fresh glowing ardour

Into the battle for truth.

Jesus has set the example:

Dauntless was He true and brave;

Give Him your loyal devotion,

Give Him the best that you have.

Chorus

Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Clad in salvation’s full armour,

Join in the battle for truth.

Give of your best to the Master,

Give Him first place in your heart;

Give Him first place in your service;

Consecrate every part.

Give and to you shall be given—

God His beloved Son gave;

Gratefully seeking to serve Him,

Give Him the best that you have.

Chorus

Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Clad in salvation’s full armour,

Join in the battle for truth.

Give of your best to the Master—

Naught else is worthy His love;

He gave Himself for your ransom,

Gave up His glory above,

Laid down His life without murmur,

You from sin’s ruin to save;

Give Him your heart’s adoration,

Give Him the best that you have.

Chorus

Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Clad in salvation’s full armour,

Join in the battle for truth.

author→ Howard B. Grose

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 189

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ General Gospel

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34: Teach Us, Lord

Teach us Lord our days to number,

That our hearts we may apply

Unto wisdom ever seeking

Christ our Lord to glorify.

Chorus

Teach us Lord to walk in wisdom

While our days are speeding past;

Grant that we may bear Thine image

Till we reach our home at last.

Teach us Lord our days to number—

Brief so brief life’s longest span;

Make us wise with heav’nly wisdom,

Doing good while yet we can.

Chorus

Teach us Lord to walk in wisdom

While our days are speeding past;

Grant that we may bear Thine image

Till we reach our home at last.

Teach us Lord our days to number;

Wake our souls to righteousness;

Save us from things seen and temp’ral;

Thou our source of life and bliss.

Chorus

Teach us Lord to walk in wisdom

While our days are speeding past;

Grant that we may bear Thine image

Till we reach our home at last.

Teach us Lord our days to number;

May we spend them one and all

In Thy service watching waiting,

Till we hear the final call.

Chorus

Teach us Lord to walk in wisdom

While our days are speeding past;

Grant that we may bear Thine image

Till we reach our home at last.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George C. Stebbins

tune→ Providence

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ General Gospel

↑↑↑

35: God’s Salvation

God has always laboured human lives to win

To His path of life from varied ways of sin.

This is what He offers nothing else will do

But the life of Jesus Christ lived out in you.

Chorus

God’s salvation is the Christ within,

Giving daily vict’ry over sin:

Him as Lord by lip and life confessed—

Walking in His footsteps to eternal rest.

Some compare their lives with lives of other men

And by moral actions hope God’s home to gain;

Yet the best men living unrenewed by God,

Must be shut forever from that blest abode.

Chorus

God’s salvation is the Christ within,

Giving daily vict’ry over sin:

Him as Lord by lip and life confessed—

Walking in His footsteps to eternal rest.

Friend if you are honest yield your life to God,

Make the Christ your Master choose the path He trod.

Fear not to confess His name and serve Him now;

Pow’r is yours as daily to His will you bow.

Chorus

God’s salvation is the Christ within,

Giving daily vict’ry over sin:

Him as Lord by lip and life confessed—

Walking in His footsteps to eternal rest.

author→ Willie Hughes

composer→ Edwin O. Excell

tune→ Blessings

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 9, 9, 9, 11

topic→ General Gospel

↑↑↑

36: Is There No Light?

“Is there no light some anxious soul is asking,

“To guide my steps into the path of life?

Is there no light For I am growing weary

Of this vain world with all its sin and strife”.

The Light of Life through Jesus still is shining,

And unto you He says I am the Way”.

O doubting soul there is no need to wander:

Turn unto Him He will not let you stray.

He came to be a light to those in darkness,

To all who have this vale of shadow trod.

If you receive Him He will be your Saviour

And give you pow’r to be a child of God.

A little while the Light of Life is with you;

Oh follow Him and He will lead you on;

Do not delay lest darkness overwhelm you

And turning late you find that He is gone.

author→ Alex Walker

composer→ Hubert P. Main

same tune→ 285, 410

tune→ Hold Thou My Hand

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ General Gospel

↑↑↑

37: Nothing Matters but Salvation

God gives you the invitation

To a life that is divine;

For this full and free salvation,

Come in His accepted time.

Chorus

Nothing matters but salvation,

In this world or that to come;

Nothing matters but salvation,

When the race of life is run.

Hear the prophets’ exhortation

Given with a warning sound;

Call on God for His salvation,

In a time He may be found.

Chorus

Nothing matters but salvation,

In this world or that to come;

Nothing matters but salvation,

When the race of life is run.

Pray for pardon and salvation,

And it shall be as thou wilt;

In Christ is no condemnation:

Hide yourself in Him from guilt.

Chorus

Nothing matters but salvation,

In this world or that to come;

Nothing matters but salvation,

When the race of life is run.

God gives you this invitation:

“Come to me ere death draws nigh;

When I clothe you with salvation,

You shall live and shall not die”.

Chorus

Nothing matters but salvation,

In this world or that to come;

Nothing matters but salvation,

When the race of life is run.

author→ John Martin

composer→ arr. Thoro Harris

same tune→ 321

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ General Gospel

↑↑↑

38: This Question God Would Ask

This question God would ask of thee:

“Is it worthwhile so foolishly

To waste the precious life I gave,

Then weep and wail beyond the grave”?

Chorus

’Tis not worthwhile oh count the cost:

Why should thy precious soul be lost?

God loves thee though by sin defiled;

Oh turn to Him be reconciled.

Is it worthwhile for earth’s renown,

To forfeit thine eternal crown?

Earth’s honours fade death comes to all;

Is it worthwhile to spurn God’s call?

Chorus

’Tis not worthwhile oh count the cost:

Why should thy precious soul be lost?

God loves thee though by sin defiled;

Oh turn to Him be reconciled.

Though all thy friends should turn away

And bid thee shun the narrow way,

’Tis not worthwhile that thou shouldst be

An outcast through eternity.

Chorus

’Tis not worthwhile oh count the cost:

Why should thy precious soul be lost?

God loves thee though by sin defiled;

Oh turn to Him be reconciled.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ William B. Bradbury

tune→ He Leadeth Me

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ General Gospel

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39: The Way of God

I love to think the way of God

Is just the path that Jesus trod,

And that He planned the same for me,

To give me life eternally.

Chorus

The shadow of the Lord shall be

A refuge sure eternally;

My trust in Him help doth secure;

His love and promises endure.

The love of God within my heart

Will teach me how to do my part

In serving Him from day to day

And walking Jesus’ lowly way.

Chorus

The shadow of the Lord shall be

A refuge sure eternally;

My trust in Him help doth secure;

His love and promises endure.

The costly garments He provides

Are worn if we in Him abide;

The world looks on and does despise

The heav’nly treasure heav’nly prize.

Chorus

The shadow of the Lord shall be

A refuge sure eternally;

My trust in Him help doth secure;

His love and promises endure.

In desert plains a feast is spread,

The bread of heaven freely fed;

And those who eat thereof shall live;

The living waters life will give.

Chorus

The shadow of the Lord shall be

A refuge sure eternally;

My trust in Him help doth secure;

His love and promises endure.

author→ Charles Hultgren

composer→ George C. Stebbins

same tune→ 40, 233

tune→ Saved by Grace

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

40: God’s Time Is Now

God’s time is now oh do not wait

Until another day is born;

His Spirit grieved may take His flight

And leave you never to return.

Chorus

Today if you will hear His voice,

Respond and harden not your heart;

Wait not a more convenient day:

His Holy Spirit may depart.

God’s time is now oh linger not;

The shades of night are falling fast,

And still you undecided stand;

What if today should be your last?

Chorus

Today if you will hear His voice,

Respond and harden not your heart;

Wait not a more convenient day:

His Holy Spirit may depart.

God’s time is now do not rebel

Nor wait a more convenient day;

While angels bow their heads and weep,

You cast the Saviour’s love away.

Chorus

Today if you will hear His voice,

Respond and harden not your heart;

Wait not a more convenient day:

His Holy Spirit may depart.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George C. Stebbins

same tune→ 39, 233

tune→ Saved by Grace

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

41: Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult

Jesus calls us o’er the tumult

Of this world’s wide sea:

“Do not longer vainly wander;

Give thy heart to me”.

Chorus

Take the yoke of Jesus ever,

If thou wouldst be free:

This the source of true salvation,

Rest and liberty.

If thy heart be oft disquieted,

Tossing to and fro,

And thy life as days are passing,

Seems to darker grow,

Chorus

Take the yoke of Jesus ever,

If thou wouldst be free:

This the source of true salvation,

Rest and liberty.

Many souls are bruised and broken,

Sighing for release;

Yet how few will follow Jesus,

Source of heav’nly peace.

Chorus

Take the yoke of Jesus ever,

If thou wouldst be free:

This the source of true salvation,

Rest and liberty.

Hear the voice of wisdom calling;

Do not further go

In the ways of dark confusion

And of endless woe.

Chorus

Take the yoke of Jesus ever,

If thou wouldst be free:

This the source of true salvation,

Rest and liberty.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

same tune→ 179

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; D.

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

42: There Is a Way

There is a way a narrow way,

That leads to life above—

A way of peace and holiness,

Of purity and love.

Chorus

My yearning soul desires to find

This hidden path of bliss;

Lord hear my prayer and lead me in

The way of holiness.

To find this way this living way,

We must forego our sin:

God has declared the pure in heart

Alone can enter in.

Chorus

My yearning soul desires to find

This hidden path of bliss;

Lord hear my prayer and lead me in

The way of holiness.

There is a way a humble way,

A way of truth and grace—

The highway of God’s righteousness,

Where self can have no place.

Chorus

My yearning soul desires to find

This hidden path of bliss;

Lord hear my prayer and lead me in

The way of holiness.

There is a way a perfect way;

His chosen walk therein;

And they who share His suff’ring now

Eternal glory win.

Chorus

My yearning soul desires to find

This hidden path of bliss;

Lord hear my prayer and lead me in

The way of holiness.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

43: The Way That Leads to Heaven

The way that leads to heav’n above

Is narrow Jesus said.

’Tis only those who truly love

God’s way therein will tread.

Chorus

God’s own way abides the same

In every age and clime.

There is but one true saving name:

The name of Christ divine.

The Lord Himself has traced the way—

His feet were bruised and torn—

Exalted high in heav’n today,

Where crowns His head adorn.

Chorus

God’s own way abides the same

In every age and clime.

There is but one true saving name:

The name of Christ divine.

That voice that called in accents clear,

The men of Galilee,

“Come follow me and do not fear”,

Is calling you and me.

Chorus

God’s own way abides the same

In every age and clime.

There is but one true saving name:

The name of Christ divine.

Vain creeds of men are sure to fail;

False theories pass away;

Alone shall truth for men avail

On that great judgment day.

Chorus

God’s own way abides the same

In every age and clime.

There is but one true saving name:

The name of Christ divine.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6, 8, 6

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

44: Take One Forward Step

Take one forward step with Jesus;

Speed your feet to follow Him,

Lest He vanish in the distance

And the eye of faith grow dim.

Chorus

Take one forward step with Jesus:

Perfect love will cast out fear.

Love and prayer and faith’s clear vision

Always see the Saviour near.

Take one forward step with Jesus;

Let your heart be filled with praise,

Since the Lord Himself has promised

Strength proportioned to your days.

Chorus

Take one forward step with Jesus:

Perfect love will cast out fear.

Love and prayer and faith’s clear vision

Always see the Saviour near.

Take one forward step with Jesus;

Know ye not He lives to care?

His own peace your heart possessing,

Walk in fellowship and prayer.

Chorus

Take one forward step with Jesus:

Perfect love will cast out fear.

Love and prayer and faith’s clear vision

Always see the Saviour near.

Take one forward step with Jesus;

Do not let your courage fail.

Think of Him who paid your ransom,

Pleading now within the veil.

Chorus

Take one forward step with Jesus:

Perfect love will cast out fear.

Love and prayer and faith’s clear vision

Always see the Saviour near.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Ralph E. Hudson

same tune→ 45

tune→ Satisﬁed

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

45: Satisﬁed

All my life long I had panted

For a drink from some cool spring,

That I hoped would quench the burning

Of the thirst I felt within.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour I have found Him,

Whom mine eyes with joy have seen!

Jesus satisfies my longing;

By His blood I am redeemed.

Feeding on the husks around me,

Till my strength was almost gone,

Longed my soul for something better,

Only still to hunger on.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour I have found Him,

Whom mine eyes with joy have seen!

Jesus satisfies my longing;

By His blood I am redeemed.

Poor I was and sought for riches,

Something that would satisfy;

But the dust I gathered round me

Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour I have found Him,

Whom mine eyes with joy have seen!

Jesus satisfies my longing;

By His blood I am redeemed.

Well of water ever springing;

Bread of life so rich and free;

Untold wealth that never faileth

My Redeemer is to me.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour I have found Him,

Whom mine eyes with joy have seen!

Jesus satisfies my longing;

By His blood I am redeemed.

author→ Clara Tear

composer→ Ralph E. Hudson

same tune→ 44

tune→ Satisfied

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

46: Lord Jesus, Lead

Lord Jesus lead oh lead me lest I stray;

Hold Thou my hand!

I fear the snares and pitfalls in life’s way;

Hold Thou my hand!

I am so weak and prone to go astray;

Guide Thou my feet lest I should miss the way.

Dear Lord Thou’st always loved me love me still,

And keep me pure;

Break Thou my pride subdue my stubborn will—

I’ll then walk sure.

If but my life might glorify Thee Lord,

’Twould be well spent and joy to me afford.

If my poor life can be of use to Thee,

I yield it all

To Thee who died upon the cruel tree

And drank the gall.

I’ll walk with Thee though thorns are in life’s way

That pierced Thy feet oh let me never stray!

author→ John Sullivan

composer→ Charles H. Purday

same tune→ 338

tune→ Sandon

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 4; 10, 4; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10

topic→ Way

↑↑↑

47: He’s the One

Is there anyone can help us one who understands our hearts

When the thorns of life have pierced them till they bleed?

One who sympathizes with us who in wondrous love imparts

Just the very very blessing that we need?

Chorus

Yes there’s One only One:

The blessed blessed Jesus He’s the One!

When afflictions press the soul when waves of trouble roll

And you need a friend to help you,

He’s the One.

Is there anyone can help us who can give a sinner peace

When his heart is burdened down with pain and woe?

Who can speak the word of pardon that affords a sweet release,

And whose blood can wash and make us white as snow?

Chorus

Yes there’s One only One:

The blessed blessed Jesus He’s the One!

When afflictions press the soul when waves of trouble roll

And you need a friend to help you,

He’s the One.

Is there anyone can help us when the end is drawing near,

Who will go through death’s dark waters by our side?

Who will light the way before us and dispel all doubt and fear,

And will bear our spirits safely o’er the tide?

Chorus

Yes there’s One only One:

The blessed blessed Jesus He’s the One!

When afflictions press the soul when waves of trouble roll

And you need a friend to help you,

He’s the One.

author→ James B. Mackay

composer→ James B. Mackay

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 15, 11, 15, 11, 6, 10, 13, 8, 3

topic→ Hope

↑↑↑

48: Abundant Life

Under the burdens of guilt and care,

Many a spirit is grieving,

Who in the joy of the Lord might share,

Life everlasting receiving.

Chorus

Life life eternal life!

Jesus alone is the giver!

Life life abundant life!

Glory to Jesus forever!

Burdened one why will you longer bear

Sorrows from which He releases?

Open your heart and rejoicing share

Life more abundant in Jesus.

Chorus

Life life eternal life!

Jesus alone is the giver!

Life life abundant life!

Glory to Jesus forever!

Leaving the pleasures of sin behind,

Making your choice for the Saviour,

Turn to the source of eternal life,

Love Him and serve Him forever.

Chorus

Life life eternal life!

Jesus alone is the giver!

Life life abundant life!

Glory to Jesus forever!

author→ William Leslie

composer→ Stephen Foster, arr. J. M. Bonnar

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8

topic→ Hope

↑↑↑

49: If All Things Were Mine

If all things were mine but not the Saviour,

Were my life worth living for a day?

Could my yearning heart find rest and comfort

In the things that soon must pass away?

If all things were mine but not the Saviour,

Would my life be worth the lifelong strife?

Or all earthly joys e’en worth comparing

For a moment with a Christ-filled life?

Had I wealth and love in fullest measure

And a name revered both far and near,

Yet no hope beyond no harbour waiting,

Where my storm-tossed vessel I could steer—

If all things were mine but not the Saviour,

Who endured the cross and died for me,

Could then all the world afford a refuge,

Whither in my anguish I could flee?

Oh what emptiness without the Saviour,

Mid the sins and sorrows here below;

And eternity how dark without Him—

Only night and tears and endless woe!

What though I might live without a Saviour,

When I come to die what will it be?

Oh to face the valley’s gloom without Him,

And without Him all eternity!

Oh the joy of having all in Jesus!

What a balm the broken heart to heal!

Not a sin so great but He’ll forgive it,

Not a sorrow but His love can feel!

If I have but Jesus only Jesus,

Nothing else in all the world beside,

Oh then everything is mine in Jesus:

For my needs and more He will provide!

author→ Anna Ölander, tr Ruth M. Banchel

composer→ J. Olof Lindberg

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 9, 10, 9, 10, 9, 10, 9

topic→ Hope

↑↑↑

50: Long My Eager Heart

Long my eager heart was yearning

Some joy to find.

Ever on in sin I wandered—

Poor helpless blind.

Oh to have the past forgiven,

How I’d wrestled prayed and striven!

But the clouds remained unriven

Till Jesus came.

Refuge I have found in Jesus—

Sweet tranquil rest:

Blissful sense of preservation—

Naught can molest.

Sin and Satan’s host defying,

On His strength and grace relying,

With His every wish complying,

Peace peace is mine.

I have proved His pow’r to save me

From every snare.

He is purer than the purest—

Exceeding fair.

He will nerve my faint endeavour;

Naught of earth from Him can sever.

I am His and His forever!

What joy divine!

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Richard W. Beaty

tune→ Caritas

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 4; 8, 4; 8, 8; 8, 4

meter→ 8, 4, 8, 4, 8, 8, 8, 4

topic→ Hope

↑↑↑

51: There Is a Kingdom

There is a Kingdom an everlasting Kingdom

Of righteousness peace and true joy from on high;

Within all is splendour unfading its treasure:

O friend do you know that this Kingdom is nigh?

Chorus

The King of this Kingdom

Enthroned now can bless you;

Oh give Him possession

And honour that’s due.

There is a Ruler that rules this great Kingdom;

He wills now to set up His reign in your heart.

He’s worthy of honour how perfect in wisdom!

O friend do you know He will power impart?

Chorus

The King of this Kingdom

Enthroned now can bless you;

Oh give Him possession

And honour that’s due.

There is a throne that this King now is seeking,

Where He can His life and true blessing impart:

No longer then linger with you He is pleading;

O friend do you know that this throne is your heart?

Chorus

The King of this Kingdom

Enthroned now can bless you;

Oh give Him possession

And honour that’s due.

author→ Mabel M. Pryor

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

same tune→ 156

tune→ Intercession

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 12, 11, 12, 11, 6, 6, 6, 5

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

52: The King of Kings

The King of kings is very near thee,

E’en though thy path be dark and lone;

How tenderly He waits to cheer thee,

If thou wilt make Him now thine own.

Chorus

The King of kings is gently pleading;

Oh do not let Him then depart!

His grace and love thy soul is needing;

Enthrone Him King within thy heart.

Dark night of fears that doth affrighten

Shall vanish in the light of day;

Thy heavy load of sin shall lighten:

He’ll wash the stains of guilt away.

Chorus

The King of kings is gently pleading;

Oh do not let Him then depart!

His grace and love thy soul is needing;

Enthrone Him King within thy heart.

In changing life a friend unfailing

This King of kings will be to thee;

When Jordan’s waves are fierce assailing,

How near and dear He then will be!

Chorus

The King of kings is gently pleading;

Oh do not let Him then depart!

His grace and love thy soul is needing;

Enthrone Him King within thy heart.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 409

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

53: Behold the King of Love

Behold the King of Love

At your heart’s door;

His gracious holy will

Resist no more.

Chorus

He lingers oh He lingers,

By your side He lingers;

Admit the King of Glory

To dwell with you.

Oh love surpassing sweet,

So long to wait!

His grace how rich and free,

Exceeding great!

Chorus

He lingers oh He lingers,

By your side He lingers;

Admit the King of Glory

To dwell with you.

Forsaken of His God,

He drank the gall;

His deathless love how strong—!

It claims your all.

Chorus

He lingers oh He lingers,

By your side He lingers;

Admit the King of Glory

To dwell with you.

His love can never fail;

Oh trust Him now;

To all His heart demands,

In silence bow.

Chorus

He lingers oh He lingers,

By your side He lingers;

Admit the King of Glory

To dwell with you.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Robert Lowry

same tune→ 124

tune→ Need

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 7, 6, 7, 4

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

54: So Kind a Shepherd

Was there e’er so kind a Shepherd,

One so gentle yet so great,

As the Saviour who would have us

Come and gather round His feet?

There’s a wideness in God’s mercy,

Like the wideness of the sea;

There’s a kindness in His justice,

Which is more than liberty.

There is no place where earth’s sorrows

Are more felt than up in heav’n;

There is no place where earth’s failings

Have such kindly judgment giv’n.

For the love of God is broader

Than the measure of man’s mind,

And the heart of the Eternal

Is most wonderfully kind.

author→ Frederick W. Faber

composer→ Christian F. Witt

same tune→ 329

tune→ Stuttgart

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

55: Who Is He, the King of Kings?

Who is He the King of kings?

Pleading at thy heart He brings

Hope for thee beyond the grave—

He who died thy soul to save;

In His realm eternally

Whosoever will may be.

Who is He that in thy heart

Sows the word life to impart?

Thus His kingdom and His pow’r

Thou canst share this very hour;

Rule and reign of Christ within

Gives thee vict’ry over sin.

Who is He when thus enthroned

In a life by world disowned,

Gives it light o’er sin’s dark way,

Wondrous hope to those astray,

Bringing His great kingdom nigh,

Peace and joys that never die.

Jesus hail Him King and Lord!

Entrance to thy heart afford.

Worthy He to claim the throne:

For thy sins He did atone.

In His realm eternally

Evermore thy soul will be.

author→ Gladys Porteous

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7's

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

56: God’s Heavenly Kingdom

God’s heav’nly kingdom is for all;

No soul doth God exclude:

The rich or poor the great or small

Can enter if they would.

Chorus

Come now enter come now enter!

Enter while you may.

As the Spirit gently pleadeth,

Enter in today.

God’s kingdom cometh not with show,

But as a living seed

Which in the heart the Lord doth sow,

Of all who feel their need.

Chorus

Come now enter come now enter!

Enter while you may.

As the Spirit gently pleadeth,

Enter in today.

God’s kingdom is more precious far

Than things that soon decay;

Its door of mercy stands ajar:

Oh come then come today.

Chorus

Come now enter come now enter!

Enter while you may.

As the Spirit gently pleadeth,

Enter in today.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ John H. Stockton

same tune→ 114

tune→ Stockton

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ King and Kingdom

↑↑↑

57: Teach Me Submission

Teach me submission Father each day;

May I be ever pliant as clay.

Come sun or shadow whate’er may be,

Fulfil Thy purpose Father in me.

Perfect submission brings from above

Blessed remission Father of love.

Make me and help me daily to yield,

Only and ever Jesus my shield.

Teach me submission and here below

Foretaste of heaven my heart shall know;

And when in glory in sweet accord,

With the redeemed I’ll praise Thee O Lord.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ George C. Stebbins

same tune→ 58

tune→ Adelaide

time signature→ 9/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 9, 9; 9, 9

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9

meter→ 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4

topic→ Teaching and Learning

↑↑↑

58: Thine Own Way, Lord

Have Thine own way Lord!

Have Thine own way!

Thou art the Potter;

I am the clay.

Mould me and make me

After Thy will,

While I am waiting,

Yielded and still.

Have Thine own way Lord!

Have Thine own way!

Search me and try me,

Master today;

Whiter than snow Lord,

Wash me just now,

As in Thy presence

Humbly I bow.

Have Thine own way Lord!

Have Thine own way!

Wounded and weary,

Help me I pray!

Power all power,

Surely is Thine!

Touch me and heal me,

Saviour divine!

Have Thine own way Lord!

Have Thine own way!

Hold o’er my being

Absolute sway!

Fill with Thy Spirit

Till all shall see

Christ only always,

Living in me!

author→ Adelaide A. Pollard

composer→ George C. Stebbins

same tune→ 57

tune→ Adelaide

time signature→ 9/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 9, 9; 9, 9

meter→ 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9

topic→ Teaching and Learning

↑↑↑

59: Come Unto Me

“Come unto me it is the Saviour’s voice,

The Lord of Life who bids thy heart rejoice,

“O weary heart with heavy cares oppressed,

Come unto me and I will give you rest”.

Chorus

“Come unto me come unto me,

Come unto me and I will give you life,

I will give you rest I will give you peace”.

Weary with life’s long struggle full of pain,

O doubting soul thy Saviour calls again—

Thy doubts shall vanish and thy sorrows cease:

“Come unto me and I will give you peace”.

Chorus

“Come unto me come unto me,

Come unto me and I will give you life,

I will give you rest I will give you peace”.

O dying man with guilt and sin dismayed,

With conscience wakened of thy God afraid,

’Twixt hopes and fears oh end the anxious strife:

“Come unto me and I will give you life”.

Chorus

“Come unto me come unto me,

Come unto me and I will give you life,

I will give you rest I will give you peace”.

Life rest and peace the flow’rs of deathless bloom,

The Saviour gives us not beyond the tomb;

But here and now on earth some glimpse is giv’n

Of joys which wait us through the gates of heav’n.

Chorus

“Come unto me come unto me,

Come unto me and I will give you life,

I will give you rest I will give you peace”.

author→ Nathaniel Norton

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 10, 10

topic→ Teaching and Learning

↑↑↑

60: Teach Me Thy Way

Teach me Thy way O Lord,

Teach me Thy way!

Thy guiding grace afford—

Teach me Thy way!

Help me to walk aright,

More by faith less by sight;

Lead me with heav’nly light—

Teach me Thy way!

When I am sad at heart,

Teach me Thy way!

When earthly joys depart,

Teach me Thy way!

In hours of loneliness,

In times of dire distress,

In failure or success,

Teach me Thy way!

When doubts and fears arise,

Teach me Thy way!

When storms o’erspread the skies,

Teach me Thy way!

Shine through the cloud and rain,

Through sorrow toil and pain;

Make Thou my pathway plain—

Teach me Thy way!

Long as my life shall last,

Teach me Thy way!

Where’er my lot be cast,

Teach me Thy way!

Until the race is run,

Until the journey’s done,

Until the crown is won,

Teach me Thy way!

author→ B. Mansell Ramsey

composer→ B. Mansell Ramsey

same tune→ 265

tune→ Camacha

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Teaching and Learning

↑↑↑

61: Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

Sitting at the feet of Jesus

With a broken contrite heart,

List’ning to His word so precious:

Joy to us it doth impart,

Comfort gives in times of trial,

Quickens every true desire,

Fills our hearts with love like Jesus’,

And with zeal it doth inspire;

Fills our hearts with love like Jesus’,

And with zeal it doth inspire.

This the one thing needful daily,

As we walk in Jesus’ way:

Taking time to wait and listen,

And to hear what He would say;

Then with courage for the conflict,

And with heart and mind renewed,

Standing true and loyal to Jesus,

All our foes will be subdued;

Standing true and loyal to Jesus,

All our foes will be subdued.

Let us choose then to obey Him

And to humbly seek His face:

He will fill us with His Spirit

And renew us by His grace;

He will prove His presence with us,

And His still small voice we’ll hear.

This the source of all true blessing:

When we know that He is near;

This the source of all true blessing:

When we know that He is near.

author→ Harry Fleming

composer→ Robert Lowry

tune→ All the Way

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Five 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Teaching and Learning

↑↑↑

62: Sow the Word

Sweet words of Jesus eternal and true—

Like seeds of springtime sow them anew;

Speak speak the message that maketh me whole!

The words of Jesus breathe life to my soul.

Chorus

Sow sow the word the Kingdom’s seed!

The words of Jesus are life life indeed.

Sow then O sower in patience and love;

Precious the message sent from above.

I so unworthy so weak and defiled;

Speak speak the gospel that makes me His child.

Chorus

Sow sow the word the Kingdom’s seed!

The words of Jesus are life life indeed.

Speak all the message for I would be free;

All of His beauty cause me to see

That I may choose Him as life’s better part,

That I may crown Him the king of my heart.

Chorus

Sow sow the word the Kingdom’s seed!

The words of Jesus are life life indeed.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Isaac H. Meredith

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 9, 10, 10, 8, 10

topic→ Seed and Sower

↑↑↑

63: Precious Seed

The living words of Jesus

To me are precious seed.

They offer peace and guidance,

True comfort in my need.

With warmth of true submission,

I’ll gladly do my part;

Then comes first bloom of springtime:

New life within my heart.

Chorus

Divine is that blest message,

Like living seed to me.

I’d cherish and obey it,

Reap life eternally.

My heart is soil for sowing;

What will its reaping be?

Do stones there have possession?

Do thorns now rule in me?

The evil one would rob me,

The precious seed would steal;

No fruit will ever sweeten

In hearts with hardness sealed.

Chorus

Divine is that blest message,

Like living seed to me.

I’d cherish and obey it,

Reap life eternally.

The sowers at His bidding

Have left their homes behind,

The precious seed to scatter,

Impelled by love divine.

With promise of the harvest,

The gospel is made known;

Come sunshine or come storm clouds,

A hope of heav’n is sown.

Chorus

Divine is that blest message,

Like living seed to me.

I’d cherish and obey it,

Reap life eternally.

author→ Joel Boyd, tr V. B.

composer→ Mrs. Emily D. Wilson

same tune→ 107, 359

tune→ Marina del Rey

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Seed and Sower

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64: Christ for Me

Oh how perplexing life would be

If Christ had never lived for me;

His life forever made so clear

How we could please the Father here.

How hopeless my poor soul would be

If Christ had never died for me;

His blood poured out on Calv’ry’s tree

Brought hope eternal nigh to me.

I could not tread this path alone,

But Christ has made my heart His home:

His life within is all I need

To grow like Him in word and deed.

My heart would oft discouraged be,

But Christ now intercedes for me;

So at the throne of grace I seek

The peace He to my heart would speak.

This world my home could never be,

For Christ is coming back for me;

Should death sound out the final call,

My heart will whisper Christ is all”.

author→ Gladys Porteous

composer→ arr. William H. Monk

same tune→ 204

tune→ Hursley

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Seed and Sower

↑↑↑

65: The Precious Seed Is Scattered

Now the precious seed is scattered

Through Thy message from above:

Blest unchanging gospel story—

Seed of life and seed of love.

Shall it fall upon the wayside

After all the sower’s toil?

Quickly to be robbed and taken—

Wild unclaimed unbroken soil.

Or upon a heart so stony

That it never root can find:

Not a harvest ever garnered,

Nor a single sheaf to bind.

In a life of worldly seeking,

Midst the thorns that tangle there,

Shall the seed be sown to perish,

Choked by every earthly care?

Nay but let my life be broken

By the tiller’s patient skill,

Ready to receive Thy message,

Yielded to Thy blessed will.

Sow Thy precious seed dear Saviour,

Deep within this heart of mine,

That it there may grow and flourish,

Springing forth to life divine.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Annie F. Harrison, arr. A. W. B.

same tune→ 239, 351

tune→ Gloaming

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Seed and Sower

↑↑↑

66: O Seeking Soul

O seeking soul O weary heart!

The Lord knows all thy care;

In tender love He asks of thee,

“Take up thy cross and follow me;

Thy burden I will bear,

Thy burden I will bear”.

Chorus

A seeking soul will always find

A seeking Saviour near;

He will forgive thy past and set thee free

From every doubt and fear.

O seeking soul in darkness still,

Life holds no joy for thee;

Thy Saviour yearns to take thy part;

His love will fill thine aching heart;

Thy holy guest He’ll be,

Thy holy guest He’ll be.

Chorus

A seeking soul will always find

A seeking Saviour near;

He will forgive thy past and set thee free

From every doubt and fear.

O seeking soul yet still outside

The shelter of the fold,

This is thine opportunity;

He calls He pleads Oh come to me:

This world is hard and cold,

This world is hard and cold”.

Chorus

A seeking soul will always find

A seeking Saviour near;

He will forgive thy past and set thee free

From every doubt and fear.

Thy doubts will all be cleared away;

Life’s purpose thou wilt see.

Christ is the Light He is the Way

That leads to God’s eternal day;

Thy Saviour seeks for thee,

Thy Saviour seeks for thee.

Chorus

A seeking soul will always find

A seeking Saviour near;

He will forgive thy past and set thee free

From every doubt and fear.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6, 8, 6, 10, 6

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

67: Soul Adrift

Soul adrift without the Saviour,

With no hope beyond the grave,

Look and see the hand of Jesus

Off’ring mercy now to save.

Chorus

Grasp the hand held out in mercy;

Come in spite of fear and doubt.

He who knows your sin and sorrow

Will in no wise cast you out.

Seek the Lord while you may find Him;

Call on Him while He is near.

Though the hosts of sin may hinder,

Come to Jesus do not fear.

Chorus

Grasp the hand held out in mercy;

Come in spite of fear and doubt.

He who knows your sin and sorrow

Will in no wise cast you out.

Hear His pleading voice so tender,

“Soul I died that you might live;”

And your life so dearly purchased,

Can you still refuse to give?

Chorus

Grasp the hand held out in mercy;

Come in spite of fear and doubt.

He who knows your sin and sorrow

Will in no wise cast you out.

Still He calls and yet you linger;

Why will you His love gainsay?

Know ye not that there will never

Come a more convenient day?

Chorus

Grasp the hand held out in mercy;

Come in spite of fear and doubt.

He who knows your sin and sorrow

Will in no wise cast you out.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Robert Lowry

tune→ Jesus Only

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

68: Is There No One to Help Us?

Wand’ring lone in the desert,

Wand’ring lone in the night;

Longing longing for comfort,

Longing longing for light;

By the world disappointed,

Nothing nothing to cheer:

This the way of the Christless

In the wilderness drear.

Is there no one to help us?

Is there no one to care?

None to lighten the burden,

None our sorrow to share?

When the heart torn and bleeding,

Struggles under its woe,

Is there no one to turn to?

Is there nowhere to go?

Ah yes friend One is waiting,

Longing longing to share

All your burdens and heartaches,

All your sorrow and care,

One who’ll ever be faithful,

One who’ll always be true

As a friend and a brother

And a refuge for you.

Why not flee from the desert?

Why not flee from the night?

Why not flee from your sorrow?

Why not turn to the light?

Where a welcome awaits you,

Where that One from above

Waits and longs to enfold you

In the arms of His love.

author→ Harry Redman

composer→ Harry Redman

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

69: To Whom, Lord, Shall We Go?

To whom Lord shall we go save Thee?

With all our hearts’ perplexity?

Amidst a world of doubt and strife,

Thou Lord alone hast words of life.

To whom Lord shall we go save Thee?

When all our sinful hearts we see?

For Thou dear Lord and Thou alone

Didst for the sins of men atone.

To whom Lord shall we go save Thee?

When life hath wounded bitterly?

There’s healing in Thy nail-pierced hands—

The Man of Sorrows understands.

Thou art the Christ we come to Thee;

Thy love hath won us utterly.

Thy touch hath pow’r to make us whole,

Beloved Bridegroom of the soul.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

70: Send Thy Light

Send Thy light Almighty Lord,

To the darkened hearts of men;

By Thine all-commanding word

Give the nations hope again.

Send Thy truth declared of old,

Where false gods of earth hold sway;

Make it known from pole to pole—

Herald of a better day.

Then the captive shall rejoice,

Freed from blind tradition’s chain;

In the kingdom of the heart,

Light and truth and love shall reign.

Come then sov’reign King of kings,

Lord of lords and Prince of Peace;

Reign till all creation rings

With the song that ne’er shall cease.

author→ Bill Carroll

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ St. Bees

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 7, 7; 7, 7

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

71: Perishing

Perishing Yes perishing,

Drifting through this world of sin,

With no God of love to save,

With no hope beyond the grave—

God is calling now to thee!

Grasp the opportunity!

Calling you from paths of sin,

Calling you to enter in

To His strait and narrow way,

Leading on to endless day—

God is calling now to thee!

Grasp the opportunity!

Perishing How sad indeed!

Oh that you might feel your need

Of His pow’r to make you whole,

Of His wondrous sweet control—

God is calling now to thee!

Grasp the opportunity!

Opportunities are gone

When we leave this fading scene;

Now is your accepted day,

Never more to pass this way—

God is calling now to thee!

Grasp the opportunity!

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ Benjamin R. Hanby

same tune→ 258

tune→ Lowliness

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7's

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

72: Why Should I Walk?

Why should I walk in paths of night

Which give no peace nor pure delight?

My way is wrong God’s way is right:

His way is seen in Jesus.

Chorus

The truth of God my heart has won;

He’ll finish what He has begun;

In earth or heaven there is none

Who can compare with Jesus.

Man’s wisdom leads into a maze,

And error grows in bypath ways;

But hearts are filled with joy and praise,

Who see the truth in Jesus.

Chorus

The truth of God my heart has won;

He’ll finish what He has begun;

In earth or heaven there is none

Who can compare with Jesus.

My human pow’r cannot avail;

In war with sin it can but fail;

By this alone I can prevail:

Receiving life in Jesus.

Chorus

The truth of God my heart has won;

He’ll finish what He has begun;

In earth or heaven there is none

Who can compare with Jesus.

Though sin assail me like a flood,

I’ll plead His name and precious blood;

The pure and spotless Son of God

And sinners’ friend is Jesus.

Chorus

The truth of God my heart has won;

He’ll finish what He has begun;

In earth or heaven there is none

Who can compare with Jesus.

author→ Willie Hughes

composer→ Joseph L. Hall

tune→ Hanwell

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 7, 8, 8, 8, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

73: See the Saviour, in Compassion

See the Saviour in compassion

Come to earth to bleed and die;

Think of His great love in leaving

Heaven’s blessed home on high,

Down to win earth’s weary sinners,

Wand’ring far How can it be?

Oh what love ’tis passing knowledge—

Can it be Can it be?

Oh what love ’tis passing knowledge—

Can it be Can it be?

See the Saviour thoughtful walking

By the Sea of Galilee;

Hear Him call those lowly fishers:

“Follow me come follow me;

Come with me to live and labour

Till the close of life’s last day;

Help me win the souls who wander

Far away far away.

Help me win the souls who wander

Far away far away”.

See the Saviour kneeling praying

In the garden all alone,

Facing death and cruel mocking—

For our sins He must atone.

Fainting neath a weight of sorrow,

He must bear the cross alone;

See Him patiently enduring,

All alone all alone.

See Him patiently enduring,

All alone all alone.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Maria Lindsay

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Five 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 6, 8, 6

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

74: One There Is Who Loves Thee

One there is who loves thee,

Waiting still for thee.

Canst thou yet reject Him?

None so kind as He!

Do not grieve Him longer;

Come and trust Him now!

He has waited all thy days:

Why waitest thou?

Chorus

One there is who loves thee;

Oh receive Him now!

He has waited all the day:

Why waitest thou?

Graciously He woos thee;

Do not slight His call.

Though thy sins are many,

He’ll forgive them all.

Turn to Him repenting;

He will cleanse thee now.

He is waiting at thy heart:

Why waitest thou?

Chorus

One there is who loves thee;

Oh receive Him now!

He has waited all the day:

Why waitest thou?

Jesus still is waiting;

Sinner why delay?

To His arms of mercy

Rise and haste away!

Only come believing;

He will save thee now.

He is waiting at the door:

Why waitest thou?

Chorus

One there is who loves thee;

Oh receive Him now!

He has waited all the day:

Why waitest thou?

author→ Harry C. Ayres

composer→ W. Howard Doane

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 11's

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 7, 4, 6, 5, 7, 4

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

75: I’ve a Friend

I’ve a Friend who meets my every need,

Who hath joy and satisfaction brought,

One who doth my soul and spirit feed,

And who turns my tempter’s wiles to naught.

Chorus

Create in me more love for Thee;

Thy friendship let me value more and more.

Oh help me show to all below

That I am Thine forevermore.

For His sake I chose the pilgrim way,

Fixed my heart on things that are unseen,

From the world’s allurements turned away;

Now my heart He maketh pure and clean.

Chorus

Create in me more love for Thee;

Thy friendship let me value more and more.

Oh help me show to all below

That I am Thine forevermore.

Oh this Friend is mine while life doth last;

As I near the end He’ll dearer be.

Trustingly my all on Him I cast—

Mine today and mine eternally.

Chorus

Create in me more love for Thee;

Thy friendship let me value more and more.

Oh help me show to all below

That I am Thine forevermore.

_Brighter prospects come before my view

_When I meet Him on the mountaintop

_Then my soul’s refreshed by heaven’s dew

_Failures of the past are all forgot.

Chorus

Create in me more love for Thee;

Thy friendship let me value more and more.

Oh help me show to all below

That I am Thine forevermore.

author→ Willie Jamieson

composer→ Queen Lili‘uokalani

tune→ Aloha ‘Oe

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9, 8, 10, 8, 8

topic→ Love

notes→ Verse 4 not included in book

↑↑↑

76: God in His Mercy

God in His mercy pleads with your heart,

Eagerly waiting peace to impart;

Yield to His pleading do not gainsay:

Grave is the danger if you delay.

Chorus

No eye to pity no arm to save;

Moved with compassion His life He gave,

For your transgressions died on the tree,

Poured out His life’s blood lost one for thee.

God in His mercy moved by His love,

Sent the Redeemer down from above;

He paid the ransom none other could,

For your redemption shed His own blood.

Chorus

No eye to pity no arm to save;

Moved with compassion His life He gave,

For your transgressions died on the tree,

Poured out His life’s blood lost one for thee.

God in His mercy bids you arise;

His invitation do not despise,

Slighting the Saviour O soul beware—

Satan will lure you down to despair.

Chorus

No eye to pity no arm to save;

Moved with compassion His life He gave,

For your transgressions died on the tree,

Poured out His life’s blood lost one for thee.

God in His mercy offers you life,

Freedom from bondage turmoil and strife;

Yield now to Jesus let Him control;

You will find gladness rest in your soul.

Chorus

No eye to pity no arm to save;

Moved with compassion His life He gave,

For your transgressions died on the tree,

Poured out His life’s blood lost one for thee.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Judson W. Van DeVenter

tune→ Looking This Way

time signature→ 9/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

77: I Hear Him Call

My soul desires to walk with God,

Along the path His chosen trod;

I hear Him calling Come away”,

And joyfully I now obey.

Chorus

I hear Him call I hear Him call

From all that would my soul enthrall;

I haste away to walk with God,

Along the path His chosen trod.

The world may frown I do not fear:

He waits with words of hope and cheer,

To help me on my homeward way,

Where I shall rest at close of day.

Chorus

I hear Him call I hear Him call

From all that would my soul enthrall;

I haste away to walk with God,

Along the path His chosen trod.

New springs within my heart arise

While I behold His sacrifice;

My soul desires it yearns to be,

A sacrifice O Lord for Thee.

Chorus

I hear Him call I hear Him call

From all that would my soul enthrall;

I haste away to walk with God,

Along the path His chosen trod.

Though pow’rs of earth and hell oppose,

I rest in this my Father knows;

His word is sure it cannot fail:

Rejoice my soul thou shalt prevail!

Chorus

I hear Him call I hear Him call

From all that would my soul enthrall;

I haste away to walk with God,

Along the path His chosen trod.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William B. Bradbury

tune→ Consolation

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

78: Lead Me On

Saviour I will gladly follow

In the way Thy feet have trod;

Other ways will end in darkness;

Thou wilt lead me home to God.

Chorus

Lead me on Oh lead me on,

In the way Thy feet have trod;

Saviour lead me home to God.

How I love to trace His footsteps

Over every vale and hill,

Gladly yielding full surrender

To the Father’s blessed will.

Chorus

Lead me on Oh lead me on,

In the way Thy feet have trod;

Saviour lead me home to God.

Though I know not what awaits me,

Yet I will not shrink nor fear;

Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel,

To my mind Thy way make clear.

Chorus

Lead me on Oh lead me on,

In the way Thy feet have trod;

Saviour lead me home to God.

Precious thought His hand is leading,

Though ahead I cannot see;

Precious thought His heart is planning

All that’s good and best for me.

Chorus

Lead me on Oh lead me on,

In the way Thy feet have trod;

Saviour lead me home to God.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Silas J. Vail

same tune→ 79

tune→ Jura

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

79: Hast Thou Ever Proved?

Hast thou ever proved the sweetness

Of the Saviour’s lowly way?

Or has Satan kept thee burdened,

Drifting on from day to day?

Chorus

Come He calls thee don’t delay—

Soon thy life may pass away;

After death the judgment day.

Many years of life are wasted,

Living for thyself alone;

God has power to conform thee

To the image of His Son.

Chorus

Come He calls thee don’t delay—

Soon thy life may pass away;

After death the judgment day.

Oh how sweet to know His pathway

And to plant our feet therein!

Art thou lost and tired of straying?

’Twas thy soul He died to win.

Chorus

Come He calls thee don’t delay—

Soon thy life may pass away;

After death the judgment day.

Naught to fear while He is leading,

Though the path may narrow be;

Come and follow without doubting;

Then His beauty thou shalt see.

Chorus

Come He calls thee don’t delay—

Soon thy life may pass away;

After death the judgment day.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ Silas J. Vail

same tune→ 78

tune→ Jura

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

80: Do Not Fear to Follow Jesus

Do not fear to follow Jesus:

He will lead you safely through

Every dark and dreary valley

And your failing strength renew.

Chorus

Do not fear to share His sorrow;

When your earthly race is run,

You will have His joy forever—

His eternal glad Well done”.

Do not cease to bear the burden,

Though the strife be fierce and long;

Still enduring God assuring,

You will sing the conq’ror’s song.

Chorus

Do not fear to share His sorrow;

When your earthly race is run,

You will have His joy forever—

His eternal glad Well done”.

Do not shrink continue with Him;

He was wounded for your sake;

Those who share in His temptations,

Of His glory will partake.

Chorus

Do not fear to share His sorrow;

When your earthly race is run,

You will have His joy forever—

His eternal glad Well done”.

Seek to run the race with patience

For the everlasting prize,

Gain the crown of life immortal,

In the strength that God supplies.

Chorus

Do not fear to share His sorrow;

When your earthly race is run,

You will have His joy forever—

His eternal glad Well done”.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George C. Hugg

tune→ Anchored

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

81: Footprints of My Saviour

Blessed footprints of my Saviour

Mark for me the perfect way,

As a beacon in the darkness,

Beaming with celestial ray.

Chorus

Precious footprints of my Saviour

Are to me a priceless treasure,

Pointing me from sinful pleasure,

Heaven’s favour here to seek.

Saviour I will follow Thine own blessed feet.

Blessed footprints of my Saviour

Give assurance of the right,

Aid me in life’s troubled waters:

Chart and compass in the night.

Chorus

Precious footprints of my Saviour

Are to me a priceless treasure,

Pointing me from sinful pleasure,

Heaven’s favour here to seek.

Saviour I will follow Thine own blessed feet.

Blessed footprints of my Saviour,

Marking out a path of love,

Are to me a priceless treasure,

Leading to His home above.

Chorus

Precious footprints of my Saviour

Are to me a priceless treasure,

Pointing me from sinful pleasure,

Heaven’s favour here to seek.

Saviour I will follow Thine own blessed feet.

May I ever prize dear Saviour,

Each blest print of Thy bruised feet,

Ever follow where Thou leadest,

Till Thy radiant face I meet.

Chorus

Precious footprints of my Saviour

Are to me a priceless treasure,

Pointing me from sinful pleasure,

Heaven’s favour here to seek.

Saviour I will follow Thine own blessed feet.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ John R. Thomas

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 8, 7, 11

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

82: Come, Follow Me

I hear my dying Saviour say:

“Follow me come follow me!

For thee I gave my life away—

Follow me come follow me!

I know how heart and flesh may fail—

I’ve borne the fury of the gale;

Do thou my child o’er hill and dale,

Follow me come follow me”!

“Though thou hast sinned I’ll pardon thee—

Follow me come follow me!

From chains of sin I’ll set thee free—

Follow me come follow me!

Oh look to me dismiss thy fears,

And trust me through all coming years!

My hand shall wipe away thy tears—

Follow me come follow me”!

“Come cast upon me all thy cares!

Follow me come follow me!

Thy heavy load mine arm upbears—

Follow me come follow me!

In all thy changeful life I’ll be

Thy God and Guide o’er land and sea,

Thy bliss through all eternity—

Follow me come follow me”!

author→ George D. Watson

composer→ Ethel Roehl

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 8, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

83: In This World of Woe

In this world of woe and sighing,

Broken hearts are seeking rest,

Sick of sin and faint from crying,

Longing to be healed and blest.

God in pity sees your sorrow,

Longs to give your heart relief;

Don’t despise Him lest tomorrow

Should for you mean endless grief.

Chorus

With your heart you hear Him pleading;

Don’t resist His gentle touch:

You can safely trust His leading,

And you need Him oh so much.

All your life you’ve sought for pleasure;

Still your soul is ill at ease:

Earth with all its gilded treasure

Fails to satisfy or please.

Every day some new illusion

Seems to offer what you crave:

Thus the author of confusion

Leads men to a Christless grave.

Chorus

With your heart you hear Him pleading;

Don’t resist His gentle touch:

You can safely trust His leading,

And you need Him oh so much.

Friend just now your heart is tender:

You have heard the Saviour’s call.

Let Him be your soul’s defender;

Yield Him now your life your all.

Eagerly the angels listen

For the yes that sets you free;

There where all His jewels glisten

You may dwell eternally.

Chorus

With your heart you hear Him pleading;

Don’t resist His gentle touch:

You can safely trust His leading,

And you need Him oh so much.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

same tune→ 332

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

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84: Follow Me

“Follow me follow me”,

Said the Man of Galilee.

“I will lead thee I will feed thee,

I will be a father to thee—

Just if thou wilt follow me”.

“Follow me follow me,

Then my rest of heart is free;

Fadeless treasure heav’nly pleasure,

I will give thee without measure—

Just if thou wilt follow me”.

“Follow me follow me;

Oh if men would only see!

Life so fleeting soon the reaping:

Will it be with joy or weeping?

O my dear one follow me”.

Follow Thee follow Thee—

How could I reject the plea?

Thou hast sought me Thou hast bought me,

Thou hast laid Thy hand upon me;

Saviour I will follow Thee.

author→ Mrs. Margaret Easton Phillips

composer→ Karl F. Voigtländer

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 6, 7, 8, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

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85: The Saviour With Me

I must have the Saviour with me,

For I dare not walk alone;

I must feel His presence near me

And His arm around me thrown.

Chorus

Then my soul shall fear no ill,

Let Him lead me where He will;

I will go without a murmur

And His footsteps follow still.

I must have the Saviour with me,

For my faith at best is weak;

He can whisper words of comfort

That no other voice can speak.

Chorus

Then my soul shall fear no ill,

Let Him lead me where He will;

I will go without a murmur

And His footsteps follow still.

I must have the Saviour with me

In the onward march of life,

Through the tempest and the sunshine,

Through the battle and the strife.

Chorus

Then my soul shall fear no ill,

Let Him lead me where He will;

I will go without a murmur

And His footsteps follow still.

I must have the Saviour with me,

And His eye the way must guide,

Till I reach the vale of Jordan,

Till I cross the rolling tide.

Chorus

Then my soul shall fear no ill,

Let Him lead me where He will;

I will go without a murmur

And His footsteps follow still.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ John R. Sweney

same tune→ 174, 333

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E

starting pitch→ G♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

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86: Jesus Is Passing This Way

Is there a heart that is waiting,

Longing for pardon today?

Hear the glad message proclaiming—

Jesus is passing this way.

Chorus

Jesus is passing this way,

This way today;

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.

Is there a heart that has wandered?

Come with thy burden today;

Mercy is tenderly pleading—

Jesus is passing this way.

Chorus

Jesus is passing this way,

This way today;

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.

Is there a heart that is broken,

Weary and sighing for rest?

Come to the arms of thy Saviour,

Pillow thy head on His breast.

Chorus

Jesus is passing this way,

This way today;

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.

Come to thine only Redeemer,

Come to His infinite love;

Come to the gate that is leading

Homeward to mansions above.

Chorus

Jesus is passing this way,

This way today;

Jesus is passing this way,

Is passing this way today.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ W. Howard Doane

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 4, 7, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

87: I Will Say Yes to Jesus

I will say yes to Jesus;

It oft was no before;

As He knocked at my heart’s proud entrance,

I firmly barred the door;

But I’ve made a complete surrender

And giv’n Him right of way,

And henceforth it is always yes,

Whatever He may say.

Chorus

I will say yes to Jesus:

“Yes Lord forever yes;

I’ll welcome all Thy blessed will

And sweetly answer yes”.

I will say yes to Jesus,

To all that He commands;

I will hasten to do His bidding

With willing heart and hands.

I will listen to hear His whispers

And learn His will each day,

And always gladly answer yes,

Whatever He may say.

Chorus

I will say yes to Jesus:

“Yes Lord forever yes;

I’ll welcome all Thy blessed will

And sweetly answer yes”.

I will say yes to Jesus,

Whate’er His hands may bring;

And though clouds hang o’er my pathway,

My trusting heart will sing.

I will follow where’er He leads me;

My Shepherd knows the way;

And while I live I’ll answer yes,

Whatever He may say.

Chorus

I will say yes to Jesus:

“Yes Lord forever yes;

I’ll welcome all Thy blessed will

And sweetly answer yes”.

author→ Albert B. Simpson

composer→ James H. Burke

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 7, 6, 9, 6, 9, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6, 8, 6

topic→ Submission and Obedience

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88: Let Him Mould Thee

“Lie still and let Him mould thee”,

O Lord I would obey;

Be Thou the skillful potter,

And I the yielding clay.

Chorus

Mould me oh mould me to Thy will,

While in Thy hand I’m lying still.

In Thy dear hand I’m resting,

Oh hold me quiet there;

Then soften me and mould me,

And for Thy will prepare.

Chorus

Mould me oh mould me to Thy will,

While in Thy hand I’m lying still.

I need not fear to trust Thee,

Thy love and skill are such;

New lessons Thou wilt teach me

While yielding to Thy touch.

Chorus

Mould me oh mould me to Thy will,

While in Thy hand I’m lying still.

Impress Thine image on me,

Fulfil Thy blest design,

Till others see upon me

That beauteous face of Thine.

Chorus

Mould me oh mould me to Thy will,

While in Thy hand I’m lying still.

author→ Ada R. Habershon

composer→ Frank S. Turney

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 8, 8

topic→ Submission and Obedience

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89: Give Me Thy Heart

“Give me thy heart says the Father above;

No gift so precious to Him as our love.

Softly He whispers wherever thou art,

“Gratefully trust me and give me thy heart”.

Chorus

“Give me thy heart give me thy heart”,

Hear the soft whisper wherever thou art.

From this dark world He would draw thee apart,

Speaking so tenderly Give me thy heart”.

“Give me thy heart says the Saviour of men,

Calling in mercy again and again,

“Turn now from sin and from evil depart:

Have I not died for thee Give me thy heart”.

Chorus

“Give me thy heart give me thy heart”,

Hear the soft whisper wherever thou art.

From this dark world He would draw thee apart,

Speaking so tenderly Give me thy heart”.

“Give me thy heart says the Spirit divine,

“All that thou hast to my keeping resign;

Grace more abounding is mine to impart:

Make full surrender and give me thy heart”.

Chorus

“Give me thy heart give me thy heart”,

Hear the soft whisper wherever thou art.

From this dark world He would draw thee apart,

Speaking so tenderly Give me thy heart”.

author→ Eliza E. Hewitt

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 3/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Submission and Obedience

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90: A Hand Held Out

There’s a hand held out in pity;

There’s a hand held out in love:

It will pilot to the city

Where our Father dwells above.

Chorus

There’s a hand held out to you;

There’s a hand held out to me;

There’s a hand that will prove true,

Whatever our lot shall be.

Shall I to this hand extended

Pay no heed as it invites?

Shall my Saviour be offended?

Give I not to Him His rights?

Chorus

There’s a hand held out to you;

There’s a hand held out to me;

There’s a hand that will prove true,

Whatever our lot shall be.

Nay I would this proffered hand take,

Knowing that it leads aright;

Yes I would this loving choice make,

Trusting in His love and might.

Chorus

There’s a hand held out to you;

There’s a hand held out to me;

There’s a hand that will prove true,

Whatever our lot shall be.

Walking hand in hand together

With my Saviour with my Friend,

Naught from Him my soul can sever:

Let Him lead till life shall end.

Chorus

There’s a hand held out to you;

There’s a hand held out to me;

There’s a hand that will prove true,

Whatever our lot shall be.

author→ Myron W. Morse

composer→ John R. Sweney

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; 7, 7; 7, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Submission and Obedience

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91: My Wayward Heart

My wayward heart the Lord has won;

His love and purpose now I see,

In sending Christ the Light of Life,

To live for me to live for me.

Chorus

He lived to show me how to live;

He died to save and ransom me.

My life my all to Him I give,

His own to be His own to be.

To sacrifice with Jesus here

And tread the suff’ring path He trod,

Brings joy the world can never give,

And peace with God and peace with God.

Chorus

He lived to show me how to live;

He died to save and ransom me.

My life my all to Him I give,

His own to be His own to be.

In this dark world I need a friend

To guide and keep me day by day;

I’ll follow Jesus to the end;

He knows the way He knows the way.

Chorus

He lived to show me how to live;

He died to save and ransom me.

My life my all to Him I give,

His own to be His own to be.

_Come follow Him to mountain height

_And learn His Way and will for thee.

_Look past the world and keep in view

_Eternity eternity.

Chorus

He lived to show me how to live;

He died to save and ransom me.

My life my all to Him I give,

His own to be His own to be.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ James M. Black

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Submission and Obedience

notes→ Verse 4 not included in book

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92: God Is Longing

God is longing now to make you

Like unto His Holy One,

That you may reflect His glory

While this life’s short race you run.

Seek to keep resigned and humble

Under His almighty hand,

Patient willing always ready

To fulfil His least command.

Serving Him with joy and gladness,

Love pervading all your soul,

One in heart and mind and spirit,

Give Him absolute control.

He will mould and make you perfect,

Question not the Master’s skill;

Silence all your thoughts and reas’nings

In subjection to His will.

Yield unmurmuring obedience,

Waver not nor turn aside:

When you waken with His likeness

You will then be satisfied.

Let Him now create unhindered,

Till His noble work is done,

And the Lord can see the image

Of His well-beloved Son.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Don Puffalt

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Submission and Obedience

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93: Only One Life to Live

I have only one life on the earth,

And as vapour it’s passing away.

I must labour for treasure of worth,

Ere all toil ends at close of the day.

Chorus

Only one life to give:

I could never withhold that from God.

Only one life to live:

I must not miss the Well done of God.

This one life that I have I may lose,

And in losing a hundredfold gain;

Then to fall in the earth I would choose

And to die thus God’s best to obtain.

Chorus

Only one life to give:

I could never withhold that from God.

Only one life to live:

I must not miss the Well done of God.

Only one life and white is the field—

With compassion this great need I view;

So the one life I have I will yield,

And the little I can I will do.

Chorus

Only one life to give:

I could never withhold that from God.

Only one life to live:

I must not miss the Well done of God.

One poor life small the off’ring at best,

Yet the world and the flesh often call.

This my answer shall be to each test:

“I’ll not serve God with less than my all”.

Chorus

Only one life to give:

I could never withhold that from God.

Only one life to live:

I must not miss the Well done of God.

author→ Mary Lindley

composer→ Joseph P. Webster

tune→ Sweet By and By

time signature→ 12/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9, 6, 9, 6, 9

topic→ Brevity of Life

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94: Come, Ye Weary Ones

Come ye weary ones to Jesus;

Come and find abiding rest;

Take His yoke and learn in meekness

That His holy will is best.

Chorus

Was there ever friend so tender,

One so patiently to wait?

See those hands that bear the nailprints,

Holding open mercy’s gate.

Jesus waits the meek and lowly,

Full of mercy truth and grace;

His own precious blood redeemed you;

Make your heart His dwelling place.

Chorus

Was there ever friend so tender,

One so patiently to wait?

See those hands that bear the nailprints,

Holding open mercy’s gate.

“Come to me my yoke is easy”,

He entreats you as a friend;

If you miss His great salvation,

Oh what then will be your end?

Chorus

Was there ever friend so tender,

One so patiently to wait?

See those hands that bear the nailprints,

Holding open mercy’s gate.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

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95: God Calling Yet

God calling yet Shall I not hear?

Earth’s pleasures shall I still hold dear?

Shall life’s swift passing years all fly,

And still my soul in slumber lie?

God calling yet And shall He knock,

And I my heart the closer lock?

He still is waiting to come in,

And shall I dare go on in sin?

God calling yet And shall I give

No heed but still in bondage live?

I wait but He does not forsake;

He calls me still my heart awake!

God calling yet I cannot stay;

My heart I yield without delay.

Vain world farewell from thee I part;

The voice of God has reached my heart.

author→ Gerhard Tersteegen, tr Sarah B. Findlater

composer→ Henry Baker

same tune→ 96

tune→ Quebec or Hesperus

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Brevity of Life

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96: Take Up Thy Cross

“Take up thy cross the Saviour said,

“If thou wouldst my disciple be;

Deny thyself the world forsake,

And humbly follow after me”.

Take up thy cross let not its weight

Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;

His strength shall bear thy spirit up

And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.

Take up thy cross nor heed the shame,

Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;

Thy Lord for thee the cross endured

To save thy soul from death and hell.

Take up thy cross then in His strength,

And calmly every danger brave;

’Twill guide thee to a better home

And lead to vict’ry o’er the grave.

author→ Charles W. Everest

composer→ Henry Baker

same tune→ 95

tune→ Quebec or Hesperus

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Brevity of Life

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97: We Are Fading

We are fading too like the flowers

That but yesterday were in their bloom;

Oh how many pass with the hours:

O’er our path falls the shadow of the tomb.

Chorus

We are passing we shall never,

Never tread this pilgrim way again.

Oh how sad to think of the many,

Thoughtless spending their precious lives in vain!

All our days go by like a shadow;

Soon our feet must tread the vale of death.

Joys of earth endure but a moment;

Earthly hopes fail when fails the parting breath.

Chorus

We are passing we shall never,

Never tread this pilgrim way again.

Oh how sad to think of the many,

Thoughtless spending their precious lives in vain!

In the days of youth oh remember,

Wasted years shall come again no more;

With the tides of time we are drifting;

Soon our footsteps shall reach another shore.

Chorus

We are passing we shall never,

Never tread this pilgrim way again.

Oh how sad to think of the many,

Thoughtless spending their precious lives in vain!

Through those sad dark days see the Saviour:

’Twas for us He trod that path of pain;

Lone and weary silent He suffered:

Shall such love for your soul be all in vain?

Chorus

We are passing we shall never,

Never tread this pilgrim way again.

Oh how sad to think of the many,

Thoughtless spending their precious lives in vain!

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Mary Naline

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 9, 8, 10, 8, 9, 9, 10

topic→ Brevity of Life

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98: Let Us Pause

Let us pause amid life’s pleasures,

Midst its toils and tears;

Hearken while the Master calleth

Through our doubts and fears.

Chorus

Time is fleeting flow’rs are falling,

Life will soon be past;

Pause and ponder where thou goest:

Time is flying fast.

While we look on mirth and beauty,

Pleasures bright today,

Men are slipping far beyond us

To the silent clay.

Chorus

Time is fleeting flow’rs are falling,

Life will soon be past;

Pause and ponder where thou goest:

Time is flying fast.

Borne along life’s rushing river,

We are hast’ning on;

Shall we hear when death shall take us,

“Soul thou hast well done”!

Chorus

Time is fleeting flow’rs are falling,

Life will soon be past;

Pause and ponder where thou goest:

Time is flying fast.

Blessed Master oh prepare us!

Help our wav’ring choice;

May we yield in glad surrender

To Thy pleading voice.

Chorus

Time is fleeting flow’rs are falling,

Life will soon be past;

Pause and ponder where thou goest:

Time is flying fast.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ R. E. Hudson, arr. J. M. Bonnar

tune→ Highway

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; D.

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Brevity of Life

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99: Oh, What Shall It Proﬁt?

Life only once we can live it—

Oh what a great solemn thought!

Soon will our journey be over;

Soon will the battle be fought.

Chorus

Oh what shall it profit,

Riches and pleasures to gain?

If your own soul is the forfeit,

Shall it not all be in vain?

Life as the flow’rs that are blooming,

Withers and passes away:

All its great glory is fleeting—

Only the joy of a day.

Chorus

Oh what shall it profit,

Riches and pleasures to gain?

If your own soul is the forfeit,

Shall it not all be in vain?

If you are heavily laden,

Tired of a life that is vain,

Jesus has promised to save you

If you will yield to His claim.

Chorus

Oh what shall it profit,

Riches and pleasures to gain?

If your own soul is the forfeit,

Shall it not all be in vain?

Will you now choose to obey Him,

Yielding yourself to His call?

This is the choice that will save you:

Making Him Lord of your all.

Chorus

Oh what shall it profit,

Riches and pleasures to gain?

If your own soul is the forfeit,

Shall it not all be in vain?

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ John R. Sweney

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

↑↑↑

100: Passing Onward

Passing onward quickly passing;

But I ask thee whither bound?

Is it to the many mansions

Where eternal rest is found?

Passing onward passing onward,

Tell me sinner whither bound?

Passing onward quickly passing;

Naught the wheels of time can stay;

Sweet the thought that some are going

To the realms of perfect day,

Passing onward passing onward,

Christ their leader Christ their way.

Passing onward quickly passing;

Many on the downward road,

Careless of their souls’ salvation,

Heeding not the call of God:

Passing onward passing onward,

Trampling on the Saviour’s blood.

Passing onward quickly passing;

Time its course will quickly run;

Still we hear the fond entreaty

Of the ever gracious One:

“Come and welcome come and welcome;

’Tis by me that life is won”.

author→ Albert Midlane

composer→ William L. Viner

tune→ Dismissal

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

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101: Only One Life

Only one life and oh how soon ’tis over!

Earth’s changing scenes appear then fade away;

In careless ease and seeking selfish pleasures,

So many waste their precious lives today.

Only one life the journey soon is ended;

But what shall be the end for you and me?

Only one life it is not ours to squander:

Its priceless treasures all are lent to thee.

Only one life a few short years of service—

Christian awake no longer heedless be.

The need is great for souls around thee perish:

Redeem the time for God hath need of thee.

Only one life ye servants of the Master,

Keep toiling on though stony be the way;

The sunset side of life’s steep hill is leading

To God and home and rest and endless day.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ Joe Macadam

same tune→ 272

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Brevity of Life

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102: Life at Best Is Very Brief

Life at best is very brief,

Like the falling of a leaf,

Like the binding of a sheaf:

Be in time.

Fleeting days are telling fast

That the die will soon be cast,

And the fatal line be passed:

Be in time.

Chorus

Be in time be in time;

While the voice of Jesus calls you,

Be in time.

If in sin you longer wait,

You may find no open gate,

And your cry be just too late—

Be in time!

Fairest flowers soon decay,

Youth and beauty pass away,

Oh you have not long to stay:

Be in time.

While God’s Spirit bids you come,

Sinner do not longer roam,

Lest you seal your hopeless doom:

Be in time.

Chorus

Be in time be in time;

While the voice of Jesus calls you,

Be in time.

If in sin you longer wait,

You may find no open gate,

And your cry be just too late—

Be in time!

Time is gliding swiftly by,

Death and judgment drawing nigh;

To the arms of Jesus fly:

Be in time.

Oh I pray you count the cost,

Ere the fatal line be crossed,

And your soul forever lost:

Be in time.

Chorus

Be in time be in time;

While the voice of Jesus calls you,

Be in time.

If in sin you longer wait,

You may find no open gate,

And your cry be just too late—

Be in time!

Sinner heed the warning voice;

Make the Lord your final choice,

Then all heaven will rejoice:

Be in time.

Come from darkness into light;

Come let Jesus make you right;

Come and start for heav’n tonight:

Be in time.

Chorus

Be in time be in time;

While the voice of Jesus calls you,

Be in time.

If in sin you longer wait,

You may find no open gate,

And your cry be just too late—

Be in time!

author→ Charles H. Mason

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 3, 7, 7, 7, 3, 6, 8, 3, 7, 7, 7, 3

topic→ Brevity of Life

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103: Time Is Passing

Time is passing oh so quickly!

Days and years glide swiftly by;

Make the most of every moment,

For thou very soon must die.

Life’s short span will soon be over,

Never to return again;

Do not spend thy noble powers

On earth’s worthless treasure vain.

Chorus

Buy the gold undimmed unchanging;

Buy the spotless raiment white;

Rich and clothed with eyes anointed,

Daily walk in God’s pure light.

Time is ever speeding onward,

Naught can stay its rapid flight;

Soon the shadows slowly creeping

Shall proclaim the coming night.

Oh arise be up and doing,

Labour now while it is day,

Seeking those eternal riches

Moth and rust cannot decay.

Chorus

Buy the gold undimmed unchanging;

Buy the spotless raiment white;

Rich and clothed with eyes anointed,

Daily walk in God’s pure light.

God is anxious to conform thee

To the image of His Son;

Fear lest thou shouldst grieve His Spirit,

Mar the work He has begun.

God’s own precious truth is Jesus:

Sit in silence at His feet;

Learn of Him the meek and lowly,

Then thy soul-rest shall be sweet.

Chorus

Buy the gold undimmed unchanging;

Buy the spotless raiment white;

Rich and clothed with eyes anointed,

Daily walk in God’s pure light.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charlie D. Tillman

same tune→ 123

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

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104: Life Passes Like a Dream

Life passes like a dream,

But earnest is each day.

Though we secure and safe may seem,

Time carries us away.

Chorus

Life is fleeting fast;

Time bears us away.

Millions more this way have passed,

But none are here to stay.

The cord of life may snap

For young as well as old.

By accident or some mishap,

Oft fall the strong and bold.

Chorus

Life is fleeting fast;

Time bears us away.

Millions more this way have passed,

But none are here to stay.

Oh should we careless be

And slumber without fear,

Closing our eyes to things we see

And deaf to all we hear?

Chorus

Life is fleeting fast;

Time bears us away.

Millions more this way have passed,

But none are here to stay.

God doth in kindness try

To rouse us every one;

For time is earnest passing by,

And soon the end will come.

Chorus

Life is fleeting fast;

Time bears us away.

Millions more this way have passed,

But none are here to stay.

author→ Jack Craig

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

same tune→ 145, 243

tune→ Silver Street

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; 5, 5; 7, 6

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6

topic→ Brevity of Life

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105: Life’s Short Day

Sweet to know the gospel story,

Heav’nly song unto my soul;

I will sing His praise forever

For His love that made me whole.

Chorus

Life’s short day will soon be over;

Then we’ll see the One we love—

Fellowship divine forever

In the Father’s home above.

When dark clouds your path o’ershadow,

Look again to Calvary;

God’s own Son so gladly suffered,

Bled and died for you and me.

Chorus

Life’s short day will soon be over;

Then we’ll see the One we love—

Fellowship divine forever

In the Father’s home above.

Could we chance to do tomorrow

What the Lord has planned today?

For we cannot buy nor borrow

When this life has sped away.

Chorus

Life’s short day will soon be over;

Then we’ll see the One we love—

Fellowship divine forever

In the Father’s home above.

On that day the books will open;

Then we’ll know as we are known.

Though on earth we walk together,

We must face the Lord alone.

Chorus

Life’s short day will soon be over;

Then we’ll see the One we love—

Fellowship divine forever

In the Father’s home above.

author→ Kenneth Dissmore

composer→ Alfred R. Dulin, arr. Elsie R. Ahlwén

tune→ Pearly Gates

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

Copyright3→ CARLIN MUSIC CORP., 14 New Burlington Street, London, W1X 2LR

Copyright4→ For British Commonwealth (ex: Canada, Australasia) and Eire.

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106: The Pages of Life

While the pages of life are turning

And silently pass from our view,

Let us pause at the feet of the Saviour

For His counsel so loving and true.

Chorus

If only we knew as when life is through,

No one would weary His bidding to do;

None would despise the heavenly prize

Waiting for me and for you.

Every step is just one step nearer

To the end of life’s journey for me:

As I ponder this thought I’m reminded

We are bound for eternity.

Chorus

If only we knew as when life is through,

No one would weary His bidding to do;

None would despise the heavenly prize

Waiting for me and for you.

In the valley of hesitation,

Countless millions have lingered and died,

When the cost seemed too great for salvation,

And too lowly His way for their pride.

Chorus

If only we knew as when life is through,

No one would weary His bidding to do;

None would despise the heavenly prize

Waiting for me and for you.

Every day is just one day nearer

When the King in His beauty we’ll see;

In His hand He is holding the sceptre,

With a welcome for all who believe.

Chorus

If only we knew as when life is through,

No one would weary His bidding to do;

None would despise the heavenly prize

Waiting for me and for you.

author→ Kenneth Dissmore

composer→ Charles E. Pollock

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ C♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 8, 10, 9, 10, 10, 9, 7

topic→ Brevity of Life

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107: My Heart Was Sad

My heart was sad and weary—

I had no rest within

And wandered on in darkness,

Still deeper into sin:

Iniquity had bound me,

And all was dark as night;

In bitterness of spirit,

I longed for peace and light.

Chorus

I’m glad I met with Jesus—

He bid my sins depart;

He came with joy and gladness

To dwell within my heart.

I sought earth’s fading treasures,

Some lasting joy to gain;

Its pleasures disappointed—

I found them void and vain;

Life seemed to be a failure:

The joys it could impart

Left but remorse and sadness

And sorrow in my heart.

Chorus

I’m glad I met with Jesus—

He bid my sins depart;

He came with joy and gladness

To dwell within my heart.

The darkness seemed to deepen;

No light no hope was nigh,

When lo I heard the Saviour,

Who then was passing by.

In kindly tones He whispered,

“O soul I died for thee,

And bore in my own body

Thy sins upon the tree”.

Chorus

I’m glad I met with Jesus—

He bid my sins depart;

He came with joy and gladness

To dwell within my heart.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Emily D. Wilson

same tune→ 63, 359

tune→ Marina del Rey

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Joy and Submission

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108: It Pays to Serve Jesus

It pays to serve Jesus I speak from my heart;

He’ll always be with us if we do our part.

There’s naught in this wide world can pleasure afford;

There’s peace and contentment in serving the Lord.

It pays to lay treasure where rust cannot harm,

Secure in the heavens no need for alarm,

Where thieves cannot enter to plunder the store;

In Jesus there’s safety now and evermore.

It pays to serve Jesus to sacrifice all,

To spend and be spent here whatever befall,

To live for the things that bring joy to the heart

Of Jesus our Saviour as we do our part.

It pays to die daily to let God control

The life He has given redeeming the soul;

For soon we shall meet Him then what shall it be?

Oh will we be ready our Saviour to see?

author→ v1: Eli G. Christy v2-4: James Craig

composer→ Adoniram J. Gordon

tune→ Clarendon Street

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 11, 11; 11, 11

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Joy and Submission

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109: None but Christ Can Satisfy

O Christ in Thee my soul hath found,

And found in Thee alone,

The peace the joy I sought so long,

The bliss till now unknown.

Chorus

Now none but Christ can satisfy;

None other name for me;

There’s love and life and lasting joy,

Lord Jesus found in Thee.

I sighed for rest and happiness;

I yearned for them not Thee;

But while I passed my Saviour by,

His love laid hold on me.

Chorus

Now none but Christ can satisfy;

None other name for me;

There’s love and life and lasting joy,

Lord Jesus found in Thee.

I tried the broken cisterns Lord,

But ah the waters failed!

E’en as I stooped to drink they fled,

And still my thirst prevailed!

Chorus

Now none but Christ can satisfy;

None other name for me;

There’s love and life and lasting joy,

Lord Jesus found in Thee.

The pleasures lost I sadly mourned,

But never wept for Thee,

Till grace the sightless eyes received,

Thy loveliness to see.

Chorus

Now none but Christ can satisfy;

None other name for me;

There’s love and life and lasting joy,

Lord Jesus found in Thee.

author→ Frances Bevan

composer→ James McGranahan

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Joy and Submission

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110: Afar From God

Afar from God sin’s cruel blight

Consumed my life away;

Far far I wandered in the night

From home and light of day.

Chorus

Jesus Himself in love drew nigh,

Whispered I left my home on high,

And ’twas for thee I came to die:

O sinner come to me”.

Crushed neath my load of sin I wept

And wondered Can it be,

Poor and a captive there is yet

Pardon and hope for me”?

Chorus

Jesus Himself in love drew nigh,

Whispered I left my home on high,

And ’twas for thee I came to die:

O sinner come to me”.

His kindly touch my soul then healed,

And through a mist of tears

His tender look deep love revealed,

Dispelling all my fears.

Chorus

Jesus Himself in love drew nigh,

Whispered I left my home on high,

And ’twas for thee I came to die:

O sinner come to me”.

In Him I find abiding rest;

He’s more than life to me.

Friend wilt thou come Thou shalt be blest;

Jesus is calling thee.

Chorus

Jesus Himself in love drew nigh,

Whispered I left my home on high,

And ’twas for thee I came to die:

O sinner come to me”.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

tune→ Duncannon

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8, 8, 6

topic→ Joy and Submission

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111: Lay Down Your Burden

Lay down your heavy burden,

O weary sinsick soul;

Come to the Great Physician,

And He will make you whole.

The Master’s voice is calling;

He shed His precious blood

That you might be forgiven,

Bringing you nigh to God.

Chorus

Lay down your heavy burden,

O weary sinsick soul;

Come to the Great Physician,

And He will make you whole.

Come to your soul’s Redeemer;

His holy life He gave

That you might share His glory

Beyond the cold dark grave.

Heed not the wily tempter,

Who bids you fear and doubt;

Come now and trust in Jesus—

He will not cast you out.

Chorus

Lay down your heavy burden,

O weary sinsick soul;

Come to the Great Physician,

And He will make you whole.

Peace past all understanding

Will fill your heart and life;

His joy and consolation

Will banish sin and strife.

His voice so sweet and tender,

So full of love and grace,

Entreats you Come and welcome

And find a hiding place”.

Chorus

Lay down your heavy burden,

O weary sinsick soul;

Come to the Great Physician,

And He will make you whole.

The night of death is coming;

Soon you must stand alone,

Your sins still unforgiven,

Before the great white throne.

Do not reject the Saviour

Until the die is cast,

Your life’s short day is ended,

And you are lost at last.

Chorus

Lay down your heavy burden,

O weary sinsick soul;

Come to the Great Physician,

And He will make you whole.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ The Heart’s Refuge

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Peace and Rest

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112: I Heard the Voice of Jesus

I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“Come unto me and rest;

Lay down thou weary one lay down

Thy head upon my breast”.

I came to Jesus as I was—

So weary worn and sad;

I found in Him a resting place,

And He has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“Behold I freely give

The living water thirsty one,

Stoop down and drink and live”.

I came to Jesus and I drank

Of that life-giving stream;

My thirst was quenched my soul revived,

And now I live in Him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“I am this dark world’s light;

Look unto me thy morn shall rise

And all thy day be bright”.

I looked to Jesus and I found

In Him my Star my Sun;

And in that Light of Life I’ll walk

Till trav’lling days are done.

author→ Horatius Bonar

composer→ arr. J. M. Bonnar

same tune→ 244, 388

tune→ High Over All

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Peace and Rest

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113: For You and for Me

Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling—

Calling for you and for me.

See on the portals He’s waiting and watching,

Watching for you and for me.

Chorus

“Come home come home,

Ye who are weary come home;”

Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling O sinner come home”!

Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading—

Pleading for you and for me?

Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,

Mercies for you and for me?

Chorus

“Come home come home,

Ye who are weary come home;”

Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling O sinner come home”!

Time is now fleeting the moments are passing—

Passing from you and from me.

Shadows are gathering night is soon coming,

Coming for you and for me.

Chorus

“Come home come home,

Ye who are weary come home;”

Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling O sinner come home”!

Oh for the wonderful love He has promised—

Promised for you and for me.

Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,

Pardon for you and for me.

Chorus

“Come home come home,

Ye who are weary come home;”

Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling,

Calling O sinner come home”!

author→ Will L. Thompson

composer→ Will L. Thompson

tune→ Thompson

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 11, 7, 11, 7, 4, 7, 11, 7

topic→ Peace and Rest

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114: I Am Coming

The voice of Jesus calls me now;

I fain would rise and go

To dwell with Him in perfect peace

And His forgiveness know.

Chorus

I am coming heavy laden,

Wearied and oppressed:

Oh receive me though unworthy,

To Thy promised rest.

My troubled spirit knows no calm;

Why should I wander on

And add to sorrow’s heavy load,

Until this life is gone?

Chorus

I am coming heavy laden,

Wearied and oppressed:

Oh receive me though unworthy,

To Thy promised rest.

Abounding grace He has in store

To comfort save and guide,

And pastures ever fresh and green

Where silent waters glide.

Chorus

I am coming heavy laden,

Wearied and oppressed:

Oh receive me though unworthy,

To Thy promised rest.

“Oh come I hear Him calling still,

In tender tones and sweet,

“The rest that is eternal rest

Awaits thy wand’ring feet”.

Chorus

I am coming heavy laden,

Wearied and oppressed:

Oh receive me though unworthy,

To Thy promised rest.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John H. Stockton

same tune→ 56

tune→ Stockton

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Peace and Rest

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115: Other Sheep

“Other sheep I have that wander

In the world so dark and cold;

To my love they still are strangers,

For they are not of this fold.

On the mountain bleak and dreary,

By the crags where shadows lie,

From the valley in the evening,

I have heard their plaintive cry”.

Chorus

“O my sheep why wander

In the path of danger”?

Hear the gentle Shepherd calling,

“I will bring thee home”.

“Far they scatter o’er the desert,

In the wilderness they roam;

I must hasten out to find them

And to bring them safely home.

On my shoulders I will bear them

And the lambs fold to my breast,

And the feet that are so weary

I will gently lead to rest”.

Chorus

“O my sheep why wander

In the path of danger”?

Hear the gentle Shepherd calling,

“I will bring thee home”.

“They shall hear my voice and follow

Out where verdant pastures grow,

And at noonday I will guide them

Where the quiet waters flow.

Though I lead through vale and shadow,

They shall follow without fear;

For my words will reassure them,

And they’ll know that I am near”.

Chorus

“O my sheep why wander

In the path of danger”?

Hear the gentle Shepherd calling,

“I will bring thee home”.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Herbert H. Booth

same tune→ 385

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 8, 5

topic→ Sheep and Shepherd

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116: There Is Rest

The voice of the Shepherd is calling for thee;

He offers thee riches untold.

Why wander alone o’er the mountains of sin?

There is rest there is peace in the fold.

Chorus

There is rest there is peace;

There is rest there is peace in the fold.

The pleasures of sin very soon pass away;

They last for a season we’re told.

The gold of the Kingdom will never decay;

Will you come will you come to the fold?

Chorus

There is rest there is peace;

There is rest there is peace in the fold.

The voice of the Shepherd is calling again;

Why perish with hunger and cold?

There’s bread and to spare and no famine is there;

Enter in enter into the fold.

Chorus

There is rest there is peace;

There is rest there is peace in the fold.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

tune→ Ville du Havre

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 8, 11, 9, 6, 9

topic→ Sheep and Shepherd

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117: Distant Land of Famine

In the distant land of famine,

Craving with the swine to feed,

Oh how bitter that awak’ning

To my sin and shame and need!

Dark and dreary all around me—

Now no more by sin beguiled,

I will go and seek my Father,

Be a bondsman not a child.

Chorus

But within His home He led me,

Brought me where the feast was spread,

Made me eat with Him my Father—

Me who begged for bondsman’s bread.

Yet a great way off He saw me,

Ran to kiss me as I came;

As I was my Father loved me,

Loved me in my sin and shame.

Then in bitter grief I told Him

Of the evil I had done:

Sinned in scorn of Him my Father,

Was not meet to be His son.

Chorus

But within His home He led me,

Brought me where the feast was spread,

Made me eat with Him my Father—

Me who begged for bondsman’s bread.

But I knew not if He listened,

For He spake not of my sin;

He within His house would have me,

Made me meet to enter in:

From the riches of His glory

Brought His costliest raiment forth,

Brought the ring that sealed His purpose,

Shoes to walk within His courts.

Chorus

But within His home He led me,

Brought me where the feast was spread,

Made me eat with Him my Father—

Me who begged for bondsman’s bread.

author→ Frances Bevan

composer→ John W. Dadmun

same tune→ 269

tune→ Land of Beulah

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Sheep and Shepherd

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118: Ye Must Be Born Again

A ruler once came to Jesus by night,

To ask Him the way of salvation and light;

The Master made answer in words true and plain,

“Ye must be born again”.

Chorus

“Ye must be born again!

Ye must be born again!

I verily verily say unto you—

Ye must be born again”!

Ye children of men attend to the word

So solemnly uttered by Jesus the Lord;

And let not this message to you be in vain:

“Ye must be born again”.

Chorus

“Ye must be born again!

Ye must be born again!

I verily verily say unto you—

Ye must be born again”!

O ye who would enter the glorious rest

And sing with the ransomed the song of the blest,

The life everlasting if ye would obtain,

“Ye must be born again”.

Chorus

“Ye must be born again!

Ye must be born again!

I verily verily say unto you—

Ye must be born again”!

author→ William T. Sleeper

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 10, 11, 11, 6, 6, 6, 11, 6

topic→ New Birth

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119: O Wanderers, Come to Jesus

O wand’rers come to Jesus;

All other trust is vain.

Your every hope must fail you,

Unless you’re born again.

You need the cleansing fountain

To purge your heart within

And purify your conscience

From all the stains of sin.

You need to come to Jesus

And find in Him your rest,

Confiding in His goodness,

Reclining on His breast.

You need the voice of Jesus

To whisper Go in peace”,

To calm the inward tempest

And bid the conflict cease.

You need the pow’r of Jesus

To keep you day by day,

To guard amid temptations

And be your strength and stay.

You need the love of Jesus;

You need this faithful Friend

To cheer you and to bless you

And guide you to the end.

Then will you come to Jesus

In spite of fear and doubt?

He’s waiting now to save you

And will not cast you out.

If but in true repentance,

Before the Lord you bow,

He’ll give you free forgiveness

And His salvation now.

author→ Horace E. Govan

composer→ George J. Webb

tune→ Webb

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ New Birth

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120: While Your Mind Is Calm

While your mind is calm and quiet,

Hear the Saviour’s still small voice;

He is anxious now to save you,

And in patience waits your choice

To surrender all unto Him,

Keeping naught from His control;

Such a heart-choice will bring gladness

And His rest unto your soul.

As God’s Spirit seeks to draw you

To His meek and lowly Son,

Gladly take His yoke upon you,

Learn of Him till life is done.

Do not strive with your Creator!

To resist Him means this cost:

You will miss His great salvation

And be numbered with the lost.

To reject or else accept Him—

God gives everyone this choice;

Well He knows the wise will serve Him,

And His sheep will heed His voice.

He will give them life eternal,

Keep them so they need not fall;

Oh what bliss to have salvation!

Yield friend yield lest you miss all.

author→ Ed Pool

composer→ James E. Hawes

same tune→ 245

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ B♭₃

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Need

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121: The Saviour Is Calling

He is calling you home will you hearken to Him?

You are straying afar from the fold,

To the river of death with no hope in your heart—

Its waters lie sullen and cold.

Chorus

The Saviour is calling you home;

A welcome is waiting you there.

He laid down His life your soul to redeem

And save you from hopeless despair.

There are dangers untold in the path you now tread,

With no hope of escape for your soul;

Then oh turn while you may and give ear to His voice!

Come under the Shepherd’s control.

Chorus

The Saviour is calling you home;

A welcome is waiting you there.

He laid down His life your soul to redeem

And save you from hopeless despair.

He will lift all the gloom which is shrouding your life,

Growing darker each step as you go;

All the guilt of the past He will freely forgive;

His infinite love you will know.

Chorus

The Saviour is calling you home;

A welcome is waiting you there.

He laid down His life your soul to redeem

And save you from hopeless despair.

To His comfort and rest then oh hasten away!

Lose no time lest your soul should be lost.

With no Christ in your heart drifting on to your doom,

Oh say have you counted the cost?

Chorus

The Saviour is calling you home;

A welcome is waiting you there.

He laid down His life your soul to redeem

And save you from hopeless despair.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ J. E. French

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 12, 9, 12, 8, 8, 8, 10, 8

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

122: Oh, Hasten to Jesus

Oh hasten to Jesus

While He is so near;

Away with your doubtings!

Away with your fear!

His kind invitation,

I pray you don’t slight;

Wait not till the morrow;

Oh come come tonight.

See Jesus is waiting;

He reasons with you:

Your soul is in danger;

Oh what will you do?

Death death is approaching;

How sad is your plight!

While Jesus is calling,

Oh come come tonight.

Heed not the delusion

That some other day

You’ll come to the Saviour

And walk in His way.

While mercy is offered

And God gives you light,

Oh yield to His Spirit,

And come come tonight.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

tune→ Mamre

time signature→ 12/8

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 11, 11; 11, 11

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Need

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123: Thirsty Soul

Dost thou seek in life’s fair morning,

Pleasures from the springs of earth?

Is thy heart not weary drinking

Waters from the wells of mirth?

Earthly joys have but their season

And are mingled with much pain;

Drink O youth of living water—

Thou shalt never thirst again.

Chorus

Thirsty soul thy Saviour calls thee

From earth’s pleasures that are vain;

He will give thee living water—

Thou shalt never thirst again.

Dost thou as Samaria’s daughter,

Wearily at heat of noon,

Seek those waters that will fail thee,

Leaving thee to thirst so soon?

While the Lord so kindly waiting,

Tells of joys that are not vain,

He will give thee living water—

Thou shalt never thirst again.

Chorus

Thirsty soul thy Saviour calls thee

From earth’s pleasures that are vain;

He will give thee living water—

Thou shalt never thirst again.

In life’s evening midst the shadows,

As the shades of night hang low,

Dost thou seek while time is fleeting,

Wells from which thou soon must go?

Hark the Saviour gently calls thee;

Life eternal thou shalt gain;

Hear Him whisper I will save thee—”

Thou shalt never thirst again.

Chorus

Thirsty soul thy Saviour calls thee

From earth’s pleasures that are vain;

He will give thee living water—

Thou shalt never thirst again.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Charlie D. Tillman

same tune→ 103

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Need

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124: I Need Thee Every Hour

I need Thee every hour,

Most gracious Lord:

No tender voice like Thine

Can peace afford.

Chorus

I need Thee oh I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee!

Oh bless me now my Saviour,

I come to Thee!

I need Thee every hour;

Stay Thou nearby:

Temptations lose their pow’r

When Thou art nigh.

Chorus

I need Thee oh I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee!

Oh bless me now my Saviour,

I come to Thee!

I need Thee every hour,

In joy or pain;

Come quickly and abide,

Or life is vain.

Chorus

I need Thee oh I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee!

Oh bless me now my Saviour,

I come to Thee!

I need Thee every hour;

Teach me Thy will,

And Thy rich promises

In me fulfil.

Chorus

I need Thee oh I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee!

Oh bless me now my Saviour,

I come to Thee!

I need Thee every hour,

Most Holy One;

Oh make me Thine indeed,

Thou blessed Son!

Chorus

I need Thee oh I need Thee;

Every hour I need Thee!

Oh bless me now my Saviour,

I come to Thee!

author→ verses: Annie S. Hawks, chorus: Robert Lawry

composer→ Robert Lowry

same tune→ 53

tune→ Need

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 7, 6, 7, 4

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

125: Nearer, Still Nearer

Nearer still nearer close to Thy heart,

Draw me my Saviour so precious Thou art;

Fold me oh fold me close to Thy breast;

Shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest”,

Shelter me safe in that Haven of Rest”.

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.

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.

Nearer still nearer while life shall last,

Till all its struggles and trials are past;

Then through etern’ty ever I’ll be

Nearer my Saviour still nearer to Thee,

Nearer my Saviour still nearer to Thee.

author→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

composer→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

same tune→ 126

tune→ Nearer

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 10, 9, 10, 10

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

126: Kindly Entreating

Kindly entreating Come unto me”,

Jesus the Saviour is speaking to thee,

Earnestly saying Do not delay;

Flee from destruction escape while you may,

Flee from destruction escape while you may”.

Kindly entreating Come unto me:

Glory immortal your portion shall be”.

Shame and dishonour wait those who stray

Far from the Saviour on ruin’s dark way,

Far from the Saviour on ruin’s dark way.

Kindly entreating hear Him once more;

Soon you’ll be stranded on sin’s treach’rous shore.

Angels are waiting do you not care

That you are drifting to endless despair?

Kindly entreating Come unto me”.

Aimlessly drifting on life’s restless sea,

No hope no refuge where will you end?

Hasten to Jesus your Saviour and Friend,

Hasten to Jesus your Saviour and Friend.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

same tune→ 125

tune→ Nearer

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 10, 9, 10, 10

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

127: Hear the Voice of Jesus

Hear the voice of Jesus calling,

Soul so weary worn;

He for you has lived and suffered,

He the cross has borne.

Chorus

Hear Him hear Him;

Do not turn away;

Yield your heart and life to Jesus—

Trust Him and obey.

To the spring of worldly pleasure

You have often turned,

Hoping there to quench the thirsting

In your heart that burned.

Chorus

Hear Him hear Him;

Do not turn away;

Yield your heart and life to Jesus—

Trust Him and obey.

Why should you refuse to hear Him,

Jesus truest friend?

In the world He will be with you,

Keep you to the end.

Chorus

Hear Him hear Him;

Do not turn away;

Yield your heart and life to Jesus—

Trust Him and obey.

If you yield your heart to Jesus,

Turning from all sin,

He will seal you by His Spirit—

He will dwell within.

Chorus

Hear Him hear Him;

Do not turn away;

Yield your heart and life to Jesus—

Trust Him and obey.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ Pass Me Not

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; 5, 5; 8, 5

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 4, 5, 8, 5

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 5, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Need

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128: We Are Building

We are building in sorrow and building in joy,

A temple the world may not see;

But we know it will stand if we found it on a rock,

Through the ages of eternity.

Chorus

We are building day by day,

As the moments glide away,

Our temple which the world may not see;

Every vict’ry won by grace

Will be sure to find its place

In our building for eternity.

Every deed forms a part in this building of ours

That is done in the name of the Lord;

For the love that we show and the kindness we bestow,

He has promised us a bright reward.

Chorus

We are building day by day,

As the moments glide away,

Our temple which the world may not see;

Every vict’ry won by grace

Will be sure to find its place

In our building for eternity.

Then be watchful and wise let the temple we rear

Be one that no tempest can shock;

For the Master has said and He taught us in His word,

We must build upon the solid rock.

Chorus

We are building day by day,

As the moments glide away,

Our temple which the world may not see;

Every vict’ry won by grace

Will be sure to find its place

In our building for eternity.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ Herbert D. Lothrop

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 12, 8, 13, 9, 7, 7, 9, 7, 7, 9

topic→ Building

↑↑↑

129: When the Saviour Calls

When the Saviour calls will we ready be?

Will we answer Lord I have lived for Thee?”

Will we hear from Him the words Well done!

Enter into rest thou faithful one?”

Are we building now on the solid rock

A house that the tempest can never shock?

That will stand secure forevermore,

When we all have crossed to the other shore?

Are we building now on the drifting sand

A house that can never the storm withstand?

Sad will be our end if thus we build;

At last with grief we will be filled.

Let us therefore build as the Master said:

Let us take the Lord as our only Head,

And follow Him though the world may sneer;

If we build on the rock we need not fear.

author→ James Craig

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

tune→ Will Your Anchor Hold?

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 10, 10, 9, 9

topic→ Building

↑↑↑

130: Teach Me How to Choose

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose—

A thousand choices bar my way;

I see in each a destiny,

So help me wisely choose I pray.

Thy choices all in youth were made,

And everything that tempteth me,

A hundredfold on Thee was laid;

Why should I then not come to Thee?

Chorus

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose;

Talk Thou with me these choices o’er.

Then let me choose as I would choose

When time and seasons are no more.

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose,

For I am but a little child

Within a world of mystery,

With death and darkness surging wild.

The many standards earth has set,

The joy it offers warily,

Thou didst not touch I’d be like Thee,

O Noble Youth of Galilee.

Chorus

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose;

Talk Thou with me these choices o’er.

Then let me choose as I would choose

When time and seasons are no more.

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose;

I’m glad that Thou dost understand

The struggle of the youthful heart,

The snares that lie on every hand.

And though I do not grasp it now,

I’ll better know when life is done,

Why Thou didst point the hardest path,

Asked me the straitest course to run.

Chorus

Lord Jesus teach me how to choose;

Talk Thou with me these choices o’er.

Then let me choose as I would choose

When time and seasons are no more.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Thomas P. Westendorf

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Twelve 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Choosing and Choices

↑↑↑

131: Jesus Calls Me

Jesus calls me I am going;

Do not seek my feet to stay;

Yearns my soul to rise and follow—

Cease vain world to lure away.

Chorus

For His sake reproach esteeming

More than earth’s vain show and pomp;

He is calling I am going

Forth to Him outside the camp.

Jesus calls me I am going;

His assuring voice I hear,

Thrilling all my soul with rapture,

Chasing all my doubt and fear.

Chorus

For His sake reproach esteeming

More than earth’s vain show and pomp;

He is calling I am going

Forth to Him outside the camp.

Jesus calls me I am going

Out to bear reproach with Him;

Light of life now beams around me,

Light which naught on earth can dim.

Chorus

For His sake reproach esteeming

More than earth’s vain show and pomp;

He is calling I am going

Forth to Him outside the camp.

He is calling rise be going;

Slumber not but trim your lamp;

With the oil within your vessel,

Follow Him outside the camp.

Chorus

For His sake reproach esteeming

More than earth’s vain show and pomp;

He is calling I am going

Forth to Him outside the camp.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Grant Colfax Tullar

same tune→ 322

tune→ Vision

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Choosing and Choices

↑↑↑

132: I Have Made My Choice

I have made my choice forever—

I will walk with Christ my Lord;

Naught from Him my soul can sever

While I’m trusting in His word.

I the lowly way have taken,

Rough and toilsome though it be;

And although despised forsaken,

Jesus I’ll go through with Thee.

Chorus

Oh ’tis Jesus guides my footsteps;

He has made my heart His home,

And I would not dare to journey

Through this wide wide world alone.

Though the garden lie before me,

And the scornful judgment hall,

Though the gloom of deepest midnight

Settle round me like a pall,

Darkness can affright me never:

From Thy presence shadows flee;

And if Thou wilt guide me ever,

Jesus I’ll go through with Thee.

Chorus

Oh ’tis Jesus guides my footsteps;

He has made my heart His home,

And I would not dare to journey

Through this wide wide world alone.

Though the earth may rock and tremble,

Though the sun may hide its face,

Though my foes be strong and ruthless,

Still I dare to trust Thy grace.

Though the cross my path o’ershadow,

Thou didst bear it once for me;

And whate’er the pain and peril,

Jesus I’ll go through with Thee.

Chorus

Oh ’tis Jesus guides my footsteps;

He has made my heart His home,

And I would not dare to journey

Through this wide wide world alone.

author→ verses: Mrs. E. E. Williams chorus: William O. Cushing

composer→ Cornelius S. Meily

tune→ Cicero

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Choosing and Choices

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133: Why Not?

Sometimes you sit and ponder

Over your life so vain,

Knowing the God who gave will

Someday require it again.

Chorus

Why not Why not

Yield all to Him who can bless you?

Come while you may,

Seek His face today;

His love and life will possess you.

Sometime you plan to serve Him,

But Satan holds you fast;

Pleasure and gain enthrall you;

Soon will your life be past.

Chorus

Why not Why not

Yield all to Him who can bless you?

Come while you may,

Seek His face today;

His love and life will possess you.

God loves and longs to save you;

His pow’r can set you free,

Making you strong to serve Him,

Whate’er your lot may be.

Chorus

Why not Why not

Yield all to Him who can bless you?

Come while you may,

Seek His face today;

His love and life will possess you.

Speak now no more of sometime—

Enter His service now;

With pardon peace and power,

God will your life endow.

Chorus

Why not Why not

Yield all to Him who can bless you?

Come while you may,

Seek His face today;

His love and life will possess you.

author→ Willie Hughes

composer→ John S. Fearis

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 7, 4, 8, 4, 5, 8

topic→ Choosing and Choices

↑↑↑

134: God in Tender Love

God in tender love sent His only Son

To redeem and set you free;

Oh receive Him now and you shall rejoice

In His light and liberty.

Chorus

He is waiting waiting patiently;

Do not bid your Lord depart.

He is longing longing oh so earnestly,

To possess your willing heart.

He will give you life and a living hope

That forever will endure:

Those who come to Him will not be deceived,

For His promises are sure.

Chorus

He is waiting waiting patiently;

Do not bid your Lord depart.

He is longing longing oh so earnestly,

To possess your willing heart.

Do not close your heart to the Son of God,

Since He died your soul to win,

Shed His precious blood that you might be saved

From the guilt and pow’r of sin.

Chorus

He is waiting waiting patiently;

Do not bid your Lord depart.

He is longing longing oh so earnestly,

To possess your willing heart.

Oh be reconciled to your dearest friend:

He was smitten for your sake.

Let Him enter in you will know His peace

And the joys of heav’n partake.

Chorus

He is waiting waiting patiently;

Do not bid your Lord depart.

He is longing longing oh so earnestly,

To possess your willing heart.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ W. Howard Doane

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 7, 10, 7, 9, 7, 11, 7

topic→ Choosing and Choices

↑↑↑

135: God Will Bring

God will bring you into judgment;

Do not let the world deceive!

Hear the voice of wisdom calling;

Come to Christ on Him believe.

All your past will be forgiven;

Jesus now is waiting here;

Stifle not the voice of conscience;

Do not turn away your ear.

God will bring you into judgment

When your days on earth are o’er;

Life for you is swiftly passing

And returneth nevermore.

Do not waste the precious moments;

Hearken to the Saviour’s voice;

Come and find in Him a refuge;

He is waiting for your choice.

God will bring you into judgment;

You cannot escape the day

When you shall appear before Him—

Him whose love you cast away.

You may seal your doom forever

If you still go on in sin;

Open is the door of mercy;

Hasten now and enter in.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charles C. Converse

same tune→ 9, 10

tune→ Converse

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Death and Judgement

↑↑↑

136: Come to Jesus

Come to Jesus He is calling—

Do not linger do not wait;

You may never see tomorrow:

Hasten ere it be too late.

Chorus

Hearken to the Saviour’s warning,

Ere the lamp of life grows dim;

While His heart for you is yearning,

Come to Him oh come to Him!

Life is only as a vapour—

It will swiftly pass away;

Here you have no certain dwelling;

Death’s cold hand you cannot stay.

Chorus

Hearken to the Saviour’s warning,

Ere the lamp of life grows dim;

While His heart for you is yearning,

Come to Him oh come to Him!

Listen to His kind entreaty;

Come and make Him now your friend;

In the path of life He’ll lead you

Safely to your journey’s end.

Chorus

Hearken to the Saviour’s warning,

Ere the lamp of life grows dim;

While His heart for you is yearning,

Come to Him oh come to Him!

Oh be reconciled to Jesus

Ere your day of grace is past

And outside the door of mercy,

You are left to mourn at last.

Chorus

Hearken to the Saviour’s warning,

Ere the lamp of life grows dim;

While His heart for you is yearning,

Come to Him oh come to Him!

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

tune→ Trust in Jesus

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Death and Judgement

↑↑↑

137: Out of Christ

Out of Christ without a Saviour,

Oh can it can it be?

Like a ship without a rudder,

On a wild and stormy sea!

Chorus

Oh to be without a Saviour,

With no hope nor refuge nigh;

Can it be O blessed Saviour,

One without Thee dares to die!

Out of Christ without a Saviour,

Lonely and dark the way,

With no light no hope in Jesus,

Making bright the cheerless day.

Chorus

Oh to be without a Saviour,

With no hope nor refuge nigh;

Can it be O blessed Saviour,

One without Thee dares to die!

Out of Christ without a Saviour,

Dark will the voyage be;

Clouds will gather storms surround you;

Oh to Christ for refuge flee!

Chorus

Oh to be without a Saviour,

With no hope nor refuge nigh;

Can it be O blessed Saviour,

One without Thee dares to die!

Out of Christ without a Saviour:

Give to Him now your heart,

Ere the door of mercy closes

And you hear His word Depart”.

Chorus

Oh to be without a Saviour,

With no hope nor refuge nigh;

Can it be O blessed Saviour,

One without Thee dares to die!

author→ verses 1-2, chorus: Frank M. Davis verses 3-4: Robert F. Beveridge

composer→ Frank M. Davis

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Death and Judgement

↑↑↑

138: When the King Comes In

Called to the feast by the King are we,

Sitting perhaps where His people be;

How will it fare friend with thee and me—

When the King comes in?

Chorus

When the King comes in tell me,

When the King comes in,

How will it fare with thee and me,

When the King comes in?

Crown on the head where the thorns have been;

Glorified He who once died for men;

Splendid the vision before us then—

When the King comes in.

Chorus

When the King comes in tell me,

When the King comes in,

How will it fare with thee and me,

When the King comes in?

Joyful His eye shall on each one rest,

Who is in white wedding garment dressed;

Ah well for us if we stand the test—

When the King comes in.

Chorus

When the King comes in tell me,

When the King comes in,

How will it fare with thee and me,

When the King comes in?

Hopeless the plight of the careless then;

Bitter the cry of deluded men;

Awful that moment beyond all ken—

When the King comes in.

Chorus

When the King comes in tell me,

When the King comes in,

How will it fare with thee and me,

When the King comes in?

author→ J. E. Landor

composer→ Edmund S. Lorenz

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 5, 7, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Death and Judgement

↑↑↑

139: Have You Any Room for Jesus?

Have you any room for Jesus—?

He who bore your load of sin.

As He knocks and asks admission,

Sinner will you let Him in?

Chorus

Room for Jesus King of glory;

Hasten now His word obey.

Swing your heart’s door widely open;

Bid Him enter while you may.

Room for pleasure room for business,

But for Christ the crucified,

Not a place that He can enter

In your heart for which He died.

Chorus

Room for Jesus King of glory;

Hasten now His word obey.

Swing your heart’s door widely open;

Bid Him enter while you may.

Have you any time for Jesus,

As in grace He calls again?

Oh today is time accepted—

T’morrow you may call in vain.

Chorus

Room for Jesus King of glory;

Hasten now His word obey.

Swing your heart’s door widely open;

Bid Him enter while you may.

Room and time now give to Jesus!

Soon will pass God’s day of grace,

Soon your heart be cold and silent,

And your Saviour’s pleading cease.

Chorus

Room for Jesus King of glory;

Hasten now His word obey.

Swing your heart’s door widely open;

Bid Him enter while you may.

author→ L. W. M., arr. Daniel W. Whittle

composer→ C. C. Williams

tune→ Room for Jesus

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Door and Knocking

↑↑↑

140: The Saviour Now Is Seeking

The Saviour now is seeking

To win you in your youth,

From paths of sin to worship Him

In spirit and in truth.

Chorus

Oh turn from sin to Jesus,

And learn His will to do;

Leave the world behind and you will find

Christ all in all to you.

The Saviour now is knocking;

Give Him an entrance wide

Into your heart think on His love:

For you He bled and died.

Chorus

Oh turn from sin to Jesus,

And learn His will to do;

Leave the world behind and you will find

Christ all in all to you.

The Saviour now is speaking;

Oh heed His warning voice;

It means eternal gain for you

To make Him now your choice.

Chorus

Oh turn from sin to Jesus,

And learn His will to do;

Leave the world behind and you will find

Christ all in all to you.

The Saviour now is passing;

What shall your answer be?

Your choice for right or wrong will stand

Through all eternity.

Chorus

Oh turn from sin to Jesus,

And learn His will to do;

Leave the world behind and you will find

Christ all in all to you.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6, 9, 6

topic→ Door and Knocking

↑↑↑

141: Close Thy Heart No More

Weary child thy sin forsaking,

Close thy heart no more;

From thy dream of pleasure waking,

Open wide the door.

Chorus

While the lamp of life is burning

And the heart of God is yearning,

To His loving arms now turning,

Give thy wand’ring o’er.

To the Saviour’s tender pleading,

Close thy heart no more;

Now the call of mercy heeding,

Open wide the door.

Chorus

While the lamp of life is burning

And the heart of God is yearning,

To His loving arms now turning,

Give thy wand’ring o’er.

To the gospel invitation,

Close thy heart no more;

To receive a full salvation,

Open wide the door.

Chorus

While the lamp of life is burning

And the heart of God is yearning,

To His loving arms now turning,

Give thy wand’ring o’er.

To the joy that fadeth never,

Close thy heart no more;

To the peace abiding ever,

Open wide the door.

Chorus

While the lamp of life is burning

And the heart of God is yearning,

To His loving arms now turning,

Give thy wand’ring o’er.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ John R. Sweney

same tune→ 207

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 8, 8, 5

topic→ Door and Knocking

↑↑↑

142: Do Not Resist

Do not resist the Spirit’s gentle voice;

Jesus is waiting make Him now your choice.

Come and evermore rejoice,

Safe in the kingdom of God.

Chorus

How shall you escape if you wilfully remain

Outside the kingdom of God?

Hasten to obey while the Spirit bids you come:

Enter the kingdom of God.

Haste haste away the time is flying fast;

Wait not until your day of grace is past

And you weep and wail at last,

Outside the kingdom of God.

Chorus

How shall you escape if you wilfully remain

Outside the kingdom of God?

Hasten to obey while the Spirit bids you come:

Enter the kingdom of God.

Why should you let your priceless soul be lost

And then awake too late to count the cost—?

Where the gulf cannot be crossed,

Outside the kingdom of God.

Chorus

How shall you escape if you wilfully remain

Outside the kingdom of God?

Hasten to obey while the Spirit bids you come:

Enter the kingdom of God.

Heed now His voice while it is called today;

Come in His own accepted time and way;

From your heart you then can say,

“Safe in the kingdom of God”.

Chorus

How shall you escape if you wilfully remain

Outside the kingdom of God?

Hasten to obey while the Spirit bids you come:

Enter the kingdom of God.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Tullius C. O’Kane

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 10, 7, 7, 12, 7, 12, 7

topic→ Door and Knocking

↑↑↑

143: One Day Too Late

There are many who say,

“Are there few that be saved”?

Unconcerned for their own precious life;

As the multitudes roam

In the darkness and gloom,

They are lost mid the din and the strife.

Chorus

One day too late many will wait,

Stand knocking outside at the gate;

Jesus will say Depart ye away;

The door is now shut it’s too late”.

Do not linger or stay

On the world’s broad highway,

Do not wait for the many or few;

Leave the pathway of sin,

By the door enter in,

While the Spirit is striving with you.

Chorus

One day too late many will wait,

Stand knocking outside at the gate;

Jesus will say Depart ye away;

The door is now shut it’s too late”.

While He calls you arise,

And no longer despise;

Do not trifle with Him I implore;

See His heart yearns for you;

Say oh what will you do

If He leaves you there outside the door?

Chorus

One day too late many will wait,

Stand knocking outside at the gate;

Jesus will say Depart ye away;

The door is now shut it’s too late”.

There is coming a day

When the Master will say,

“Go depart ye are not of my flock;”

You will then weep and wail,

But no tears will avail—

’Twill be useless then standing to knock.

Chorus

One day too late many will wait,

Stand knocking outside at the gate;

Jesus will say Depart ye away;

The door is now shut it’s too late”.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 6, 6, 9, 6, 6, 9, 8, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Door and Knocking

↑↑↑

144: Jesus Is Calling

Jesus is calling calling earnestly;

For your sake He suffered on the cruel tree,

Gave Himself a ransom to redeem your soul

From condemnation while the ages roll.

Chorus

Jesus is calling hear His heartfelt cry.

Why will you perish Oh why will you die

Outside the Kingdom missing the goal?

What shall it profit if you lose your soul?

Jesus is calling from earth’s pleasures vain;

Wasting your talents there is naught to gain,

Nothing but sorrow and remorse of heart.

From sin’s delusions why not now depart?

Chorus

Jesus is calling hear His heartfelt cry.

Why will you perish Oh why will you die

Outside the Kingdom missing the goal?

What shall it profit if you lose your soul?

Jesus is calling He may call no more.

Strive then to enter ere He close the door.

What a sad awak’ning should you find too late,

Mercy has vanished shut is heaven’s gate.

Chorus

Jesus is calling hear His heartfelt cry.

Why will you perish Oh why will you die

Outside the Kingdom missing the goal?

What shall it profit if you lose your soul?

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mary E. Upham

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 11, 11, 10, 10, 10, 9, 10

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

145: The Tender Shepherd’s Voice

The tender Shepherd’s voice

Has reached my troubled heart;

From all iniquity and sin

I long now to depart.

Chorus

Oh receive me now;

Lord I come to Thee;

Let Thy life and love and grace

Be magnified in me.

My life my will I yield:

There’s naught I would withhold;

My weary heart desires the rest

And comfort of the fold.

Chorus

Oh receive me now;

Lord I come to Thee;

Let Thy life and love and grace

Be magnified in me.

O Shepherd kind and true,

I need Thy love and life

To quicken and preserve my soul

Amid earth’s toil and strife.

Chorus

Oh receive me now;

Lord I come to Thee;

Let Thy life and love and grace

Be magnified in me.

My Saviour bids me come

From wand’ring far abroad;

His life is mine and I am safe,

Hid in the heart of God.

Chorus

Oh receive me now;

Lord I come to Thee;

Let Thy life and love and grace

Be magnified in me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

same tune→ 104, 243

tune→ Silver Street

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; 5, 5; 7, 6

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

146: Give Me Jesus

Take the world but give me Jesus!

All its joys are but a name;

But His love abideth ever,

Through eternal years the same.

Chorus

Oh the height and depth of mercy!

Oh the length and breadth of love!

Oh the fullness of redemption!

Pledge of endless life above.

Take the world but give me Jesus!

Sweetest comfort of my soul;

With my Saviour watching o’er me,

I can sing though billows roll.

Chorus

Oh the height and depth of mercy!

Oh the length and breadth of love!

Oh the fullness of redemption!

Pledge of endless life above.

Take the world but give me Jesus!

Let me view His constant smile;

Then throughout my pilgrim journey

Light will cheer me all the while.

Chorus

Oh the height and depth of mercy!

Oh the length and breadth of love!

Oh the fullness of redemption!

Pledge of endless life above.

Take the world but give me Jesus!

In His cross my boast shall be,

Till with clearer brighter vision,

Face to face my Lord I see.

Chorus

Oh the height and depth of mercy!

Oh the length and breadth of love!

Oh the fullness of redemption!

Pledge of endless life above.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ John R. Sweney

tune→ Life Above

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

147: How Clear the Call of Jesus

How clear the call of Jesus,

In accents low and sweet:

“Come now ye heavy laden,

And rest your weary feet;

My peace and sweet forgiveness

Your troubled heart will know,

And I will gently lead you

Where living waters flow”.

Your only hope is Jesus,

Oh do not turn away!

For you must stand before Him

On that great judgment day,

When those of every nation

Before Him will appear—

All who despised His mercy,

In awful guilt and fear.

How kind the heart of Jesus:

His voice is calling still.

Grieve not the Holy Spirit;

Do not resist His will.

Your days and years are passing,

Spent as a tale that’s told;

Will you remain a stranger

And lost outside the fold?

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Alexander Ewing

tune→ Ewing

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

148: God Is Calling

God is calling Wand’rer do not longer roam—

Jesus wants to lead you on to heav’n and home;

Come while He is pleading do not faint nor fear.

He will walk beside you and your spirit cheer.

Chorus

“Oh What might have been This will be your cry

When too late you see Jesus has passed by.

Long with you He pleaded but you would not hear;

Now He cannot help you though you faint with fear.

God is calling Wand’rer will you then refuse

All His tender mercy and His love abuse?

Grasp the hand He offers think what it would mean,

Left to mourn forever Oh What might have been”!

Chorus

“Oh What might have been This will be your cry

When too late you see Jesus has passed by.

Long with you He pleaded but you would not hear;

Now He cannot help you though you faint with fear.

God had almost won you when your friends drew near,

“You shall lose our friendship whispered in your ear.

With the flesh conferring soon your heart grew cold;

Then you turned against Him and your birthright sold.

Chorus

“Oh What might have been This will be your cry

When too late you see Jesus has passed by.

Long with you He pleaded but you would not hear;

Now He cannot help you though you faint with fear.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 10, 10, 11, 11

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

149: Abundant in Mercy

Oh come while the Saviour is calling—

There’s no one so faithful and true;

Eternal salvation and glory,

He willingly offers to you.

Chorus

For He is abundant in mercy,

Forgiving transgression and sin;

He waits at the door of salvation,

To pardon and welcome you in.

Oh come while the Saviour is waiting,

And risk not a moment’s delay;

The riches of earth are deceitful,

Illusive and passing away.

Chorus

For He is abundant in mercy,

Forgiving transgression and sin;

He waits at the door of salvation,

To pardon and welcome you in.

Oh come see the Saviour is passing—

His mercy and love do not spurn.

Resist not the voice of His Spirit;

To you He may never return.

Chorus

For He is abundant in mercy,

Forgiving transgression and sin;

He waits at the door of salvation,

To pardon and welcome you in.

Oh come there is refuge in Jesus,

And rest for the weary of heart;

Oh why will you forfeit salvation

And let your Redeemer depart?

Chorus

For He is abundant in mercy,

Forgiving transgression and sin;

He waits at the door of salvation,

To pardon and welcome you in.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 9/8

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

150: Wanderer, Stop and Hearken

Wand’rer stop and hearken!

Hear what God would say;

Listen to His message;

Gladly now obey.

Rest and peace He offers

In this world of strife;

Come while He is waiting—

He will give you life.

Chorus

Will you now receive Him,

Give Him full control?

Let Him have the lordship

Of your heart and soul.

Drifting no sure anchor,

No strong arm to save.

Rocks and shoals lie hidden

Neath the restless wave.

Let the heav’nly Pilot

Guide you o’er life’s main;

Then His home eternal

You will surely gain.

Chorus

Will you now receive Him,

Give Him full control?

Let Him have the lordship

Of your heart and soul.

Flee to Him for refuge—

Do not be afraid.

Christ is the foundation

God Himself has laid.

Listen to His counsel;

God’s own word is plain:

Those who reach His kingdom

Must be born again.

Chorus

Will you now receive Him,

Give Him full control?

Let Him have the lordship

Of your heart and soul.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 11's

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

151: The Saviour Gently Calls

The Saviour gently calls you now

In accents soft and clear;

His hand outstretched in tender love

Will guide you to His home above—

Oh come while He is near.

This weary world so full of sin

Can offer naught but loss:

Its empty joys its foolish pride,

False hopes that like an ebbing tide,

Recede to leave but dross.

Your life is but a flick’ring flame

That fades to shine no more;

Then with that great and countless band,

Before His throne you too will stand

On an eternal shore.

So heed His gentle pleading voice

That calls you still today.

He offers you a home in heav’n,

The inward peace of sins forgiv’n—

Oh come while yet you may.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Frederick C. Maker

tune→ Rest

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 8; 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

152: God Is Now Speaking

God is now speaking His message you hear;

Pause and consider while He is so near.

If you refuse Him His love cast away,

Oh how will you stand on the great judgment day?

Chorus

Oh be in earnest Pause and consider,

Carefully counting the cost:

God is in earnest anxiously waiting,

Grieving lest you should be lost.

Great is His mercy His patience and love;

Faithful the Saviour now pleading above.

Grieve not His Spirit still striving with you,

Awaiting your answer oh what will you do?

Chorus

Oh be in earnest Pause and consider,

Carefully counting the cost:

God is in earnest anxiously waiting,

Grieving lest you should be lost.

What will you answer He waits for your choice;

Say yes to Jesus while angels rejoice.

Open your heart to the Saviour tonight;

Oh turn from the darkness and walk in the light.

Chorus

Oh be in earnest Pause and consider,

Carefully counting the cost:

God is in earnest anxiously waiting,

Grieving lest you should be lost.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Edward S. Ufford, arr. George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 11, 10, 7, 10, 7

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

153: Jesus Alone Can Save Me

Where shall I flee for refuge,

Hiding when storms are near?

Where find a place of safety,

Dwelling without a fear?

Chorus

Jesus alone can save me,

All of my joys increase;

From every storm He’ll shield me,

Giving my soul sweet peace.

Softly I hear Him calling,

“Come unto me and rest;

Here in my arms find shelter,

Close to my loving breast”.

Chorus

Jesus alone can save me,

All of my joys increase;

From every storm He’ll shield me,

Giving my soul sweet peace.

Burdens ofttimes oppress me,

Burdens so hard to bear;

Oh then how sweet His whisper,

“Cast upon me thy care”.

Chorus

Jesus alone can save me,

All of my joys increase;

From every storm He’ll shield me,

Giving my soul sweet peace.

Thus would I ever journey

On t’ward my home above,

Resting alone on Jesus,

Whom though unseen I love.

Chorus

Jesus alone can save me,

All of my joys increase;

From every storm He’ll shield me,

Giving my soul sweet peace.

author→ Mrs. Kate Ulmer

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

tune→ Sheltered

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

154: Will You Come?

Will you come and walk with God

In the path the Saviour trod?

It will lead you on to home and endless day.

God has spoken to your heart;

Shall His Spirit grieved depart?

Will you cast the Saviour’s tender love away?

Chorus

Will you come Will you come?

Hearken now O soul while it is called today.

See the patient Saviour stands,

Holding out His wounded hands;

From the door of mercy do not turn away.

See the door is open wide;

Come and enter and abide:

You will prove a Father’s love and tender care.

He will seal you as His own—

For your sins Christ did atone—

And the riches of His glory you shall share.

Chorus

Will you come Will you come?

Hearken now O soul while it is called today.

See the patient Saviour stands,

Holding out His wounded hands;

From the door of mercy do not turn away.

You have heard His call before,

Yet you linger at the door;

Oh beware lest you despise the Saviour’s voice.

Hasten now and enter in:

Life eternal will begin,

And your soul with joy and gladness shall rejoice.

Chorus

Will you come Will you come?

Hearken now O soul while it is called today.

See the patient Saviour stands,

Holding out His wounded hands;

From the door of mercy do not turn away.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charlie D. Tillman

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 7, 7, 11, 7, 7, 11, 6, 11, 7, 7, 11

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

155: Incline Your Ear

Incline your ear and come;

The Master’s voice obey;

The door of hope is open wide;

Oh enter while you may.

Chorus

Hear He calls for thee;

He may call no more:

Soon the Master will arise

And shut the open door.

Where living waters flow,

The Master waits for thee;

He’ll be a never failing friend,

Now and eternally.

Chorus

Hear He calls for thee;

He may call no more:

Soon the Master will arise

And shut the open door.

His love will satisfy;

His rest and peace will stay;

His life divine will fill your soul

And never pass away.

Chorus

Hear He calls for thee;

He may call no more:

Soon the Master will arise

And shut the open door.

Your sins He will forgive—

He bore them on the tree;

To save you from the wrath of God,

He died on Calvary.

Chorus

Hear He calls for thee;

He may call no more:

Soon the Master will arise

And shut the open door.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Lewis Hartsough

tune→ Welcome Voice

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; 5, 5; 7, 6

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

156: For You He Is Calling

There is a Saviour whose love is unchanging;

He’s waiting in mercy for you and for me.

He longs to enfold you and crown you with blessings;

Oh come to the Saviour now waiting for thee!

Chorus

For you He is calling,

He’s calling for you.

Come while He’s pleading and taste of His goodness:

The joys of the Kingdom are glories untold.

The Shepherd will guide you will help and protect you;

Oh enter with Jesus and be of the fold!

Chorus

For you He is calling,

He’s calling for you.

Life is now passing the shadows are deep’ning;

The light of the Saviour will in your heart shine.

Despise not God’s mercy extended in pity;

Oh come and take refuge while yet there is time!

Chorus

For you He is calling,

He’s calling for you.

author→ Mrs. Violet Giles Webster

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

same tune→ 51

tune→ Intercession

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 11, 12, 11, 6, 6, 6, 5

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

157: Jesus With You

If you would have Jesus with you,

You must yield your heart to Him;

Then He’ll come and dwell within you

And will cleanse you from your sin.

Chorus

Hear Him now calling you;

Do not turn from Him away.

Give Him room in your heart;

Let Him guide you every day.

Open now your heart to Jesus,

And receive His words so true;

Then you’ll find the way to heaven

Will be opened unto you.

Chorus

Hear Him now calling you;

Do not turn from Him away.

Give Him room in your heart;

Let Him guide you every day.

If you close the door to Jesus

And refuse His words so true,

Then you’ll find to your own sorrow,

Heaven’s door is closed to you.

Chorus

Hear Him now calling you;

Do not turn from Him away.

Give Him room in your heart;

Let Him guide you every day.

Why not come while He is calling?

He’ll forgive you for the past.

Yield to Him your life in service,

And hear His Well done at last.

Chorus

Hear Him now calling you;

Do not turn from Him away.

Give Him room in your heart;

Let Him guide you every day.

author→ Tom Holmes

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ Precious Name

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

158: Just as I Am

Just as I am without one plea,

But that Thy blood was shed for me,

And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,

O Lamb of God I come I come.

Just as I am poor wretched blind;

Sight riches healing of the mind—

Yea all I need in Thee to find,

O Lamb of God I come I come.

Just as I am Thou wilt receive,

Wilt welcome pardon cleanse relieve;

Because Thy promise I believe,

O Lamb of God I come I come.

Just as I am Thy love unknown

Has broken every barrier down;

Now to be Thine yea Thine alone,

O Lamb of God I come I come.

author→ Charlotte Elliott

composer→ William B. Bradbury

same tune→ 159, 326

tune→ Woodworth

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ D♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

159: O Weary Soul

O weary soul God calleth thee

In tender tones of sympathy;

Arise let this thine answer be,

“From now ’tis Christ for me for me”!

E’en though thy feet have gone astray,

Afar from God in sin’s dark way,

The Saviour longs to hear thee say,

“From now ’tis Christ for me for me”!

Thy soul cannot forever stay

Within its feeble walls of clay;

Death’s angel soon will come and say,

“O soul I come for thee for thee”!

While Jesus now is very nigh,

Oh do not let Him pass thee by;

Without delay wilt thou reply,

“From now ’tis Christ for me for me”!

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ William B. Bradbury

same tune→ 158, 326

tune→ Woodworth

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ D♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

160: So Near to the Kingdom

So near to the Kingdom yet what dost thou lack?

So near to the Kingdom what keepeth thee back?

Renounce every idol though dear it may be,

And come to the Saviour now pleading with thee.

Chorus

Pleading with thee!

The Saviour is pleading is pleading with thee!

So near that thou hearest the songs that resound

From those who believing a pardon have found.

So near yet unwilling to give up thy sin,

When Jesus is waiting to welcome thee in.

Chorus

Pleading with thee!

The Saviour is pleading is pleading with thee!

To die with no hope hast thou counted the cost?

To die out of Christ and thy soul to be lost?

So near to the Kingdom Oh come we implore!

While Jesus is pleading come enter the door!

Chorus

Pleading with thee!

The Saviour is pleading is pleading with thee!

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ Robert Lowry

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 4, 11

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

161: Lord, I Desire to Come

Lord I desire to come now to Thee;

Long hast Thou patiently waited for me.

Thy love has conquered and now I arise:

A broken heart Thou wilt not despise.

Chorus

Lord now take me and make me Thine own;

Thy precious blood for my sins doth atone.

Trusting Thy strength when my foes shall assail,

Trusting Thy love I shall surely prevail.

He who aspires Thy kingdom to win,

Must as a child come and enter therein.

All that would hinder I freely resign;

Humble my heart for I would be Thine.

Chorus

Lord now take me and make me Thine own;

Thy precious blood for my sins doth atone.

Trusting Thy strength when my foes shall assail,

Trusting Thy love I shall surely prevail.

Gladly I spurn the world and its pride,

Pleasure and treasure its glory beside—

These are not riches but only as dross;

What things were gain may I count as loss.

Chorus

Lord now take me and make me Thine own;

Thy precious blood for my sins doth atone.

Trusting Thy strength when my foes shall assail,

Trusting Thy love I shall surely prevail.

Missing Thy way I groped in the night;

Satan deceived as an angel of light.

Now I desire no path but Thine own;

Now help me walk where Thy feet have gone.

Chorus

Lord now take me and make me Thine own;

Thy precious blood for my sins doth atone.

Trusting Thy strength when my foes shall assail,

Trusting Thy love I shall surely prevail.

author→ Willie Hughes

composer→ Winﬁeld Macomber

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 10, 10, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

162: Passing By

Low and sweet a voice is calling,

“Souls of mine why will ye die”?

’Tis the Saviour meek and lowly—

He is passing passing by.

Chorus

Passing by passing by,

Passing by perhaps forever;

Jesus now is passing by.

Tenderly He reasons with you:

Dreary are the wastes of sin;

Pleasures sought have failed and vanished;

Cheerless is your heart within.

Chorus

Passing by passing by,

Passing by perhaps forever;

Jesus now is passing by.

Peace without alloy He giveth

To the yielded heart and life,

His eternal love sustaining

Mid the world’s unrest and strife.

Chorus

Passing by passing by,

Passing by perhaps forever;

Jesus now is passing by.

Others may have proved unfaithful—

Jesus never will betray.

Oh be earnest rise and follow—

Do not wait another day.

Chorus

Passing by passing by,

Passing by perhaps forever;

Jesus now is passing by.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Elihu S. Rice

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 8, 8, 7

topic→ Call of God and Christ

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163: Jesus, My Saviour King

Jesus my Saviour King,

I will be Thine!

Only to Thee I cling—

I will be Thine!

Mine not the worldling’s gain,

Mine not his pleasures vain!

Man’s honours I disdain—

I will be Thine!

Let others seek their own—

I will be Thine!

I’ll live for Thee alone—

I will be Thine!

Riches and earthly fame,

Each mean or selfish aim,

Forever I disclaim—

I will be Thine!

Whate’er Thou wilt I’ll do—

I will be Thine!

Gladly I’ll suffer too—

I will be Thine!

Only possess my heart,

Bid sin and fear depart;

Oh let us never part!

I will be Thine!

author→ George S. Railton

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

tune→ Feast

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

164: Only One Step

Only one step God sees thy secret conflict;

Only one step oh hesitate no more;

Only one step to enter God’s great kingdom;

Why linger still outside the open door?

Only one step to fadeless joys of heaven;

Only one step a pardon to receive;

Only one step to thee the call is given;

Let not sin’s wiles thy precious soul deceive.

Only one step let Jesus safely guide thee;

Only one step shrink not with faithless fear;

Only one step O soul whate’er betide thee,

Take now this step while God and heav’n are near.

Only one step thy hand give to the Saviour;

Only one step thy soul feels God is nigh;

Only one step O soul if thou dost waver,

How sad thy lot if thou shouldst hopeless die.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Mrs. E. Mary Anderson

same tune→ 405

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Call of God and Christ

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165: I Am Trusting Thee

I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus,

Trusting only Thee!

Trusting Thee for full salvation,

Great and free.

I am trusting Thee for pardon—

At Thy feet I bow—

For Thy grace and tender mercy,

Trusting now.

I am trusting Thee to guide me—

Thou alone shalt lead,

Every day and hour supplying

All my need.

I am trusting Thee for power—

Thine can never fail;

Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me

Must prevail.

I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus;

Never let me fall!

I am trusting Thee forever,

And for all.

author→ Frances R. Havergal

composer→ Ethelbert W. Bullinger

tune→ Bullinger

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 3

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 3

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

166: Oh, What Will You Do?

Oh what will you do with Jesus?

The call comes low and sweet;

And tenderly He bids you

Your burdens lay at His feet.

O soul so sad and weary,

That sweet voice speaks to thee:

Then what will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

Chorus

What shall the answer be?

What will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

Oh what will you do with Jesus?

The call comes low and clear;

The solemn words are sounding

In every list’ning ear;

Immortal life’s in the question,

And joy through eternity:

Then what will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

Chorus

What shall the answer be?

What will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

Oh think of the King of glory,

From heav’n to earth come down,

His life so pure and holy,

His death His cross His crown;

Of His divine compassion,

His sacrifice for thee:

Then what will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

Chorus

What shall the answer be?

What will you do with Jesus?

Oh what shall the answer be?

author→ Nathaniel Norton

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 7, 7, 7, 6, 8, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7

topic→ Call of God and Christ

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167: Still Undecided

Still undecided Look to thine heart;

Grieve not the Spirit lest He depart;

Why wilt thou longer wait?

Come ere it be too late;

Jesus at mercy’s gate,

Grace will impart.

Still undecided Slight not the voice

Breathing so kindly Make me thy choice;

Look at my hands and see

I bore the nails for thee;

I died to make thee free;

Come and rejoice”!

Still undecided Time flies apace;

Jesus entreats thee spurn not His grace;

What if the word were passed,

“This night shall be thy last?”

Where would thy soul be cast,

Where hide thy face?

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

same tune→ 168

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 9, 6, 6, 6, 4

meter→ 5, 4, 5, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

168: Close to the Kingdom

Close to the Kingdom,

Outside the gate,

Just on the threshold,

Why longer wait?

Come take the step tonight;

Let God your heart make right;

Heav’n’s gate is now in sight—

Why stay away?

Close to the Kingdom,

Still dead in sin,

Just on the threshold—

Why not within?

You have the choice to make;

You have the step to take;

Enter the open gate

To walk with God.

Close to the Kingdom,

What need of fear?

Just on the threshold—

Jesus is near,

Waiting to welcome you;

He’ll guide you safely through;

He has a place for you,

And love untold.

author→ Jack Leech

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

same tune→ 167

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 5, 4, 5, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

meter→ 9, 9, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

169: At Thy Feet I Fall

Thy bleeding feet Lord Jesus I will follow,

All rough and thorny though the path may be,

And desert stretches now may lie before me;

Entreat me not to leave Thee:

I will follow Thee.

Chorus

At Thy feet I fall,

Yield Thee up my all,

To suffer live or die

For my Lord crucified!

For where Thou goest I will follow after,

And where Thou lodgest I will lodge with Thee;

Affliction with Thy people I have chosen;

Entreat me not to leave Thee:

I will follow Thee.

Chorus

At Thy feet I fall,

Yield Thee up my all,

To suffer live or die

For my Lord crucified!

The God of heaven now will fight my battle—

What need I fear There’s grace enough for me;

Though joy and sorrow now may be my portion,

Entreat me not to leave Thee:

I will follow Thee.

Chorus

At Thy feet I fall,

Yield Thee up my all,

To suffer live or die

For my Lord crucified!

Entreat me not Thou lowly Man of Sorrows—

I cannot now return from foll’wing Thee;

My heart is won mine eyes have seen Thy beauty;

Death cannot separate us:

I will follow Thee.

Chorus

At Thy feet I fall,

Yield Thee up my all,

To suffer live or die

For my Lord crucified!

author→ verses: Sam Jones, chorus: Mrs. C. B.-C.

composer→ Mrs. Catherine Booth-Clibborn

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 7, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

170: Abide With Me

Abide with me fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens Lord with me abide;

When other helpers fail and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless oh abide with me!

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;

Earth’s joys grow dim its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all around I see;

O Thou who changest not abide with me!

I need Thy presence every passing hour;

What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?

Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine oh abide with me!

I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness;

Where is death’s sting Where grave thy victory?

I triumph still if Thou abide with me!

author→ Henry F. Lyte

composer→ William H. Monk

same tune→ 175

tune→ Eventide

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E

starting pitch→ G♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Call of God and Christ

↑↑↑

171: Break Thou the Bread

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!

Break Thou the bread of life O Lord to me,

That hid within my heart Thy word may be;

Mould Thou each inward thought from self set free,

And let my steps be all controlled by Thee.

Open Thy word of truth that I may see

Thy message written clear and plain for me;

Then in sweet fellowship walking with Thee,

Thine image on my life engraved will be.

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!

author→ Mary A. Lathbury

composer→ William F. Sherwin

tune→ Bread of Life

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

172: Apart With Thee

Apart with Thee O Lord today

We meet in Jesus’ name;

Help us O Lord to speak and pray,

Thy blessing to obtain.

Chorus

O Lord today

Thy blessing now bestow

Upon our waiting hearts we pray;

Now may Thy richest blessing freely flow.

Apart with Thee this hour so sweet

When care is left behind,

We humbly meet at Jesus’ feet

With prayerful heart and mind.

Chorus

O Lord today

Thy blessing now bestow

Upon our waiting hearts we pray;

Now may Thy richest blessing freely flow.

Apart with Thee we feel our need

Of Jesus’ cleansing blood;

Cleanse us from sinful thought and deed,

Within that crimson flood.

Chorus

O Lord today

Thy blessing now bestow

Upon our waiting hearts we pray;

Now may Thy richest blessing freely flow.

O Lord today may there arise

An off’ring pure and sweet:

New songs of praise a sacrifice

Acceptable complete.

Chorus

O Lord today

Thy blessing now bestow

Upon our waiting hearts we pray;

Now may Thy richest blessing freely flow.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Ben H. Price

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 4, 6, 8, 10

topic→ Fellowship

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173: God Is Here

God is here amongst His people;

He delights there to abide.

So Immanuel lived and suffered

And for this was crucified.

Chorus

Keep us still O Lord we pray Thee,

In the path that Jesus trod;

May Thy light and truth still lead us;

Guide us by Thy staff and rod.

God is here and seeking lab’rers

For the harvest field so wide;

Let us yield ourselves in service;

Fruit will come if we abide.

Chorus

Keep us still O Lord we pray Thee,

In the path that Jesus trod;

May Thy light and truth still lead us;

Guide us by Thy staff and rod.

God is here and will not fail us,

Though all others may betray;

He will come to cheer and strengthen

As we love His truth and way.

Chorus

Keep us still O Lord we pray Thee,

In the path that Jesus trod;

May Thy light and truth still lead us;

Guide us by Thy staff and rod.

God is here when all is darkness

And we know not where to go;

His own hand will lead unerring,

Though in tears we now may sow.

Chorus

Keep us still O Lord we pray Thee,

In the path that Jesus trod;

May Thy light and truth still lead us;

Guide us by Thy staff and rod.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ John R. Sweney

tune→ Arch Street

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

174: In the Name of Jesus Gathering

In the name of Jesus gath’ring,

From the world we come apart,

Praying that His presence with us

May refresh each longing heart.

Chorus

Lord refresh our hearts today;

Teach us how to truly pray;

Keep us faithful true responsive,

List’ning to Thy voice alway.

Oh how barren fruitless useless

All our efforts without Thee!

God our Father grant Thy presence,

Bringing life and liberty.

Chorus

Lord refresh our hearts today;

Teach us how to truly pray;

Keep us faithful true responsive,

List’ning to Thy voice alway.

One in heart in mind and spirit,

Weaned from this vain world away;

Father wilt Thou now revive us

As we seek Thy face today?

Chorus

Lord refresh our hearts today;

Teach us how to truly pray;

Keep us faithful true responsive,

List’ning to Thy voice alway.

As the living branch abideth

In the vine to fruitful be,

Cleanse us Lord and teach us ever

How to so abide in Thee.

Chorus

Lord refresh our hearts today;

Teach us how to truly pray;

Keep us faithful true responsive,

List’ning to Thy voice alway.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ John R. Sweney

same tune→ 85, 333

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E

starting pitch→ G♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

175: Come Ye Yourselves Apart

“Come ye yourselves apart and rest awhile,

Weary I know it of the press and throng;

Wipe from your brow the sweat and dust of toil,

And in My quiet strength again be strong”.

“Come ye aside from all the world holds dear,

For converse which the world has never known,

Alone with Me and with My Father here—

With Me and with My Father not alone”.

“Come tell Me all that ye have said and done,

Your victories and failures hopes and fears;

I know how hardly souls are wooed and won;

My choicest wreaths are always wet with tears”.

Then fresh from converse with your Lord return

And work till daylight softens into ev’n;

The brief hours are not lost in which ye learn

More of your Master and His rest in heav’n.

author→ Edward H. Bickersteth

composer→ William H. Monk

same tune→ 170

tune→ Eventide

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E

starting pitch→ G♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

176: We Come Apart

We come apart from all the worldly throng—

Speak Lord we pray;

Deliver us from that which makes us strong

In our own way.

We know that pride before destruction goes;

Oh may Thy Light our secret faults expose!

Make known to us Thy leadings at this time—

We fain would hear,

As they of old Thy voice so plain and clear;

Our spirits cheer.

Oft have we failed to wait and seek Thy face;

Oft have our hearts strayed from the lowly place.

Here we repent from all iniquity—

Cleanse us today;

We long to walk in fellowship with Thee,

So thus we pray.

Thou dost delight to put our wrongs aside,

As from our hearts we purpose to abide.

The fields are white and honest hearts are waiting—

How can we stay?

Many a heart is sore with contemplating

The worldly way;

Open our eyes to see the awful need;

Then in Thy fear we’ll sow the precious seed.

author→ Milne Stouffer

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ Lux Benigna

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 4; 10, 4; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

177: Low at Thy Throne

Low at Thy throne of grace

We humbly bow;

Come in Thy mercy Lord,

And bless us now.

Oh meet our soul’s deep need:

Thy precious blood we plead;

Thy chosen people lead

Closer to Thee.

We fear the tempter’s pow’r—

Teach us to pray,

And lead us by the hand

In Thine own way.

Thou art the sinner’s friend;

On Thee our souls depend;

Preserve us to the end—

We trust in Thee.

Our broken contrite hearts

Now cleanse and heal;

Accept our lives and give

Thy Spirit’s seal.

Oh cause Thy face to shine;

We would be wholly Thine,

Filled with Thy life divine,

Loyal to Thee.

We come before Thy face,

Humble and meek;

Forsaking self we would

Thy favour seek.

Teach us Thy holy will;

Thy purpose now fulfil;

Childlike resigned and still,

We yield to Thee.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Robert Lowry

tune→ Something for Jesus

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

178: Fellowship

Father as we meet

Humbly and with fear,

May Thy presence sweet

To each heart draw near.

Father as we pray

May we rightly ask

Grace to tread Thy way,

Strength to do our task.

Father as we speak

May the words be Thine,

We a mouthpiece weak,

Utt’ring things divine.

Each word living bread,

Broken Lord by Thee,

On Thy table spread,

Sacrifice so free.

Father as we part

May there deeper be

Purpose in each heart

Just to live for Thee.

As we live for Thee,

Lord our lives control;

In Thy service free

Other lives enrol.

author→ Geoffrey Bowdler

composer→ Geoffrey Bowdler

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 5, 5, 5, 5

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

179: As We Gather

As we gather now together,

Show us Thou art here;

Breathe on us Thy Holy Spirit,

Scatter every fear.

Chorus

Jesus in Thy footsteps treading,

We shall onward go:

This the path that leads to triumph

Over every foe.

As we pray Lord pray Thou through us

By the Holy Ghost;

Perfect Thou Thy strength in weakness,

Vanquish Satan’s host.

Chorus

Jesus in Thy footsteps treading,

We shall onward go:

This the path that leads to triumph

Over every foe.

May the fear of man flee from us

As we do Thy will:

Men can only persecute us

And the body kill.

Chorus

Jesus in Thy footsteps treading,

We shall onward go:

This the path that leads to triumph

Over every foe.

Though our outward man may perish,

We renewed shall be;

Changed from glory into glory,

Soon Thy face we’ll see.

Chorus

Jesus in Thy footsteps treading,

We shall onward go:

This the path that leads to triumph

Over every foe.

author→ Edward Cooney

composer→ Philip P. Bliss

same tune→ 41

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; D.

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

180-1st tune: O Blessed Lord

O blessed Lord we plead again

Before Thy mercy seat;

Forgive and cleanse like other times,

Thy kindnesses repeat.

Descend on us like morning dew,

And as the early rain

That robes the earth in pastures new,

So clothe us Lord again:

Our garments change.

Made conscious of shortcomings and

Our need of help from Thee—

Impart Thy Holy Spirit to

Give utt’rance to our plea.

The tempter now accusing from

Our vision Lord conceal

And interceding on our part,

Our great High Priest reveal:

Our vision change.

Though many as one body in

Agreement help us pray;

Subdue the tumult still the strife,

And envy drive away.

Revive Thy gifts in all till we

Each other’s keeper be;

And fitly join the first with last,

Till blest in unity:

Unite us Lord.

In concord may our prayers arise

As prayers of one with zeal:

Unhindered be the glad Amen”

To every wise appeal.

Forgive as we forgive O Lord,

And set each other free;

Not as we would but as Thou wilt—

May this our blessing be—

Thy will be done.

author→ John Martin

composer→ Unknown

tune→ Rowan Tree

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 4

multiple tunes→ 1st Tune

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

180-2nd tune: O Blessed Lord

O blessed Lord we plead again

Before Thy mercy seat;

Forgive and cleanse like other times,

Thy kindnesses repeat.

Descend on us like morning dew,

And as the early rain

That robes the earth in pastures new,

So clothe us Lord again:

Our garments change.

Made conscious of shortcomings and

Our need of help from Thee—

Impart Thy Holy Spirit to

Give utt’rance to our plea.

The tempter now accusing from

Our vision Lord conceal

And interceding on our part,

Our great High Priest reveal:

Our vision change.

Though many as one body in

Agreement help us pray;

Subdue the tumult still the strife,

And envy drive away.

Revive Thy gifts in all till we

Each other’s keeper be;

And fitly join the first with last,

Till blest in unity:

Unite us Lord.

In concord may our prayers arise

As prayers of one with zeal:

Unhindered be the glad Amen

To every wise appeal.

Forgive as we forgive O Lord,

And set each other free;

Not as we would but as Thou wilt—

May this our blessing be—

Thy will be done.

author→ John Martin

composer→ Dave E. Roberts

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 4

multiple tunes→ 2nd Tune

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

181: Lord, We Love Thy Habitation

Lord we love Thy habitation,

Where there’s hope and warmth and cheer,

Where the bread to feed our hungry hearts is free,

Where Thy light dispels our darkness,

And we’re filled with wholesome fear,

As we trace the words of wisdom back to Thee.

Many times we’ve feared and faltered

Since we said we’d do our best,

And have wept and prayed to overcome our fear;

And at times it seemed so hopeless

As ahead we saw the test;

But we know Thou dost behold our every tear.

May our hearts be soft and tender

As we listen to Thy voice,

That impressions made may guide us all the way,

And our lives show forth Thy praises

As we daily make the choice

To deny ourselves and all Thy will obey.

May we now behold the beauties

Of the way Thy heart has planned;

Help us think the thoughts that keep our hearts aflame;

Then our lives one round of praises,

Sealed and guided by Thy hand,

Will show forth Thy life and glorify Thy name.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 11, 8, 7, 11

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

182: Lord, We Are Met Together

Lord we are met together,

A weak and helpless flock,

The pow’rs of earth against us,

But Thou art still our Rock;

Now may we simply trust Thee,

Depend upon Thy pow’r;

Extend to us Thy favour,

Make this a hallowed hour.

We know that Thou wert here Lord,

A meek and lowly man,

Dependent on Thy Father,

Fulfilling all His plan.

We know that Thou didst suffer

In yielding to His will

And saidst to Thy disciples,

“Do not fear them that kill”.

What Thou didst say to them Lord,

Thou sayest now to us;

Oh may we follow after,

Counting the world but dross.

Thus shall we suffer with Thee

And lose our lives down here;

But suff’ring leads to reigning,

So wherefore should we fear?

For Thou art coming back Lord,

The time is drawing nigh;

The whole creation groaneth

And wearily doth sigh;

And we ourselves do long Lord,

To see Thee king of earth,

Our weeping turned to singing,

Our sorrow into mirth.

author→ Edward Cooney

composer→ Samuel S. Wesley

same tune→ 27, 28

tune→ Aurelia

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

183: Our God, Our Father

Our God our Father grant us grace

To seek Thy face today;

Oh banish each distracting thought,

That we may pray.

Give us Thy Holy Spirit’s aid

That for us He may plead;

For He alone can search our hearts

And tell our need.

Father do Thou reveal the wrong,

And bring to light our sin;

Cleansed in Christ’s blood we then may be

All pure within.

May Thy great love be shed abroad

In every waiting heart,

That Thou through us may’st love the world

In every part.

Father do Thou receive us now—

Christ’s blood-bought ones are we;

His slaves we lovingly become

Eternally.

author→ Edward Cooney

composer→ John B. Dykes

same tune→ 208

tune→ St. Cuthbert

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 4

topic→ Fellowship

↑↑↑

184: Here We Come

Here we come and seek to pray;

Lord refresh our hearts today;

Lighten all our darkness now,

As before Thy face we bow.

Save us from all fleshly speech;

Give us words Thine ear to reach;

Through us may Thy Spirit cry,

Speaking forth our hearts’ deep sigh.

Father we our wants make known;

Give us what we need alone;

Thou art wiser far than we:

Past and future Thou dost see.

Give us Thy deep sympathy;

Save us from all apathy;

May the world with all its need,

Touch our hearts and make us plead.

Now may every heart be still;

Lord reveal to us Thy will;

Step by step as Thou dost show,

May we always gladly go.

author→ Edward Cooney

composer→ Wolfgang Mozart

tune→ Nottingham

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 7, 7; 7, 7

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Fellowship

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185: Let Us Draw Near

Let us draw near to God—

We know that He is here;

Oh may His presence fill our souls

With rev’rent godly fear.

Chorus

Let us draw near to God

Through Christ the living way;

The holiest is open now:

Let us draw near and pray.

Let us draw near to God—

He will forgive our sin:

Christ’s precious blood has opened heav’n,

And we may enter in.

Chorus

Let us draw near to God

Through Christ the living way;

The holiest is open now:

Let us draw near and pray.

Let us draw near to God—

He knows our need is great;

He will respect the contrite heart,

Regard our low estate.

Chorus

Let us draw near to God

Through Christ the living way;

The holiest is open now:

Let us draw near and pray.

Let us draw near to God,

Our Father and our Friend;

From grateful hearts continu’lly

Let prayer and praise ascend.

Chorus

Let us draw near to God

Through Christ the living way;

The holiest is open now:

Let us draw near and pray.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Sam Jones

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Prayer

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186: Prayer Is a Mighty Source

Prayer is a mighty source of pow’r;

Without it we must surely fail;

While Moses prayed the enemies

Of Israel could not prevail.

Then brother sister plead and pray;

God reigns in majesty on high;

His eyes behold His chosen ones;

His ear is list’ning to their cry.

God will avenge His own elect,

Whose prayers ascend both day and night;

And out of weakness make them strong,

And put their enemies to flight.

The hosts of sin are marching on,

And forth to death their captives lead;

And these may perish if we cease

To watch and pray and intercede.

Souls wander on outside the fold,

And God looks down with pitying eye

On harvest great and lab’rers few,

While souls drift on in sin to die.

My brother sister walk with God,

With perfect hearts sincere and true,

That souls now lost in sin may see

The life of Christ revealed in you.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Timothy B. Mason

tune→ Eden

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

187: Begin the Day With God

Begin the day with God—

Kneel down to Him in prayer;

Lift up thy heart to His abode,

And seek His love to share.

Open the Book of God,

And read a portion there,

That it may hallow all thy thoughts

And sweeten all thy care.

Go through the day with God,

Whate’er thy lot may be;

Where’er thou art at home abroad—

He still is near to thee.

Converse in mind with God—

Thy spirit heav’nward raise;

Acknowledge every good bestowed,

And offer grateful praise.

Conclude the day with God—

Thy sins to Him confess;

Trust in the Lord’s atoning blood,

And plead His righteousness.

author→ Bennett

composer→ Cornelius Bryan

tune→ Serenity

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6 (S. M.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.)

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

188: Father, in Thy Mercy

Father in Thy mercy

Hearken to my prayer;

Make Thy servant worthy

Jesus’ name to bear.

He is meek and lowly:

These great gifts impart,

That they may forever

Dwell within my heart.

Mourning poor in spirit—

Cause Thy face to shine;

Open wide Thy kingdom

To this heart of mine;

Thine the pow’r and glory,

Thine the grace I need,

Loving serving sowing

All my life as seed.

Father at Thy footstool,

This great truth I own:

Those who fail in dying

Must remain alone.

Let the love of Jesus

In my heart now reign,

Bringing forth abundant

Fruit that will remain.

Gracious Holy Father,

Hear me from on high;

Teach me like my Master,

How to fall and die;

Naught from Him withholding—

Naught I now retain—

I shall bear His image

When He comes to reign.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Henry J. E. Holmes

tune→ Eventide

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 11; 11, 11

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

189: Pray for the Peace of the City

Pray for the peace of the city,

Set as a light on a hill;

Pray that each dwelling may prosper,

Peace all her palaces fill.

Mark well her towers and bulwarks,

Settled eternally sure;

Builded in truth upon Jesus,

She shall forever endure.

Chorus

Our God shall help her right early;

Lo she shall never be moved;

For He as King there abideth,

Reigning o’er all His belov’d.

Pray for the peace of the city,

Pray that no evil shall harm.

All they who love her shall prosper,

Knowing no cause for alarm.

E’en though the mountains be carried

Into the depths of the sea,

God in the midst of her dwelleth;

Our rock and fortress is He.

Chorus

Our God shall help her right early;

Lo she shall never be moved;

For He as King there abideth,

Reigning o’er all His belov’d.

Pray for the peace of the city,

Soon as the Bride to appear,

Coming in clouds of the morning,

Fair as the jasper stone clear.

Christ is her light and her temple,

Christ is the King on her throne;

Pray for the peace of the city

Jesus hath claimed for His own.

Chorus

Our God shall help her right early;

Lo she shall never be moved;

For He as King there abideth,

Reigning o’er all His belov’d.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 33

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

190: Teach Us How to Pray

Lord we need Thy tender mercy,

Need it every day;

We are in the midst of danger—

Teach us how to pray.

Chorus

Teach us how to pray,

How to watch and pray;

Fierce and strong the pow’rs of darkness—

Teach us how to pray.

In the quiet of Thy presence,

Fit us for the fray;

Lest we waver in the conflict,

Be our strength and stay.

Chorus

Teach us how to pray,

How to watch and pray;

Fierce and strong the pow’rs of darkness—

Teach us how to pray.

Lord preserve and shield Thy people—

Foes are lurking round;

In the way our feet must journey

Snares of death are found.

Chorus

Teach us how to pray,

How to watch and pray;

Fierce and strong the pow’rs of darkness—

Teach us how to pray.

Lord impart Thy quick’ning Spirit

While our prayers arise;

Prayers from needy hearts and contrite

Thou wilt not despise.

Chorus

Teach us how to pray,

How to watch and pray;

Fierce and strong the pow’rs of darkness—

Teach us how to pray.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Tali Esen Morgan

tune→ Tell Him All

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; 5, 5; 8, 5

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 5, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

191: Watch and Pray

Oh how sweet the words of Jesus,

As we journey on life’s way,

And we walk the narrow pathway:

We should always watch and pray.

And though farther on we go

And our God we learn to know,

Still we fall before the foe

If we do not watch and pray.

Chorus

Watch and pray every day,

For the foe is always near—

We have need to watch and pray.

When at times the sun is shining

And our path is bright as day,

We should take it as a warning

That we need to watch and pray.

For the foe is always near,

Though we cannot see he’s here;

But we have no need to fear

If we only watch and pray.

Chorus

Watch and pray every day,

For the foe is always near—

We have need to watch and pray.

In the times of deep depression

We may find there’s much to cheer;

If we’re conscious of temptation,

Still we need not faint nor fear.

When we seek our Father’s face,

He will grant the needed grace;

We may finish in the race

If we only watch and pray.

Chorus

Watch and pray every day,

For the foe is always near—

We have need to watch and pray.

author→ Jimmy Patrick

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ C♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 6, 6, 7, 7

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

192: Praying Always

Praying always in the Spirit,

Fainting not whate’er befall;

Jesus lives the mighty conq’ror—

He is reigning over all.

Chorus

Praying always praying ever—

God will hear His own elect;

In His sight their souls are precious—

He will comfort and protect.

Praying when the darkness gathers

And the sun withdraws its light,

Through the lonely hours of sorrow,

In the still and solemn night.

Chorus

Praying always praying ever—

God will hear His own elect;

In His sight their souls are precious—

He will comfort and protect.

Praying when the foe is vanquished,

Seeking His sustaining grace,

Keeping under His protection,

Sure and steady in the race.

Chorus

Praying always praying ever—

God will hear His own elect;

In His sight their souls are precious—

He will comfort and protect.

Praying that we may continue

In the race we have begun;

Found at last among the faithful

When our days on earth are done.

Chorus

Praying always praying ever—

God will hear His own elect;

In His sight their souls are precious—

He will comfort and protect.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 398

tune→ Riverside

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

193: In the Garden

What can give us hope of triumph

As we face the daily strife?

Is it not in praying always,

Keeping true in secret life?

Jesus in that night of sorrow

Wept and prayed for grace and pow’r;

Came an angel strength imparting

For that final trying hour.

Chorus

In the garden in the garden,

Lies defeat or victory.

Grant us Lord Thy keeping ever,

To be found awake by Thee.

Think of others in the garden,

Weary waiting watching there,

Found of Him for sorrow sleeping

In the secret place of prayer.

He the lonely watch was keeping;

He alone the price could pay.

All of heaven was beholding

As He bore our sins away.

Chorus

In the garden in the garden,

Lies defeat or victory.

Grant us Lord Thy keeping ever,

To be found awake by Thee.

We ourselves a watch are keeping

In our own extremity,

And our Father too will send us

Help for our infirmity.

As we think of days before us,

Ever as we journey on,

Well we know whate’er the battle,

With His help it shall be won.

Chorus

In the garden in the garden,

Lies defeat or victory.

Grant us Lord Thy keeping ever,

To be found awake by Thee.

author→ Garrett Hughes

composer→ C. Austin Miles

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

194: Low Before Thy Throne

Low before Thy throne of grace,

Lord of life we seek Thy face;

Oh respect our soul’s deep need,

In the Saviour’s name we plead.

God of love Thy grace impart;

Quicken every longing heart;

Fill us with Thy love and zeal;

Grant us now Thy Spirit’s seal.

Lord our body spirit soul,

We would yield to Thy control;

Grace sufficient Thou shalt give,

As in Thee we move and live.

Lord we plead the Saviour’s blood;

We would serve Thee as we should;

Let Thy pitying eye now see

All our insufficiency.

We would bear Thy worthy name,

Stand before Thee without blame,

Cleansed from all iniquity,

Clothed in Thy humility.

Father in this quiet hour

May we feel Thy quick’ning pow’r;

Fill our hearts O heav’nly Dove,

With Thy pure and changeless love.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ Hollingside

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 7; 7, 7; D.

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

195: Lord, We Rest in Peace Abiding

Lord we rest in peace abiding,

Under Thy wings;

All our care to Thee confiding,

Under Thy wings.

Satan has no pow’r to charm us,

Hosts of sin cannot alarm us,

Naught in life nor death can harm us,

Under Thy wings.

There is healing for our sorrow,

Under Thy wings;

There is hope for each tomorrow,

Under Thy wings.

Joy all other joys transcending,

Peace like heaven’s dew descending,

Tender love that knows no ending,

Under Thy wings.

Lord a weary world is dying,

Far from Thy wings;

Broken hearts in sorrow sighing,

Far from Thy wings.

In Thy mercy hear their crying—

All their need Thy love supplying;

Take them sinful helpless dying,

Under Thy wings.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Unknown

tune→ Ar Hyd y Nos

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 4; 8, 4; 8, 8; 8, 4

meter→ 8, 4, 8, 4, 8, 8, 8, 4

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

196: Help Me to Find Thee

Help me to find Thee when I pray—

O God this is my earnest plea;

The way is hid my hope is dead

If Lord I cannot meet with Thee.

Chorus

As pants the hart for water brooks,

So pants my soul O Lord for Thee:

Thou art my life my hope my all!

Draw near I pray draw near to me.

Thou art the answer to my prayer:

Oh let me feel Thy presence near,

Thy living touch upon my heart,

Thy quick’ning word upon my ear.

Chorus

As pants the hart for water brooks,

So pants my soul O Lord for Thee:

Thou art my life my hope my all!

Draw near I pray draw near to me.

The borders of Thy mercy Lord,

Are spread to cover o’er my wrong,

That I may seek Thy face with joy

And lift to Thee again my song.

Chorus

As pants the hart for water brooks,

So pants my soul O Lord for Thee:

Thou art my life my hope my all!

Draw near I pray draw near to me.

For Lord Thou art the pilgrim’s friend:

Oh go Thou with me on the way;

Let Thy blest presence be my shield:

Draw near to me draw near I pray.

Chorus

As pants the hart for water brooks,

So pants my soul O Lord for Thee:

Thou art my life my hope my all!

Draw near I pray draw near to me.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Bert Pattison

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

197: Teach Me to Pray, Lord

Teach me to pray Lord teach me to pray:

This is my heart cry day unto day;

I long to know Thy will and Thy way;

Teach me to pray Lord teach me to pray.

Power in prayer Lord power in prayer,

Here mid earth’s sin and sorrow and care,

Men lost and dying souls in despair,

Oh give me pow’r Lord power in prayer.

Teach me to pray Lord teach me to pray;

Thou art my pattern day unto day;

Thou art my surety now and for aye;

Teach me to pray Lord teach me to pray.

Living in Thee Lord and Thou in me,

Constant abiding this is my plea;

Grant me the power boundless and free,

Power with men and power with Thee.

author→ Albert S. Reitz

composer→ Albert S. Reitz

time signature→ 9/8

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 9, 9; 9, 9

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 9

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

198: Alone With Jesus

Alone with Jesus ’tis so sweet

To sit and learn at His dear feet

And see more clearly how to prize

The loving Saviour’s sacrifice.

Alone with Jesus ’tis His will

That we should hear His Peace be still”.

He calms the fears and stills the cries

That from a troubled heart would rise.

Alone with Jesus we can know

The greatest comfort here below,

When sorrows press on every hand

That only He can understand.

Alone with Jesus oh what rest

To lean upon the Saviour’s breast,

To feel His touch and hear His voice

That makes my inmost heart rejoice.

author→ Winnie Mewes

composer→ F. Hermann Geue

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Prayer

↑↑↑

199: I Need Thy Grace

I need Thy grace O Lamb of God,

To aid me in the pilgrim way;

I tremble at the tempter’s power

And feel my need to watch and pray.

Oh let me now abide in Thee:

Thou art my shield and hiding place,

Thy precious blood my only plea,

While waiting at the throne of grace.

Thy tender love and mercy Lord,

Subdue this stubborn heart of mine;

They flood and fill my inmost soul

And claim and make me wholly Thine.

I come to Thee to find soul-rest

And nestle closer to Thy side;

How base the heart that would betray

The soul’s redeemer friend and guide.

Though heav’n and earth may pass away,

Thy word will stand forever sure;

The promise is they shall be saved

Who faithful to the end endure.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Ralph Harrison

tune→ Warrington

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 9, 8

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

200: Lord, My Heart’s Deep Need

Lord my heart’s deep need Thou knowest—

Contrite at Thy feet I pray,

Watching waiting in Thy presence,

List’ning willing to obey.

All my soul for Thee is yearning,

Fainting for Thy courts O Lord;

Truest source of satisfaction,

Feed me on the living word.

Chorus

All my soul for Thee is yearning,

To be filled with Thee alone,

Sanctified approved accepted,

One whom Thou canst seal and own.

Lord my heart’s deep need Thou knowest—

Draw me I will follow Thee,

Free from sin’s enthralling bondage,

In Thy light and liberty.

All my weakness Lord Thou seest;

In temptation be my tow’r;

Make me more and more like Jesus

Daily by Thy Spirit’s pow’r.

Chorus

All my soul for Thee is yearning,

To be filled with Thee alone,

Sanctified approved accepted,

One whom Thou canst seal and own.

Lord my heart’s deep need Thou knowest—

Do not turn away my prayer;

Thou hast walked the path before me;

Thou canst sympathize and care.

Oh remember me in mercy,

And impart the needed grace

To enable me to follow

Till I see Thee face to face.

Chorus

All my soul for Thee is yearning,

To be filled with Thee alone,

Sanctified approved accepted,

One whom Thou canst seal and own.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ A. Byron Condo

same tune→ 201

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

201: Lowly at Thy Feet

Lowly at Thy feet my Saviour,

Pleading for Thy pard’ning grace,

I would seek Thy smile and favour;

Do not hide from me Thy face.

Often heart and flesh would fail me;

Help me Saviour from above;

Sweet the thought my heart retaineth:

I am not beyond Thy love.

Chorus

Not beyond the love of Jesus,

His unmeasured wealth of love;

Sweet the thought my heart retaineth:

I am not beyond Thy love.

Hush my heart thy Saviour speaketh—

Strained my ear to catch His word;

Peace that passeth understanding,

Strength and life it doth afford.

Boundless is His love and mercy,

Deeper than the deepest sea,

Vast unending never failing,

Sure for all eternity.

Chorus

Not beyond the love of Jesus,

His unmeasured wealth of love;

Sweet the thought my heart retaineth:

I am not beyond Thy love.

’Tis not sacrifice nor off’rings,

But my body He requires

For His home and habitation;

Shall I yield to His desires?

Can I list’ning to His pleadings,

Still refuse and say Him nay?

Love begets the love He asketh:

Lord I yield without delay.

Chorus

Not beyond the love of Jesus,

His unmeasured wealth of love;

Sweet the thought my heart retaineth:

I am not beyond Thy love.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ A. Byron Condo

same tune→ 200

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

202: Oh, Help Us, Lord

Oh help us Lord to seek Thy face,

And touch our hearts that we may pray;

The foe is strong we need Thy grace

And pow’r to keep us in the Way.

Chorus

Weak in ourselves we fear the foe

But love the path where Jesus trod;

Strong in His strength we forward go;

Our hope is in the living God.

Oh give us understanding hearts,

And help us now to intercede

For those who in the darkness dwell,

That they may see and feel their need.

Chorus

Weak in ourselves we fear the foe

But love the path where Jesus trod;

Strong in His strength we forward go;

Our hope is in the living God.

Possess our hearts and fill our minds

With light and wisdom from on high,

That we may manifest Thy life

And vile affections crucify.

Chorus

Weak in ourselves we fear the foe

But love the path where Jesus trod;

Strong in His strength we forward go;

Our hope is in the living God.

Whom have we Lord in heav’n but Thee—?

And there is none on earth beside—

So tender patient kind and true,

A loyal faithful friend and guide.

Chorus

Weak in ourselves we fear the foe

But love the path where Jesus trod;

Strong in His strength we forward go;

Our hope is in the living God.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William B. Bradbury

tune→ He Leadeth Me

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

203: With Childlike Trust

With childlike trust O Lord we come;

Our helplessness appeals to Thee;

Thou who in us Thy work hath wrought,

Forsake us not then utterly.

Chorus

Our weakness Lord appeals to Thee;

Our spirits long for liberty.

Oh hear our cry Thou Holy One;

Complete the work Thou hast begun.

Rejoicing in the lowly way,

We fain would walk we fain would be,

The cross and suff’ring never shun,

But prove our love and loyalty.

Chorus

Our weakness Lord appeals to Thee;

Our spirits long for liberty.

Oh hear our cry Thou Holy One;

Complete the work Thou hast begun.

As we present our sacrifice,

Our all we yield with motive pure;

Thy love Thy life Thy pow’r we crave,

That we may to the end endure.

Chorus

Our weakness Lord appeals to Thee;

Our spirits long for liberty.

Oh hear our cry Thou Holy One;

Complete the work Thou hast begun.

Oh help us then to follow on

With stable hearts contrite and free,

Complete in Him the righteous One,

Thy will fulfilling perfectly.

Chorus

Our weakness Lord appeals to Thee;

Our spirits long for liberty.

Oh hear our cry Thou Holy One;

Complete the work Thou hast begun.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ M. Colquhoun

tune→ Selafo

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

204: My Need

I need Thy shelt’ring wings my God—

No other refuge can I find;

I nestle there in calm content,

True rest and peace of heart and mind.

I need Thy wisdom and Thy grace

To face the conflict day by day

And bear the burden of the Lord,

With steps assured along the way.

I need Thy meek and gentle Christ

To still this stormy human breast,

To check the word or deed or thought,

Unworthy of its Holy Guest.

I need forgiveness Saviour mine—

For oft I am like one astray—

And cleansing by Thy precious blood,

To keep me in Thy glorious way.

I rest content though poor I am;

Jehovah meets my every need;

I shall not want He knows and gives

The riches of His grace indeed.

author→ Bill Carroll

composer→ arr. William H. Monk

same tune→ 64

tune→ Hursley

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Need

↑↑↑

205: Thou Hast Been My Help

Thou hast been my help Lord Jesus;

Leave oh leave me not I pray.

Fiercer grows the conflict daily,

And I need Thee all the way.

Chorus

Leave me not leave me not;

Precious Saviour leave me not;

Enemies and foes surround me—

In Thy mercy leave me not.

Oh forsake me not my Saviour,

Weak and wav’ring though I be;

Everlasting strength is promised

Unto those who trust in Thee.

Chorus

Leave me not leave me not;

Precious Saviour leave me not;

Enemies and foes surround me—

In Thy mercy leave me not.

Saviour in the time of trouble

Hide me in the secret place;

Keep me evermore rejoicing

In Thy righteousness and grace.

Chorus

Leave me not leave me not;

Precious Saviour leave me not;

Enemies and foes surround me—

In Thy mercy leave me not.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 391

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; 6, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Need

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206: Gracious Redeemer

Gracious Redeemer Thou art my salvation:

Naught but Thy blood could for my sins atone.

Give me the grace of holy resignation

That I may henceforth do Thy will alone.

Oh how this cruel self would seek to hinder

And keep me bound in sin and misery.

O Lord bestow the grace of self-surrender

That I may evermore Thy servant be.

How hard and cold is my poor heart without Thee;

I need Thy love and mercy every hour.

Grant me O God Thy blessed Holy Spirit

That I may know His gracious quick’ning pow’r.

I would excel in every grace and virtue;

Cleanse and possess this yielded heart of mine.

Thou didst in mercy shed Thy blood to save me;

Thy love has conquered I am wholly Thine.

Help me to walk in Thy most holy presence,

Perfect in heart before Thee without blame.

Subdue each thought and quell each stormy passion

That I may magnify Thy glorious name.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Frank Bruce

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Holy Spirit

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207: Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit breathe upon us:

Sealed by Thee are we,

To the day of our redemption,

Till our Lord we see.

Chorus

Cleanse us Lord from all that grieveth

Thy blest Spirit Holy Guest.

Comforter from heav’n descending,

Find in us Thy rest.

Holy Spirit breathe upon us:

To the Father dear,

By Thine aid in all our weakness,

Help us to draw near.

Chorus

Cleanse us Lord from all that grieveth

Thy blest Spirit Holy Guest.

Comforter from heav’n descending,

Find in us Thy rest.

Holy Spirit breathe upon us:

Teach to us God’s will;

With the Christ who lived and suffered,

All our vision fill.

Chorus

Cleanse us Lord from all that grieveth

Thy blest Spirit Holy Guest.

Comforter from heav’n descending,

Find in us Thy rest.

Holy Spirit breathe upon us:

Filled by Thee alone,

Precious fruit in us appearing

Makes Thy presence known.

Chorus

Cleanse us Lord from all that grieveth

Thy blest Spirit Holy Guest.

Comforter from heav’n descending,

Find in us Thy rest.

author→ Gladys Porteous

composer→ John R. Sweney

same tune→ 141

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 7, 8, 5

topic→ Holy Spirit

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208: Our Blest Redeemer

Our blest Redeemer ere He breathed

His tender last farewell,

A Guide a Comforter bequeathed

With us to dwell.

He came sweet influ’nce to impart,

A gracious willing Guest,

Where He can find one humble heart

Wherein to rest.

And His that gentle voice we hear,

Soft as the breath of ev’n,

That checks each thought that calms each fear

And speaks of heav’n.

And every virtue we possess,

And every conquest won,

And every thought of holiness

Are His alone.

Spirit of purity and grace,

Our weakness pitying see:

Oh make our hearts Thy dwelling place,

And worthier Thee.

author→ Harriet Auber

composer→ John B. Dykes

same tune→ 183

tune→ St. Cuthbert

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 4

topic→ Holy Spirit

↑↑↑

209: Dark, Dark the Night

Dark dark the night on every side;

Without Thee Lord I have no guide.

O blessed Saviour crucified,

Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Light of the world to me Thou art,

Hope of this wayward sinful heart;

I could not bear from Thee to part:

Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Apart from Thee my soul must die;

No other hope of heav’n have I.

Oh hear Thy needy servant’s cry:

Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ William B. Bradbury

tune→ Olive’s Brow

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 9

topic→ Holy Spirit

↑↑↑

210: Gently the Holy Spirit

Gently the Holy Spirit

Whispers at break of day,

Guiding my thoughts to Jesus,

And prompting my heart to pray.

Arise my soul and answer

The tender secret call,

Lest earthly cares prevent me,

And I in temptation fall.

Gently the Holy Spirit

Reproves me of my sin,

Guides me again to Jesus,

Who died my poor soul to win.

May there be true submission

Within this heart of mine:

Then reconciled and broken,

I learn of His love divine.

Gently the Holy Spirit

Whispers at close of day,

“Cast all thy cares on Jesus,

Who careth for thee alway”.

Be still my soul and trusting

In His undying love,

Commit your all unto Him;

Forever He reigns above!

author→ Dorothy Hanson

composer→ Julius Dahlöf

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 7, 7, 6, 7, 7

topic→ Holy Spirit

↑↑↑

211: My Saviour, How I Love Thy Name

My Saviour how I love Thy name!

And oh how precious to my heart,

The bond of love which makes us one

And binds us nevermore to part!

Chorus

My name is graven on His hands;

His precious blood now speaks for me

Within the Holiest of all,

Before God’s face continu’lly.

My Shepherd since Thy life is mine,

I rest in this Thou shalt prevail

O’er every foe without within;

Thy love all-conq’ring cannot fail.

Chorus

My name is graven on His hands;

His precious blood now speaks for me

Within the Holiest of all,

Before God’s face continu’lly.

My Master all my soul desires

The grace to serve Thee faithfully,

With rev’rence and with godly fear,

In meek unfeigned humility.

Chorus

My name is graven on His hands;

His precious blood now speaks for me

Within the Holiest of all,

Before God’s face continu’lly.

My Father hearken to my prayer,

In Jesus’ name I ask of Thee;

In life in death deny me not;

Let Christ be magnified in me.

Chorus

My name is graven on His hands;

His precious blood now speaks for me

Within the Holiest of all,

Before God’s face continu’lly.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Laura Middleton Coombs

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ D♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Intercession

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212: God Sent His Well-Beloved Son

God sent His well-beloved Son

Down from His home above;

He came that we might understand

The depth of His great love.

He left His Father’s home on high,

And for our sins He came to die.

That quenchless zeal consumed His life,

To do His Father’s will,

And satisfy His just demands,

And righteousness fulfil.

He finished all God’s heart had planned,

And then sat down at God’s right hand.

His saints though few adore His name—

Those by His Spirit sealed—

And love the mysteries of grace,

To His own babes revealed.

And oh what joy and endless bliss,

To see His face in righteousness!

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ F. Hermann Geue

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 8

topic→ Intercession

↑↑↑

213: The Heart of God

The heart of God is always grieved

Unless His chosen people pray

And seek His all-sufficient grace

To keep them in the evil day.

Prayer is the strong connecting link,

The vital quick’ning heav’nly flame

Which burns within the hearts of all

Who live to honour His great name.

Effectual fervent prayers shall bring

God’s richest blessings from above;

All prayer prevails with Him who reigns

Forevermore in sov’reign love.

Prayer moves the loving heart of God

To grant these favours from on high:

A wise and understanding heart,

A clear discerning single eye.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Loys Bourgeois, arr.

same tune→ 235

tune→ Old Hundredth

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Intercession

↑↑↑

214: If It Had Not Been the Lord

If it had not been the Lord

Who had died my soul to save,

Then a sad and Christless heart

Would have found a hopeless grave.

If it had not been the Lord

Who had brought me to His fold,

Then a lost and dying sheep

Would have perished in the cold.

If it had not been the Lord

When the ruthless foe assailed,

No defence would I have known—

If my Lord had not prevailed.

It is only He can save;

It is only He can keep.

His strong arm and His alone,

Will defend His trusting sheep.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ arr. William H. Monk

tune→ Innocents

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 7; 7, 7

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Intercession

↑↑↑

215: A Tender Heart

Give me a heart that’s tender true,

A heart that’s kind a heart that’s new;

And let it be like Thine O Lord,

In every deed and every word.

Take out the stony heart take out the bitterness;

Give me a gracious heart that’s full of tenderness,

A heart that understands that will not fret or pine;

Give me a tender heart a heart like Thine.

Give me a heart from sin set free,

Unworthy though my life may be,

And may Thy Spirit its temple fill

And teach me to obey Thy will.

May I forget the wrong someone has done to me

And show the tenderness of Christ on Calvary.

Let tears of sorrow come and all my ways refine;

Give me a tender heart a heart like Thine.

Give me a heart that knows no guile,

A heart forgiving all the while,

A heart that reaches to do a deed,

And stoops to help a friend in need.

I want to feel the pain my neighbors often know

And lend a helping hand if he be friend or foe.

I want to share the loss in every weal or woe

And have a tender heart where’er I go.

author→ Ira Stanphill

composer→ Ira Stanphill

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 12, 12, 12, 10

topic→ Love

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216: Thy Perfect Love

May Thy perfect love O Lord,

Burn strong within my heart,

That I may in Thy truth abide

And from all sin depart.

Chorus

Oh cause Thy perfect love

Within my heart to burn,

That I may ne’er unfaithful be

Nor from Thy pathway turn.

May Thy perfect love O Lord,

Inspire my soul each day

To do Thy will and Thine alone;

Oh give me grace alway.

Chorus

Oh cause Thy perfect love

Within my heart to burn,

That I may ne’er unfaithful be

Nor from Thy pathway turn.

As Thy perfect love O Lord,

Burns with a constant flame,

I’ll seek to glory in the cross

And share my Master’s shame.

Chorus

Oh cause Thy perfect love

Within my heart to burn,

That I may ne’er unfaithful be

Nor from Thy pathway turn.

May Thy perfect love unite

Thy saints in every land,

That they may all be one with Thee,

Fulfilling Thy command.

Chorus

Oh cause Thy perfect love

Within my heart to burn,

That I may ne’er unfaithful be

Nor from Thy pathway turn.

author→ Robert Blair

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ Revival

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 7, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

217: My Saviour’s Love

My Saviour’s love shall never fail,

Till I am safe within the veil;

When life has ended here for me,

Lord Jesus I shall dwell with Thee.

Chorus

Love led Him to Gethsemane;

Love led Him on to Calvary.

Love in His flowing wounds I see:

The Lamb of God who died for me.

Though I’m unworthy of His love,

He has prepared a home above,

Where souls redeemed shall live in peace;

Their joy in God shall never cease.

Chorus

Love led Him to Gethsemane;

Love led Him on to Calvary.

Love in His flowing wounds I see:

The Lamb of God who died for me.

Arrayed in righteousness and grace,

His servants there shall see His face,

Their crown of life to bear His name

And stand before Him without blame.

Chorus

Love led Him to Gethsemane;

Love led Him on to Calvary.

Love in His flowing wounds I see:

The Lamb of God who died for me.

God’s love shall comfort them for aye,

His hand shall wipe their tears away;

Before the throne their theme shall be:

“Herein is love He died for me”.

Chorus

Love led Him to Gethsemane;

Love led Him on to Calvary.

Love in His flowing wounds I see:

The Lamb of God who died for me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Don Puffalt

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

218: Love Is the Kingdom’s Banner

Love is the Kingdom’s banner:

Lift it against the sky,

Over the field of battle,

Where the needy cry.

Even though death assail us,

Let us His banner raise:

Hope of the dying nations,

And our Master’s praise.

Love is the Kingdom’s banner—

By it shall all men know

Jesus hath come and dwelleth

With His saints below.

Loving as He hath loved us,

Dwelling in unity:

This shall declare His kingdom,

Feeble though we be.

Know that the hosts of evil,

Love’s banner shall assail;

But as we love and trust Him,

Jesus will prevail.

Fresh as the dew of heaven,

His graces shall descend:

He who hath loved and given,

Loveth to the end!

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Lowell Mason

tune→ Diligence

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 5, 7, 6, 7, 5

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

219: Love Thee More

Saviour hear my heartfelt prayer,

Humbly I implore:

In Thy loving tender care,

Let me love Thee more.

Source of life and love divine,

Dwell within this heart of mine;

I would love with love like Thine,

Love Thee more and more.

Chorus

Love Thee more more and more.

Oh enlarge this heart of mine—

I would love Thee more.

Saviour Thou didst leave Thy throne

In Thy love for me;

For my sins Thou didst atone:

Now my soul is free.

All Thy soul’s deep agony,

Thy great love on Calvary

Touch my heart appealingly—

I would love Thee more.

Chorus

Love Thee more more and more.

Oh enlarge this heart of mine—

I would love Thee more.

Thou hast loved me unto death;

All my pow’rs and will,

Gifts Thou lendest with my breath,

Shall Thy praise fulfil.

All Thy sorrow grief and shame

For my portion now I claim,

Honoured thus to bear Thy name—

I would love Thee more.

Chorus

Love Thee more more and more.

Oh enlarge this heart of mine—

I would love Thee more.

Thou hast bought me with Thy blood:

Oh how great the price—

Comprehend it no heart could—

Told in sacrifice!

All my soul now sighs for Thee;

Thirsting longing I would be

Filled with love’s immensity,

Loving more and more.

Chorus

Love Thee more more and more.

Oh enlarge this heart of mine—

I would love Thee more.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John H. McNaughton

tune→ Home

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 5, 7, 5, 7, 7, 7, 5, 6, 7, 5

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

220: More Love to Thee

More love to Thee O Christ!

More love to Thee!

Hear Thou the prayer I make

On bended knee;

This is my earnest plea:

More love O Christ to Thee!

More love to Thee,

More love to Thee!

Once earthly joy I craved,

Sought peace and rest;

Now Thee alone I seek—

Give what is best.

This all my prayer shall be:

More love O Christ to Thee!

More love to Thee,

More love to Thee!

Let sorrow do its work,

Come grief or pain;

Sweet are Thy messengers,

Sweet their refrain,

When they can sing with me:

More love O Christ to Thee!

More love to Thee,

More love to Thee!

Then shall my latest breath

Whisper Thy praise;

This be the parting cry

My heart shall raise,

This still its prayer shall be:

More love O Christ to Thee!

More love to Thee,

More love to Thee!

author→ Mrs. Elizabeth Payson Prentiss

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ More Love to Thee

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4

topic→ Love

↑↑↑

221: Unerring One

Unerring One the way Thou’st planned

Is still to most obscure;

From them ’tis hid to babes revealed,

A little flock of poor.

The brightest intellect of men

Is dark and fails to see

The precious truth to those so clear,

Who through the Son are free.

Home friends are left it seems so strange,

A wand’ring life to lead:

To most it seems a frenzied craze

To sow one’s life as seed.

That lonely One rejected now,

Whose name is held to scorn,

Shall reign on earth the only King

On that victorious morn.

We may be glad and leap for joy—

The recompense is near;

To see His face and have His smile

Will banish all our fear.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Isaac Smith

tune→ Abridge

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

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222: Lord, Teach Me

Lord teach me how to grow in grace;

Thy patient spirit now impart,

Producing hope and confidence

Within the garden of my heart.

Love joy and peace shall then be seen,

And spread their fragrance all around;

Those pleasant fruits of righteousness

Shall grow and in my soul abound.

Long-suff’ring gentleness shall come,

And goodness too shall blossom then;

The fruits of faith and godliness

Shall flourish in my soul again.

Meekness and temp’rance shall appear,

The sign and seal that grace divine,

The love of truth and holiness

Are dwelling in this heart of mine.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Joseph Mainzer

same tune→ 225

tune→ Mainzer

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

223: Lord, I Would Take Thy Yoke

Lord I would take Thy yoke and learn of Thee,

And here before Thy lowly manger bow:

The vain proud things that once were dear to me,

While kneeling here all seem so empty now.

Lord I would take Thy yoke and learn of Thee,

With chastened heart behold that lesson sweet,

When towel-girt Thy kingly form I see:

There bending low to wash Thy servants’ feet.

Lord I would take Thy yoke and learn of Thee,

When shadows lengthen and life’s sorrows come:

Teach me the lesson of Gethsemane:

“Father not mine but Thy blest will be done”.

Lord I would take Thy yoke and learn of Thee,

When man is cruel and the world untrue:

I hear a whisper come from Calvary:

“Father forgive they know not what they do”.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

224: O Jesus, I Have Promised

O Jesus I have promised

To serve Thee to the end;

Be Thou forever near me,

My Master and my Friend.

I shall not fear the battle

If Thou art by my side,

Nor wander from the pathway

If Thou wilt be my Guide.

Oh let me feel Thee near me:

The world is ever near;

I see the sights that dazzle,

The tempting sounds I hear.

My foes are ever near me,

Around me and within;

But Jesus draw Thou nearer,

And shield my soul from sin.

Oh let me hear Thee speaking

In accents clear and still,

Above the storms of passion,

The murmurs of self-will.

Oh speak to reassure me,

To hasten or control;

Oh speak and make me listen,

Thou guardian of my soul.

O Jesus Thou hast promised

To all who follow Thee,

That where Thou art in glory,

There shall Thy servant be;

And Jesus I have promised

To serve Thee to the end;

Oh give me grace to follow,

My Master and my Friend.

author→ John E. Bode

composer→ Arthur H. Mann

tune→ Angel’s Story

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

225: Lord, Speak to Me

Lord speak to me that I may speak

In living echoes of Thy tone;

As Thou hast sought so let me seek

Thine erring children lost and lone.

Oh lead me Lord that I may lead

The wand’ring and the wav’ring feet;

Oh feed me Lord that I may feed

Thy hung’ring ones with manna sweet.

Oh teach me Lord that I may teach

The precious things Thou dost impart;

And wing my words that they may reach

The hidden depths of many a heart.

Oh give Thine own sweet rest to me,

That I may speak with soothing pow’r,

A word in season as from Thee,

To weary ones in needful hour.

Oh use me Lord use even me,

Just as Thou wilt and how and where,

Until Thy blessed face I see,

Thy rest Thy joy Thy glory share.

author→ Frances R. Havergal

composer→ Joseph Mainzer

same tune→ 222

tune→ Mainzer

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

226: Oh, Teach Me How to Love

Oh teach me how to love

As Thou hast first loved me,

That pure unselfish thoughtful love

That savours Lord of Thee.

Oh help me to submit

To all Thy will for me;

From hardness and unyieldingness,

O Father keep me free.

Oh teach me to be wise

And from all wrong to flee,

That would to others be a snare

And turn their hearts from Thee.

Oh help me to forgive

As Thou Lord hast forgiv’n;

From pride and malice keep me clean,

And every form of leav’n.

Oh help me to be kind,

Patient long-suff’ring true,

At all times worthy of Thy seal

In all I say and do.

Oh help me to endure

As others have endured,

A wise and faithful steward prove,

And gain Thy rich reward.

author→ Jim Wright

composer→ Robert Jackson

same tune→ 267

tune→ Trentham

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6 (S. M.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.)

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

227: Lord, Be Not Silent

Lord be not silent unto me,

But in Thy mercy speak again;

My thirsty soul awaits Thy word,

As parchèd land awaits the rain.

Chorus

I look to Thee my Lord and God;

I find in Thee my hope and rest;

For Thou hast oft refreshed my soul

In times when I was sore distressed.

Lord shouldst Thou speak with warning voice,

Then I may count my soul as blest;

For He who bears the chast’ning rod

Is still the one who loves me best.

Chorus

I look to Thee my Lord and God;

I find in Thee my hope and rest;

For Thou hast oft refreshed my soul

In times when I was sore distressed.

Lord wash me by Thy cleansing word,

And fix my purpose firm and true;

Oh heal my soul from all disease,

My failing strength again renew.

Chorus

I look to Thee my Lord and God;

I find in Thee my hope and rest;

For Thou hast oft refreshed my soul

In times when I was sore distressed.

Lord lead me captive to Thy will,

A joyous prisoner by choice,

A willing slave to Thy command,

Controlled and guided by Thy voice.

Chorus

I look to Thee my Lord and God;

I find in Thee my hope and rest;

For Thou hast oft refreshed my soul

In times when I was sore distressed.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ John M. Whyte

same tune→ 8

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

228: Moments of Blessing

Rich are the moments of blessing,

Jesus my Saviour bestows;

Pure is the well of salvation,

Fresh from His mercy that flows.

Chorus

Ever He walketh beside me;

Brightly His sunshine appears,

Spreading a beautiful rainbow

Over the valley of tears.

Rich are the moments of blessing,

Lovely and hallowed and sweet,

When from my labour at noontide,

Calmly I rest at His feet.

Chorus

Ever He walketh beside me;

Brightly His sunshine appears,

Spreading a beautiful rainbow

Over the valley of tears.

Why should I ever grow weary?

Why should I faint by the way?

Has He not promised to give me

Strength for the toils of the day?

Chorus

Ever He walketh beside me;

Brightly His sunshine appears,

Spreading a beautiful rainbow

Over the valley of tears.

Though by the mist and the shadow

Sometimes my sky may be dim,

Rich are the moments of blessing

Spent in communion with Him.

Chorus

Ever He walketh beside me;

Brightly His sunshine appears,

Spreading a beautiful rainbow

Over the valley of tears.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ John R. Sweney

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

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229: The Still, Small Voice

The still small voice of Jesus

Speaks to my heart each day:

“If you would be more fruitful,

Abide in me alway”.

This voice so sweet and touching,

These words so real to me,

Stir all my heart to answer,

“Lord I’ll abide in Thee”.

Chorus

Above earth’s noise and tumult,

That still small voice I hear;

To it I’ll be responsive,

E’en though it leads through tears.

The still small voice of Jesus

Speaks to my heart each day:

“Serve me with zeal and gladness;

I gave my life away”.

Forbid that I should answer,

“It’s vain to serve Thee Lord”,

Since Thou in loving-kindness

Hast promised great reward.

Chorus

Above earth’s noise and tumult,

That still small voice I hear;

To it I’ll be responsive,

E’en though it leads through tears.

The still small voice of Jesus

Speaks to my heart each day:

“Still follow in my footsteps—

There is no other way”.

It brings me joy surpassing

All tongue could ever tell,

To wholly follow Jesus,

Who doeth all things well.

Chorus

Above earth’s noise and tumult,

That still small voice I hear;

To it I’ll be responsive,

E’en though it leads through tears.

The still small voice of Jesus

Speaks to my heart each day:

“These days of tribulation,

Cease not to watch and pray”.

My heart breaks forth in answer:

“Yes Lord I’ll seek Thy face,

That I may be made stronger

In Thine abounding grace”.

Chorus

Above earth’s noise and tumult,

That still small voice I hear;

To it I’ll be responsive,

E’en though it leads through tears.

author→ Jim Fawcett

composer→ Daniel B. Towner

same tune→ 361

tune→ Wondrous Sight

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

230: Lord, in Our Need

Lord in our need we come to Thee—

Speak to our hearts we pray;

We long to hear Thy still small voice

Whisp’ring to us each day.

Chorus

Speak Lord for we would hear,

Each passing day along the way;

Speak Lord for we would hear—

Speak to our hearts we pray.

Strong in ourselves we only fail:

Humble us Lord we pray;

Only through Thee we can prevail;

Cleanse us O Lord today.

Chorus

Speak Lord for we would hear,

Each passing day along the way;

Speak Lord for we would hear—

Speak to our hearts we pray.

Guided by Thee we need not fear:

Guide us O Lord we pray;

Teach us Thy will Thy way make clear—

We would Thy will obey.

Chorus

Speak Lord for we would hear,

Each passing day along the way;

Speak Lord for we would hear—

Speak to our hearts we pray.

Use us O Lord Thy work to do—

Use us O Lord we pray;

Yielding ourselves in service true,

We would be used alway.

Chorus

Speak Lord for we would hear,

Each passing day along the way;

Speak Lord for we would hear—

Speak to our hearts we pray.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ W. Stillman Martin

tune→ God Cares

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 6, 8, 6, 6

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

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231: Speak to My Soul

Speak to my soul Lord Jesus;

Speak now in tend’rest tone.

Whisper in loving-kindness,

“Thou art not left alone”.

Open my heart to hear Thee,

Quickly to hear Thy voice;

Fill Thou my soul with praises;

Let me in Thee rejoice.

Chorus

Speak Thou in softest whispers,

Whispers of love to me:

“Thou shalt be always conq’ror,

Thou shalt be always free”.

Speak Thou to me each day Lord,

Always in tend’rest tone;

Let me now hear Thy whisper:

“Thou art not left alone”.

Speak to Thy children ever;

Lead in the holy way.

Fill them with joy and gladness;

Teach them to watch and pray.

May they in consecration

Yield their whole lives to Thee.

Hasten Thy coming kingdom,

Till our dear Lord we see.

Chorus

Speak Thou in softest whispers,

Whispers of love to me:

“Thou shalt be always conq’ror,

Thou shalt be always free”.

Speak Thou to me each day Lord,

Always in tend’rest tone;

Let me now hear Thy whisper:

“Thou art not left alone”.

Speak now as in the old time

Thou didst reveal Thy will;

Let me know all my duty;

Let me Thy law fulfil.

Lead me to glorify Thee;

Help me to show Thy praise,

Gladly to do Thy bidding,

Honour Thee all my days.

Chorus

Speak Thou in softest whispers,

Whispers of love to me:

“Thou shalt be always conq’ror,

Thou shalt be always free”.

Speak Thou to me each day Lord,

Always in tend’rest tone;

Let me now hear Thy whisper:

“Thou art not left alone”.

author→ Leander L. Pickett

composer→ F. Campana, arr. Leander L. Pickett

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Teaching and Hearing

↑↑↑

232: God Is Faithful

God is faithful to His chosen

In His dealings every day,

Both in judgment and in mercy,

All along the pilgrim way.

Chorus

New each morning are His mercies

And His faithfulness so great;

His compassions fail us never

If before His throne we wait.

God is faithful to deliver

From the tempter’s subtle snare,

And provides the strength to suffer

In temptations hard to bear.

Chorus

New each morning are His mercies

And His faithfulness so great;

His compassions fail us never

If before His throne we wait.

God is faithful in confirming

Every promise to His own,

And He keeps them from the evil

As they cling to Him alone.

Chorus

New each morning are His mercies

And His faithfulness so great;

His compassions fail us never

If before His throne we wait.

God is faithful souls to welcome

To His fellowship of love,

Where there’s peace and love abounding

Till they reach their home above.

Chorus

New each morning are His mercies

And His faithfulness so great;

His compassions fail us never

If before His throne we wait.

author→ Roy Taylor

composer→ George C. Stebbins

tune→ Fully Trusting

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Praise

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233: My Saviour Bids Me Sing

My Saviour bids me sing His praise,

Adore His wondrous works and ways;

His life within His love and peace,

Inspire a song which cannot cease.

Chorus

My Lord and I shall never part;

He reigns supreme within my heart.

With all the joyful saints above,

I’ll praise the God whose name is Love.

He came from God the Father’s heart

To take the guilty sinner’s part;

Love paid the price none other could,

For our redemption shed His blood.

Chorus

My Lord and I shall never part;

He reigns supreme within my heart.

With all the joyful saints above,

I’ll praise the God whose name is Love.

Although a stranger in the land,

I will obey my Lord’s command;

In Him my restless heart is still,

Resigned to His most holy will.

Chorus

My Lord and I shall never part;

He reigns supreme within my heart.

With all the joyful saints above,

I’ll praise the God whose name is Love.

A pilgrim in the heav’nly way,

I trust Him in the evil day;

Clothed in His armour I shall stand,

Protected by His mighty hand.

Chorus

My Lord and I shall never part;

He reigns supreme within my heart.

With all the joyful saints above,

I’ll praise the God whose name is Love.

When life is over I shall dwell

With Him my soul has loved so well,

Clothed in His righteousness complete,

To fall and worship at His feet.

Chorus

My Lord and I shall never part;

He reigns supreme within my heart.

With all the joyful saints above,

I’ll praise the God whose name is Love.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George C. Stebbins

same tune→ 39, 40

tune→ Saved by Grace

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

234: I Worship Thee

I worship Thee sweet Will of God,

And all Thy ways adore;

And every day I live I seem

To love Thee more and more.

I love to trace each print where Thou

Hast set Thine unseen feet;

I cannot fear Thee blessed Will,

Thine empire is so sweet.

I have no cares O blessed Will,

For all my cares are Thine;

I live in triumph Lord for Thou

Hast made Thy triumphs mine!

When obstacles and trials seem

Like prison walls to be,

I do the little I can do

And leave the rest to Thee.

He always wins who sides with God—

To Him no chance is lost;

God’s will is sweetest to him when

It triumphs at his cost.

author→ Frederick W. Faber

composer→ Thomas A. Arne

tune→ Arlington

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

235: From Lips of Babes

From lips of babes Thy perfect praise

Shall rise as incense to Thy throne;

For he who humbly Christ obeys

Doth speak with wisdom not his own.

From lips of babes by Thy decree,

Strength is ordained to still the foe;

For so it seemeth good to Thee:

I thank Thee Thou hast planned it so.

From lips of babes O blessed Lord,

From humble hearts Thy Spirit’s home—

The truths eternal shall be heard

That wise and prudent have not known.

Then make of me a little child,

Though chastened oft my spirit be

Till I awaken satisfied,

And Christ be magnified in me.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Loys Bourgeois, arr.

same tune→ 213

tune→ Old Hundredth

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

236: My Heart O’erﬂows

My heart o’erflows with praise to God alway,

For needed grace He gives me day by day,

Which is sufficient to enable me

To fight the battle gain the victory.

How restful is my heart when this I know:

According to my need He’ll grace bestow.

Midst fiery trials and when tempted sore,

In tender care He points me to that door—

The entrance of the quiet secret place,

Where I can wait before the throne of grace.

While waiting there I’m cleansed from sin and fear,

My strength renewed the way made plain and clear.

As in this present evil world I see

So much that would defile and hinder me,

It surely causes me to cleave the more

Unto the Lord and have His grace in store,

That in all things I may keep pure and clean,

Still live for things this world has never seen.

I long to live so that my life will show

How much it means such boundless grace to know,

That every weary fearful soul I meet,

Who day by day is suff’ring from defeat,

Might through his tears and sorrows see in me

What he could share through grace so rich and free.

The One who knows the trials of each hour,

Knows flesh would fail how much I need His pow’r;

What rest it brings my heart to hear Him say,

“I’ll give you grace no pow’r my hand can stay”.

What rest it brings my heart to hear Him say,

“I’ll give you grace no pow’r my hand can stay”.

author→ Jim Fawcett

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 10's

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

237: O God, I Thank Thee

O God I thank Thee for the way

That’s opened up to me;

From darkness Thou hast shown me light,

The dawn has broken after night;

My heart responds to Thee,

My heart responds to Thee.

My soul lifts up to Thee its praise,

And thankful is my heart

For all the blessings Thou hast giv’n,

For all the moments Thou hast striv’n

To teach the better part,

To teach the better part.

I know that I am sinful Lord;

My heart cries out to Thee

To help me conquer self and sin

And all that’s not like Thee within,

So that my soul be free,

So that my soul be free.

I long to walk the narrow way

With heart and purpose free,

That others may see in my life

A freedom from all woe and strife,

Enjoying life with Thee,

Enjoying life with Thee.

author→ Mrs. Edna M. Heitger Carman

composer→ Mrs. Ella L. Case Chafer

same tune→ 315

tune→ Spencer

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 8; 6, 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

238: Oh, Bless the Lord, My Soul

Oh bless the Lord my soul!

Let all within me join

And aid my tongue to bless His name,

Whose favours are divine.

Oh bless the Lord my soul,

Nor let His mercies lie

Forgotten in unthankfulness,

And without praises die.

’Tis He forgives thy sin;

’Tis He relieves thy pain;

’Tis He that heals thy sicknesses

And makes thee young again.

He fills the poor with good;

He gives the suff’rers rest;

The Lord has judgments for the proud

And justice for the oppressed.

God will not always chide,

But when His strokes are felt,

His strokes are fewer than our crimes

And lighter than our guilt.

High as the heav’ns are raised

Above the ground we tread,

So far the riches of His grace

Our highest thoughts exceed.

The pity of the Lord

To those that fear His name,

Is such as tender parents feel:

He knows our feeble frame.

Our days are as the grass

Or like the morning flow’r:

If one sharp blast sweep o’er the field,

It withers in an hour.

author→ Isaac Watts

composer→ Andy Robb

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

239: Our Hearts O’erﬂow

Lord our hearts o’erflow with praises

For the riches of Thy love,

For this wondrous gospel story

Sent to earth from heav’n above;

For that life of love so lowly,

For the cross of Calvary,

For the resurrection morning

And our living hope in Thee.

For this fellowship so precious

That unites us by Thy grace,

Growing fuller deeper stronger,

Sundered not by time nor space.

Bind us closer Lord and closer:

As one body may we be,

And our love to one another

Manifest our love for Thee.

In this world of doubt and darkness,

Through us may the Light now shine,

And our lives reflect a measure

Of Thy boundless love divine.

Teach us Lord to lift the burden

Of the weary trav’ller’s load,

And to journey on together,

Ever on the homeward road.

So through all our pilgrim journey

Keep us faithful Lord we pray,

Till with trumpet loudly sounding,

Breaks the dawn of endless day.

Then from distant lands united,

Gathered to Thy wounded side—

Come Lord Jesus Come Lord Jesus,

Haste to claim Thy chosen bride.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Annie F. Harrison, arr. A. W. B.

same tune→ 65, 351

tune→ Gloaming

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

240: We Thank Thee, Lord, for Weary Days

We thank Thee Lord for weary days,

When desert springs were dry,

And first we knew what depth of need

Thy love could satisfy;

Days when beneath the desert sun,

Along the toilsome road,

O’er roughest ways we walked with One,

That One the Son of God.

We thank Thee for that rest in Him

The weary only know—

The perfect wondrous sympathy

We needs must learn below;

The sweet companionship of One

Who once the desert trod;

The glorious fellowship with One

Upon the throne of God.

The joy no desolations here

Can reach or cloud or dim—

The present Lord the living God,

And we alone with Him.

When in the glory and the rest

We joyfully adore,

Remembering the desert way,

We yet shall praise Him more.

Rememb’ring how amid our toil,

Our conflict and our sin,

He brought the water for our thirst—

It cost His blood to win;

And now in perfect peace we go

Along the way He trod,

Still learning from all need below

Depths of the heart of God.

author→ Frances Bevan

composer→ William A. Penno, arr. W. J. K.

same tune→ 349

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Praise

↑↑↑

241: The Truth of God

The truth of God so precious

I value more each day,

As with a contrite heart I walk

With Jesus in the way;

The lowly way which most despise,

I glory now to tread;

Anointed eyes see always

Jesus ahead.

The path of life I’ve found it

In Jesus most complete;

Though now cast out and suff’ring,

His fellowship is sweet.

He’s God’s own plan and pattern,

The new and living way;

My joy it is to follow

With Him each day.

I’m glad He ever found me

And came to dwell within,

The stronger than the strong man,

Who saves me now from sin;

’Twas life I got not theory:

His voice I did obey

And entered in by Jesus,

God’s only way.

Now I’ve a tender Shepherd

Who leads to pastures new;

His voice it is my comfort,

His hand ’tis strong and true;

I long to follow closer,

Still nearer to His side:

I never can forsake Him—

He is my guide.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ K. F. Garrard

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 7, 4

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

242: The Name of Our Saviour

The name of our Saviour is dear to our heart;

We’ve learned that no other can true joy impart.

We thrill with true rapture at sound of His voice;

He calms every tempest and bids us rejoice.

Chorus

His smile as I journey brings peace to my soul;

His touch makes me glad of His loving control;

His love fills my heart with a hope strong and sure,

And gives me a longing to keep my heart pure.

When we were yet helpless He saw our sad plight;

As naked and wounded we groped for the light.

His love pierced the gloom of our bitter distress,

And into our souls came His gentle caress.

Chorus

His smile as I journey brings peace to my soul;

His touch makes me glad of His loving control;

His love fills my heart with a hope strong and sure,

And gives me a longing to keep my heart pure.

One night as He poured out His soul for the world,

And legions of darkness against Him were hurled,

He knew that His blood was the price and not gold,

And offered His life for the lambs of His fold.

Chorus

His smile as I journey brings peace to my soul;

His touch makes me glad of His loving control;

His love fills my heart with a hope strong and sure,

And gives me a longing to keep my heart pure.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 11; 11, 11; D.

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

243: Upon a Lonely Mount

Upon a lonely mount,

Obeying God’s behest,

A father offered up his son:

It was his very best.

Chorus

Gladly yielding all,

Moved by love divine,

Proving we are not our own,

For all we have is Thine.

Once in a lowly home

A soul did what she could:

She broke the alabaster box—

She truly worshipped God.

Chorus

Gladly yielding all,

Moved by love divine,

Proving we are not our own,

For all we have is Thine.

In spirit and in truth

We all must worship Thee,

Who gave Thyself a sacrifice

And died to set us free.

Chorus

Gladly yielding all,

Moved by love divine,

Proving we are not our own,

For all we have is Thine.

The faithful round the throne

Say all with one accord,

“All praise and glory be to Him:

All worthy is our Lord”.

Chorus

Gladly yielding all,

Moved by love divine,

Proving we are not our own,

For all we have is Thine.

author→ Adam Hutchison

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

same tune→ 104, 145

tune→ Silver Street

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; 5, 5; 7, 6

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 7, 6

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

244: My Heart Is Resting

My heart is resting O my God!

I will give thanks and sing;

My heart is at the secret source

Of every precious thing.

Now the frail vessel Thou hast made

No hand but Thine shall fill,

For the waters of this world have failed,

And I am thirsty still.

I thirst for springs of heav’nly life,

And here all day they rise;

I seek the treasure of Thy love,

And close at hand it lies.

And a new song is in my mouth,

To long-loved music set—

Glory to Thee for all Thy grace

I have not tasted yet.

Glory to Thee for strength withheld,

For want and weakness known,

And the fear that sends me to Thyself

For what is most mine own.

I have a heritage of joy

That yet I must not see,

But the hand that bled to make it mine

Is keeping it for me.

My heart is resting O my God!

My heart is in Thy care;

I hear the voice of joy and health

Resounding everywhere.

“Thou art my portion saith my soul,

Ten thousand voices say;

And the music of their glad Amen”

Will never die away.

author→ Anna L. Waring

composer→ arr. J. M. Bonnar

same tune→ 112, 388

tune→ High Over All

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 9, 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

245: Songs of Zion

Sing to me the songs of Zion,

Sweetest songs of all on earth.

Let the rich man sing of treasures

And the worldling sing of mirth;

But the songs of God’s own children,

Sounding forth in joyful days,

Stir the weary heart to gladness,

Wake the soul to tuneful praise.

Sing to me when dawn’s first wak’ning

Brightens blooms all wet with dew;

Tell in song of God’s great mercies,

Which are every morning new;

And when day has aged to noontide

And the heart is pressed with care,

Sing thy song of intercession

That will call my soul to prayer.

Sing to me sweet songs of Zion

When I see life’s evening star,

And my barque is slowly drifting

Out across time’s lonely bar;

If perchance I may be fearing,

Sweet will sound some blest refrain;

Sing to me the songs of Zion,

Let me hear them once again.

Sing the song of resurrection

When the Lord Himself shall come,

And the heart shall know not sorrow,

For the pilgrim will be home.

Then ten thousand thousand voices

Blend the chorus all as one;

’Tis a new song they are singing:

’Tis the song of God’s dear Son.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ James E. Hawes

same tune→ 120

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ B♭₃

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

246: All My Springs Arise in Jesus

All my springs arise in Jesus—

He my inmost need supplies,

Satisfies my heart’s deep longings,

Quells the fears which oft arise.

I sit down beneath His shadow,

Resting there with great delight;

Sweet refreshing in His presence,

Songs He giveth in the night.

All my springs arise in Jesus—

Love empow’rs the highest choice;

Though I sleep my heart awaketh

At the sound of His dear voice.

Come to me my Well-beloved:

Gloom departs when Thou art near—

Source and fount of living waters,

Joy and health and hope and cheer.

All my springs arise in Jesus—

I have found Him whom I love;

He has kindly looked upon me,

Fixed my heart on things above.

He is chief among ten thousand,

My Redeemer Saviour Friend;

In His eyes I have found favour,

Loved with love which knows no end.

All my springs arise in Jesus—

In His favour there is life;

In His wondrous love abiding,

There is rest from sin and strife.

He will keep me free from evil

Till the dawn of endless day;

I shall see Him in His beauty

When the shadows flee away.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ F. Hermann Geue

time signature→ 9/8

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

247: How Sweet It Is

How sweet it is when weaned from all,

We follow Jesus’ secret call

And hidden in Him live!

How sweet to be released from sin

And freed from all self-love within,

To God alone to cleave!

How sweet when with a childlike grace

We walk before the Father’s face

And seek but Him to please!

How sweet when we to all below

A meek and quiet spirit show,

And live in perfect peace!

How sweet when all our pow’rs and will,

Subdued resigned serene and still,

At God’s disposal lie!

How sweet when every lofty thought

Is into due submission brought

Before the omniscient eye!

How sweet when after wasting strength,

The spirit finds its home at length

And roams no more abroad!

How sweet in pure and perfect love,

To soar through sense to things above

And dwell for aye with God!

author→ Gerhard Tersteegen, tr Samuel Jackson

composer→ Lowell Mason

same tune→ 281

tune→ Meribah

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6

topic→ Joy and Satisfaction

↑↑↑

248: How Blest Are They

How blest are they that fear the Lord,

Their Father and their King;

With rev’rent grateful hearts to Him

All honour praise they bring.

Chorus

Lord we beseech Thee,

Hear our entreaty;

Come in Thy mercy,

Teaching us Thy fear.

About the ones who fear Him shall

His angels camp around.

There is no want to those who have

This sanctuary found.

Chorus

Lord we beseech Thee,

Hear our entreaty;

Come in Thy mercy,

Teaching us Thy fear.

This fear of God a fount shall be,

Of life that endless is;

And satisfied shall he abide

Who makes that fountain his.

Chorus

Lord we beseech Thee,

Hear our entreaty;

Come in Thy mercy,

Teaching us Thy fear.

Who shall not fear Thee King of saints,

Of whom all heaven sings?

Rise Sun of Righteousness we pray,

With healing in Thy wings.

Chorus

Lord we beseech Thee,

Hear our entreaty;

Come in Thy mercy,

Teaching us Thy fear.

author→ Garrett Hughes

composer→ J. Lincoln Hall

same tune→ 249

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

249: How Precious Is the Word

How precious is the word of God

To contrite hearts and pure;

How gracious are His promises,

So steadfast safe and sure.

Chorus

When I’m decreasing,

Self-love is ceasing,

Christ is increasing,

Filling all my heart.

How full of joy and sweet content

The souls who seek His face;

And weaned from self His fullness prove,

Receiving grace for grace.

Chorus

When I’m decreasing,

Self-love is ceasing,

Christ is increasing,

Filling all my heart.

Thus joyful in the place of prayer

Their hearts like incense rise,

An off’ring pure acceptable,

A willing sacrifice.

Chorus

When I’m decreasing,

Self-love is ceasing,

Christ is increasing,

Filling all my heart.

How rich is the abundant store

To those who freely give,

Without reserve the life He bought;

Receiving life they live.

Chorus

When I’m decreasing,

Self-love is ceasing,

Christ is increasing,

Filling all my heart.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Joseph L. Hall

same tune→ 248

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

250: My Saviour Speaks

My Saviour speaks I hear His kindly voice;

It thrills my soul and makes my heart rejoice.

Amid earth’s gloom the Lamb of God I see,

The One who loved and gave Himself for me.

How sweet to know God’s pure and spotless Son

My inmost heart’s affection now has won!

For me He left His Father’s home on high;

Oh wondrous love that He my Lord should die.

Oh precious fellowship divinely sweet!

With joy I worship at my Saviour’s feet.

In wonder and amazement I adore

And plead for grace to love Him more and more.

No more a stranger to His love and grace,

But reconciled I now behold His face.

Unspeakable the bliss the precious rest,

In peace reclining on my Saviour’s breast.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Edward J. Hopkins

same tune→ 4

tune→ Ellers

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

251: Oh, Don’t Be Led Captive

Oh don’t be led captive from Zion to roam,

Away from that city which God calls His own;

Abide and sing praises lest one day you see

Your harps hung in silence on some willow tree.

Chorus

Oh don’t be led captive by friend or by foe,

To weep where the rivers of Babylon flow,

And sadly remember the sanctified throng,

When asked by your captors for Zion’s new song.

The songs of Mount Zion though sweetly they ring,

In lands of a stranger you never could sing;

The children of Edom all with one accord

Would mock you for singing the praise of the Lord.

Chorus

Oh don’t be led captive by friend or by foe,

To weep where the rivers of Babylon flow,

And sadly remember the sanctified throng,

When asked by your captors for Zion’s new song.

Oh soon may all cunning forsake my right hand,

If I forget Zion that city so grand;

My tongue to sing praises I ne’er shall employ,

Except I keep Zion above my chief joy.

Chorus

Oh don’t be led captive by friend or by foe,

To weep where the rivers of Babylon flow,

And sadly remember the sanctified throng,

When asked by your captors for Zion’s new song.

author→ John Martin

composer→ Eli G. Christy

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 11; 11, 11; D.

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

252: My Soul’s Desire

With my soul have I desired Thee,

When earth’s shadows round me fall;

Unto Thee my spirit seeketh:

Father hear me when I call.

Lord without Thee all is dreary,

All is barren desolate;

Speak to me O loving Father,

While I in Thy presence wait.

With my soul have I desired Thee,

O Thou fairest of the fair;

Let me now behold Thy beauty;

Let me rest beneath Thy care.

Purify my heart and cleanse me,

From defilement keep me free;

Thou canst make me pure and holy;

Thou art my sufficiency.

With my soul have I desired Thee:

Thou alone canst satisfy;

Comfort joy and consolation

Come forth when Thou drawest nigh.

Thou art life and light and gladness;

Yearns my heart Thy face to see;

In Thy presence is salvation,

Rest from all anxiety.

With my soul have I desired Thee,

Altogether lovely One;

Thy great work of re-creation

In my life Thou hast begun.

Grant that I may bear Thine image,

Help me choose the better part;

Seal me as Thine own forever,

Write Thy law within my heart.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

253: I’m Satisﬁed in Jesus Now

I’m satisfied in Jesus now,

My restless soul is calm and still;

My weary heart has found its home,

My joy it is to do His will.

Then sing my soul in sweetest song,

My captive spirit now is free;

At His behest I follow on—

His only His henceforth to be.

Chorus

Oh fellowship supremely sweet,

Oh matchless love so pure divine;

My soul has found a sure retreat—

The lowly Jesus now is mine.

His love has overpow’red my heart,

No longer I in sin repine;

Secure from Satan’s fiery dart,

On Jesus’ breast I now recline.

I hear His kindly whispered word;

With beauty rare His face doth shine;

I feel the pressure of His hand,

Assuring me that He is mine.

Chorus

Oh fellowship supremely sweet,

Oh matchless love so pure divine;

My soul has found a sure retreat—

The lowly Jesus now is mine.

I’ll follow Him the sinless One,

And all His marv’llous way adore,

Until I stand complete in Him,

His image bear forevermore.

When life’s short journey here will end,

And I at last shall reach the goal,

What rapture to behold His face,

While the eternal ages roll!

Chorus

Oh fellowship supremely sweet,

Oh matchless love so pure divine;

My soul has found a sure retreat—

The lowly Jesus now is mine.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Twelve 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

254: I Love the Perfect Way

I love the perfect way

That leads to God and rest;

I love to follow Jesus here,

Obeying His behest.

Chorus

I love my Shepherd true;

His choice my choice shall be;

His holy will shall be my will,

That He may live in me.

He found me deep in sin,

With sorrow in my heart;

He filled my soul with joy and peace

And bid my sins depart.

Chorus

I love my Shepherd true;

His choice my choice shall be;

His holy will shall be my will,

That He may live in me.

I love His holy name,

Delight with Him to dwell;

The love of God so sweet to me,

My tongue can never tell.

Chorus

I love my Shepherd true;

His choice my choice shall be;

His holy will shall be my will,

That He may live in me.

It is His life that gives

Me pow’r to walk with God;

And this is why I love the path

Where Jesus’ feet have trod.

Chorus

I love my Shepherd true;

His choice my choice shall be;

His holy will shall be my will,

That He may live in me.

He ever will control

The yielded life and will,

In humble contrite hearts delight

His purpose to fulfil.

Chorus

I love my Shepherd true;

His choice my choice shall be;

His holy will shall be my will,

That He may live in me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Arthur Heselwood

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

255: Master, Speak

Master speak Thy servant heareth,

Waiting for Thy gracious word,

Longing for Thy voice that cheereth;

Master let it now be heard.

I am list’ning Lord for Thee;

What hast Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name O Master;

Let me know it is to me.

Speak that I may follow faster,

With a step more firm and free,

Where the Shepherd leads the flock,

In the shadow of the Rock.

Master speak Though least and lowest,

Let me not unheard depart;

Master speak for oh Thou knowest

All the yearning of my heart,

Knowest all its truest need;

Speak and make me blest indeed.

Master speak and make me ready,

When Thy voice is truly heard,

With obedience glad and steady,

Still to follow every word.

I am list’ning Lord for Thee;

Master speak oh speak to me!

author→ Frances R. Havergal

composer→ Lowell Mason

tune→ Ottawa

time signature→ 2/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

256: Speak, Lord

Speak Lord in the stillness,

While I wait on Thee;

Hush my heart to listen

In expectancy.

Speak O blessed Master,

In this quiet hour;

Let me see Thy face Lord,

Feel Thy touch of pow’r.

For the words Thou speakest,

They are life indeed;

Living bread from heaven

Now my spirit feed.

All to Thee is yielded—

I am not mine own;

Blissful glad surrender—

I am Thine alone.

Speak Thy servant heareth;

Be not silent Lord!

Waits my soul upon Thee

For the quick’ning word.

Fill me with the knowledge

Of Thy glorious will;

All Thine own good pleasure,

In Thy child fulfil.

author→ E. May Grimes

composer→ Harold Green

tune→ Quietude

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

257: Thy Child

My Father hear this earnest plea

I lift to heav’n above:

Oh help me so to yield to Thee

That in me there may ever be

The spirit of a child,

The spirit of a child.

Within this life of mine fulfil

Thy purpose all divine;

Beneath Thy hand oh keep me still,

Submitting gladly to Thy will,

Obedient as a child,

Obedient as a child.

Yet yielding up my all I see

’Tis but Thine own I yield,

For every gift has come from Thee;

So may I ever thankful be

And humble as a child,

And humble as a child.

Then guide me gracious Father guide

Until this life is o’er;

Enfold me closer to Thy side,

And let me ever there abide,

Eternally Thy child,

Eternally Thy child.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Ken Paginton

tune→ Porchester

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 8; 6, 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6

topic→ Submission

↑↑↑

258: Hidden

Lord within my heart doth dwell

A sweet thought that naught can quell;

For I know that Thou hast given

Unto me the peace of heaven,

And my life secure shall be—

It is hid with Christ in Thee.

Hidden safe from earth’s alarms,

’Neath Thine everlasting arms,

Saved and kept by love divine,

Oh what rest of heart is mine,

Knowing that my life shall be

Ever hid with Christ in Thee.

Hid with Him who is to me

Life and peace eternally,

Him who walked death’s lonely way,

That my ransom He might pay,

Dying that my life might be

Ever hid with Christ in Thee.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Benjamin R. Hanby

same tune→ 71

tune→ Lowliness

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7's

meter→ 7, 7, 8, 8, 7, 7

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

259: Lord, in My Need

Lord in my need I seek Thy face

And humbly ask for pow’r

To aid me as I live this day,

True to Thee hour by hour.

And though my lot be cast today

Somewhere I would not choose,

Help me to know that in Thy will

I shall but gain not lose.

If just Thy presence Lord be mine,

Then undisturbed I’ll be;

And should an adverse wind arise,

Quiet I’ll rest in Thee.

And if today my path be dark—

Shadows on every side—

Grasp Thou my hand more tightly Lord,

Guard me till eventide.

author→ Marion MacPherson

composer→ Marion MacPherson

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

260: Dear Lord, When Dark

Dear Lord when dark and stormy seems our way,

Oh teach us how to truly watch and pray;

And may we from our hearts sincerely say,

“Thy will be done”.

Dear Lord when pow’rs of earth and sin oppose,

When test of heart and spirit keener grows,

We rest in this our heav’nly Father knows;

“Thy will be done”.

Dear Lord though suff’rings press upon our soul,

Though sorrow’s waves upon our spirit roll,

Or disappointments come be this our goal:

“Thy will be done”.

Dear Lord we need Thy cleansing every day;

We long to walk as one within Thy way,

Control of all upon Thy shoulders lay—

“Thy will be done”.

Dear Lord Thy faithful life inspires us now

To overcome as Thou didst teach us how;

So Father help us in Thy sight to vow,

“Thy will be done”.

author→ Tom Roberts

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 4

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

261: Not My Will, but Thine

There are times in life when the way seems dark,

And it’s hard just to understand;

But I know Thine eye watches from on high,

And there’s grace for each step Thou’st planned.

Chorus

Help me say Not my will but Thine”,

Help me yield to Thy plan divine;

Lord Thy pow’r I need and for grace I plead,

Just to say Not my will but Thine”.

Lord it’s not in me as I walk each day

To direct my own steps aright:

Keep me by Thy side may Thy hand e’er guide,

Lest I stray from the path of light.

Chorus

Help me say Not my will but Thine”,

Help me yield to Thy plan divine;

Lord Thy pow’r I need and for grace I plead,

Just to say Not my will but Thine”.

Help me always be as a tender plant

That would bend to Thine every touch.

Lord within me dwell I would not rebel,

For I need Thee oh so much.

Chorus

Help me say Not my will but Thine”,

Help me yield to Thy plan divine;

Lord Thy pow’r I need and for grace I plead,

Just to say Not my will but Thine”.

Help me see things now as I’ll one day see,

When my life ends and I go hence;

Then I’ll answer yes and will forward press

With respect to the recompense.

Chorus

Help me say Not my will but Thine”,

Help me yield to Thy plan divine;

Lord Thy pow’r I need and for grace I plead,

Just to say Not my will but Thine”.

author→ Mary Lindley

composer→ Henry P. Morton

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 8, 10, 8, 8, 8, 10, 8

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

262: Patiently Continue

Patiently continue in the way with Jesus,

Joyfully obeying the Father’s blessed will;

Mid sin’s angry billows hearken to Him calling

Over the waters saying Peace be still”.

“I will never leave thee sweetest words of comfort

From the lips of Jesus who walked life’s troubled sea,

“Thou art not forsaken I am with thee always;

Darkness or sunshine ever follow me”.

None so true and tender as the Man of Sorrows;

From this world’s illusions oh let Him keep thee free.

He will lead thee onward to inherit glory;

Riches unfading He will give to thee.

Patiently continue with Him in the conflict,

Patiently enduring with Him unto the end,

Numbered with His chosen found among the faithful,

One on whom Jesus always can depend.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ Nicaea

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 12, 12, 12, 10

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

263: Thou Sweet, Beloved Will

Thou sweet beloved Will of God,

My anchor ground my fortress hill,

My spirit’s silent fair abode,

In Thee I hide me and am still.

O Will that willest good alone,

Lead Thou the way Thou guidest best;

A little child I follow on

And trusting lean upon Thy breast.

Thy beautiful sweet Will my God,

Holds fast in its sublime embrace

My captive will a gladsome bird,

Prisoned in such a realm of grace.

Oh lightest burden sweetest yoke!

It lifts it bears my happy soul,

Thy Will gives wings to this poor heart:

My freedom is Thy grand control.

Thy wonderful grand Will my God,

With triumph now I make it mine;

And faith shall cry a joyous Yes”!

To every dear command of Thine.

author→ Gerhard Tersteegen, tr Jean S. Pigott

composer→ George Hews

tune→ Holley

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

264: With Heart Resigned

With heart resigned and will subdued,

I sit at Jesus’ feet;

He is my law my life my all—

In Him I am complete.

In all humility I learn

His gracious holy will;

I hearken and obey His voice,

Submissive pliant still.

The law of sin and death would rise

To draw me from this rest;

But held in His almighty arms,

I lean upon His breast.

The law of Christ within my heart

Is strong to keep me free;

Obedience to the mind of Christ

Brings inward purity.

The pure in heart shall see His face;

He is their hope and joy;

How sweet the tranquil rest He gives,

And peace without alloy.

The voice of God so still and sweet,

Speaks to my inmost soul:

I will obey and Christ shall have

Dominion and control.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John H. Gower

same tune→ 378

tune→ Meditation

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

265: Help Me to Look to Thee

Help me to look to Thee when I am tried,

Resting my eyes upon the Crucified:

So can the race be run,

So can the task be done,

And then the vict’ry won—

Jesus my Lord.

Help me to cling to Thee in every test,

Finding the grace to say Thy will is best”.

This still the choice for me,

This still the way must be,

Only to follow Thee—

Jesus my Lord.

Help me to rest in Thee from every care,

Bowed at Thy throne of grace true solace there.

Night will be turned to day,

Tears will be wiped away:

Come quickly then I pray—

Jesus my Lord.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ B. Mansell Ramsey

same tune→ 60

tune→ Camacha

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 10, 10, 6, 6, 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

266: Oh, for a Closer Walk

Oh for a closer walk with God!

To hear His voice alway

And yield obedience to His word,

To do His will each day.

The will of God is always best:

It brings us sweet release;

Ceasing from self we enter in

To His eternal peace.

To love our life is losing all,

And we alone remain;

Yielding to God denying self,

A hundredfold we gain.

Doing His will now brings us pow’r

To reign o’er self and sin;

’Tis only thus that we can have

True victory within.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Cuthbert Howard

same tune→ 406

tune→ Lloyd

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Assurance

↑↑↑

267: Baptized in Jesus’ Name

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

The path He trod for me

I follow now and humbly bow

In deep humility.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

Buried with Him to be,

To count as dross all earthly loss:

To die is gain to me.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

Risen with Him to be;

His life divine henceforth is mine,

And He shall reign in me.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

I’ll seek the things above

And spend my days to serve and praise

The God whose name is Love.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Robert Jackson

same tune→ 226

tune→ Trentham

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6 (S. M.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.)

topic→ Baptism

↑↑↑

268: Rejoicing in the Lord

Rejoicing in the Lord,

We walk His lowly way;

We love His precepts and His word,

And joyfully obey.

Baptized in Jesus’ name,

Renouncing self and sin:

To all the world we thus proclaim

The Saviour dwells within.

We heard the Saviour’s voice

When wand’ring far from God;

We yielded then and made our choice

To walk the path He trod.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

Our source of life and bliss—

To all the world we thus proclaim

He is our righteousness.

With Jesus here apart,

God’s holy will to do,

His Spirit sealing every heart

Will keep us firm and true.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

Who died our souls to save—

To all the world we thus proclaim

Our hope beyond the grave.

He leads us by the hand,

Our Master true and kind;

Obedient now at His command,

We leave the world behind.

Baptized in Jesus’ name—

Hushed is the voice of strife—

To all the world we thus proclaim

His Way and Truth and Life.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Isaac B. Woodbury

same tune→ 24

tune→ Nearer Home

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Baptism

↑↑↑

269: He Hath Blest Us

When our soul is much discouraged

By the roughness of the way,

And the cross that we are bearing

Seemeth heavier every day,

When some cloud that overshadows,

Hides our Father’s face from view,

Oh ’tis well then to remember,

He hath blest us hitherto.

Looking back the long years over,

’Twas a varied path and yet

All the way His hand hath led us,

Past each hindrance we have met,

Given us the pleasant places,

Cheered us all the journey through;

Passing through the deepest waters,

He hath blest us hitherto.

Surely then our souls should trust Him,

Though the clouds be dark o’erhead;

We’ve a friend that draweth closer,

When all other friends have fled;

When our pilgrimage is over,

When the gates we’re going through,

We shall see with clearer vision

How He helped us hitherto.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ John W. Dadmun

same tune→ 117

tune→ Land of Beulah

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

270: Tomorrow’s Path

Tomorrow’s path to us is all unknown,

But we will walk today

And trust the future to the Father’s hand:

He knows and plans our way.

Chorus

In love the Father ever veils the future,

Hides from us tomorrow’s care;

For well He knows today’s own burdens are

Enough for you and me to bear.

’Tis not by sight we walk this way of God;

But leaning on His love,

We follow with a faith that questions not,

On t’ward the things above.

Chorus

In love the Father ever veils the future,

Hides from us tomorrow’s care;

For well He knows today’s own burdens are

Enough for you and me to bear.

The dangers that so often hidden lie

Along the path we tread,

Are clear to God and He will keep our feet

From snares that wait ahead.

Chorus

In love the Father ever veils the future,

Hides from us tomorrow’s care;

For well He knows today’s own burdens are

Enough for you and me to bear.

When o’er our head the sky may clouded be,

Just hear the Father say,

“This too shall pass it bears the promise of

A brighter clearer day”.

Chorus

In love the Father ever veils the future,

Hides from us tomorrow’s care;

For well He knows today’s own burdens are

Enough for you and me to bear.

author→ Marion MacPherson

composer→ Marion MacPherson

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 10, 6, 10, 6, 11, 7, 10, 8

topic→ Faith and Trust

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271: I Know Not Why

I know not why God’s wondrous grace

To me He has made known,

Nor why unworthy of such love,

He bought me for His own:

Chorus

But I know whom I have believèd

And am persuaded that He is able

To keep that which I’ve committed

Unto Him against that day”.

I know not how this saving faith

To me He did impart,

Nor how believing in His word

Wrought peace within my heart:

Chorus

But I know whom I have believèd

And am persuaded that He is able

To keep that which I’ve committed

Unto Him against that day”.

I know not how the Spirit moves,

Convincing men of sin,

Revealing Jesus through the word,

Creating faith in Him:

Chorus

But I know whom I have believèd

And am persuaded that He is able

To keep that which I’ve committed

Unto Him against that day”.

I know not when my Lord may come—

At night or noonday fair—

Nor when I’ll walk the vale with Him

Or meet Him in the air:

Chorus

But I know whom I have believèd

And am persuaded that He is able

To keep that which I’ve committed

Unto Him against that day”.

author→ Daniel W. Whittle

composer→ James McGranahan

tune→ El Nathan

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 9, 10, 8, 7

topic→ Faith and Trust

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272: There Hath Not Failed

There hath not failed one word of all God promised

To give to us with His beloved Son;

His word is more enduring than the heavens;

He’ll give us strength until our race is run.

Not one word failed when we in time of sorrow

Cried unto Him to us He comfort gave

And walked with us when lonely was the pathway;

’Twas then we proved His pow’r to keep and save.

Not one word failed of all that God hath spoken

Since time began and still His word is true.

As we obey and follow Jesus’ footsteps,

We need not fear He’ll lead us safely through.

He will not fail as unto Him we render,

With heart of love the evening sacrifice.

May it the crowning final gift we offer,

Be found well-pleasing in our Father’s eyes.

author→ Mrs. Mabel Reid Smith

composer→ Joe Macadam

same tune→ 101

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

273: I Know in Whom I Have Believed

I know in whom I have believed,

And on that last great day I’ll stand

Clothed in Christ’s robe of righteousness,

Approved of God at His right hand.

Chorus

I know in whom I have believed:

I am persuaded God will keep,

Deep hidden in His heart of love,

His tender lambs His chosen sheep.

I know in whom I have believed;

And though He slay me I will trust,

Acknowledge all His holy will,

Though broken humbled in the dust.

Chorus

I know in whom I have believed:

I am persuaded God will keep,

Deep hidden in His heart of love,

His tender lambs His chosen sheep.

I know in whom I have believed;

No mind can comprehend or trace

The length and breadth and depth of love,

His free unmeasured boundless grace.

Chorus

I know in whom I have believed:

I am persuaded God will keep,

Deep hidden in His heart of love,

His tender lambs His chosen sheep.

I know in whom I have believed

And shall not fear on that great day,

Safe hidden in the heart of God,

When heav’n and earth shall pass away.

Chorus

I know in whom I have believed:

I am persuaded God will keep,

Deep hidden in His heart of love,

His tender lambs His chosen sheep.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Isaac H. Meredith

tune→ Starless Crown

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

274: I Know That My Redeemer Lives

I know that my Redeemer lives,

And I shall dwell with Him;

The light of God within my soul

No pow’r on earth can dim.

Chorus

My life is in the Master’s hands

To purify and mould;

When tested tried I’m satisfied

I shall come forth as gold.

I know in whom I have believed,

My living hope and stay;

The trust I have in Him reposed

He never will betray.

Chorus

My life is in the Master’s hands

To purify and mould;

When tested tried I’m satisfied

I shall come forth as gold.

I am persuaded He will keep

The life I freely give;

In glad obedience to His claims,

I die that I may live.

Chorus

My life is in the Master’s hands

To purify and mould;

When tested tried I’m satisfied

I shall come forth as gold.

I know that my Redeemer lives

To intercede for me

And give me grace to bear the cross—

To bear it patiently.

Chorus

My life is in the Master’s hands

To purify and mould;

When tested tried I’m satisfied

I shall come forth as gold.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ arr. William H. Monk

tune→ Ellacombe

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

275: Trusting the Living God

We’re trusting in the living God—

His way and truth and life are sure;

Though tribulation here we meet,

His grace will help us to endure.

Chorus

We bear our Lord and Saviour’s name,

And glory in the cross and shame;

Content to share our Master’s lot,

We buy the truth and sell it not.

We’re trusting in the living God—

His fellowship we love and prize;

Our hearts are fixed to run the race,

Though friends and foes alike despise.

Chorus

We bear our Lord and Saviour’s name,

And glory in the cross and shame;

Content to share our Master’s lot,

We buy the truth and sell it not.

We’re trusting in the living God—

Ofttimes our hearts within us burn,

As in sweet fellowship with Him

We walk midst earth’s reproach and scorn.

Chorus

We bear our Lord and Saviour’s name,

And glory in the cross and shame;

Content to share our Master’s lot,

We buy the truth and sell it not.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

same tune→ 306

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

276: Precious Thought

Precious thought my Father knoweth;

In His love I rest,

For whate’er my Father doeth

Must be always best.

Well I know the Heart that planneth

Naught but good for me;

Joy and sorrow interwoven—

Love in all I see.

Precious thought my Father knoweth,

Careth for His child,

Biddeth me to nestle closer,

When the storm beats wild.

Though my earthly hopes be shattered,

And the teardrops fall,

Yet He is Himself my solace—

Yea my All in all!

Sweet to tell Him all He knoweth,

Roll on Him the care,

Cast upon Him all the burden

That I cannot bear;

Then without a care oppressing,

Simply to lie still,

Giving thanks to Him for all things,

Since it is His will.

Oh to trust Him then more fully!

Just to simply move

In the conscious calm enjoyment

Of the Father’s love,

Knowing that life’s chequered pathway

Leadeth to His rest,

Satisfied the way He taketh

Must be always best.

author→ L. Ware

composer→ J. S.

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 5; 8, 5; D.

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

277: The Next Step

I cannot see beyond the moment;

Tomorrow’s strength comes not today;

But blessed Lord I trust Thy keeping

For just the next step on my way.

Chorus

O Jesus keep my next step faithful

To paths marked out by God for me;

Hold Thou me up O mighty Saviour:

My strength and hope are all in Thee.

With each temptation Thou hast promised

The grace to conquer and to bear—

A way of sure escape provided

From every subtle secret snare.

Chorus

O Jesus keep my next step faithful

To paths marked out by God for me;

Hold Thou me up O mighty Saviour:

My strength and hope are all in Thee.

Forgetting all the weary failures

The sinful selfish past has known,

With eyes that look right onward alway,

I will to follow Thee alone.

Chorus

O Jesus keep my next step faithful

To paths marked out by God for me;

Hold Thou me up O mighty Saviour:

My strength and hope are all in Thee.

The storms that gather round my pathway

May hide the next step from my sight,

But faith can walk with God in darkness,

And He will guide that step aright.

Chorus

O Jesus keep my next step faithful

To paths marked out by God for me;

Hold Thou me up O mighty Saviour:

My strength and hope are all in Thee.

author→ Adelaide A. Pollard

composer→ Jonathan Wright

tune→ Bellﬂower

time signature→ 3/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

278: Oh! for the Peace

Oh for the peace of a perfect trust,

My loving God in Thee:

Unwav’ring faith that never doubts

Thy choice is best for me.

Best though my plans be set at naught;

Best though the way be rough;

Best though my earthly store be scant—

In Thee I have enough.

Best though my health and strength be gone,

Though weary days be mine;

Shut out from much that others have:

Not my will Lord but Thine.

And e’en though disappointments come,

They too are best for me,

To wean me from this changing world

And lead me nearer Thee.

Oh for the peace of a perfect trust

That looks away from all,

Yet sees Thy hand in everything,

In great events and small.

That hears Thy voice a father’s voice—

Directing for the best;

Oh for the peace of a perfect trust—

A heart with Thee at rest.

author→ Henry Swanepoel

composer→ Frank Bruce

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 9, 6, 8, 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

279: Increase Our Faith

Increase our faith beloved Lord,

Release the cords of doubt that bind:

Grant us the vision that can see

The blessed purpose of Thy mind.

Increase our faith when Satan’s hosts

Against our soul are strong arrayed;

Place in our hands the shield of faith,

That we may face them unafraid.

Increase our faith when fruitless seem

The toiling hours o’er vale and hill;

Teach our discouraged hearts to feel

Thy kindly hand is leading still.

Increase our faith when o’er our hearts

Sorrow and loss their vigil keep;

Draw near and heal the aching wounds,

Thou tender Shepherd of the sheep.

Increase our faith when night at hand,

Death would return our souls to Thee;

Grant us the faith that understands

Our only hope is Calvary.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ H. Percy Smith

tune→ Maryton

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

280: How Sweet the Thought

How sweet the thought my Father knows,

And plans my path its joys and woes;

That for each test I needs must face,

He freely gives sufficient grace.

Chorus

Kept by His pow’r how sweet to know

His hand will guard from every foe,

And that by faith I now can see

The One who gave Himself for me.

With fears within and foes without,

That saving grace I cannot doubt;

For I have learned in days gone by

That on His strength I can rely.

Chorus

Kept by His pow’r how sweet to know

His hand will guard from every foe,

And that by faith I now can see

The One who gave Himself for me.

Whate’er the future days may bring,

Yet to His promises I’ll cling,

That as my all I daily yield,

His Son in me will be revealed.

Chorus

Kept by His pow’r how sweet to know

His hand will guard from every foe,

And that by faith I now can see

The One who gave Himself for me.

I long to learn while here below

More of that dying life to show,

That when He calls me over there,

More of His likeness I may bear.

Chorus

Kept by His pow’r how sweet to know

His hand will guard from every foe,

And that by faith I now can see

The One who gave Himself for me.

author→ Charlie Morgan

composer→ Don Puffalt

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

281: I Need No Strength but Thine

I need no strength but Thine alone,

Thou great Redeemer from whose throne

All grace in fullness flows.

In weakness I can be made strong;

In battle sing the victor’s song,

My trust in Thee repose.

The arm of flesh dishonours Thee;

And in its self-sufficiency,

The foolish heart deceives;

But he whose hope abides in Thee

Is as the ever-watered tree,

Clothed in both fruit and leaves.

I need no book but Thine own word,

Nor can the thoughts of men afford

A light to be my guide;

For Lord Thy holy word of truth,

A lamp to age a light to youth,

Forever will abide.

For who would turn to cisterns Lord,

And leave the fountain of Thy word,

Where Christ is all in all?

He is my life and righteousness,

True wisdom and true holiness:

With Him I shall not fall.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Lowell Mason

same tune→ 247

tune→ Meribah

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 8, 6, 8, 8, 6

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

282: His Way Is Best

I listen to the Master’s word,

And all my waking heart is stirred;

Midst sin and strife I hear Him say,

“I will return keep watch and pray”.

Chorus

His way is best I follow on,

Just where His bleeding feet have gone;

My one desire to worthy be

And fill the place prepared for me.

I ponder o’er those words again,

That Christ is coming back to reign

And claim His chosen faithful bride,

Who in His way and truth abide.

Chorus

His way is best I follow on,

Just where His bleeding feet have gone;

My one desire to worthy be

And fill the place prepared for me.

Though most despise God’s lowly way,

Reject His love and go astray,

Within my heart one purpose burns:

To stand approved when He returns.

Chorus

His way is best I follow on,

Just where His bleeding feet have gone;

My one desire to worthy be

And fill the place prepared for me.

His love can fully satisfy,

And needed grace He will supply

To keep me in the heav’nly race,

Until I see Him face to face.

Chorus

His way is best I follow on,

Just where His bleeding feet have gone;

My one desire to worthy be

And fill the place prepared for me.

author→ Mrs. Rene Beattie

composer→ Alexander Lee

tune→ Lacrima

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Faith and Trust

↑↑↑

283: Strong in the Strength

Strong in the strength of gentleness of meekness faith and love,

I take Thy hand in weakness and press on t’ward things above;

The Morning Star will be my guide its lustrous rays I see

Shining along the highway marking the path for me.

Strong radiant light assuring my hope is set in Thee;

The gleam from off the mercy seat must always help me see

The precious things Thou hast in store for yielded lives and true,

Striving to serve the Master doing what He would do.

Strong in the strength which He supplies my storehouse is complete;

I feast upon the living bread and drink the water sweet.

My every need He doth supply secure within the fold;

His promises are ever sure rare treasures manifold.

How do I prize my calling since Christ hath made me free?

The hand of time must test me as I journey out to sea.

Mid surges of temptations wild and murmurs of self-will,

Is the Master at the helm Hear Him whisper Peace be still”.

author→ Hugh Roberts

composer→ Hugh Roberts

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 14, 14, 14, 13

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

284: I Never Can Forget

I never can forget the day

The lowly Saviour came my way

And filled my soul with life divine;

The wealth of heaven now is mine.

Chorus

I never can forget the day

I heard the Saviour kindly say,

“If thou wouldst my disciple be,

Take up thy cross and follow me”.

I never can forget the love

That brought the Saviour from above,

Amid earth’s multitudes to see

And set His loving eyes on me.

Chorus

I never can forget the day

I heard the Saviour kindly say,

“If thou wouldst my disciple be,

Take up thy cross and follow me”.

He brought the heavens nigh to me,

The will of God so plain to see;

His simple truth so sure and clear,

Was sweetest music to my ear.

Chorus

I never can forget the day

I heard the Saviour kindly say,

“If thou wouldst my disciple be,

Take up thy cross and follow me”.

I never can forget the day

I learned to walk in Jesus’ way;

Those feeble steps with courage true,

Brought fellowship and life anew.

Chorus

I never can forget the day

I heard the Saviour kindly say,

“If thou wouldst my disciple be,

Take up thy cross and follow me”.

author→ Clarence Anderson and Kenneth Dissmore

composer→ Winﬁeld S. Weeden

same tune→ 371

tune→ Hannah

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

285: Wait on the Lord

Wait on the Lord with confidence and patience;

Wait in your weakness and in darkest hour.

He will renew your strength and you will daily

Prove for yourself how great His love and pow’r.

Wait on the Lord when fierce the battle rages

’Gainst foes that seek to hinder from within,

Or foes without that would destroy and lure us

From God’s control to darkness and to sin.

Wait on the Lord in fruitfulness and vict’ry

Lest you should be exalted and defiled.

Wait on the Lord that He may keep you humble,

Always sincere and simple as a child.

Wait on the Lord and trust in all His leadings;

Ask now of Him and let Him ask of you;

Answer His prayers and yours He’ll gladly answer;

Be true to Him to you He will be true.

Wait on the Lord be of good cheer and courage;

Follow His steps obey His still small voice.

Trust in His grace which is sufficient for you;

Then at the end with Him you will rejoice.

author→ Jim Wright

composer→ Hubert P. Main

same tune→ 36, 410

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

286: An Offering I Would Bring

Dear Lord an off’ring I would bring

To Thee my Prophet Priest and King;

Though small and mean the gift may be,

’Tis all I have to give to Thee,

’Tis all I have to give to Thee.

Chorus

Accept I pray,

The life I give to Thee today;

’Tis Thine ’tis Thine:

Forever I my claim resign.

Thou Lord hast giv’n Thy best for me:

Thou didst not shrink from Calvary,

But drank the bitter cup of woe,

That God Thy Father I might know,

That God Thy Father I might know.

Chorus

Accept I pray,

The life I give to Thee today;

’Tis Thine ’tis Thine:

Forever I my claim resign.

All that I am henceforth shall be

Used in the way that pleaseth Thee;

I mean to lay all at Thy feet:

Grant it may be a savour sweet,

Grant it may be a savour sweet.

Chorus

Accept I pray,

The life I give to Thee today;

’Tis Thine ’tis Thine:

Forever I my claim resign.

So use my life O Lord I pray,

In seeking those who’ve gone astray,

That joy in heaven may abound,

As one by one Thy lambs are found,

As one by one Thy lambs are found.

Chorus

Accept I pray,

The life I give to Thee today;

’Tis Thine ’tis Thine:

Forever I my claim resign.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ Edwin O. Excell

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 4, 8, 4, 8

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

287: In Jesus’ Hands

When my heart is heavy-burdened,

And I cannot understand,

What I have no power over

I will leave in Jesus’ hands.

Chorus

I will leave it all to Jesus,

For I know He understands;

Things in life I cannot alter,

I will leave in Jesus’ hands.

Human minds so often question

What pertains to good or ill,

But the answer is in Jesus:

All is measured by His will.

Chorus

I will leave it all to Jesus,

For I know He understands;

Things in life I cannot alter,

I will leave in Jesus’ hands.

Every day I look to Jesus—

None so loving true and kind;

Earthly things so many cherish

Must one day be left behind.

Chorus

I will leave it all to Jesus,

For I know He understands;

Things in life I cannot alter,

I will leave in Jesus’ hands.

Someday every eye will see Him,

Living reigning over all;

Every great and mighty nation,

To the Lord will bow and fall.

Chorus

I will leave it all to Jesus,

For I know He understands;

Things in life I cannot alter,

I will leave in Jesus’ hands.

author→ Kenneth Dissmore

composer→ Morton J. Babbitt

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

288: Lead Me to the Rock

Oh hearken Lord incline Thine ear unto me.

In deep distress oh hear my needy cry,

And lead me Lord in all my desperation,

Unto the Rock that higher is than I.

In dark despair there comes this reassurance:

“You have not failed until you’ve failed to try”.

And though I’ve fallen often in the struggle,

I trust the Rock that higher is than I.

To human pride and every selfish passion,

To stubborn will oh help me Lord to die;

Deliver me from this cruel cunning nature,

To find the Rock that higher is than I.

When sorrow comes and grief is cast upon me,

When I am moved to ask the reason why,

Help me to say Lord who am I to question

The solid Rock that higher is than I”?

When I am tempted in some weaker moment,

Swayed by the crowd my Master to deny,

Oh lift me to that place of true conviction,

Upon the Rock that higher is than I.

author→ Jack Price

composer→ Mrs. Mary Lou Fontaine

same tune→ 407

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

289: Thou Thinkest, Lord, of Me

Amid the trials which I meet,

Amid the thorns that pierce my feet,

One thought remains supremely sweet:

Thou thinkest Lord of me!

Chorus

Thou thinkest Lord of me,

Thou thinkest Lord of me;

What need I fear since Thou art near

And thinkest Lord of me?

The cares of life come thronging fast,

Upon my soul their shadows cast;

Thy voice assures my heart at last:

Thou thinkest Lord of me!

Chorus

Thou thinkest Lord of me,

Thou thinkest Lord of me;

What need I fear since Thou art near

And thinkest Lord of me?

Let shadows come let shadows go,

Let life be bright or dark with woe;

I am content for this I know:

Thou thinkest Lord of me!

Chorus

Thou thinkest Lord of me,

Thou thinkest Lord of me;

What need I fear since Thou art near

And thinkest Lord of me?

author→ Edmund S. Lorenz

composer→ Edmund S. Lorenz

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 6; 6, 6; 8, 6

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

290: All the Way

I will travel on with Jesus;

Other voices bid me stay,

But I cannot bear the parting;

I am going all the way.

Chorus

All the way All the way!

I am going all the way.

What is in the world to charm me?

Why should I my Lord betray?

Precious is His love and friendship;

I am going all the way.

Chorus

All the way All the way!

I am going all the way.

We will travel on together,

Naught shall tempt my feet to stray;

His compassion fails me never;

I am going all the way.

Chorus

All the way All the way!

I am going all the way.

Stronger grows the bond of union

As I follow and obey;

There’s no parting from my Saviour;

I am going all the way.

Chorus

All the way All the way!

I am going all the way.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ W. Howard Doane

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7

topic→ Comfort

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291: The Heart of My Saviour

The heart of my Saviour is tender,

He knows every step that I take;

He is an unfailing defender

When dangers my soul overtake.

His love and His grace will uphold me

When storm clouds my soul may appal;

His strong loving arms will enfold me;

Attentive His ear when I call.

The eyes of my Saviour ne’er slumber:

He sees every child of His fold;

Though scattered afar few in number,

He guides them with love yet untold.

In wilderness vast and so dreary

Sweet manna fell down from on high,

And for the souls thirsty and weary,

Their strong Rock of Ages was nigh.

The heart of my Saviour is tender:

He gave His own life for His sheep;

To Him all I have I surrender—

My life He is able to keep.

I’ll follow my Saviour unfearing,

My pilgrimage soon will be o’er;

The bright lights of home are appearing

Where I may have rest evermore.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Unknown

tune→ Allein auf dem Berge

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Comfort

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292: In Times of Deepest Darkness

In times of deepest darkness,

Of sorrow and distress,

The Lord draws near to chasten,

To comfort and to bless.

His hand outstretched in mercy

Corrects our wand’ring feet

And draws through mists and shadows

To fellowship more sweet.

How can we fear the future,

When love has planned the way

Which leads o’er hills and valleys

To one eternal day?

E’en death at last is conquered,

The grave has lost its fear,

And all faith sees is heaven

Throw wide its portals here.

So struggling soul press onward,

And keep the goal in view;

What God has done in others,

He too can do in you.

Fear neither past nor future;

Let love the vict’ry give,

And through eternal ages

Your soul with Christ shall live.

author→ Eustace Radford

composer→ Chrétien Urhan

same tune→ 305

tune→ Rutherford

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Comfort

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293: As I Dwell on Things Eternal

As I dwell on things eternal

For which Jesus lived and died,

How it sets my heart a-burning

To be faithful true and tried!

Chorus

God forbid that I should glory,

Save in Jesus and His cross,

By His grace accounting all things

In the world but vain and loss.

Earthly suff’rings are not worthy

Of a moment’s thought or care,

When compared with all the glory

Which I can with Jesus share.

Chorus

God forbid that I should glory,

Save in Jesus and His cross,

By His grace accounting all things

In the world but vain and loss.

Some consider earthly honour

And in blindness turn away,

Choosing rather Satan’s bypaths

Than to walk Christ’s lowly way.

Chorus

God forbid that I should glory,

Save in Jesus and His cross,

By His grace accounting all things

In the world but vain and loss.

Give me grace to never falter,

But like Jesus to despise

All the shame and world rejection

And obtain the heav’nly prize.

Chorus

God forbid that I should glory,

Save in Jesus and His cross,

By His grace accounting all things

In the world but vain and loss.

author→ Robert Blair

composer→ Dora Boole

same tune→ 331

tune→ Precious Saviour

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Comfort

↑↑↑

294: A Life of Overcoming

A life of overcoming,

A life of ceaseless praise:

Be this thy blessed portion

Throughout the coming days;

The victory was purchased

On Calv’ry’s cross for thee:

Sin shall not have dominion,

The Son has made thee free.

And wouldst thou know the secret

Of constant victory?

Let in the Overcomer,

And He will conquer thee!

Thy broken spirit taken

In sweet captivity,

Shall glory in His triumph

And share His victory.

Though all the path before thee

The hosts of darkness fill,

Look to thy Father’s promise

And claim the vict’ry still;

Faith sees the heav’nly legions,

Where doubt sees naught but foes,

And through the very conflict

Her life the stronger grows.

More stern will grow the conflict

As nears our King’s return,

And they alone can face it

Who this great lesson learn:

That from them God asks nothing,

But to unlatch the door,

Admitting Him who through them

Will conquer evermore.

author→ Freda Hanbury

composer→ Lowell Mason

tune→ Missionary Hymn

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Storm

↑↑↑

295: My Refuge and Hope

My refuge and hope are in Jesus,

My comfort in days of distress;

Though weary the wilderness journey,

I know He will nourish and bless.

Chorus

Though hosts of sin may surround me,

My heart shall not fear for I know

My refuge and hope are in Jesus,

And onward rejoicing I go.

His own strong right arm will protect me,

Though fiercely the foes may assail;

I trust in the name of my Saviour

And know I shall surely prevail.

Chorus

Though hosts of sin may surround me,

My heart shall not fear for I know

My refuge and hope are in Jesus,

And onward rejoicing I go.

His mercy and faithfulness never

Depart from the upright in heart;

And knowing our frame He remembers

His Spirit and strength to impart.

Chorus

Though hosts of sin may surround me,

My heart shall not fear for I know

My refuge and hope are in Jesus,

And onward rejoicing I go.

He dwells with the meek and the lowly;

His counsel is sweet to their soul;

The heart that is humble and contrite,

The Saviour delights to control.

Chorus

Though hosts of sin may surround me,

My heart shall not fear for I know

My refuge and hope are in Jesus,

And onward rejoicing I go.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Peter P. Bilhorn

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 8, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Storm

↑↑↑

296: All Through the Storm

My heart is made glad as I walk in the way,

And love lights the path for me day by day;

Thy mercy and truth are my joy and delight,

Though fierce be the storm and though dark the night.

Chorus

All through the storm Lord I see Thy face

Beaming with love and with saving grace;

I’ll go where Thou leadest for Thou art my Friend,

And I Lord am Thine to the journey’s end.

I think of Thy labour Thy pain and Thy love,

That opened the way to the throne above;

And love true and tender wells up in my soul

And points through the storm to the saved one’s goal.

Chorus

All through the storm Lord I see Thy face

Beaming with love and with saving grace;

I’ll go where Thou leadest for Thou art my Friend,

And I Lord am Thine to the journey’s end.

I know Thy heart yearns o’er the wandering feet

That once walked so firm and then scorned defeat,

But stepped from the path of Thy glory and grace,

And strayed through the storm from the lowly place.

Chorus

All through the storm Lord I see Thy face

Beaming with love and with saving grace;

I’ll go where Thou leadest for Thou art my Friend,

And I Lord am Thine to the journey’s end.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10, 9, 9, 11, 10

topic→ Storm

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297: The Waves Rolled High

The waves rolled high fierce raged the angry deep;

Danger seemed nigh the Saviour fast asleep.

His Father’s hand controlled the winds and sea,

And daily led the Man of Galilee.

Chorus

The tempest raged upon the angry deep.

Amidst the storm the Lord lay fast asleep.

Why should we fear or even doubtful be?

Our Father’s hand controls the wind and sea.

Be of good cheer when storms around you rise,

Should threat’ning clouds appear in dark’ning skies.

Our Father’s hand shall guide through storm and sea;

His guarding grace shall lead to victory.

Chorus

The tempest raged upon the angry deep.

Amidst the storm the Lord lay fast asleep.

Why should we fear or even doubtful be?

Our Father’s hand controls the wind and sea.

Why should our hearts be filled with anxious fears?

Why should our eyes be dimmed with needless tears?

Or fainting yield to thoughts of dark despair?

How can we doubt our Father’s tender care?

Chorus

The tempest raged upon the angry deep.

Amidst the storm the Lord lay fast asleep.

Why should we fear or even doubtful be?

Our Father’s hand controls the wind and sea.

Then let us tread God’s way with courage true:

All coming days His hand will lead us through.

Mountains will fade and foes before us flee,

If for our God we firm and faithful be.

Chorus

The tempest raged upon the angry deep.

Amidst the storm the Lord lay fast asleep.

Why should we fear or even doubtful be?

Our Father’s hand controls the wind and sea.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Robert Crosbie

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10; D.

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Storm

↑↑↑

298: Through Good Report

Through good report and evil Lord,

Still guided by Thy faithful word—

Our staff our buckler and our sword—

We follow Thee.

With enemies on every side,

We lean on Thee the Crucified;

Forsaking all on earth beside,

We follow Thee.

O Master point Thou out the way,

Nor suffer Thou our steps to stray;

Then in that path which leads to Day,

We follow Thee.

Thou hast passed on before our face,

Thy footsteps on the way we trace;

Oh keep us aid us by Thy grace:

We follow Thee.

Whom have we in the heav’n above?

Whom on this earth save Thee to love?

Still in Thy light we onward move:

We follow Thee.

author→ Horatius Bonar

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ Almsgiving

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 4

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

299: Approved of God

Approved of God what more could we desire?

Oh may this precious thought our hearts inspire,

That we may gladly yield ourselves to be

A living off’ring Lord approved by Thee.

Approved of God was Jesus His own Son;

He never failed but always pressing on,

Finished His course and when the end had come,

Raised from the dead He sat upon the throne.

Approved of God His image I would bear,

Though here on earth His suff’rings I must share,

Like men of old who gladly yielded all;

To be approved they followed at His call.

Approved of God this blessing I would know;

Honour from men is but a passing show.

Lord take my heart and may I always seek

To be like Jesus faithful true and meek.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Loys Bourgeois

same tune→ 362

tune→ Toulon

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

300: My Heart’s Deep Need

My heart’s deep need can ne’er be met,

Nor dried the falling tear,

My heart can never comfort get,

Until my Lord draws near.

No cheering word can faith impart,

With hope inspire my soul,

Till by His voice it reach my heart

To heal and make it whole.

No joyful song of praise have I,

My lips no word of cheer

Can give to those who needy cry,

Until my Lord draws near.

My life a desert place would be,

A wilderness so drear,

Except my Lord He whom I love,

Doth every hour draw near.

author→ Gladys Porteous

composer→ John B. Dykes

same tune→ 13

tune→ St. Agnes

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

301: Mid Worldly Temptations

Mid worldly temptations

And trials severe,

Oh lead us Lord Jesus,

And teach us Thy fear;

Thou knowest our nature,

So weak and so frail;

Oh grant us Thy blessing,

And strength to prevail.

Chorus

Lord Jesus guide we pray;

Keep us in Thy pathway,

And lead us alway.

O Saviour we thank Thee

For Thy precious life;

Oh help us prove worthy

To win in the strife.

We know what it cost Thee

To show us the way

And suffer for sinners

On dark Calvary.

Chorus

Lord Jesus guide we pray;

Keep us in Thy pathway,

And lead us alway.

We’re glad Thou didst tell us:

If we faithful live,

Our prize is more precious

Than this world can give.

Above with the Father,

At heaven’s throne of grace,

Is Christ interceding

As we run the race.

Chorus

Lord Jesus guide we pray;

Keep us in Thy pathway,

And lead us alway.

author→ Mrs. Mabel Graham

composer→ Henry R. Bishop

tune→ Home

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 6, 5

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

302: Dear Saviour, Lead Me

Dear Saviour lead me by Thy hand divine,

Till my life’s close oh keep me ever Thine;

I am a stranger in a hostile land

And need the guidance of Thy loving hand.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep me by Thy side,

For my poor soul would always there abide;

When Thou art very near Thy presence gives me cheer;

My soul shall know no fear when Thy hand doth guide.

Should sorrow’s dark night o’er my pathway spread

Rough stony places where my feet shall tread,

In tender mercy all for me is planned,

That I might know the guidance of Thy hand.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep me by Thy side,

For my poor soul would always there abide;

When Thou art very near Thy presence gives me cheer;

My soul shall know no fear when Thy hand doth guide.

Dear Saviour lead me lest my faith should fail,

And over me the pow’r of wrong prevail;

Each rising tempest help me to withstand;

Grant unto me the guidance of Thy hand.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep me by Thy side,

For my poor soul would always there abide;

When Thou art very near Thy presence gives me cheer;

My soul shall know no fear when Thy hand doth guide.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ C. Austin Miles

same tune→ 323

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 10, 12, 11

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

303: Close to Thee

Thou my everlasting portion,

More than friend or life to me;

All along my pilgrim journey,

Saviour let me walk with Thee.

Close to Thee close to Thee,

Close to Thee close to Thee;

All along my pilgrim journey,

Saviour let me walk with Thee.

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.

Lead me through this 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.

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ Silas J. Vail

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 8, 7

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

304: Come, Brothers, On

Come brothers on and forward!

With us the Father goes:

He leads us and He guards us,

Through thousands of our foes.

The sweetness and the glory,

The sunlight of His eyes,

Make all the desert places

To bloom as paradise.

Lo through the pathless midnight

The fiery pillar leads,

And onward goes the Shepherd

Before the flock He feeds;

Unquestioning unfearing,

The lambs may follow on

In confidence and quiet,

Their eyes on Him alone.

Oh dare and suffer all things!

Yet but a stretch of road,

Then wondrous words of welcome,

And then the face of God.

The world how small and empty—

Our eyes have looked on Him;

The mighty Sun has risen,

The taper burneth dim.

We follow in His footsteps;

What if our feet be torn?

Where He has marked the pathway,

All hail the brier and thorn!

Scarce seen scarce heard unreckoned,

Despised defamed unknown,

Or heard but by our singing—

On brothers ever on!

author→ Gerhard Tersteegen, tr Frances Bevan

composer→ Franz Joseph Haydn

tune→ Petition

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

305: Lo, We Can Tread

Lo we can tread rejoicing

The pilgrim’s narrow road;

We know the voice that calls us,

We know our faithful God.

Come brothers on to glory!

With every face set fast,

On t’wards the golden towers,

Where we shall rest at last.

It was with voice of singing

We left the land of night,

To pass to glorious music,

Far onward out of sight.

O brothers was it sorrow,

Though thousand worlds were lost?

Our eyes have looked on Jesus,

And thus we count the cost.

Oh bliss to leave behind us

The fetters of the slave!

To leave ourselves behind us,

The grave clothes and the grave!

To speed unburdened pilgrims,

Glad empty-handed free,

To cross the trackless deserts

And walk upon the sea!

Across the will of nature

Leads on the path of God!

Not where the flesh delighteth,

The feet of Jesus trod.

If now the path be narrow

And steep and rough and lone,

If crags and tangles cross it,

Praise God we will go on.

author→ Gerhard Tersteegen, tr Frances Bevan

composer→ Chrétien Urhan

same tune→ 292

tune→ Rutherford

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 7, 6; 7, 6; D.

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

306: He Waits for Thee

He waits for thee He waits for thee—

Oh do not linger on the way;

God longs a Father true to be;

He’ll guide and help you day by day.

Chorus

Fair are the prospects all ahead,

And good the land He offers free;

The One who all our fathers led

Will lead thee through He waits for thee.

Would you not seek what Abram had—

The conscious guidance of God’s hand?

As launching forth he knew not where,

He went to seek the promised land.

Chorus

Fair are the prospects all ahead,

And good the land He offers free;

The One who all our fathers led

Will lead thee through He waits for thee.

Fear not the mountain’s rocky slope,

Or e’en the valleys dark below—

This is the path that leads to God;

’Tis sweet each day with Him to go.

Chorus

Fair are the prospects all ahead,

And good the land He offers free;

The One who all our fathers led

Will lead thee through He waits for thee.

Sweet is the story you shall tell

At eventide when day is done:

“The Lord is faithful does all well—

Him will I serve and Him alone”.

Chorus

Fair are the prospects all ahead,

And good the land He offers free;

The One who all our fathers led

Will lead thee through He waits for thee.

author→ Tom Turner

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

same tune→ 275

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

307: I Will Follow My Saviour

I will follow my Saviour o’er life’s darkest way,

And my heart shall not fear as I go;

For His love cannot fail it is stronger than death:

His own precious word tells me so.

Chorus

Unchanging my Saviour remains;

My heart shall not fear as I go.

His love cannot fail it is stronger than death:

His own precious word tells me so.

Jesus came from the home of His Father on high

To enlighten the world here below,

Showing God’s perfect way His pure truth and His life:

His own precious word tells me so.

Chorus

Unchanging my Saviour remains;

My heart shall not fear as I go.

His love cannot fail it is stronger than death:

His own precious word tells me so.

I am conscious of weakness but strong in His grace;

There is vict’ry when facing the foe.

Jesus is my strong tow’r and my rock of defence:

His own precious word tells me so.

Chorus

Unchanging my Saviour remains;

My heart shall not fear as I go.

His love cannot fail it is stronger than death:

His own precious word tells me so.

I will follow the Lamb wheresoever He leads;

All the prayer of my heart is to know

How to walk in His way undefiled to the end:

His own precious word tells me how.

Chorus

Unchanging my Saviour remains;

My heart shall not fear as I go.

His love cannot fail it is stronger than death:

His own precious word tells me so.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Matthew Lindsay McPhail

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 12, 9, 12, 8, 8, 8, 11, 8

topic→ Leading and Following

↑↑↑

308-1st tune: The Lord’s My Shepherd

The Lord’s my Shepherd I’ll not want;

He makes me down to lie

In pastures green He leadeth me,

In pastures green He leadeth me

The quiet waters by.

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.

Yea though I walk in death’s dark vale,

Yet will I fear no ill,

For Thou art with me and Thy rod,

For Thou art with me and Thy rod

And staff me comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnishèd

In presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,

And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life

Shall surely follow me;

And in God’s house forevermore,

And in God’s house forevermore

My dwelling place shall be.

author→ Francis Rous, et alia

composer→ John Campbell

tune→ Orlington

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 8; 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6

multiple tunes→ 1st Tune

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

308-2nd tune: The Lord’s My Shepherd

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.

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.

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 me comfort still.

My table Thou hast furnishèd

In presence of my foes;

My head Thou dost with oil anoint,

And my cup overflows.

Goodness and mercy all my life

Shall surely follow me;

And in God’s house forevermore

My dwelling place shall be.

author→ Francis Rous, et alia

composer→ Jessie Seymour Irvine, harmonies by David Grant

tune→ Crimond

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

multiple tunes→ 2nd Tune

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

309: How Fresh and Green

How fresh and green the pastures fair

Where the good Shepherd leads His sheep;

The river of God’s pleasure there

Flows on forever still and deep;

Afar from all the strife and gloom,

He rests with all His flock at noon.

Chorus

The Shepherd and the sheep rejoice:

How still and sweet those pastures fair;

The desert blooms as paradise,

For God is with His people there.

How sweet the fragrant vale of prayer

Where Jesus loved to watch and pray;

We love to trace His footprints there:

No clouds obscure no fears dismay;

Our prayers and praise and songs of grace

Like incense fill the holy place.

Chorus

The Shepherd and the sheep rejoice:

How still and sweet those pastures fair;

The desert blooms as paradise,

For God is with His people there.

From all the world its toil and care,

To watch with Him we turn aside;

Our Shepherd true is waiting there,

And every need will be supplied;

He speaks how pleasant is His voice!

Our satiated hearts rejoice.

Chorus

The Shepherd and the sheep rejoice:

How still and sweet those pastures fair;

The desert blooms as paradise,

For God is with His people there.

Made meet His suff’rings here to share,

Our heav’nly gain is earthly loss;

Content if Jesus leads us there,

To labour now and bear the cross

And manifest His life and name,

To all the world His love proclaim.

Chorus

The Shepherd and the sheep rejoice:

How still and sweet those pastures fair;

The desert blooms as paradise,

For God is with His people there.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ J. Lincoln Hall

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Ten 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

310: Shepherd of Israel

Shepherd of Israel keeping Thy sheep—

Never forgetting in slumber or sleep;

Folding them gently when night cometh on,

Going before them at break of the dawn!

Chorus

Shepherd of Israel Shepherd of love,

Watching Thy flock from the glory above!

Knowing how weary their wilderness way,

Praying for them ever living to pray!

Shepherd of Israel strong is Thine arm,

Shielding Thy flock from each threatening harm,

Gath’ring the lambs as they falter and fall,

Safe in Thy bosom enfolding them all!

Chorus

Shepherd of Israel Shepherd of love,

Watching Thy flock from the glory above!

Knowing how weary their wilderness way,

Praying for them ever living to pray!

Shepherd of Israel soon to appear,

Soon to deliver Thy little flock here!

Just to behold Thee their richest reward—

Shepherd of Israel Jesus their Lord!

Chorus

Shepherd of Israel Shepherd of love,

Watching Thy flock from the glory above!

Knowing how weary their wilderness way,

Praying for them ever living to pray!

author→ Adelaide A. Pollard

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10; D.

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

311: Love Supreme

He found me in a desert land,

A waste and howling wilderness;

His loving heart was pained to see

My lost estate my helplessness;

“Fear not said He thy Lord is nigh;

No ransomed soul need ever die”.

Chorus

Oh love supreme Oh sov’reign grace!

Which brought my Saviour from on high

To seek His sheep and bring them home:

Dear as the apple of God’s eye.

He soothed and bound my bleeding wounds

And bore me gently to the fold;

His tender care dispelled my fear

And filled my soul with joy untold;

Belov’d of God forevermore,

My days of banishment are o’er.

Chorus

Oh love supreme Oh sov’reign grace!

Which brought my Saviour from on high

To seek His sheep and bring them home:

Dear as the apple of God’s eye.

I pass my days in sweet content

Within the chambers of the King;

I hear His voice and see His face;

His love inspires the song I sing,

In harmony with heav’n above—

One spirit with the God I love.

Chorus

Oh love supreme Oh sov’reign grace!

Which brought my Saviour from on high

To seek His sheep and bring them home:

Dear as the apple of God’s eye.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Sam Jones

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Ten 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

312: The Lord My Shepherd Is

The Lord my Shepherd is—

My heart no want can know;

He gently leads me by the hand

Where verdant pastures grow.

He knows my every need,

And safe with Him I go,

In calm and quietness to rest

Where living waters flow.

When wearied with the strife,

My soul He doth restore;

His loving-kindness woos my heart

To love Him more and more.

The path of righteousness

With Him I gladly take.

Why should I stray He leads the way

E’en for His own name’s sake.

To walk the vale of death

Is sweet with Jesus near;

His rod and staff they comfort me—

No evil will I fear.

My table He prepares

In presence of the foe;

When His anointing I receive,

My cup doth overflow.

Goodness and mercy shall

Be with me all my days;

Preserved and kept by Him I am

From all the bypath ways.

His presence with me now

Brings joy forevermore,

And through a long eternity

His ways I shall adore.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ John Zundel

tune→ Lebanon

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

313: Where All Is Peaceful

Where all is peaceful calm and still,

I rest beneath His care;

’Tis rest to know and do His will,

His joy and sorrow share.

Chorus

How sweet is the rest of God,

Safe in the Shepherd’s fold—

To hear His voice and feast upon

The wealth of His love untold.

My life is hid with Christ in God,

Deep hidden in His heart;

I follow in the path He trod—

We nevermore can part.

Chorus

How sweet is the rest of God,

Safe in the Shepherd’s fold—

To hear His voice and feast upon

The wealth of His love untold.

Amid the surging tides of life,

With Him I onward go;

Amid the turmoil and the strife,

His perfect peace I know.

Chorus

How sweet is the rest of God,

Safe in the Shepherd’s fold—

To hear His voice and feast upon

The wealth of His love untold.

No more I walk in doubt and fear;

His light and love divine

Assure my heart that He is near,

And tuneful praise is mine.

Chorus

How sweet is the rest of God,

Safe in the Shepherd’s fold—

To hear His voice and feast upon

The wealth of His love untold.

I know that He will hold my hand

And lead me all the way,

Until at last with Him I stand

In God’s eternal day.

Chorus

How sweet is the rest of God,

Safe in the Shepherd’s fold—

To hear His voice and feast upon

The wealth of His love untold.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

tune→ Henrietta

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 7, 6, 8, 7

topic→ Shepherd and Sheep

↑↑↑

314: Oh, Give Me Rest

My Saviour Thou hast offered rest;

Oh give it then to me:

The rest of ceasing from myself,

To find my all in Thee.

This cruel self oh how it strives

And works within my breast,

To come between Thee and my soul,

And keep me back from rest!

How many subtle forms it takes

Of seeming verity,

As if it were not safe to rest

And venture all on Thee.

O Lord I seek a holy rest,

A vict’ry over sin;

I seek that Thou alone shouldst reign

O’er all without within.

In Thy strong hand I lay me down:

So shall the work be done;

For who can work so wondrously

As Thou Almighty One?

author→ Eliza H. Hamilton

composer→ Handley C. G. Moule

tune→ Ridley

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Peace and Rest

↑↑↑

315: Dear Saviour, Let Thy Peace

Dear Saviour let Thy peace descend

Upon this weary heart;

Dark fears and doubts my way attend;

Stretch forth Thine arm my soul defend;

Draw near and take my part,

Draw near and take my part.

For Lord Thou art my hiding place

When earth’s dark shadows fall;

I lift mine eyes to seek Thy face

And there behold such love and grace,

Naught can my soul appal,

Naught can my soul appal.

And when I call in my distress

And for Thy mercy plead,

Thou dost not leave me comfortless,

But in Thy loving tenderness

Dost meet my heart’s deep need,

Dost meet my heart’s deep need.

When at the close of life’s short day,

My soul doth rise to Thee,

Sorrow and sighing fled away,

I will rejoice to hear Thee say,

“Rest now my child in me,

Rest now my child in me”.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Mrs. Ella L. Case Chafer

same tune→ 237

tune→ Spencer

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 8; 6, 6

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 8, 6, 6

topic→ Peace and Rest

↑↑↑

316: Today Is Mine

Today is mine tomorrow may not be.

How brief this life how long eternity!

Swiftly and surely sands of time will run—

Finished earth’s day eternity begun.

The joys of earth how soon they fade and die!

In vain we seek our souls to satisfy;

We search for peace and finding naught but pain,

Mirth takes its flight ’tis but remorse we gain.

Our daily source of peace is Christ alone,

Dwelling within our hearts upon the throne

To reign as king His righteous sceptre sway;

“Thy will be done then from our hearts we say.

Today is mine to do His righteous will

And self deny His purpose to fulfil;

Today is mine to find this source of rest:

Doing His will we prove His will is best.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ James Langran

tune→ Langran

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Peace and Rest

↑↑↑

317: Sweet Is the Rest

Sweet is the rest that comes with dawn at last,

After the night of dark defeat is past,

And breaks the day the triumph of Thy will—

Thy purpose in my life Lord to fulfil.

Chorus

This blessed rest O Master give to me,

That I may find my peace my all in Thee.

Sweet is the rest in bearing of the cross:

Death to a life that brings me only loss;

But from this death a resurrection sure:

A Christ-filled life acceptable and pure.

Chorus

This blessed rest O Master give to me,

That I may find my peace my all in Thee.

Sweet is the rest when after weary toil,

I do not glory in the battle’s spoil.

The victor’s crown all honours let them be

To Thee alone who gives the victory.

Chorus

This blessed rest O Master give to me,

That I may find my peace my all in Thee.

Sweet is the rest that comes at close of day,

When life departs the spirit flies away

To be with Thee the One whom I adore,

And live with Thee and Thine forevermore.

Chorus

This blessed rest O Master give to me,

That I may find my peace my all in Thee.

author→ Elinor Kleeb

composer→ Elinor Kleeb

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 10's

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Peace and Rest

↑↑↑

318: As You Journey Home

As you journey home with Jesus,

On the heav’nly manna fed,

Let your heart go out to others:

With the hungry share your bread.

Chorus

Break your bread with hand unsparing,

Rich the harvest you shall reap;

Prove your heartfelt love for Jesus:

Feed His lambs and feed His sheep.

Are you bearing fruit for Jesus,

Or a cumb’rer of the ground?

Those who seek to succour many,

Rich in fruitfulness abound.

Chorus

Break your bread with hand unsparing,

Rich the harvest you shall reap;

Prove your heartfelt love for Jesus:

Feed His lambs and feed His sheep.

“Give it shall to you be given—”

Prove this golden rule is true.

Well pressed down and running over,

Thus the Lord will give to you.

Chorus

Break your bread with hand unsparing,

Rich the harvest you shall reap;

Prove your heartfelt love for Jesus:

Feed His lambs and feed His sheep.

Let your life be one of service

In the Master’s harvest field,

Sacrificed for Him unsparing;

Rich and sure will be the yield.

Chorus

Break your bread with hand unsparing,

Rich the harvest you shall reap;

Prove your heartfelt love for Jesus:

Feed His lambs and feed His sheep.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Knowles Shaw

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

319: ’Tis Not in Vain to Yield

’Tis not in vain to yield ourselves each day,

To serve the Lord and all His will obey;

Let us be yielded always found

Among the ones who in His work abound.

Chorus

’Tis not in vain oh may our hearts retain

This precious thought and glorify His name

In all we think and say and do,

And to the very end keep pure and true.

’Tis not in vain to die indeed to sin

And be a living off’ring unto Him;

This is the off’ring we will bring

To Him who died to save us from death’s sting.

Chorus

’Tis not in vain oh may our hearts retain

This precious thought and glorify His name

In all we think and say and do,

And to the very end keep pure and true.

’Tis not in vain to labour on with love,

With heart and mind fixed on the things above;

God ne’er forgets His eyes behold

The labour of each one within His fold.

Chorus

’Tis not in vain oh may our hearts retain

This precious thought and glorify His name

In all we think and say and do,

And to the very end keep pure and true.

’Tis not in vain though hardness we endure;

For through it all of blessing we are sure;

And if we finish in the race,

With joy we’ll one day meet Him face to face.

Chorus

’Tis not in vain oh may our hearts retain

This precious thought and glorify His name

In all we think and say and do,

And to the very end keep pure and true.

author→ Jim Fawcett

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 8, 10, 10, 10, 8, 10

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

320: I Love My Master

I am a servant I’m bought with a price;

I would be faithful and true to my trust.

When I consider my Master so kind,

I would be loyal and just.

Chorus

“I love my Master I love my Master”,

Plainly I say this today,

“Let my marked ear show the choice I have made:

I’ll be His servant for aye”.

I have a Master whose favour I seek,

One whom I willingly serve day by day;

I am content just to live for His smile—

This does so richly repay.

Chorus

“I love my Master I love my Master”,

Plainly I say this today,

“Let my marked ear show the choice I have made:

I’ll be His servant for aye”.

I do not choose to go free from my Lord;

I will still serve Him through unfeignèd love.

I have found peace in the household of faith,

Heeding His voice from above.

Chorus

“I love my Master I love my Master”,

Plainly I say this today,

“Let my marked ear show the choice I have made:

I’ll be His servant for aye”.

Yes I’ll say plainly that I love the Lord,

And His commandments not grievous to me,

For my own good I will keep to the end,

Never from Him to go free.

Chorus

“I love my Master I love my Master”,

Plainly I say this today,

“Let my marked ear show the choice I have made:

I’ll be His servant for aye”.

author→ Mary Lindley

composer→ W. Stillman Martin

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 7, 10, 7, 10, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

321: Hearts It Is the World Requires

Hearts it is the world requires,

Hearts from doubting free and pure;

Hearts not closed by wrong desires,

But Christ’s footsteps follow sure.

Hearts both brave and filled with courage,

As God’s men of old we see,

And who seek but God to honour,

Love Him and like Him would be.

Chorus

Hearts that lift on high the banner,

Where the conflict fierce doth fall,

Not afraid of death or danger;

Hearts that understand God’s call.

Hearts both true and faithful beating,

Who for others’ needs do move;

From all treachery retreating,

Hearts aflame with heav’nly love.

Hearts for needy ever searching;

Hearts controlled by Him alone;

Who though death and anguish facing,

Pray Dear Lord Thy will be done”.

Chorus

Hearts that lift on high the banner,

Where the conflict fierce doth fall,

Not afraid of death or danger;

Hearts that understand God’s call.

Hearts with love for those who perish,

Tender warm for rich and poor;

Lukewarm hearts God cannot cherish

In salvation’s holy war.

Hearts like Jesus’ yielded wholly,

Counting all of earth but loss;

Hearts that with His share but gladly,

Sorrow suff’ring and the cross.

Chorus

Hearts that lift on high the banner,

Where the conflict fierce doth fall,

Not afraid of death or danger;

Hearts that understand God’s call.

author→ Unknown

composer→ arr. Thoro Harris

same tune→ 37

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

322: Help Me, Lord

Help me Lord to be wholehearted

Through this life’s short pilgrimage;

May a true and faithful service

All my ransomed pow’rs engage.

Chorus

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Serving Thee with love and zeal,

Pouring out my life like Jesus,

Who did all Thy will reveal.

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Daily yielding Thee my all

As a sacrifice well-pleasing,

Till I reach my heav’nly goal.

Chorus

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Serving Thee with love and zeal,

Pouring out my life like Jesus,

Who did all Thy will reveal.

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Heark’ning to Thy voice alway,

That I might in turn re-echo

Words of life to those astray.

Chorus

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Serving Thee with love and zeal,

Pouring out my life like Jesus,

Who did all Thy will reveal.

Every other source is failing:

Naught can satisfaction bring

But a true wholehearted service

Unto Thee my Lord and King.

Chorus

Help me Lord to be wholehearted,

Serving Thee with love and zeal,

Pouring out my life like Jesus,

Who did all Thy will reveal.

author→ Robert Blair

composer→ Grant Colfax Tullar

same tune→ 131

tune→ Vision

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

323: Youth

Dear Lord we thank Thee for our youth today

Who know such love for Thy great truth and way,

They close their eyes to earth’s corrupting charms,

Choosing instead Thine everlasting arms.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep them hour by hour

Within the circle of Thy wondrous pow’r,

Doing each thoughtful deed,

Meeting each Kingdom need,

Sowing their lives as seed to live evermore.

When flesh would rise like giants in their strength,

Defying truth and boasting at great length,

Destroying faith discouraging the heart,

Defend Thine own draw near and take their part.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep them hour by hour

Within the circle of Thy wondrous pow’r,

Doing each thoughtful deed,

Meeting each Kingdom need,

Sowing their lives as seed to live evermore.

When Satan whisp’ring with his subtle voice,

Tempts them to be untrue to heaven’s choice,

Grant them the wisdom to avoid his snares;

Help them to know their heav’nly Father cares.

Chorus

Dear Saviour keep them hour by hour

Within the circle of Thy wondrous pow’r,

Doing each thoughtful deed,

Meeting each Kingdom need,

Sowing their lives as seed to live evermore.

author→ Richard Middleton

composer→ C. Austin Miles

same tune→ 302

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 10, 6, 6, 11

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

324: Live for Others

Live for others day by day—

’Tis the true the better way;

’Tis the way the Son of God,

When on earth as Saviour trod.

Chorus

Live for others every day:

Be a blessing while you may,

Ever loving kind and true,

Jesus-like in all you do.

Live for others for that One,

Who though God’s beloved Son,

Yet for others lived and died,

And is crowned the Crucified.

Chorus

Live for others every day:

Be a blessing while you may,

Ever loving kind and true,

Jesus-like in all you do.

Live for others spend be spent:

’Tis the life the Master meant—

Giving with a lavish hand,

Meeting ever love’s demand.

Chorus

Live for others every day:

Be a blessing while you may,

Ever loving kind and true,

Jesus-like in all you do.

Live for others and when death

Shall cut short life’s latest breath,

You with joy shall meet the Lord

And receive a full reward.

Chorus

Live for others every day:

Be a blessing while you may,

Ever loving kind and true,

Jesus-like in all you do.

author→ R. McNaughtan

composer→ Daniel B. Towner

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 7, 7; 7, 7; D.

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

325: Not Unto Men I Labour

Not unto men I labour,

Not unto men I pray,

But in Thy sight Lord Jesus,

I walk the lowly way;

And unto mine own Master,

I either stand or fall:

What men have said about me—

That will not count at all.

Chorus

My service is unto Thee to Thee,

My service is unto Thee;

Through sorrow or pain through loss or gain,

My service is unto Thee.

Lord may my steps be ordered

By Thine indwelling love,

True to Thy life’s example,

True to Thy will above;

Though I may walk in shadow

Or in the noonday light,

Let me know rest of spirit

Through living in Thy sight.

Chorus

My service is unto Thee to Thee,

My service is unto Thee;

Through sorrow or pain through loss or gain,

My service is unto Thee.

I know the heart is sinful—

None dareth trust his own;

’Tis not in man that walketh

To guide his steps alone.

He only doth walk wisely,

Can be assured of right,

Who with his eyes on Jesus,

Is walking in the light.

Chorus

My service is unto Thee to Thee,

My service is unto Thee;

Through sorrow or pain through loss or gain,

My service is unto Thee.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ J. Bruce Evans

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 9, 7, 9, 7

topic→ Service

↑↑↑

326: When Sore Afﬂictions

When sore afflictions press my soul,

And darkness gathers o’er my way,

I look above and trust in Him

Who ever leads me night and day.

When gloomy fears possess my heart,

I seek the shelter of His breast;

Where all is peace and joy and light,

In confidence I calmly rest.

What full provision God has made

For those who daily seek His care;

The pure in heart shall see His face,

His ear is open to their prayer.

The race is not unto the swift,

The strong no glories ever win;

The secret of all vict’ry is

Obedience to the Christ within.

Then fainting not I press along

The path where He has gone before,

The blood-stained path which leads to God,

To heav’n and home forevermore.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William B. Bradbury

same tune→ 158, 159

tune→ Woodworth

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ D♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

327: He Who Hath Led

He who hath led will lead

All through the wilderness;

He who hath fed will surely feed,

He who hath blest will bless.

He who hath heard thy cry

Will never close His ear;

He who hath marked thy faintest sigh

Will not forget thy tear.

He who hath made thee whole

Will heal thee day by day;

He who hath spoken to thy soul

Hath many things to say.

He who hath gently taught

Yet more will make thee know;

He who so wondrously hath wrought

Yet greater things will show.

He who hath made thee nigh

Will draw thee nearer still;

He who hath giv’n the first supply

Will satisfy and fill.

He who hath giv’n thee grace

Yet more and more will send;

He who hath set thee in the race

Will speed thee to the end.

He who hath won thy heart

Will keep it true and free;

He who hath shown thee what thou art

Will show Himself to thee.

He who hath bid thee live

And made thy life His own,

Life more abundantly will give

And keep it His alone.

author→ Frances R. Havergal

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

328: Ere We Part

Ere we part to Thee our Saviour,

We would lift our hearts in praise

For Thy kindness that has kept us

And Thy mercy all our days.

Chorus

Lord more firmly to Thine altar

May our sacrifice be bound,

And the savour of our off’ring,

Pleasing to Thy heart be found.

In the bosom of the future

Wait the tests we cannot see;

Let Thy presence Lord be with us,

Giving grace and victory.

Chorus

Lord more firmly to Thine altar

May our sacrifice be bound,

And the savour of our off’ring,

Pleasing to Thy heart be found.

In the world with darkness reigning,

Sound the sighs of dying men;

Lord we would be lights to help them,

Showing forth Thy love again.

Chorus

Lord more firmly to Thine altar

May our sacrifice be bound,

And the savour of our off’ring,

Pleasing to Thy heart be found.

When a brother weary fainting,

Needs our comfort for the soul,

May Thy law of loving-kindness

In our hearts have full control.

Chorus

Lord more firmly to Thine altar

May our sacrifice be bound,

And the savour of our off’ring,

Pleasing to Thy heart be found.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 9/8

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

329: Bind Me in Thy Yoke

Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus;

Draw me with the bands of love,

For I long to labour with Thee,

Christ and Saviour much belov’d.

Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus;

Only thus can I go on:

As I hear Thy voice obeying,

For my heart to Thee is won.

Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus,

Step by step to walk with Thee;

Living only for Thy will Lord,

From all bondage sets me free.

Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus;

Other yoke would heavy be.

Selfish freedoms are but bondage;

In Thy truth is liberty.

Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus,

From the dawning of the day,

With Thy touch of kindness guiding

Till the last step of the way.

author→ Harry Savage

composer→ Christian F. Witt

same tune→ 54

tune→ Stuttgart

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

330: Go, Labour On

Go labour on spend and be spent,

Thy joy to do the Father’s will;

It is the way the Master went:

Should not the servant tread it still?

Go labour on ’tis not for naught;

Thy earthly loss is heav’nly gain;

Men heed thee love thee praise thee not;

The Master praises what are men?

Men die in darkness at thy side,

Without a hope to cheer the tomb;

Take up the torch and wave it wide,

The torch that lights time’s thickest gloom.

Toil on faint not keep watch and pray,

Be wise the erring soul to win;

Go forth into the world’s highway,

Compel the wand’rer to come in.

author→ Horatius Bonar

composer→ John W. Hatton

tune→ Duke Street

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

331: Evermore Consider Jesus

Evermore consider Jesus,

Think upon His faithful life;

This will heal your soul’s deep sorrow,

Nerve your heart to face the strife.

Chorus

He will never never fail you—

God’s anointed chosen One.

Sacrifice and suffer with Him,

Till the crown of life is won.

Sin in every form opposing,

Selfishness on every side,

True in heart in mind and purpose,

Follow Him the faithful Guide.

Chorus

He will never never fail you—

God’s anointed chosen One.

Sacrifice and suffer with Him,

Till the crown of life is won.

Without spot to God He offered

His pure life in sacrifice,

Gladly gave the whole burnt off’ring,

Precious in His Father’s eyes.

Chorus

He will never never fail you—

God’s anointed chosen One.

Sacrifice and suffer with Him,

Till the crown of life is won.

Live above the gloom and darkness:

Walk in God’s unclouded light.

Hate the world its sin and folly:

Keep your garments clean and white.

Chorus

He will never never fail you—

God’s anointed chosen One.

Sacrifice and suffer with Him,

Till the crown of life is won.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Dora Boole

same tune→ 293

tune→ Precious Saviour

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Sacrifice

↑↑↑

332: Lord, How Good

Lord how good and oh how pleasant

When Thy people dwell as one,

Bound in bonds of love uniting

To the Father and the Son.

Bowing lowly in Thy presence,

Grant us now Thy liberty,

And anoint our hearts together

With the oil of unity.

Chorus

As before Thy throne we worship

And with humble hearts adore,

Wilt Thou Lord command the blessing,

Even life forevermore.

Lord how good and oh how pleasant

When Thy people dwell as one,

Scattered far yet bound so closely

Through the work that Thou hast done.

May Thy Spirit Lord unite us—

Bringing peace no tongue can tell—

As the dew so soft descending

On the hills of Israel.

Chorus

As before Thy throne we worship

And with humble hearts adore,

Wilt Thou Lord command the blessing,

Even life forevermore.

Lord how good and oh how pleasant

When Thy people dwell as one,

Hand in hand to face the conflict

Till the crown at last is won:

Love uniting ever closer,

Hearts as one to seek Thy face,

Overflowing with Thy praises

For the riches of Thy grace.

Chorus

As before Thy throne we worship

And with humble hearts adore,

Wilt Thou Lord command the blessing,

Even life forevermore.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Glenn Smith

same tune→ 83

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8, 7's

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Unity

↑↑↑

333: May They All Be One

“May they all be one my Father—”

’Twas the Saviour’s tender cry

As He prayed with His disciples

Just before He was to die.

Chorus

One with His who’ve gone before,

One with His today are we—

One in Him who loves and keeps us,

One for all eternity.

“May they all be one as we are—

Those whom Thou hast given me”.

Left behind so few in number,

Witnesses for Him to be.

Chorus

One with His who’ve gone before,

One with His today are we—

One in Him who loves and keeps us,

One for all eternity.

“May they all be one my Father,

All who shall believe on me,

Showing men through passing ages

That I have been sent by Thee”.

Chorus

One with His who’ve gone before,

One with His today are we—

One in Him who loves and keeps us,

One for all eternity.

“May they all be one the Saviour

Pleads today for us above,

Longs to see His own united,

Knit together in His love.

Chorus

One with His who’ve gone before,

One with His today are we—

One in Him who loves and keeps us,

One for all eternity.

author→ Garrett Hughes

composer→ John R. Sweney

same tune→ 85, 174

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E

starting pitch→ G♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Unity

↑↑↑

334: Through the Night

Through the night of doubt and sorrow

Onward goes the pilgrim band,

Singing songs of expectation,

Marching to the Promised Land.

Clear before us through the darkness

Gleams and burns the guiding Light;

Brother clasps the hand of brother,

Stepping fearless through the night.

One the light of God’s own presence

O’er His ransomed people shed,

Chasing far the gloom and terror,

Bright’ning all the path we tread.

One the object of our journey,

One the faith which never tires,

One the earnest looking forward,

One the hope our God inspires.

One the strain that lips of thousands

Lift as from the heart of one;

One the conflict one the peril,

One the march in God begun.

One the gladness of rejoicing

On the far eternal shore,

Where the one Almighty Father

Reigns in love forevermore.

author→ Bernard S. Ingemann, tr Sabine Baring-Gould

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ St. Oswald

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Unity

↑↑↑

335: No East or West

In Christ there is no east or west,

In Him no south or north;

’Tis one the Shepherd’s sacred flock,

Though scattered o’er the earth.

In Christ His people everywhere

Their sweet communion find;

In unison their hearts as one,

God’s tender mercies bind.

As brothers sisters of one faith,

Whate’er their tongue or race,

United stand from bondage free,

True monuments of grace.

Forth from the corners of the earth,

When sounds the clarion call,

The Bride of Christ shall gathered be

To Him their All in all.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ John B. Dykes

tune→ Beatitudo

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Unity

↑↑↑

336: Saviour, Keep Me True

Saviour keep me true and faithful,

Ever yielding to Thy will,

Daily walking in Thy counsel,

Restful quiet calm and still.

Chorus

Saviour keep me pure in heart,

Ever faithful true to Thee;

Teach me all Thy mind and will—

May they be fulfilled in me.

Every foe I mean to conquer,

Since Thy pow’r and grace are mine,

Overcome the wiles of Satan,

Strengthened with Thy life divine.

Chorus

Saviour keep me pure in heart,

Ever faithful true to Thee;

Teach me all Thy mind and will—

May they be fulfilled in me.

When I’m tested tried and tempted,

Keep me under Thy control;

Give Thine own sweet rest and comfort

To my weary troubled soul.

Chorus

Saviour keep me pure in heart,

Ever faithful true to Thee;

Teach me all Thy mind and will—

May they be fulfilled in me.

With a true unwav’ring purpose,

In the strength my Lord supplies,

I will face the daily conflict,

Pressing on to gain the prize.

Chorus

Saviour keep me pure in heart,

Ever faithful true to Thee;

Teach me all Thy mind and will—

May they be fulfilled in me.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Francis A. Blackmer

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; 7, 7; 7, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

337: Counted In

Not to be of the wise or the rich or the great,

The applaudings of men thus to win;

But my heart does aspire with a longing desire,

With the faithful to be counted in.

Chorus

Counted in with the loyal the brave and the true,

Counted in with the faithful with Christ and the few;

Counted in counted in—

With the faithful to be counted in.

It may not be my part in the conflict with sin,

In the front ranks of battle to fight;

But unhonoured unknown where He wants me alone,

I can faithfully stand for the right.

Chorus

Counted in with the loyal the brave and the true,

Counted in with the faithful with Christ and the few;

Counted in counted in—

With the faithful to be counted in.

Satisfied if I know that my Lord is content

With the service I render each day,

I will stand at my post where He needs me the most,

And will follow where He leads the way.

Chorus

Counted in with the loyal the brave and the true,

Counted in with the faithful with Christ and the few;

Counted in counted in—

With the faithful to be counted in.

author→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

composer→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 12, 9, 12, 9, 12, 12, 6, 9

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

338: Loose Not Thine Hold

Loose not thine hold O soul so weary worn,

Loose not thine hold.

Cling fast the night must come before the morn;

Loose not thine hold.

The path is steep and it is filled with fear:

Lift up thine eyes for Christ Himself is near.

He knows the way His steps were marked with tears:

Loose not thine hold.

Consider Him His heart knows all thy fears:

Loose not thine hold.

Though all is dark and hope and friends are gone,

No ray of light yet thou must still cling on.

O soul be brave no price too great to pay:

Loose not thine hold.

For there will come the breaking of the day:

Loose not thine hold.

Our life at best a few short years will tell;

Hold fast to fail for thee means death and hell.

When life seems bright and all is well with thee,

Loose not thine hold.

Oft danger lurks that we may fail to see:

Loose not thine hold.

Though dark our path or be it bright as day,

We need His grace for each step of the way.

author→ Mrs. Mabel Reid Smith

composer→ Charles H. Purday

same tune→ 46

tune→ Sandon

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 4; 10, 4; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 4, 10, 4, 10, 10

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

339: Steady and True

The past with its vict’ries and failures has flown;

With joy and with weeping much seed has been sown;

While most reap with anguish there’ll not be a moan

From the souls who keep steady and true.

Chorus

To finish with honour the work we’ve begun,

Means do for His sake all we do;

We’ll reap golden sheaves when our sowing is done,

If we always keep steady and true.

It helps us to know as we fight the good fight,

And comrades succumb to the foe’s awful might,

That Christ intercedes now by day and by night

For the souls who keep steady and true.

Chorus

To finish with honour the work we’ve begun,

Means do for His sake all we do;

We’ll reap golden sheaves when our sowing is done,

If we always keep steady and true.

There’s constant renewing for all who will pray;

There’s balm for each wound and relief for dismay;

For wisdom and grace are bestowed every day

On the souls who keep steady and true.

Chorus

To finish with honour the work we’ve begun,

Means do for His sake all we do;

We’ll reap golden sheaves when our sowing is done,

If we always keep steady and true.

If true to our calling we face the world’s frown,

We’ll have no regrets when the sun goeth down;

For then we’ll receive the long-coveted crown,

The reward of the steady and true.

Chorus

To finish with honour the work we’ve begun,

Means do for His sake all we do;

We’ll reap golden sheaves when our sowing is done,

If we always keep steady and true.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 11, 11, 9, 11, 8, 11, 9

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

340: Let Not My Soul

Let not my soul be filled with needless sorrow

When darkness gathers o’er my pilgrim way;

The One who cares today will care tomorrow;

His mighty hand will be my strength and stay.

Chorus

In Thee O Lord my soul will trust today;

Help me to trust Thee alway.

Bind Thou my life O Lord unto Thine altar;

There I have laid my all at Thy request;

Grant Lord that I may never shrink nor falter,

But yield each day to Thee my very best.

Chorus

In Thee O Lord my soul will trust today;

Help me to trust Thee alway.

Let not my hope in Christ be ever shaken,

But as an anchor firm and sure remain;

The trump shall sound the dead in Christ shall waken,

To be with Him when He shall come again.

Chorus

In Thee O Lord my soul will trust today;

Help me to trust Thee alway.

author→ Bob Marshall

composer→ Sophia Zuberbühler

tune→ Veglia al Mattino

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10, 10, 7

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

341: In the Shadow of the Highest

In the shadow of the Highest is a refuge from all fear,

Where the comfort of His presence drives away each troubled tear;

For when trials press the hardest God’s own Son draws very near

To His patient loyal bearers of the cross.

Chorus

Does the Master’s plea for constancy find echo in thy heart?

Art thou pained to see His kingdom suffer loss?

Throw thy soul into the conflict do thy faithful honest part,

As a patient loyal bearer of the cross.

Ages have not dimmed the record of the souls who did their best—

Toiling praying sacrificing bravely meeting every test.

And we have their simple message though they’ve entered into rest—

God’s own patient loyal bearers of the cross.

Chorus

Does the Master’s plea for constancy find echo in thy heart?

Art thou pained to see His kingdom suffer loss?

Throw thy soul into the conflict do thy faithful honest part,

As a patient loyal bearer of the cross.

We can find these souls of greatness where the walls are weak and low,

Where the burden is the greatest and the tears most often flow.

And though worn and tried and tested heaven’s beacons always glow

In the patient loyal bearers of the cross.

Chorus

Does the Master’s plea for constancy find echo in thy heart?

Art thou pained to see His kingdom suffer loss?

Throw thy soul into the conflict do thy faithful honest part,

As a patient loyal bearer of the cross.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 15, 15, 15, 11, 15, 11, 15, 11

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

342: I Would Be True

I would be true because my Father trusts me

With many precious things and treasures rare.

Oh may I not betray the trust that’s given,

But faithful be and steady in His care.

I would be true for there are those who trust me,

Who are His blood-bought ones His faithful band.

Oh help me Lord that I may never fail them,

But for the truth fear not to take my stand.

I would be true because of those who trust me,

Who are outside the fold and hopeless roam;

For if some day they long to know the Saviour,

Oh may they find the way to heav’n and home.

I would be true to all He has committed

Unto my trust whatever that may be.

And may I never never disappoint Him

Until the day His glorious face I see.

author→ Jack Price

composer→ Jack Price

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

343: Never Let Your Courage Falter

Never let your courage falter

As you do the right,

For the Lord will safely lead you

Through the darkest night.

Many foes may rise to hinder;

They shall rise to fall.

Those who cleave to God will prosper

And will conquer all.

Chorus

Never let your courage falter;

Always faithful be.

Bind me Lord unto Thine altar:

Ever Thine I’ll be.

Never let your heart grow weary,

Should the way seem long;

Sow in hope and you will surely

Sing the reaper’s song.

There’s no promise God has given

But He will fulfil;

So with unfeigned faith and patience

Let us do His will.

Chorus

Never let your courage falter;

Always faithful be.

Bind me Lord unto Thine altar:

Ever Thine I’ll be.

Never let your eyes look backward

In the heav’nly strife;

Ever keep your face set forward

In the path of life.

Though at times the goal seems distant,

Very far away,

Soon will pass the light affliction,

Soon come endless day.

Chorus

Never let your courage falter;

Always faithful be.

Bind me Lord unto Thine altar:

Ever Thine I’ll be.

Never let your hands be idle:

There is much to do.

Hear God’s urgent call to service;

Labourers are few.

Paths of usefulness surround you—

Need for every hand;

All our talents and our efforts

Ripened fields demand.

Chorus

Never let your courage falter;

Always faithful be.

Bind me Lord unto Thine altar:

Ever Thine I’ll be.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ James H. Burke

same tune→ 16

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

344: Leave Me Not Alone

Dear Saviour leave me not alone,

Hold Thou my hand within Thine own;

The shadow of Thy wings sublime

Protects assures me I am Thine—

That I am not mine own.

I love to feel Thy presence near,

Dispelling all my doubt and fear,

To hear Thy voice within my soul,

Inspiring me to reach the goal,

Imparting words of cheer.

O Guardian of my soul so nigh,

Each passing hour stay Thou nearby;

Night shades may settle o’er my way—

With Thee I do not fear the fray

Nor dread the battle cry.

How sweet Thy gentle touch divine,

Upon Thy bosom to recline,

To taste the joys of heav’n above,

Abide each day within Thy love;

Dear Saviour I am Thine.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Albert L. Peace

tune→ St. Margaret

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 6

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

345: I Will Journey All the Way

I will journey all the way with my Redeemer;

In love He sought and found me when astray;

He blotted out my guilty past forever

And placed my feet within the narrow way.

Chorus

There’s no other friend to me like my Redeemer;

I will journey on with Him unto the end.

There is naught in heav’n or earth can separate me

From Him who is my everlasting friend.

I will journey all the way with my Redeemer;

There is no friend with Him that can compare;

For me He laid aside His Father’s glory,

That I with Him eternal joys might share.

Chorus

There’s no other friend to me like my Redeemer;

I will journey on with Him unto the end.

There is naught in heav’n or earth can separate me

From Him who is my everlasting friend.

I will journey all the way with my Redeemer;

He loves me with a pure unchanging love;

His righteousness and grace will make me worthy

To share with Him the Father’s home above.

Chorus

There’s no other friend to me like my Redeemer;

I will journey on with Him unto the end.

There is naught in heav’n or earth can separate me

From Him who is my everlasting friend.

I will journey all the way with my Redeemer,

Though others turn aside their Lord betray.

His beauty far outshines their earthly treasure;

His love will bear me on till close of day.

Chorus

There’s no other friend to me like my Redeemer;

I will journey on with Him unto the end.

There is naught in heav’n or earth can separate me

From Him who is my everlasting friend.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Unknown

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 12, 10, 11, 10, 12, 11, 12, 10

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

346: I Cannot Now Go Back

Thy vows are binding Lord on me;

My heart is purposed I will be

A living sacrifice for Thee;

I cannot now go back.

Chorus

I cannot now go back,

I cannot now go back.

Thou Lord hast heard the vows I made;

I cannot now go back.

I follow at my Saviour’s call;

My first and best I yield it all

And give my talents great or small;

I cannot now go back.

Chorus

I cannot now go back,

I cannot now go back.

Thou Lord hast heard the vows I made;

I cannot now go back.

I long to live for Him alone:

My life is His my heart His throne.

Why should I rob Him of His own?

I cannot now go back.

Chorus

I cannot now go back,

I cannot now go back.

Thou Lord hast heard the vows I made;

I cannot now go back.

I forward press to gain the prize,

Strong in the grace my Lord supplies;

Though daily I must sacrifice,

I cannot now go back.

Chorus

I cannot now go back,

I cannot now go back.

Thou Lord hast heard the vows I made;

I cannot now go back.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Catherine Booth-Clibborn

time signature→ 3/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 6; 6, 6; 8, 6

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

347: Once We Were Wandering

Once we were wand’ring far from God

And destitute of hope in Him;

We came to Him He shed abroad

A living lasting hope within.

Chorus

Our hope and confidence today

Are deeply rooted in the Lord;

He’ll guide us safely all the way

And bless according to His word.

Since first we learned to hope in Him,

We’ve proved His wisdom love and grace,

Enabling us to conquer sin,

Which once controlled and hid His face.

Chorus

Our hope and confidence today

Are deeply rooted in the Lord;

He’ll guide us safely all the way

And bless according to His word.

Today increasing tests we face,

And some may fail to firmly stand,

But all can find sufficient grace

From Him He saves with mighty hand.

Chorus

Our hope and confidence today

Are deeply rooted in the Lord;

He’ll guide us safely all the way

And bless according to His word.

Our thoughts of days that lie ahead

Are clothed with living hope in Him,

Who loved us so His blood He shed

That we might be set free from sin.

Chorus

Our hope and confidence today

Are deeply rooted in the Lord;

He’ll guide us safely all the way

And bless according to His word.

author→ Jim Fawcett

composer→ Charles Reeves

tune→ Madras

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Faithfulness

↑↑↑

348: Seeking for a Better Country

Seeking for a better country,

Pilgrims we are marching on;

God is calling we will follow

Where the Master’s feet have gone.

Called of God to follow Jesus

And His footsteps daily trace—

Love divine so pure and changeless,

Speeds us on to run the race.

Oft the desert way is dreary,

But our hearts rejoice to know

Jesus leads He knows the pathway;

Joyfully with Him we go.

We must share in His rejection,

Daily face the battle’s strife;

Fellowship with Him in suff’ring

Brings the resurrection life.

We shall bear our Master’s image:

Let this thought possess our soul,

All our life at His disposal,

Onward pressing to the goal.

Suff’ring must precede the glory,

But we know His will is best;

After toil and tribulation,

Comes the joy of home and rest.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Sam Jones

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Journey and Race

↑↑↑

349: My Pilgrim Way

Dear Lord when o’er my pilgrim way

The darkened clouds hang low,

There stands reflected in the rain

Thy promise in the bow.

And so within this heart of mine,

Although I may not see,

I know that there behind the clouds

Is One who cares for me.

And though my heart be weary worn,

And though the way be long,

Still I may journey on with Thee

And sing the victor’s song.

For Thou my Lord and Saviour true,

Dost hear my faintest sigh,

And all the riches of Thy grace

My every need supply.

Though Satan often may assail,

Though failure I may meet,

And sometimes in my heart I hear

The whispers of defeat,

Still I will journey on with Thee,

My hand held safe in Thine;

For nothing Lord can separate

From Thy great love divine.

And so along this homeward road

I know that Thou wilt guide,

And future days shall hold no fear

If Thou art by my side,

Until one day with boundless joy,

Thy wondrous face I see:

My blessed risen living Lord,

Who died on Calvary.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ William A. Penno, arr. W. J. K.

same tune→ 240

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Journey and Race

↑↑↑

350: Just Cling

When glad is thine heart and the sky is clear,

And hope lends her strength to thy soul,

When vict’ry is thine and the Lord is near,

And clearer thou seest the goal,

Chorus

Just cling to the hand of God’s dear Son

No matter where He leads,

And mark the path till the journey’s done

With pure and Christ-like deeds.

When pained is thine heart and the clouds hang low,

When weary thy faltering feet,

When tear-dimmed thine eyes as the seed you sow,

And all thou canst see is defeat,

Chorus

Just cling to the hand of God’s dear Son

No matter where He leads,

And mark the path till the journey’s done

With pure and Christ-like deeds.

Thy struggle will end at the dawn of day,

And thou shalt be glad for each test

That helped thee to value the lowly way

And gained for thy soul God’s best.

Chorus

Just cling to the hand of God’s dear Son

No matter where He leads,

And mark the path till the journey’s done

With pure and Christ-like deeds.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 10, 8, 10, 7, 9, 6, 9, 6

topic→ Journey and Race

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351: God in Heaven

God in heaven has a treasure,

Riches none may count or tell,

Has a deep eternal pleasure:

Christ the Son He loves so well.

God has here on earth a treasure—

None but He its price may know—

Deep unfathomable pleasure:

Christ revealed in saints below.

Thus through earthen vessels only,

Shining forth in ceaseless grace,

Reaching weary hearts and lonely,

Beams the light of Jesus’ face—

Vessels worthless broken bearing

Through the hungry ages on,

Riches giv’n with hand unsparing:

God’s great gift His precious Son.

Thus though worn and tried and tempted,

Glorious calling saint is thine;

Let the Lord but find thee emptied,

To be filled with love divine.

Vessels of the world’s despising,

Vessels weak and poor and base,

Bearing wealth God’s heart is prizing:

Glory from Christ’s blessed face.

Oh to be but emptier lowlier,

Meek unnoticed and unknown,

And to God a vessel holier,

Filled with Christ and Christ alone;

Naught of earth to cloud the glory,

Naught of self the light to dim,

Telling forth His wondrous story:

Emptied to be filled with Him.

author→ Frances Bevan

composer→ Annie F. Harrison, arr. A. W. B.

same tune→ 65, 239

tune→ Gloaming

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Consecration

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352: I’ve Vowed to Be True

I’ve vowed to be true to the Saviour,

I’ve promised to serve Him for aye:

My heart would be true to that purpose,

Whatever may cross o’er my way.

Chorus

I have spoken the word of surrender;

My Lord has the covenant sealed.

No longer I live for earth’s pleasures;

My life to His service I yield.

I’ve vowed to be true to the Saviour,

I’ll follow with Him all the way.

His love and approval I cherish;

What matters the price I must pay?

Chorus

I have spoken the word of surrender;

My Lord has the covenant sealed.

No longer I live for earth’s pleasures;

My life to His service I yield.

I’ve vowed to be true to the Saviour;

My Lord I would choose as my friend.

To Him I will cling through the shadows,

With Him pass death’s vale at the end.

Chorus

I have spoken the word of surrender;

My Lord has the covenant sealed.

No longer I live for earth’s pleasures;

My life to His service I yield.

I’ve vowed to be true and to change not,

What though it mean conflict and pain;

Far dearer would death be with Jesus

Than earth with its pleasure so vain.

Chorus

I have spoken the word of surrender;

My Lord has the covenant sealed.

No longer I live for earth’s pleasures;

My life to His service I yield.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ Steele D. Goodale

tune→ Konya

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₃

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 10, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Consecration

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353: Mine the Privilege

God a body has prepared me—

He in it desires to dwell;

I will yield I cannot longer

His unequalled love repel.

Chorus

Mine the privilege to labour

With the lowly Nazarene;

Mine to climb the heights where others

Through their faithfulness have been.

I’ve surrendered all to Jesus;

I delight to do His will,

Anxious all His own good pleasure

In my life He may fulfil.

Chorus

Mine the privilege to labour

With the lowly Nazarene;

Mine to climb the heights where others

Through their faithfulness have been.

I am purposed naught shall hinder—

God shall have my very best;

How to gain His loving favour:

This my eager earnest quest.

Chorus

Mine the privilege to labour

With the lowly Nazarene;

Mine to climb the heights where others

Through their faithfulness have been.

Mine to share in His rejection,

Mine to suffer for His sake,

Mine to bear the cross with patience,

Mine His glory to partake.

Chorus

Mine the privilege to labour

With the lowly Nazarene;

Mine to climb the heights where others

Through their faithfulness have been.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Maude Anita Hart

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Consecration

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354: ’Tis Not in Vain

’Tis not in vain the foe to face,

The narrow way of life to take,

To victors be o’er self and sin,

Spend and be spent for Christ’s dear sake;

To face the lonely days and years,

Strong in the strength which He can give;

From corn of wheat learn how to die,

That Christ again in us may live.

’Tis not in vain to learn to pray,

To honour Him though others sneer,

To do His will from day to day,

For then we feel His presence near.

E’en though the path lies dark ahead—

We cannot see His blessed face—

Constrained by love we follow on

And trust Him where we cannot trace.

’Tis not in vain those gone before

Who died in faith this truth have proved;

They fought the battle to the last,

Sufficient found His grace and love.

’Tis not in vain we too shall know,

That day when we surround the throne,

When Christ before His Father’s face,

Shall call and claim us as His own.

author→ Mrs. Mabel Reid Smith

composer→ Arthur H. Mann

tune→ Stanley

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Consecration

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355: Jesus Lives in Me

As I think of my Saviour,

God’s holy spotless Son,

Of His great love and mercy,

And all that He has done,

It fills my heart with longing,

While in this world below,

To yield my life in service

To Him who loved me so.

Chorus

I will henceforth seek to live for Jesus;

Help me Lord a witness true to be.

May my daily walk and words and actions

Prove to all that Jesus lives in me.

I know the path is thorny

That Jesus trod down here,

The lowly Man of Sorrows,

Who faced earth’s scorn and sneer;

It calls for self-denial

And bearing of the cross;

To be a true disciple

Means earthly pain and loss.

Chorus

I will henceforth seek to live for Jesus;

Help me Lord a witness true to be.

May my daily walk and words and actions

Prove to all that Jesus lives in me.

My heart shall be His temple,

And as He dwells within,

He’ll keep me pure and spotless,

Though compassed round with sin.

My members all if yielded,

He’ll use in His employ:

The thought of such an honour

Fills all my heart with joy.

Chorus

I will henceforth seek to live for Jesus;

Help me Lord a witness true to be.

May my daily walk and words and actions

Prove to all that Jesus lives in me.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ E. E. Satterlee

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 10, 9, 10, 9

topic→ Consecration

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356: How Blessed Are the Undeﬁled

How blessed are the undefiled

Amid sin’s waste and barren land,

Who walk God’s lowly way of life,

Led by a loving Father’s hand.

Chorus

By precious blood made nigh to God,

They follow where the Master trod.

How blessed are the undefiled,

Who love His holy will and way;

Wholeheartedly they walk therein,

Their Father God their strength and stay.

Chorus

By precious blood made nigh to God,

They follow where the Master trod.

How blessed are the undefiled,

Who will not be enticed aside;

With eyes anointed they behold

And walk with Jesus crucified.

Chorus

By precious blood made nigh to God,

They follow where the Master trod.

How blessed are the undefiled

And pure in heart who see His face;

With love unfeigned they worship Him,

Rejoicing in His truth and grace.

Chorus

By precious blood made nigh to God,

They follow where the Master trod.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Henri F. Hemy, arr. James G. Walton

tune→ St. Catherine

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Consecration

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357: Fret Not Thy Soul

Fret not thy soul be true to Jesus,

Though thorns thy daily path bestrew;

Someday thy heart forgetting sorrow,

Shall see His face thy Bridegroom true.

Chorus

Be true today let not tomorrow

With anxious fears becloud thy soul.

Be true today fret not nor sorrow;

Thy cares upon the Saviour roll.

Fret not thy soul through times of darkness,

No cheering light illumes the way;

Thine eyes shall see heav’n’s sun unclouded,

The dawn of God’s eternal day.

Chorus

Be true today let not tomorrow

With anxious fears becloud thy soul.

Be true today fret not nor sorrow;

Thy cares upon the Saviour roll.

Fret not thy soul but walk with Jesus,

And feast on His unchanging love;

On earth rejected but in glory,

Our home shall be with Him above.

Chorus

Be true today let not tomorrow

With anxious fears becloud thy soul.

Be true today fret not nor sorrow;

Thy cares upon the Saviour roll.

Fret not thy soul Jesus is coming!

Our years of waiting will be past;

Our eyes shall see Him in His beauty,

And righteousness shall reign at last.

Chorus

Be true today let not tomorrow

With anxious fears becloud thy soul.

Be true today fret not nor sorrow;

Thy cares upon the Saviour roll.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Alfred H. Ackley

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Consecration

Copyright2→ Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 1EH. England

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358: My Heart Has One Desire

My heart has one desire today:

To do my heav’nly Father’s will

And never from the Shepherd stray,

But in His hands be restful still.

Chorus

His will I purpose now to do

And yield my life to His control;

His hand will guide and keep me true

Till I have safely reached the goal.

The path that Jesus trod for me,

That life eternal might be mine,

I’ll seek to follow joyfully

And all my will to Him resign.

Chorus

His will I purpose now to do

And yield my life to His control;

His hand will guide and keep me true

Till I have safely reached the goal.

Why should I spend my strength for naught,

For things which only fade and die?

The Son of God my life has bought,

And He alone can satisfy.

Chorus

His will I purpose now to do

And yield my life to His control;

His hand will guide and keep me true

Till I have safely reached the goal.

author→ Robert Blair

composer→ Fred H. Byshe

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Consecration

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359: So Strange It Seems

So strange it seems and wondrous

What Thou hast done for me:

My course in life is altered

Since I have met with Thee.

For on my way to heaven

Thou Lord my feet hast set,

And whispered Leave earth’s pleasures—

They’ll only bring regret”.

Chorus

Help me to keep on going

With heart and purpose true,

Earth’s fading joys receding,

And heav’n’s reward in view.

The world and flesh and devil

All try to hinder me

And show me what I’m missing

As I go on with Thee;

But Thou to me hast opened

A better grander view:

A crown in heav’n awaiting

Thy chosen faithful few.

Chorus

Help me to keep on going

With heart and purpose true,

Earth’s fading joys receding,

And heav’n’s reward in view.

Oh keep mine eyes anointed

God’s best each day to see;

May earth’s vain empty pleasures

Have no pow’r over me.

When Satan tries to hinder,

And doubt fills me with fear,

Oh may my heart keep list’ning

Thy still small voice to hear.

Chorus

Help me to keep on going

With heart and purpose true,

Earth’s fading joys receding,

And heav’n’s reward in view.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ Mrs. Emily D. Wilson

same tune→ 63, 107

tune→ Marina Del Rey

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Consecration

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360: I Have Overcome

“I have overcome the world”,

Hear the words of Jesus.

Daily walking in the truth

From all bondage frees us.

Chorus

I will walk in the truth;

Naught from Christ can sever.

Loved with love as strong as death,

I am His forever.

Trusting in the Saviour’s blood,

Darkest clouds are riven,

All my sins are washed away,

All the past forgiven.

Chorus

I will walk in the truth;

Naught from Christ can sever.

Loved with love as strong as death,

I am His forever.

Love divine will bear me through

Days of tribulation,

Singing songs of joy and praise

For His great salvation.

Chorus

I will walk in the truth;

Naught from Christ can sever.

Loved with love as strong as death,

I am His forever.

Growing in His truth and grace,

Sweet the gospel story;

Those who love Him to the end,

They shall share His glory.

Chorus

I will walk in the truth;

Naught from Christ can sever.

Loved with love as strong as death,

I am His forever.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ W. Howard Doane

tune→ Near the Cross

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 6, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Consecration

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361: When First We Heard

When first we heard the message

And yielded up our all,

Set forth to meet the Bridegroom,

Naught could our soul appal;

But after years of waiting,

As tests and trials abound,

Among the wise or foolish,

Oh where shall we be found?

Chorus

Rise trim your lamps be ready;

Dark night will soon be past.

The Bridegroom must be nearing;

Hold fast till then hold fast.

As shades of night encircle,

Has faith giv’n way to fear?

Or through the darkness gleaming,

Does hope our spirits cheer?

Some by our side are sleeping,

Have loosed their precious hold;

Iniquity’s abounding;

Shall our love too grow cold?

Chorus

Rise trim your lamps be ready;

Dark night will soon be past.

The Bridegroom must be nearing;

Hold fast till then hold fast.

Though others may prove faithless,

Keep true ’tis not in vain;

Faith hope and love abiding,

Will firm till death remain.

With steadfast mind and purpose,

Abiding in His will,

Through lonely midnight watches

Keep watching waiting still.

Chorus

Rise trim your lamps be ready;

Dark night will soon be past.

The Bridegroom must be nearing;

Hold fast till then hold fast.

author→ Mary McGregor

composer→ Daniel B. Towner

same tune→ 229

tune→ Wondrous Sight

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ Six 7, 6's

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Consecration

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362: Longings

I long to know Thee better day by day;

I want to draw much closer when I pray,

To listen more intently for Thy voice,

To let the things Thou choosest be my choice.

I long to serve Thee better hour by hour,

Depending more entirely on Thy pow’r;

I want to know more fully all Thy will,

To count upon each promise and be still.

I long to keep more closely at Thy side,

To worship in Thy presence and abide;

I want to rest more calmly in Thy care,

Assured that Thou wilt keep me safely there.

I long to find new beauties in Thy word,

To follow in the footsteps of my Lord;

And oh the greatest longing through Thy grace,

Is that mine eyes may see Thee face to face.

author→ Ada R. Habershon

composer→ Loys Bourgeois

same tune→ 299

tune→ Toulon

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Consecration

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363: Jesus Trod the Pathway

Jesus trod the pathway leading unto God’s right hand;

You can trace His footsteps daily to the better land;

It is building on the Rock and not upon the sand—

Hearing and obeying Christ the Saviour.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Lord and Thy sweet will obey,

Gladly yielding Thee my best and all from day to day;

For Thou wilt give the needed grace to go on all the way—

I will do my best for Thee my Saviour.

Jesus poured His life out as a living sacrifice,

Bore the cross in meekness and the shame He did despise,

Having fellowship with God with world no compromise—

Doing that which always pleased the Father.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Lord and Thy sweet will obey,

Gladly yielding Thee my best and all from day to day;

For Thou wilt give the needed grace to go on all the way—

I will do my best for Thee my Saviour.

We must set our face like flint to go on all the way,

Though the world may sneer and scoff and hinder every day;

Jesus keeps His faithful ones and they will hear Him say,

“You have done your best for Christ your Saviour”.

Chorus

I will follow Thee my Lord and Thy sweet will obey,

Gladly yielding Thee my best and all from day to day;

For Thou wilt give the needed grace to go on all the way—

I will do my best for Thee my Saviour.

author→ Adam Hutchison

composer→ John S. Fearis

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 13, 13, 13, 10, 13, 13, 14, 10

topic→ Consecration

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364: Let Us Consider Jesus

Let us consider Jesus,

Who was tempted sore and tried—

The pure and precious Lamb of God

For us was crucified.

Chorus

Let us be true like Jesus,

And never turn aside;

With a faithful heart and purpose true,

Let us in Him abide.

Though lone the desert pathway,

’Tis God who leads us there

To prove our hearts and show to us

His daily love and care.

Chorus

Let us be true like Jesus,

And never turn aside;

With a faithful heart and purpose true,

Let us in Him abide.

The path is full of danger,

So let us watch and pray

As Jesus did that lonely night

In dark Gethsemane.

Chorus

Let us be true like Jesus,

And never turn aside;

With a faithful heart and purpose true,

Let us in Him abide.

The promised land is nearing;

Oh shall we enter in,

Or perish in the wilderness,

Destroyed by self and sin?

Chorus

Let us be true like Jesus,

And never turn aside;

With a faithful heart and purpose true,

Let us in Him abide.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Katherine A. M. Kelly

time signature→ 6/8

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 7, 8, 6, 7, 6, 9, 6

topic→ Consecration

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365: Approved and Faithful

Loved of God approved and chosen—

Sweet this thought to contrite heart—

Words that nerve my faint endeavour,

Spur me on to do my part.

Chorus

Oh to be approved and faithful!

Oh to win His smile each day!

This O Lord be my ambition

Now and all along the way.

Sweet remembrance of the time when

First I knew His peace and smile

Gives my heart true rest and comfort,

Drives away what would defile.

Chorus

Oh to be approved and faithful!

Oh to win His smile each day!

This O Lord be my ambition

Now and all along the way.

In the home life His approval

Makes poor cot a palace fair,

Brings each day the heav’nly sunlight;

This because my Lord is there.

Chorus

Oh to be approved and faithful!

Oh to win His smile each day!

This O Lord be my ambition

Now and all along the way.

author→ Tom Turner

composer→ James B. O. Clemm

tune→ Reapers

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ B₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Consecration

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366: Pressing On

Evermore pressing on with the Saviour,

Never ceasing to labour and pray,

You will soon reach the end of the journey;

Do not weary or faint by the way.

Chorus

Pressing on pressing on,

Evermore seek to labour and pray;

Keep your heart and your life

On the altar of service alway.

Evermore pressing on do not linger;

See the shadows are falling around;

With the Saviour no evil can harm you,

Though the pitfalls and snares may abound.

Chorus

Pressing on pressing on,

Evermore seek to labour and pray;

Keep your heart and your life

On the altar of service alway.

Evermore pressing on in the footsteps

Of the Master who journeyed before

And the faithful who now share His glory,

Where they hunger and thirst nevermore.

Chorus

Pressing on pressing on,

Evermore seek to labour and pray;

Keep your heart and your life

On the altar of service alway.

Evermore seek the friendship of Jesus,

All your life’s little day here below;

In the glory and rest He is waiting—

Let your praises unceasingly flow.

Chorus

Pressing on pressing on,

Evermore seek to labour and pray;

Keep your heart and your life

On the altar of service alway.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 10, 9, 10, 9, 6, 9, 6, 9

topic→ Consecration

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367: Hold Fast

Hold fast thy confidence;

Lay not thine armour down.

Let neither moth nor rust destroy,

And no man take thy crown.

Hold fast eternal life;

His promises are true.

If we will firm and steadfast stand,

With strength He will renew.

Chorus

Hold fast hold fast to what thou hast attained;

Lay not thine armour down.

Hold fast and be thou faithful unto death;

Let no man take thy crown.

Stand fast when tested sore,

Though keener grows the fight;

Thy Leader true has gone before:

Stand by His Spirit’s might.

Our comrades have been tried

And constant hardships met;

Our God can ne’er unrighteous be

Our labour to forget.

Chorus

Hold fast hold fast to what thou hast attained;

Lay not thine armour down.

Hold fast and be thou faithful unto death;

Let no man take thy crown.

Steadfast in heart and mind,

Come let us follow on;

Fear not the foe take courage new,

Till victory is won.

Thy Saviour’s name hold fast;

Ne’er shun the cross or pain.

Have confidence and hope in God:

Enduring we shall reign.

Chorus

Hold fast hold fast to what thou hast attained;

Lay not thine armour down.

Hold fast and be thou faithful unto death;

Let no man take thy crown.

author→ Blanche Chappell

composer→ Ira B. Wilson

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6, 10, 6, 10, 6

topic→ Victory and Warfare

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368: I Am Satisﬁed Indeed

Once I wandered on in darkness,

Knowing naught of Jesus’ care,

Till I heard the glorious message;

Now heav’n’s peace and joy I share.

Chorus

Satisfied satisfied,

I am satisfied indeed.

Now His Spirit gently leads me,

And He meets my heart’s deep need.

I have given Him the lordship

Of my heart and life for aye;

Naught from Him my soul can sever—

He’s my Life my Truth my Way.

Chorus

Satisfied satisfied,

I am satisfied indeed.

Now His Spirit gently leads me,

And He meets my heart’s deep need.

I have proved His saving power,

And I know He’ll always be

True and faithful never changing,

Giving life and liberty.

Chorus

Satisfied satisfied,

I am satisfied indeed.

Now His Spirit gently leads me,

And He meets my heart’s deep need.

I am satisfied in Jesus,

From the chains of sin set free;

And each day I long to follow

Him who gave His life for me.

Chorus

Satisfied satisfied,

I am satisfied indeed.

Now His Spirit gently leads me,

And He meets my heart’s deep need.

author→ Mrs. Winnie Adams Cresswell

composer→ Anthony J. Showalter

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; 6, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Victory and Warfare

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369: Where Others Conquered

Where others conquered we can win;

As others fought we too can fight.

All enemies the host of sin,

We by God’s pow’r can put to flight.

God’s armour waits for us to wear:

The shield and breastplate are at hand.

No dart can harm we’re in His care

And able in His strength to stand.

New hope springs up we stronger grow,

For brothers sisters in the past

Have bravely faced the fiercest foe

And pressed the battle to the last.

God’s mighty pow’r is on our side;

For us His grace and wisdom are.

We will in Christ our Lord abide

And spread His glorious name afar.

author→ Tom Turner

composer→ William S. Nickle

tune→ Canaan’s Land

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8 (L. M.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.)

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

370: Till Breaking of the Day

Lord grant Thy people grace

The hosts of sin to face

And calmly fill their place

Till breaking of the day.

Lord help Thy servants keep

Watch through the darkness deep,

That they may seek Thy sheep

Till breaking of the day.

May we united stand,

Hand clasped in loving hand,

Thy faithful loyal band

Till breaking of the day.

Regard our low estate;

Our need of Thee is great

As we in patience wait

The breaking of the day.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ James M. Dungan

tune→ Darak

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 6, 6, 6, 6

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

371: My Life Is Hid

My life is hid with Christ in God,

Preserved within that sure retreat;

Though Satan rage against my soul,

I worship at my Saviour’s feet.

Chorus

No foes can reach that secret place

Where hides my soul safe in His care;

His presence like a wall of fire,

Is round about me everywhere.

The fiery darts which Satan hurls,

Temptations painful and severe,

No more my trembling soul appal:

I know the Lord of Hosts is near.

Chorus

No foes can reach that secret place

Where hides my soul safe in His care;

His presence like a wall of fire,

Is round about me everywhere.

Though fierce the conflict here below,

With hosts of sin by Satan led,

The God of Truth will favour me

And bruise the fiery serpent’s head.

Chorus

No foes can reach that secret place

Where hides my soul safe in His care;

His presence like a wall of fire,

Is round about me everywhere.

I rest in God’s unchanging love;

His peace now reigns within my heart;

Obedient to the Spirit’s voice,

I daily choose the better part.

Chorus

No foes can reach that secret place

Where hides my soul safe in His care;

His presence like a wall of fire,

Is round about me everywhere.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Winﬁeld S. Weeden

same tune→ 284

tune→ Hannah

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

372: May the Lord Depend on You?

In the warfare we are waging

For the truth and for the right,

When the conflict fierce is raging

With the powers of the night,

God needs workers brave and true;

May He then depend on you?

Chorus

May the Lord depend on you?

Loyalty is but His due:

Say O spirit brave and true,

That He may depend on you.

Shall we then go forth as soldiers,

Fighting in the Saviour’s might,

’Gainst the pow’rs of sin and darkness,

’Gainst the legions of the night?

God requires the brave and true;

May He then depend on you?

Chorus

May the Lord depend on you?

Loyalty is but His due:

Say O spirit brave and true,

That He may depend on you.

From His throne the Father sees us;

This should help us to prevail;

For our leader true is Jesus,

And we shall not cannot fail.

Triumph crowns the brave and true;

May the Lord depend on you?

Chorus

May the Lord depend on you?

Loyalty is but His due:

Say O spirit brave and true,

That He may depend on you.

author→ William C. Martin

composer→ Ira B. Wilson

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

373: Clad in Your Armour

Clad in your armour firmly you stand,

Loins girt with truth at your Leader’s command;

Forth to the conflict led by His hand,

Onward to vict’ry go!

Chorus

Watching praying never quit the field!

Prayer prevailing do not faint nor yield;

Christ is your leader faith is your shield—

Faith in the living God.

Sound in His statutes truth must prevail—

Heart right and willing you will not fail;

Feet shod and ready when foes assail,

Onward to vict’ry go!

Chorus

Watching praying never quit the field!

Prayer prevailing do not faint nor yield;

Christ is your leader faith is your shield—

Faith in the living God.

Safe with your helmet humble in mind,

Christ-like obedient self far behind;

God’s sword and spirit nothing can bind,

Onward to vict’ry go!

Chorus

Watching praying never quit the field!

Prayer prevailing do not faint nor yield;

Christ is your leader faith is your shield—

Faith in the living God.

Clad in your armour whole and complete,

All prayer prevailing who can defeat?

Faithful to Jesus never retreat,

Onward to vict’ry go!

Chorus

Watching praying never quit the field!

Prayer prevailing do not faint nor yield;

Christ is your leader faith is your shield—

Faith in the living God.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George F. Root

tune→ Invitation

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 10, 9, 6, 9, 9, 9, 6

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 6, 9, 9, 9, 6

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

374: Stronger Than the Strong

The path though steep and narrow,

My weary feet must tread;

I will not grieve nor murmur—

My Lord is just ahead.

Though sin is raging round me,

And I must face the foe,

My hope and shield is Jesus,

And so I onward go.

Chorus

Stronger than the strong is He,

Strong to give the victory.

He is interceding,

With the Father pleading;

Stronger than the strong is He.

Amid the storm and tempest,

I hear His voice so sweet;

He speaks my soul to comfort

And stay my wav’ring feet.

His hand is good upon me,

And I rejoice to know

That Jesus is my leader,

And so I onward go.

Chorus

Stronger than the strong is He,

Strong to give the victory.

He is interceding,

With the Father pleading;

Stronger than the strong is He.

Though great the tribulation,

Exceeding great the prize;

The glory is eternal

With joy that never dies.

I have His presence with me

Amid earth’s pain and woe;

He is my consolation,

And so I onward go.

Chorus

Stronger than the strong is He,

Strong to give the victory.

He is interceding,

With the Father pleading;

Stronger than the strong is He.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Mrs. Lelia N. Morris

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A

starting pitch→ E₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 7, 6, 6, 7

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

375: In Every Part

In every part the battle rages on,

All through the night until the break of dawn.

Be of good courage Christ the Lord shall come;

Till then be strong be strong!

In every life a conflict fierce and keen;

At every gate an ambushed foe unseen.

Each Canaan has its Jordan yet between—

Until the Master comes.

Be not afraid the Overcomer stands

With help and courage in His outstretched hands.

He who has led forever understands;

For His dear sake be strong!

Fight on but once the battle rests with thee,

Then thou shalt rest for all eternity.

To hang thy shield of faith in victory,

O soldier brave fight on!

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

tune→ Good-Night

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 6

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

376: Be Ye Immovable

Be ye immovable steadfast in heart—

Strength for the conflict the Lord will impart.

Great is His faithfulness He cannot fail.

Keep on pursuing His arm will prevail,

Keep on pursuing His arm will prevail.

Chorus

Faint yet pursuing own no defeat;

Faint yet pursuing never retreat.

Jesus is anxiously watching the fray:

Keep on pursuing till close of the day.

Be ye immovable facing the foe—

Courage and wisdom the Lord will bestow.

War a good warfare and cease not to fight,

Strong in the Lord and the pow’r of His might,

Strong in the Lord and the pow’r of His might.

Chorus

Faint yet pursuing own no defeat;

Faint yet pursuing never retreat.

Jesus is anxiously watching the fray:

Keep on pursuing till close of the day.

Be ye immovable quit not the field—

Trust in the Lord and our foes then must yield.

Press on to conquer and never gainsay,

Steadfastly minded to go all the way,

Steadfastly minded to go all the way.

Chorus

Faint yet pursuing own no defeat;

Faint yet pursuing never retreat.

Jesus is anxiously watching the fray:

Keep on pursuing till close of the day.

Be ye immovable firm to the end—

Patient endurance the Lord will extend.

Tender compassionate heart full of love,

Faithful the One interceding above,

Faithful the One interceding above.

Chorus

Faint yet pursuing own no defeat;

Faint yet pursuing never retreat.

Jesus is anxiously watching the fray:

Keep on pursuing till close of the day.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

time signature→ 6/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 9, 9, 10, 10

topic→ Victory and Warfare

↑↑↑

377: How Real to Know

How real to know the mighty pow’r of Jesus,

To let Him reign supreme o’er all within,

To live our days on earth as days in heaven,

To hear the Saviour say at last Well done”.

Chorus

Be true and faithful His mercy’s sure,

His grace sufficient forever will endure.

How real to bear the cross and follow Jesus,

To share a little of His shame down here:

Misunderstood rejected like the Master,

Like Him a stranger with the worldling’s sneer.

Chorus

Be true and faithful His mercy’s sure,

His grace sufficient forever will endure.

He knows the tests that lie across life’s pathway,

In love and meekness all His trials bore;

He overcame now pleads for us in glory;

Oh help us Lord to love Thee more and more.

Chorus

Be true and faithful His mercy’s sure,

His grace sufficient forever will endure.

Our best is wholly give ourselves to Jesus,

To spend our days our health our life for Him,

To live the truth throughout the daily home life:

A light a help some precious soul to win.

Chorus

Be true and faithful His mercy’s sure,

His grace sufficient forever will endure.

author→ Adam Hutchison

composer→ Frank Bruce

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ C

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10, 9, 11

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

378: In All My Vast Concerns

In all my vast concerns with Thee,

In vain my soul would try

To shun Thy presence Lord or flee

The notice of Thine eye.

Thine all-surrounding sight surveys

My rising and my rest,

My public walks my private ways,

The secrets of my breast.

My thoughts lie open to Thee Lord,

Before they’re formed within;

And ere my lips pronounce the word,

Thou know’st the sense I mean.

Oh wondrous knowledge deep and high!

Where can a creature hide?

Within Thy circling arms I lie,

Beset on every side.

So let Thy grace surround me still

And like a bulwark prove,

To guard my soul from every ill,

Secured by sov’reign love.

author→ Isaac Watts

composer→ John H. Gower

same tune→ 264

tune→ Meditation

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

379: Search Me, O God

Search me O God my actions try,

And let my life appear

As seen by Thine all-searching eye;

To mine my ways make clear.

Search all my thoughts the secret springs,

The motives that control,

The chambers where polluted things

Hold empire o’er the soul.

Search till Thy fiery glance has cast

Its holy light through all,

And I by grace am brought at last

Before Thy face to fall.

Thus prostrate I shall learn of Thee

What now I feebly prove:

That God alone in Christ can be

Unutterable love!

author→ Francis Bottome

composer→ Asa Hull

tune→ Abney

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

380: Search Me, O Lord

Search me O Lord and know my inmost heart;

Let Thy pure light now penetrate each part.

I would be pure my spirit would be free

To love and serve in harmony with Thee.

Search me O Lord and try this heart of mine;

Search me and prove if I indeed am Thine.

Test by Thy word that never changed can be,

My strength of hope and living faith in Thee.

Search me O Lord my thoughts in mercy try;

Let naught escape Thine all-discerning eye.

Know every thought then help me graciously

To fix my mind and will to honour Thee.

Search me O Lord and from the dross of sin

Refine as gold and keep me pure within.

Search Thou my ways whose springs Thine eye can see;

From secret faults O Saviour cleanse Thou me.

Search me O Lord and in Thy mercy lead

My feet to walk and let me take good heed

That I may hear Thy voice obey and see

The everlasting way that leads to Thee.

author→ verses 1,3,5: Sam Jones; verses 2,4: Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ Lucie Manning

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

381: Heart and Purpose

O’er and o’er a voice is borne to me

From the homeland of eternity:

“Steady brother God has need of thee;

Keep thy heart and purpose true”.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour walk beside me

Till the homeland greets my view;

Help me toil and sing and journey

With a heart and purpose true.

Fears within me sound a loud retreat,

Foes without sow briars for my feet,

And my soul this question oft repeats:

“Are my heart and purpose true”?

Chorus

Jesus Saviour walk beside me

Till the homeland greets my view;

Help me toil and sing and journey

With a heart and purpose true.

Oh for faith to help me walk aright,

Hope to point my vision to the light,

Love to keep my garments pure and white,

And my heart and purpose true.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour walk beside me

Till the homeland greets my view;

Help me toil and sing and journey

With a heart and purpose true.

Lord Thy love and grace suffice for me

As I journey hand in hand with Thee,

And I’ll bear my burden gratefully,

With a heart and purpose true.

Chorus

Jesus Saviour walk beside me

Till the homeland greets my view;

Help me toil and sing and journey

With a heart and purpose true.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 9, 9, 9, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

382: A Broken, Contrite Heart

A broken and a contrite heart

Our God will not despise;

He longs to be our strength and shield,

To counsel and advise.

A contrite spirit is the price

To keep His storehouse open;

When we’re worthy He delights

To help and sympathize.

The race was never to the swift,

Nor battle to the strong;

The patient frail uncomely Man

Prevailed when all went wrong;

He fought each battle on His knees

And took each vict’ry calmly,

Lived and died a sacrifice,

Rejected by the throng.

There’s vict’ry for the ones alone

Who keep the faith like Paul,

Who walk with God and hear His voice

And heed His every call,

Who keep their garments clean and white,

Though comrades fall and waver;

Such will cheer the heart of God

And be a help to all.

author→ Glenn Smith

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 7, 7, 6

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

383: He Knows Our Hearts

He knows our hearts what joy it brings Him

To there behold a purpose true

To do His will and seek refreshing

From Him whose voice inspires anew.

He knows the trials and temptations,

And bids us seek His face alone

For grace to overcome and live a life

more worthy of His Well done”.

His care can soften all our hardness,

Relieve when all seems dark and vain,

And fill our hearts with deeper purpose

To glorify His precious name.

How much He’s grieved if we’re not proving

His voice and presence always near;

So let us ever seek to prove His wondrous care,

always count it dear.

He leads us and by faith we follow,

With hearts united to His will;

His heart will plan His hand deliver

And show to us He’s leading still.

How much we see in Him to cheer us,

To keep us in the evil day;

Abiding so that we may fruitful be,

unceasingly watch and pray.

author→ Jim Fawcett

composer→ Glenn Smith

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 10, 7

topic→ Light and Searching

↑↑↑

384: Cleansing for Me

Lord through the blood of the Lamb that was slain,

Cleansing for me cleansing for me;

From all the guilt of my sins now I claim

Cleansing from Thee cleansing from Thee;

Sinful and dark though the past may have been,

Many the crushing defeats I have seen,

Yet on Thy promise O Lord now I lean—

Cleansing for me cleansing for me.

From all the doubts that have filled me with gloom,

Cleansing for me cleansing for me.

From all the fears that would point me to doom,

Cleansing for me cleansing for me.

Jesus although I may not understand,

In childlike faith now I put forth my hand;

And through Thy word and Thy grace I shall stand,

Cleansèd by Thee cleansèd by Thee.

From all the care of what men think or say,

Cleansing for me cleansing for me.

From ever fearing to speak sing or pray,

Cleansing for me cleansing for me.

Lord in Thy love and Thy pow’r make me strong,

That all may know that to Thee I belong;

When I am pardoned let this be my song—

Cleansèd by Thee cleansèd by Thee.

author→ Herbert H. Booth

composer→ Thomas H. Bayly

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 10, 8, 10, 8, 10, 10, 10, 8

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

385: Thou Art Worthy

Thou art worthy Thou art worthy,

Blessed Jesus Lord of all!

Of our best Lord Thou art worthy,

At whose throne the angels fall!

Help us sing along the pathway

When the deeper cost we meet,

Echoes of the songs of heaven,

While we worship at Thy feet.

Chorus

For Thou hast redeemed us

To Thyself Lord Jesus,

By the blood of Calv’ry’s cross

And dark Gethsemane.

Thou art worthy Thou art worthy,

Lamb of God for sinners slain!

Of our lives Lord Thou art worthy—

There to live Thy life again.

To receive all strength and honour,

Adoration praise and love,

Oh forever Thou art worthy,

Lord and Light of heav’n above!

Chorus

For Thou hast redeemed us

To Thyself Lord Jesus,

By the blood of Calv’ry’s cross

And dark Gethsemane.

author→ Elma Wiebe

composer→ Herbert H. Booth

same tune→ 115

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 6, 7, 6

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

386: Christ for Us

Christ for us on Calv’ry’s mountain,

All our sins upon Him laid,

Offered up for our offences

His own blood our ransom paid.

Chorus

For us lived and died,

For us Christ revived,

That in us as Lord abiding,

He might hope provide.

Christ for us within the garden

Rose triumphant o’er the grave,

Rose to justify and free us

And from fear of death to save.

Chorus

For us lived and died,

For us Christ revived,

That in us as Lord abiding,

He might hope provide.

Christ for us now interceding:

On the throne above He pleads;

Grace and mercy He supplies us,

All-sufficient for our needs.

Chorus

For us lived and died,

For us Christ revived,

That in us as Lord abiding,

He might hope provide.

Christ in us our hope of glory;

All our vict’ry over sin,

In the world midst its temptations,

Is the living Christ within.

Chorus

For us lived and died,

For us Christ revived,

That in us as Lord abiding,

He might hope provide.

author→ Gladys Porteous

composer→ Winﬁeld S. Weeden

tune→ Surrender

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 5, 5, 8, 5

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

387: Bravely Tread the Path

Bravely tread the path with Jesus;

He the winepress trod alone,

Strengthened by His heav’nly Father;

Now He reigns upon the throne.

See the cruel shame He suffered

All alone on Calv’ry’s tree,

Yet His ardour ne’er diminished,

Even in Gethsemane.

Chorus

Alone He trod the winepress;

He will ne’er forsake His own;

He will succour those who labour,

Weeping praying oft alone.

All alone before the rulers,

He their Saviour stood disowned;

Like a lamb before its shearers,

He was silent unrenowned;

Fear not then to tread the winepress,

With the Lord to lead and guide;

He who stood alone will succour

Those who in His love abide.

Chorus

Alone He trod the winepress;

He will ne’er forsake His own;

He will succour those who labour,

Weeping praying oft alone.

O’er all others He’s anointed

With the oil of gladness true,

Drinking in the Father’s kingdom

Of the wine that’s ever new;

And we soon shall share His glory

If we share His suff’ring here;

As we stand among the victors,

God will dry our every tear.

Chorus

Alone He trod the winepress;

He will ne’er forsake His own;

He will succour those who labour,

Weeping praying oft alone.

author→ Blanche Chappell

composer→ Herbert H. Booth

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

388: In Lowliness the Saviour Came

In lowliness the Saviour came,

On earth to live for me

And manifest God’s perfect life

In all humility.

Rejected by the world He died;

He gave His life for me,

Endured the cross despised the shame,

That I might ransomed be.

By faith He dwells within my heart,

Imparting life to me;

His pow’r and grace now keep my soul

From all defilement free.

My great High Priest He intercedes

At God’s right hand for me;

His heart is touched I know He feels

For my infirmity.

He lived for me He died for me;

God raised Him up again,

To intercede at His right hand

Until He comes to reign.

For God who cannot lie has said

That He will come for me

And take me home to share His joy

Throughout eternity.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ arr. J. M. Bonnar

same tune→ 112, 244

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ G

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6; D. (C. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.D.)

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

389: The Way to Calvary

The way to Calv’ry’s cross,

Unflinchingly Christ trod;

His life in sacrifice He gave—

Jesus the Lamb of God.

Chorus

We thank Thee for the bread—

In it His life we see;

We thank Thee for the wine

Which means His blood was shed for me.

The sins of all the world

Were on His shoulders laid;

He bowed His blood-stained head and died:

The ransom price was paid.

Chorus

We thank Thee for the bread—

In it His life we see;

We thank Thee for the wine

Which means His blood was shed for me.

Our sins are washed away

In His own precious blood;

We plead for grace and strength to serve

And love Him as we should.

Chorus

We thank Thee for the bread—

In it His life we see;

We thank Thee for the wine

Which means His blood was shed for me.

author→ H. Cliff Berrett

composer→ George W. Martin

same tune→ 390

tune→ Leominster

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

390: I Need the Mind of Christ

I need the mind of Christ,

His pure and holy mind,

That all my inmost soul may be

Unto His law inclined.

Chorus

Most Holy Spirit lead;

Oh speed my feet to run,

That I may gain the highest prize:

The image of God’s Son.

I need the mind of Christ

To do God’s holy will,

With all my heart my soul and strength,

The law of love fulfil.

Chorus

Most Holy Spirit lead;

Oh speed my feet to run,

That I may gain the highest prize:

The image of God’s Son.

I need the mind of Christ,

His fervent love and zeal,

That I may daily grow in grace

And gain the Spirit’s seal.

Chorus

Most Holy Spirit lead;

Oh speed my feet to run,

That I may gain the highest prize:

The image of God’s Son.

I need the mind of Christ

To follow where He trod,

To perfect me in holiness,

In love and fear of God.

Chorus

Most Holy Spirit lead;

Oh speed my feet to run,

That I may gain the highest prize:

The image of God’s Son.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George W. Martin

same tune→ 389

tune→ Leominster

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ F♯₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 6; 8, 6; D. (S. M. D.)

meter→ 6, 6, 8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6 (S.M.D.)

topic→ Bread and Wine

↑↑↑

391: Calvary

Lord we gather round Thy footstool,

Bowed in deep humility;

As we look upon the emblems,

We remember Calvary.

Chorus

Calvary Calvary,

We remember Calvary—

In the bread Thy broken body,

In the wine Thy blood we see.

In that night so dark with sorrow,

Left alone in prayer to bow,

See Him drink our cup of anguish,

Drops of blood upon His brow.

Chorus

Calvary Calvary,

We remember Calvary—

In the bread Thy broken body,

In the wine Thy blood we see.

See Him led outside the city,

Bruised and bearing all our sin;

Cruel was the death He suffered,

Heaven’s joy for us to win.

Chorus

Calvary Calvary,

We remember Calvary—

In the bread Thy broken body,

In the wine Thy blood we see.

Unto Him who loved and washed us

From our sins in His own blood,

We would render thanks and plead for

Grace to love Him as we should.

Chorus

Calvary Calvary,

We remember Calvary—

In the bread Thy broken body,

In the wine Thy blood we see.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 205

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; 6, 7; 8, 7

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 6, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Bread and Wine

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392: We Would See Jesus

We would see Jesus for the shadows lengthen

Across this little landscape of our life;

We would see Jesus our weak faith to strengthen,

For the last weariness the final strife.

We would see Jesus the great Rock Foundation,

Whereon our feet were set with sov’reign grace;

Not life nor death with all their agitation,

Can thence remove us if we see His face.

We would see Jesus other lights are paling,

Which for long years we have rejoiced to see;

The blessings of our pilgrimage are failing;

We would not mourn them for we go to Thee.

We would see Jesus this is all we’re needing:

Strength joy and willingness come with the sight.

We would see Jesus dying risen pleading;

Then welcome day and farewell mortal night.

author→ Anna B. Warner

composer→ Felix Mendelssohn, arr.

tune→ Raynolds or Consolation

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Bread and Wine

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393: I Am Now a Child of God

I am now a child of God:

Christ redeemed me by His blood;

For my sins He did atone,

Called me sealed me as His own;

Henceforth all my life shall be

Consecrated Lord to Thee.

Gracious Holy Spirit live

In my soul and daily give

Rich supplies of grace divine—

Sanctify me wholly Thine;

All my spirit body soul

I resign to Thy control.

Help me Lord to daily die,

Self in all its forms deny;

Bid my carnal mind depart;

Reign supreme within my heart;

God of love and purity,

Fix Thy dwelling place in me.

Open Thou mine inward ear;

Quicken all my soul to hear;

Help me never to rebel,

All self-will subdue dispel;

Thy most gracious holy will,

Evermore in me fulfil.

Clothed in true humility,

Let me find my all in Thee;

May Thy life in me increase,

Love of self forever cease;

Finish Lord Thy work begun—

Mould and make me like Thy Son.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Richard Redhead

tune→ Ajalon

time signature→ 4/2

key signature→ D

starting pitch→ D₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ Six 7's

meter→ 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7

topic→ Bread and Wine

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394: Abide in Him

Abide in Him with patience run the race;

To overcome the Lord will give you grace.

Abide in Him when tempted by the wrong;

Keep firm and true the weak in Him are strong.

Abide in Him when trials press you sore:

His grace will prove sufficient o’er and o’er.

Abide in Him the cross for Him endure;

And make your calling and election sure.

Abide in Him though others turn aside;

The living branch will in the vine abide.

Abide in Him obedient to His will;

His purpose in your life He will fulfil.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ George T. Caldbeck

same tune→ 411

tune→ Pax Tecum

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10

topic→ Bread and Wine

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395: Can Ye Not Watch?

One little hour for watching with the Master,

Eternal years to reign with Him in white.

One little hour to bravely meet disaster,

Eternal years to reign with Him in light.

Chorus

Then souls be brave and watch until the morrow!

Awake arise your lamps of purpose trim.

Your Saviour speaks across the night of sorrow;

Can ye not watch one little hour with Him?

One little hour to suffer scorn and losses,

Eternal years beyond earth’s cruel frowns.

One little hour the storm and tempest tosses,

Eternal years to wear unfading crowns.

Chorus

Then souls be brave and watch until the morrow!

Awake arise your lamps of purpose trim.

Your Saviour speaks across the night of sorrow;

Can ye not watch one little hour with Him?

One little hour for weary toils and trials,

Eternal years for calm and peaceful rest.

One little hour for patient self-denials,

Eternal years of life where life is blest.

Chorus

Then souls be brave and watch until the morrow!

Awake arise your lamps of purpose trim.

Your Saviour speaks across the night of sorrow;

Can ye not watch one little hour with Him?

author→ Jessie H. Brown

composer→ George C. Stebbins

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ A₄

starting tonic→ m

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10, 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Coming of Christ

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396: A Little While

A little while to bear the cross

And share with Christ reproach and loss,

To face the world its scorn and frown,

Before we lay our armour down.

Chorus

Our little while will soon be gone;

For us eternity will dawn;

Redeem the time oh watch and pray!

Labour for Jesus while you may.

A little while to fight the fight,

Strong in His strength and Spirit’s might;

The Lord is on our side and we,

Through Him shall gain the victory.

Chorus

Our little while will soon be gone;

For us eternity will dawn;

Redeem the time oh watch and pray!

Labour for Jesus while you may.

A little while the course to run,

And then eternity begun;

We’ll see His face and share His bliss,

Receive the crown of righteousness.

Chorus

Our little while will soon be gone;

For us eternity will dawn;

Redeem the time oh watch and pray!

Labour for Jesus while you may.

A little while the faith to keep

And on the mountains seek His sheep,

His precious gospel to proclaim

And glorify the Master’s name.

Chorus

Our little while will soon be gone;

For us eternity will dawn;

Redeem the time oh watch and pray!

Labour for Jesus while you may.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ Charles H. Gabriel

tune→ Higher Ground

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Coming of Christ

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397: Only Remembered

Fading away like the stars of the morning,

Losing their light in the glorious sun—

Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,

Only remembered by what we have done.

Chorus

Only remembered only remembered,

Only remembered by what we have done;

Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,

Only remembered by what we have done.

Shall we be missed though by others succeeded,

Reaping the fields we in springtime have sown?

Yes but the sowers must pass from their labours,

Ever remembered by what they have done.

Chorus

Only remembered only remembered,

Only remembered by what we have done;

Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,

Only remembered by what we have done.

Only the truth that in life we have spoken,

Only the seed that on earth we have sown—

These shall pass onward when we are forgotten:

Fruits of the harvest and what we have done.

Chorus

Only remembered only remembered,

Only remembered by what we have done;

Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,

Only remembered by what we have done.

Oh when the Saviour shall make up His jewels,

When the bright crowns of rejoicing are won,

Then shall His weary and faithful disciples

All be remembered by what they have done.

Chorus

Only remembered only remembered,

Only remembered by what we have done;

Thus would we pass from the earth and its toiling,

Only remembered by what we have done.

author→ Horatius Bonar

composer→ Ira D. Sankey

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10, 10, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Coming of Christ

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398: Christ Is Coming

Christ is coming Christ is coming!

Let us lift our eyes on high,

For the final great fulfilment

Of all things is drawing nigh.

He shall soon appear in glory;

And with loud triumphant cry,

They who loved the gospel story

Shall arise no more to die.

Christ is coming Christ is coming!

And these bodies sorely tried,

Which we yielded to His keeping,

Shall be changed and glorified.

Deeper fellowship forever,

Deeper joys we then shall know;

Unto God Almighty Giver,

Songs of praise shall ever flow.

Christ is coming Christ is coming!

Let us wisely now prepare;

If we taste of His rejection,

In His glory we shall share.

Now forsaking earthly pleasure,

We await that final day

When He comes in fullest measure

All His glory to display.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 192

tune→ Riverside

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

metrical→ 8, 7; 8, 7; D.

meter→ 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7

topic→ Coming of Christ

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399: In Vain Do the Wise

In vain do the wise seek to pierce through the veil

That’s hiding the future from view;

The Lord by His word sheds a light on our path,

The sages of earth cannot do.

Chorus

We pass through the shadows we carry our cross,

Esteeming things earthly but refuse and dross;

For this cause we faint not midst scorning of men:

We look for the star of His coming again.

We value the truth lived and taught by the Lord,

And onward we press for the prize.

Since Jesus the Master our pathway has trod,

The future can hold no surprise.

Chorus

We pass through the shadows we carry our cross,

Esteeming things earthly but refuse and dross;

For this cause we faint not midst scorning of men:

We look for the star of His coming again.

We fear not the future we live not in doubt:

The veil has been riven in twain.

We cherish the words heard on Olivet’s brow:

“This Jesus is coming again”.

Chorus

We pass through the shadows we carry our cross,

Esteeming things earthly but refuse and dross;

For this cause we faint not midst scorning of men:

We look for the star of His coming again.

It is not in vain that we run in the race,

Nor vain that the battle we fight;

We lift up our eyes our redemption draws nigh—

The Lord will appear in our sight.

Chorus

We pass through the shadows we carry our cross,

Esteeming things earthly but refuse and dross;

For this cause we faint not midst scorning of men:

We look for the star of His coming again.

author→ Willie Hughes

composer→ Lewis E. Jones

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 11, 8, 11, 8, 11, 11, 11, 11

topic→ Coming of Christ

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400: When Jesus Comes

When Jesus comes to reward His servants,

Whether it be noon or night,

Faithful to Him will He find us watching,

With our lamps all trimmed and bright?

Chorus

Oh can we say we are truly ready,

Ready for the soul’s long home?

Say will He find you and me still watching,

Watching waiting when the Lord shall come?

If at the dawn of the early morning

He shall call us one by one—

When to the Lord we restore our talents,

Will He answer us Well done?”!

Chorus

Oh can we say we are truly ready,

Ready for the soul’s long home?

Say will He find you and me still watching,

Watching waiting when the Lord shall come?

Have we been true to the trust He left us?

Do we seek to do our best?

If in our hearts there is naught condemns us,

We shall have a glorious rest.

Chorus

Oh can we say we are truly ready,

Ready for the soul’s long home?

Say will He find you and me still watching,

Watching waiting when the Lord shall come?

Blessed are those whom the Lord finds watching—

In His glory they shall share;

If He should come at the dawn or midnight,

Will He find us watching there?

Chorus

Oh can we say we are truly ready,

Ready for the soul’s long home?

Say will He find you and me still watching,

Watching waiting when the Lord shall come?

author→ Fanny J. Crosby

composer→ W. Howard Doane

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 7, 10, 7, 10, 7, 10, 9

topic→ Coming of Christ

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401: Art Thou Waiting?

Art thou waiting for the day

Of the Lord’s appearing?

He has promised He shall come,

And the time is nearing.

Chorus

Lift thy head the day draws near

When the Master shall appear;

Let thy heart be true sincere,

Ready watching praying.

All the kingdoms of the earth,

All their pride and power,

Shall be humbled to the dust

In that promised hour.

Chorus

Lift thy head the day draws near

When the Master shall appear;

Let thy heart be true sincere,

Ready watching praying.

Oh beware lest life’s vain cares,

Thoughts of earthly treasure,

Rob thee of thy love to do

All the Master’s pleasure.

Chorus

Lift thy head the day draws near

When the Master shall appear;

Let thy heart be true sincere,

Ready watching praying.

Blest is he who shall endure

With love unabating,

Constant through the night’s long watch,

Faithful loyal waiting.

Chorus

Lift thy head the day draws near

When the Master shall appear;

Let thy heart be true sincere,

Ready watching praying.

author→ Jack Annand

composer→ Hart P. Danks

tune→ No Night There

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ d

meter→ 7, 6, 7, 6, 7, 7, 7, 6

topic→ Coming of Christ

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402: Lord, Grant My Life

Lord grant my life may be

A corn of wheat,

Used here on earth for Thee

In service sweet,

Falling into the ground

That fruit may thus abound,

And with Thy blessings crowned

Bring joy to Thee.

I long to prove to Thee

My heart’s deep love,

By seeking faithfully

The things above;

My heart condemneth me

When keeping aught from Thee

Or seeking selfishly

My life to save.

The things of time have lost

Their charm for me;

Thy sacrifice that cost

So much to Thee

Doth show me what Thou art,

Helping this sinful heart

To choose the better part—

Of serving Thee.

Forsaking all for Thee,

I forward go,

From love of earth set free

While here below;

The things above now claim

First place and in Thy name

I’ll seek through joy or pain,

Thy kingdom first.

author→ Mrs. May Carroll Schulz

composer→ Powell G. Fithian

tune→ Summer Land

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ C₅

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 6, 4; 6, 4; 6, 6; 6, 4

meter→ 6, 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6, 4

topic→ Harvest Field

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403: Impelled by Love

The God of heaven spoke my name,

And to my soul His message came;

And though I knew not what would be,

I gladly answered Lord send me”.

Chorus

Impelled by love I’ll go again

To seek the lost and dying men,

For in my heart there is a flame

Of burning love for Jesus’ name.

I hear the bleating of the sheep

And see the little lambs to keep;

I listen to the sinner’s plea

And say again Dear Lord send me”.

Chorus

Impelled by love I’ll go again

To seek the lost and dying men,

For in my heart there is a flame

Of burning love for Jesus’ name.

I could not question Is it I”?

When millions live in sin to die,

But ask that all that in me lie

Would always answer Here am I”.

Chorus

Impelled by love I’ll go again

To seek the lost and dying men,

For in my heart there is a flame

Of burning love for Jesus’ name.

His precious name I want to bear

In answer to His loving care;

And more like Jesus I would be,

The pattern for eternity.

Chorus

Impelled by love I’ll go again

To seek the lost and dying men,

For in my heart there is a flame

Of burning love for Jesus’ name.

author→ Kenneth Dissmore

composer→ Elizabeth Pate

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ A♭₃

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 8, 8; 8, 8; D. (L. M. D.)

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8 (L.M.D.)

topic→ Harvest Field

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404: There Is No Gain

There is no gain but by a loss:

Thus Jesus taught who bore the cross;

A corn of wheat to multiply,

Must fall into the ground and die;

Oh should a soul alone remain,

When it a hundredfold may gain?

Who saves his life or cross would shun

Loses ten thousand holding one;

And he who fain his life would spare,

Keeps from the multitude their share.

Oh who can hear the needy cry

And yet refuse in love to die?

Wherever you ripe fields behold,

Waving to God their sheaves of gold,

Be sure some corn of wheat has died,

Some faithful life been crucified;

Someone has suffered wept and prayed,

And fought hell’s legions undismayed.

author→ Arthur S. Booth-Clibborn

composer→ arr. Henri F. Hemy

tune→ Stella

time signature→ 3/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ Six 8's

meter→ 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8

topic→ Harvest Field

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405: The Call to Labour

Lord let me hear once more the call to labour,

The call that rang beside blue Galilee,

To turn from home and lands and friends and kindred:

Speak Lord again and say Come follow me”.

Lift Thou mine eyes to see the fields now waiting

Close to my hand or far beyond the sea;

Then let me go and give my life Lord Jesus,

Sowing or reaping all as unto Thee.

Help me to see as sheep who have no shepherd,

The multitudes that throng on every side;

And let me say wherever they may wander,

“These are the souls for whom my Saviour died”.

Touch Thou my heart with Thine own deep compassion,

Help me to love as Thou hast first loved me;

And put within a burning deep ambition

To guide some lost and wand’ring soul to Thee.

Oh keep me Lord from growing cold or careless,

But let my zeal and love still stronger be;

And till the day when Thou shalt come Lord Jesus,

Let me be found still labouring for Thee.

author→ Ken Paginton

composer→ Mrs. E. Mary Anderson

same tune→ 164

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Harvest Field

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406: Forget Them Not

Forget them not the faithful band

Who kindred leave behind

To bear the truth to every land,

As debtors to mankind.

Forget them not in solitude,

When breathing earnest prayer,

That God may think on them for good

And bless them everywhere.

Forget them not the toilers brave

Who scatter forth the seed;

To Jesus they are willing slaves,

Touched by a world in need.

Forget them not for Jesus’ sake:

No selfish quest have they;

The daily cross they humbly take;

Forget them not I pray.

Not these alone remember too,

All those who through their word

Hear and believe the gospel true;

For them our hearts are stirred.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Cuthbert Howard

same tune→ 266

tune→ Lloyd

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ G₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 8, 6; 8, 6 (C. M.)

meter→ 8, 6, 8, 6 (C.M.)

topic→ Harvest Field

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407: Oh, Say Not Ye

Oh say not ye ’Tis four more months till harvest”.

Think not in heart There’s time to tarry here”.

Go forth among the lab’rers who are weary;

Give of your strength their loving burden share.

Oh say not ye I am not fit to labour”.

God knows your heart the struggles that lie there.

’Tis not your might or strength that will sustain you,

But by God’s pow’r His holy name you’ll bear.

Lift up your eyes and see the weary fainting,

Wounded by life with no help far or near.

Yield all you have wait not until tomorrow;

Go forth to them and manifest God’s care.

Lift up your eyes the fields are white and waiting;

It matters not what you must leave behind.

Before the precious grains are trampled under,

Go glean the fields while yet the Lord gives time.

Remember when the harvest is all gathered,

And sheaves are bound and chaff is cast aside,

Who sows and reaps will both rejoice together

And in eternal love will then abide.

author→ Mrs. Mary Lou Fontaine

composer→ Mrs. Mary Lou Fontaine

same tune→ 288

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Harvest Field

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408: No Reputation

No reputation with Jesus I go,

Willingly cheerfully my life to sow.

Sow to the Spirit in faith lay it down;

Strive for the mastery hope for the crown.

No reputation if Jesus had none;

Why should I murmur the suffering shun?

Why from the cross should I seek for release?

I must diminish for Him to increase.

No reputation but with Him I crave

Glory immortal beyond the dark grave,

Honour and glory which never can fade;

Scorners are silent there’s none to upbraid.

No reputation and unrecognized,

Misunderstood and by worldlings despised,

God understands me this thought will suffice;

Bearing the cross I should ever rejoice.

No reputation with Him I’m content,

Laying my life down to spend and be spent;

Living or dying I will not refrain:

God cannot lie I shall take it again.

author→ Sam Jones

composer→ F. Hermann Geue

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ D♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ m

metrical→ 10, 10; 10, 10

meter→ 10, 10, 10, 10

topic→ Harvest Field

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409: Alone With God

When storms of life are round me beating,

When rough the path that I have trod,

Within my closèd door retreating,

I love to be alone with God.

Chorus

Alone with God the world forbidden;

Alone with God oh blest retreat!

Alone with God and in Him hidden,

To hold with Him communion sweet.

What though the clouds have gathered o’er me!

What though I’ve passed beneath the rod!

God’s perfect will there lies before me,

When I am thus alone with God.

Chorus

Alone with God the world forbidden;

Alone with God oh blest retreat!

Alone with God and in Him hidden,

To hold with Him communion sweet.

’Tis there I find new strength for duty,

As o’er the sands of time I plod;

I see the King in all His beauty,

While resting there alone with God.

Chorus

Alone with God the world forbidden;

Alone with God oh blest retreat!

Alone with God and in Him hidden,

To hold with Him communion sweet.

And when I see the moment nearing

When I shall sleep beneath the sod,

When time with me is disappearing,

I want to be alone with God.

Chorus

Alone with God the world forbidden;

Alone with God oh blest retreat!

Alone with God and in Him hidden,

To hold with Him communion sweet.

author→ Johnson Oatman, Jr.

composer→ William J. Kirkpatrick

same tune→ 52

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ F

starting pitch→ C₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 9, 8; 9, 8; D.

meter→ 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8, 9, 8

topic→ Funerals

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410: Called Home to Rest

Called home to rest beyond the vale of weeping—

The loving Father He has willed it so—

In heav’n above safe in the Saviour’s keeping,

Oh blest abode where sorrow’s tears ne’er flow.

Sweet recompense beyond all expectation,

Celestial joys before the throne of God

Await the heirs of Christ and true salvation,

Who here on earth through fiery trials trod.

Called home to rest dark night has sped forever;

Called home to meet the Saviour face to face.

Oh wondrous glories where no death can sever,

And angels sing sweet melodies of grace.

Cheered by Thy voice e’en though our path be clouded,

Thou art O God our comfort and delight;

And when our hearts in mourning’s robes are shrouded,

We feel Thee near dear Guiding Star and Light.

author→ Sandy Scott

composer→ Hubert P. Main

same tune→ 36, 285

tune→ Hold Thou My Hand

time signature→ 2/4

key signature→ A♭

starting pitch→ E♭₄

starting tonic→ s

metrical→ 11, 10; 11, 10

meter→ 11, 10, 11, 10

topic→ Funerals

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411: Sweet, Sweet Release

Sweet sweet release when pain and death have flown,

And Jesus lives forever with His own.

Mourn not dear soul thy loved one is at rest

On Jesus’ bosom with the heav’nly blest.

Home heav’nly home all toil and trouble past;

The Saviour called our loved one home at last.

Morn brightest morn shall break with death no more,

And we shall rise to reign on that blest shore.

It is His will all earthly struggles cease;

And Jesus calls us to heav’n’s perfect peace.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ George T. Caldbeck

same tune→ 394

tune→ Pax Tecum

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ B♭

starting pitch→ F₄

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 10

topic→ Funerals

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412: When Life Is Ended

When life is ended and I must travel

Through death’s dark chambers I need not fear:

If I have Jesus to guard and guide me,

I walk securely with One so dear.

Though dark the valley that lies before me,

A light far brighter than noonday sun

Shines o’er my pathway and hope eternal

I see in Jesus earth’s day is done.

I look to Jesus bright Star to guide me;

’Twas Jesus vanquished death and the grave;

’Twas Jesus only bore my transgression,

For Jesus only my soul could save.

Oh glorious dawning blest resurrection!

When I with Jesus come forth again,

I shall adore Him my wondrous Saviour:

He freed my soul from sin’s curse and stain.

author→ Jim Jardine

composer→ Mr. & Mrs. Virgil P. & Blanche K. Brock

time signature→ 4/4

key signature→ E♭

starting pitch→ B♭₃

starting tonic→ s

meter→ 10, 9, 10, 9

topic→ Funerals

Copyright2→ Word Music (UK), (a division of Word (UK) Ltd.), Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 1EH. England

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