HYMNSOLD AND NEW

This compilation first published in 1987.
Reprinted 2025.

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1: Tell Me the Story of Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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 more about Jesus
More of His saving fullness see
More of His love who died for me
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
More about Jesus in His word
Holding communion with my Lord
Hearing His voice in every line
Making each faithful saying mine
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
To this earth to live and labour
In His Father’s name
Poor and homeless unknown stranger
Jesus came
 
2. 
Foxes have their lair for shelter
Birds their leafy nest
But the loving Saviour had not
Where to rest
 
3. 
From this lowly Man of Sorrows
Many hid their face
Shame and scorn were heaped upon Him
And disgrace
 
4. 
Oh that life so pure and holy
Sacrificed each day
Giving freely life and service
All the way
 
5. 
At the close His blood so precious
Shed for all mankind
Still His foes were mocking scoffing
They were blind
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Deepest darkness is prevailing
O’er the world on every side
But if we will follow Jesus
We shall in His light abide
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Jesus is our only Saviour
All our guilt He bore away
All our righteousness He gives us
All our strength from day to day
 
3. 
Jesus is our only power
Dwelling in each yielded heart
We need never fear nor falter
Grace and strength He doth impart
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
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

1. 
O God of Bethel by whose hand
Thy people still are fed
Who through this weary pilgrimage
Hast all our fathers led
 
2. 
Our vows our prayers we now present
Before Thy throne of grace
God of our fathers be the God
Of their succeeding race
 
3. 
Through each perplexing path of life
Our wand’ring footsteps guide
Give us each day our daily bread
And raiment fit provide
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
Jesus the very thought of Thee
With sweetness fills my breast
But sweeter far Thy face to see
And in Thy presence rest
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Long in the desert ways
My feet have loved to roam
The dreary waste I leave behind
And turn to Thee and home
 
4. 
Earth’s passing pleasures vain
How soon they fade and die
I sought for bread but found a stone
Which could not satisfy
 
5. 
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

1. 
Oh blessed rest of heart
From doubting fear and sin
A rest in Christ the risen Lord
Who sweetly reigns within
 
2. 
I’m glad this rest is free
This blessed rest from sin
This rest is free for you and me
A living Christ within
 
3. 
He sought my wayward heart
Was earnest to come in
A heart to wand’ring ever prone
Whose reigning pow’r was sin
 
4. 
I gave to Him my heart
A rebel sinful thing
I gave it all the heart I had
It sorely needed Him
 
5. 
My rest is deep and strong
Abiding true and clean
No darkness now nor fear at all
For Jesus reigns supreme
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
The way of the cross leads home
It is sweet to know as I onward go
The way of the cross leads home
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Not redeemed to vainly squander
Time and talents He bestows
Strength He gives to bear the burden
Well this feeble frame He knows
 
3. 
Not redeemed to live in pleasure
While the precious moments fly
Brief our span of life to labour
Days and years pass swiftly by
 
4. 
He redeemed me oh what mercy
Greater love could never be
God’s own Son so pure and holy
Was the sacrifice for me
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Is it nothing to you is it nothing
Your many transgressions He bore
When He purchased eternal redemption
That you might be free evermore
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

25: Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

26: Thy Life Was Given for Me

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

29: God’s Word Is So Pure

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

30: We Have Found Him

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
“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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

32: We Love the Perfect Way

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

33: Give of Your Best

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

34: Teach Us, Lord

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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?

1. 
“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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Hear the prophets’ exhortation
Given with a warning sound
Call on God for His salvation
In a time He may be found
 
3. 
Pray for pardon and salvation
And it shall be as thou wilt
In Christ is no condemnation
Hide yourself in Him from guilt
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

39: The Way of God

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
If thy heart be oft disquieted
Tossing to and fro
And thy life as days are passing
Seems to darker grow
 
3. 
Many souls are bruised and broken
Sighing for release
Yet how few will follow Jesus
Source of heav’nly peace
 
4. 
Hear the voice of wisdom calling
Do not further go
In the ways of dark confusion
And of endless woe
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
To find this way this living way
We must forego our sin
God has declared the pure in heart
Alone can enter in
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
There is a way a perfect way
His chosen walk therein
And they who share His suff’ring now
Eternal glory win
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
The Lord Himself has traced the way
His feet were bruised and torn
Exalted high in heav’n today
Where crowns His head adorn
 
3. 
That voice that called in accents clear
The men of Galilee
“Come follow me and do not fear
Is calling you and me
 
4. 
Vain creeds of men are sure to fail
False theories pass away
Alone shall truth for men avail
On that great judgment day
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Take one forward step with Jesus
Let your heart be filled with praise
Since the Lord Himself has promised
Strength proportioned to your days
 
3. 
Take one forward step with Jesus
Know ye not He lives to care
His own peace your heart possessing
Walk in fellowship and prayer
 
4. 
Take one forward step with Jesus
Do not let your courage fail
Think of Him who paid your ransom
Pleading now within the veil
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Feeding on the husks around me
Till my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Well of water ever springing
Bread of life so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth
My Redeemer is to me
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Burdened one why will you longer bear
Sorrows from which He releases
Open your heart and rejoicing share
Life more abundant in Jesus
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Oh love surpassing sweet
So long to wait
His grace how rich and free
Exceeding great
 
3. 
Forsaken of His God
He drank the gall
His deathless love how strong
It claims your all
 
4. 
His love can never fail
Oh trust Him now
To all His heart demands
In silence bow
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
God’s kingdom is more precious far
Than things that soon decay
Its door of mercy stands ajar
Oh come then come 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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Perfect submission brings from above
Blessed remission Father of love
Make me and help me daily to yield
Only and ever Jesus my shield
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
“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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

64: Christ for Me

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Send Thy light Almighty Lord
To the darkened hearts of men
By Thine all-commanding word
Give the nations hope again
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Then the captive shall rejoice
Freed from blind tradition’s chain
In the kingdom of the heart
Light and truth and love shall reign
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
My human pow’r cannot avail
In war with sin it can but fail
By this alone I can prevail
Receiving life in Jesus
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
_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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
New springs within my heart arise
While I behold His sacrifice
My soul desires it yearns to be
A sacrifice O Lord for Thee
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
How I love to trace His footsteps
Over every vale and hill
Gladly yielding full surrender
To the Father’s blessed will
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
Many years of life are wasted
Living for thyself alone
God has power to conform thee
To the image of His Son
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Naught to fear while He is leading
Though the path may narrow be
Come and follow without doubting
Then His beauty thou shalt see
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Do not shrink continue with Him
He was wounded for your sake
Those who share in His temptations
Of His glory will partake
 
4. 
Seek to run the race with patience
For the everlasting prize
Gain the crown of life immortal
In the strength that God supplies
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Blessed footprints of my Saviour
Give assurance of the right
Aid me in life’s troubled waters
Chart and compass in the night
 
3. 
Blessed footprints of my Saviour
Marking out a path of love
Are to me a priceless treasure
Leading to His home above
 
4. 
May I ever prize dear Saviour
Each blest print of Thy bruised feet
Ever follow where Thou leadest
Till Thy radiant face I meet
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

84: Follow Me

1. 
“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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

85: The Saviour With Me

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

86: Jesus Is Passing This Way

1. 
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
 
2. 
Is there a heart that has wandered
Come with thy burden today
Mercy is tenderly pleading
Jesus is passing this way
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Come to thine only Redeemer
Come to His infinite love
Come to the gate that is leading
Homeward to mansions above
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

88: Let Him Mould Thee

1. 
“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
 
2. 
In Thy dear hand I’m resting
Oh hold me quiet there
Then soften me and mould me
And for Thy will prepare
 
3. 
I need not fear to trust Thee
Thy love and skill are such
New lessons Thou wilt teach me
While yielding to Thy touch
 
4. 
Impress Thine image on me
Fulfil Thy blest design
Till others see upon me
That beauteous face of Thine
 
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
↑↑↑

89: Give Me Thy Heart

1. 
“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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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
 
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
↑↑↑

90: A Hand Held Out

1. 
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
 
2. 
Shall I to this hand extended
Pay no heed as it invites
Shall my Saviour be offended
Give I not to Him His rights
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

91: My Wayward Heart

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
_Come follow Him to mountain height
_And learn His Way and will for thee
_Look past the world and keep in view
_Eternity eternity
 
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
↑↑↑

92: God Is Longing

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

93: Only One Life to Live

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

94: Come, Ye Weary Ones

1. 
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
 
2. 
Jesus waits the meek and lowly
Full of mercy truth and grace
His own precious blood redeemed you
Make your heart His dwelling place
 
3. 
“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
 
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
↑↑↑

95: God Calling Yet

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

96: Take Up Thy Cross

1. 
“Take up thy cross the Saviour said
“If thou wouldst my disciple be
Deny thyself the world forsake
And humbly follow after me
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

97: We Are Fading

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

98: Let Us Pause

1. 
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
 
2. 
While we look on mirth and beauty
Pleasures bright today
Men are slipping far beyond us
To the silent clay
 
3. 
Borne along life’s rushing river
We are hast’ning on
Shall we hear when death shall take us
“Soul thou hast well done
 
4. 
Blessed Master oh prepare us
Help our wav’ring choice
May we yield in glad surrender
To Thy pleading voice
 
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
↑↑↑

99: Oh, What Shall It Profit?

1. 
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
 
2. 
Life as the flow’rs that are blooming
Withers and passes away
All its great glory is fleeting
Only the joy of a day
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

101: Only One Life

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

102: Life at Best Is Very Brief

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

103: Time Is Passing

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

104: Life Passes Like a Dream

1. 
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
 
2. 
The cord of life may snap
For young as well as old
By accident or some mishap
Oft fall the strong and bold
 
3. 
Oh should we careless be
And slumber without fear
Closing our eyes to things we see
And deaf to all we hear
 
4. 
God doth in kindness try
To rouse us every one
For time is earnest passing by
And soon the end will come
 
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
↑↑↑

105: Life’s Short Day

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Could we chance to do tomorrow
What the Lord has planned today
For we cannot buy nor borrow
When this life has sped away
 
4. 
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
 
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
Copyright→ Music: © by Diadem Productions, Inc., U.S.A.
Copyright2→ International Copyright Secured. All rights reserved.
Copyright3→ CARLIN MUSIC CORP., 14 New Burlington Street, London, W1X 2LR
Copyright4→ For British Commonwealth (ex: Canada, Australasia) and Eire.
↑↑↑

106: The Pages of Life

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

107: My Heart Was Sad

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

108: It Pays to Serve Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

109: None but Christ Can Satisfy

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
The pleasures lost I sadly mourned
But never wept for Thee
Till grace the sightless eyes received
Thy loveliness to see
 
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
↑↑↑

110: Afar From God

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
His kindly touch my soul then healed
And through a mist of tears
His tender look deep love revealed
Dispelling all my fears
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

111: Lay Down Your Burden

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

112: I Heard the Voice of Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

113: For You and for Me

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

114: I Am Coming

1. 
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
 
2. 
My troubled spirit knows no calm
Why should I wander on
And add to sorrow’s heavy load
Until this life is gone
 
3. 
Abounding grace He has in store
To comfort save and guide
And pastures ever fresh and green
Where silent waters glide
 
4. 
“Oh come I hear Him calling still
In tender tones and sweet
“The rest that is eternal rest
Awaits thy wand’ring feet
 
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
↑↑↑

115: Other Sheep

1. 
“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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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
 
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
↑↑↑

116: There Is Rest

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

117: Distant Land of Famine

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

118: Ye Must Be Born Again

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

119: O Wanderers, Come to Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

120: While Your Mind Is Calm

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

121: The Saviour Is Calling

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

123: Thirsty Soul

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

124: I Need Thee Every Hour

1. 
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
 
2. 
I need Thee every hour
Stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their pow’r
When Thou art nigh
 
3. 
I need Thee every hour
In joy or pain
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain
 
4. 
I need Thee every hour
Teach me Thy will
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil
 
5. 
I need Thee every hour
Most Holy One
Oh make me Thine indeed
Thou blessed Son
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Nearer still nearer nothing I bring
Naught as an off’ring to Jesus my King
Only my sinful now contrite heart
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart
Grant me the cleansing Thy blood doth impart
 
3. 
Nearer still nearer Lord to be Thine
Sin with its follies I gladly resign
All of its pleasures pomp and its pride
Give me but Jesus my Lord crucified
Give me but Jesus my Lord crucified
 
4. 
Nearer still nearer while life shall last
Till 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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
That you are drifting to endless despair
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
To the spring of worldly pleasure
You have often turned
Hoping there to quench the thirsting
In your heart that burned
 
3. 
Why should you refuse to hear Him
Jesus truest friend
In the world He will be with you
Keep you to the end
 
4. 
If you yield your heart to Jesus
Turning from all sin
He will seal you by His Spirit
He will dwell within
 
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
↑↑↑

128: We Are Building

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Jesus calls me I am going
His assuring voice I hear
Thrilling all my soul with rapture
Chasing all my doubt and fear
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
He is calling rise be going
Slumber not but trim your lamp
With the oil within your vessel
Follow 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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

133: Why Not?

1. 
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
 
2. 
Sometime you plan to serve Him
But Satan holds you fast
Pleasure and gain enthrall you
Soon will your life be past
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Speak now no more of sometime
Enter His service now
With pardon peace and power
God will your life endow
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Life is only as a vapour
It will swiftly pass away
Here you have no certain dwelling
Death’s cold hand you cannot stay
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Out of Christ without a Saviour
Lonely and dark the way
With no light no hope in Jesus
Making bright the cheerless day
 
3. 
Out of Christ without a Saviour
Dark will the voyage be
Clouds will gather storms surround you
Oh to Christ for refuge flee
 
4. 
Out of Christ without a Saviour
Give to Him now your heart
Ere the door of mercy closes
And you hear His word Depart
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Hopeless the plight of the careless then
Bitter the cry of deluded men
Awful that moment beyond all ken
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Have you any time for Jesus
As in grace He calls again
Oh today is time accepted
T’morrow you may call in vain
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
The Saviour now is knocking
Give Him an entrance wide
Into your heart think on His love
For you He bled and died
 
3. 
The Saviour now is speaking
Oh heed His warning voice
It means eternal gain for you
To make Him now your choice
 
4. 
The Saviour now is passing
What shall your answer be
Your choice for right or wrong will stand
Through all eternity
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
To the Saviour’s tender pleading
Close thy heart no more
Now the call of mercy heeding
Open wide the door
 
3. 
To the gospel invitation
Close thy heart no more
To receive a full salvation
Open wide the door
 
4. 
To the joy that fadeth never
Close thy heart no more
To the peace abiding ever
Open wide the door
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
My life my will I yield
There’s naught I would withhold
My weary heart desires the rest
And comfort of the fold
 
3. 
O Shepherd kind and true
I need Thy love and life
To quicken and preserve my soul
Amid earth’s toil and strife
 
4. 
My Saviour bids me come
From wand’ring far abroad
His life is mine and I am safe
Hid in the heart of God
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Oh come while the Saviour is waiting
And risk not a moment’s delay
The riches of earth are deceitful
Illusive and passing away
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Softly I hear Him calling
“Come unto me and rest
Here in my arms find shelter
Close to my loving breast
 
3. 
Burdens ofttimes oppress me
Burdens so hard to bear
Oh then how sweet His whisper
“Cast upon me thy care
 
4. 
Thus would I ever journey
On t’ward my home above
Resting alone on Jesus
Whom though unseen I love
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Where living waters flow
The Master waits for thee
He’ll be a never failing friend
Now and eternally
 
3. 
His love will satisfy
His rest and peace will stay
His life divine will fill your soul
And never pass away
 
4. 
Your sins He will forgive
He bore them on the tree
To save you from the wrath of God
He died on Calvary
 
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

1. 
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
For you He is calling
For you He is calling
He’s calling for you
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
Passing by perhaps forever
Jesus now is passing by
 
2. 
Tenderly He reasons with you
Dreary are the wastes of sin
Pleasures sought have failed and vanished
Cheerless is your heart within
 
3. 
Peace without alloy He giveth
To the yielded heart and life
His eternal love sustaining
Mid the world’s unrest and strife
 
4. 
Others may have proved unfaithful
Jesus never will betray
Oh be earnest rise and follow
Do not wait another day
 
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
↑↑↑

163: Jesus, My Saviour King

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

165: I Am Trusting Thee

1. 
I am trusting Thee Lord Jesus
Trusting only Thee
Trusting Thee for full salvation
Great and free
 
2. 
I am trusting Thee for pardon
At Thy feet I bow
For Thy grace and tender mercy
Trusting now
 
3. 
I am trusting Thee to guide me
Thou alone shalt lead
Every day and hour supplying
All my need
 
4. 
I am trusting Thee for power
Thine can never fail
Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me
Must prevail
 
5. 
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?

1. 
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 shall the answer be
What will you do with Jesus
Oh what shall the answer be
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

167: Still Undecided

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Break Thou the bread of life dear Lord to me
As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea
Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee Lord
My spirit pants for Thee O Living Word
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Apart with Thee this hour so sweet
When care is left behind
We humbly meet at Jesus’ feet
With prayerful heart and mind
 
3. 
Apart with Thee we feel our need
Of Jesus’ cleansing blood
Cleanse us from sinful thought and deed
Within that crimson flood
 
4. 
O Lord today may there arise
An off’ring pure and sweet
New songs of praise a sacrifice
Acceptable complete
 
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
↑↑↑

173: God Is Here

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Oh how barren fruitless useless
All our efforts without Thee
God our Father grant Thy presence
Bringing life and liberty
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
As the living branch abideth
In the vine to fruitful be
Cleanse us Lord and teach us ever
How to so abide in Thee
 
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

1. 
“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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Father as we meet
Humbly and with fear
May Thy presence sweet
To each heart draw near
 
2. 
Father as we pray
May we rightly ask
Grace to tread Thy way
Strength to do our task
 
3. 
Father as we speak
May the words be Thine
We a mouthpiece weak
Utt’ring things divine
 
4. 
Each word living bread
Broken Lord by Thee
On Thy table spread
Sacrifice so free
 
5. 
Father as we part
May there deeper be
Purpose in each heart
Just to live for Thee
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
As we pray Lord pray Thou through us
By the Holy Ghost
Perfect Thou Thy strength in weakness
Vanquish Satan’s host
 
3. 
May the fear of man flee from us
As we do Thy will
Men can only persecute us
And the body kill
 
4. 
Though our outward man may perish
We renewed shall be
Changed from glory into glory
Soon Thy face we’ll see
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Our God our Father grant us grace
To seek Thy face today
Oh banish each distracting thought
That we may pray
 
2. 
Give us Thy Holy Spirit’s aid
That for us He may plead
For He alone can search our hearts
And tell our need
 
3. 
Father do Thou reveal the wrong
And bring to light our sin
Cleansed in Christ’s blood we then may be
All pure within
 
4. 
May Thy great love be shed abroad
In every waiting heart
That Thou through us may’st love the world
In every part
 
5. 
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

1. 
Here we come and seek to pray
Lord refresh our hearts today
Lighten all our darkness now
As before Thy face we bow
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Father we our wants make known
Give us what we need alone
Thou art wiser far than we
Past and future Thou dost see
 
4. 
Give us Thy deep sympathy
Save us from all apathy
May the world with all its need
Touch our hearts and make us plead
 
5. 
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
↑↑↑

185: Let Us Draw Near

1. 
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
 
2. 
Let us draw near to God
He will forgive our sin
Christ’s precious blood has opened heav’n
And we may enter in
 
3. 
Let us draw near to God
He knows our need is great
He will respect the contrite heart
Regard our low estate
 
4. 
Let us draw near to God
Our Father and our Friend
From grateful hearts continu’lly
Let prayer and praise ascend
 
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
↑↑↑

186: Prayer Is a Mighty Source

1. 
Prayer is a mighty source of pow’r
Without it we must surely fail
While Moses prayed the enemies
Of Israel could not prevail
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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
 
6. 
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

1. 
Begin the day with God
Kneel down to Him in prayer
Lift up thy heart to His abode
And seek His love to share
 
2. 
Open the Book of God
And read a portion there
That it may hallow all thy thoughts
And sweeten all thy care
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Converse in mind with God
Thy spirit heav’nward raise
Acknowledge every good bestowed
And offer grateful praise
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
In the quiet of Thy presence
Fit us for the fray
Lest we waver in the conflict
Be our strength and stay
 
3. 
Lord preserve and shield Thy people
Foes are lurking round
In the way our feet must journey
Snares of death are found
 
4. 
Lord impart Thy quick’ning Spirit
While our prayers arise
Prayers from needy hearts and contrite
Thou wilt not despise
 
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

1. 
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
Watch and pray every day
For the foe is always near
We have need to watch and pray
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Praying when the darkness gathers
And the sun withdraws its light
Through the lonely hours of sorrow
In the still and solemn night
 
3. 
Praying when the foe is vanquished
Seeking His sustaining grace
Keeping under His protection
Sure and steady in the race
 
4. 
Praying that we may continue
In the race we have begun
Found at last among the faithful
When our days on earth are done
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
Copyright→ Words and Music: by A.S. Reitz. © Copyright 1925. Renewal 1953.
Copyright2→ Broadman Press. Adapted and used by permission. All rights reserved.
↑↑↑

198: Alone With Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Alone with Jesus we can know
The greatest comfort here below
When sorrows press on every hand
That only He can understand
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
’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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Possess our hearts and fill our minds
With light and wisdom from on high
That we may manifest Thy life
And vile affections crucify
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Oh help us then to follow on
With stable hearts contrite and free
Complete in Him the righteous One
Thy will fulfilling perfectly
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Oh forsake me not my Saviour
Weak and wav’ring though I be
Everlasting strength is promised
Unto those who trust in Thee
 
3. 
Saviour in the time of trouble
Hide me in the secret place
Keep me evermore rejoicing
In Thy righteousness and grace
 
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
↑↑↑

206: Gracious Redeemer

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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
↑↑↑

207: Holy Spirit

1. 
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
 
2. 
Holy Spirit breathe upon us
To the Father dear
By Thine aid in all our weakness
Help us to draw near
 
3. 
Holy Spirit breathe upon us
Teach to us God’s will
With the Christ who lived and suffered
All our vision fill
 
4. 
Holy Spirit breathe upon us
Filled by Thee alone
Precious fruit in us appearing
Makes Thy presence known
 
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
↑↑↑

208: Our Blest Redeemer

1. 
Our blest Redeemer ere He breathed
His tender last farewell
A Guide a Comforter bequeathed
With us to dwell
 
2. 
He came sweet influ’nce to impart
A gracious willing Guest
Where He can find one humble heart
Wherein to rest
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
And every virtue we possess
And every conquest won
And every thought of holiness
Are His alone
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
My Master all my soul desires
The grace to serve Thee faithfully
With rev’rence and with godly fear
In meek unfeigned humility
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

212: God Sent His Well-Beloved Son

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Effectual fervent prayers shall bring
God’s richest blessings from above
All prayer prevails with Him who reigns
Forevermore in sov’reign love
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
If it had not been the Lord
When the ruthless foe assailed
No defence would I have known
If my Lord had not prevailed
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
Copyright→ Words and Music: © Copyright 1953. Renewal 1981 by Singspiration (ASCAP).
Copyright3→ Division of the Zondervan Corporation. All rights reserved.
↑↑↑

216: Thy Perfect Love

1. 
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
 
2. 
May Thy perfect love O Lord
Inspire my soul each day
To do Thy will and Thine alone
Oh give me grace alway
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
May Thy perfect love unite
Thy saints in every land
That they may all be one with Thee
Fulfilling Thy command
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Unerring One the way Thou’st planned
Is still to most obscure
From them ’tis hid to babes revealed
A little flock of poor
 
2. 
The brightest intellect of men
Is dark and fails to see
The precious truth to those so clear
Who through the Son are free
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
That lonely One rejected now
Whose name is held to scorn
Shall reign on earth the only King
On that victorious morn
 
5. 
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
↑↑↑

222: Lord, Teach Me

1. 
Lord teach me how to grow in grace
Thy patient spirit now impart
Producing hope and confidence
Within the garden of my heart
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Long-suff’ring gentleness shall come
And goodness too shall blossom then
The fruits of faith and godliness
Shall flourish in my soul again
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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 manya heart
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
Oh teach me how to love
As Thou hast first loved me
That pure unselfish thoughtful love
That savours Lord of Thee
 
2. 
Oh help me to submit
To all Thy will for me
From hardness and unyieldingness
O Father keep me free
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Oh help me to forgive
As Thou Lord hast forgiv’n
From pride and malice keep me clean
And every form of leav’n
 
5. 
Oh help me to be kind
Patient long-suff’ring true
At all times worthy of Thy seal
In all I say and do
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Lord lead me captive to Thy will
A joyous prisoner by choice
A willing slave to Thy command
Controlled and guided by Thy voice
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Rich are the moments of blessing
Lovely and hallowed and sweet
When from my labour at noontide
Calmly I rest at His feet
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Though by the mist and the shadow
Sometimes my sky may be dim
Rich are the moments of blessing
Spent in communion with Him
 
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
↑↑↑

229: The Still, Small Voice

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Strong in ourselves we only fail
Humble us Lord we pray
Only through Thee we can prevail
Cleanse us O Lord today
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Use us O Lord Thy work to do
Use us O Lord we pray
Yielding ourselves in service true
We would be used alway
 
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
↑↑↑

231: Speak to My Soul

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
God is faithful to deliver
From the tempter’s subtle snare
And provides the strength to suffer
In temptations hard to bear
 
3. 
God is faithful in confirming
Every promise to His own
And He keeps them from the evil
As they cling to Him alone
 
4. 
God is faithful souls to welcome
To His fellowship of love
Where there’s peace and love abounding
Till they reach their home above
 
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
↑↑↑

233: My Saviour Bids Me Sing

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
I love to trace each print where Thou
Hast set Thine unseen feet
I cannot fear Thee blessed Will
Thine empire is so sweet
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
When obstacles and trials seem
Like prison walls to be
I do the little I can do
And leave the rest to Thee
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
’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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Once in a lowly home
A soul did what she could
She broke the alabaster box
She truly worshipped God
 
3. 
In spirit and in truth
We all must worship Thee
Who gave Thyself a sacrifice
And died to set us free
 
4. 
The faithful round the throne
Say all with one accord
“All praise and glory be to Him
All worthy is our Lord
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
About the ones who fear Him shall
His angels camp around
There is no want to those who have
This sanctuary found
 
3. 
This fear of God a fount shall be
Of life that endless is
And satisfied shall he abide
Who makes that fountain his
 
4. 
Who shall not fear Thee King of saints
Of whom all heaven sings
Rise Sun of Righteousness we pray
With healing in Thy wings
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
How full of joy and sweet content
The souls who seek His face
And weaned from self His fullness prove
Receiving grace for grace
 
3. 
Thus joyful in the place of prayer
Their hearts like incense rise
An off’ring pure acceptable
A willing sacrifice
 
4. 
How rich is the abundant store
To those who freely give
Without reserve the life He bought
Receiving life they live
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
He found me deep in sin
With sorrow in my heart
He filled my soul with joy and peace
And bid my sins depart
 
3. 
I love His holy name
Delight with Him to dwell
The love of God so sweet to me
My tongue can never tell
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
He ever will control
The yielded life and will
In humble contrite hearts delight
His purpose to fulfil
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Speak Lord in the stillness
While I wait on Thee
Hush my heart to listen
In expectancy
 
2. 
Speak O blessed Master
In this quiet hour
Let me see Thy face Lord
Feel Thy touch of pow’r
 
3. 
For the words Thou speakest
They are life indeed
Living bread from heaven
Now my spirit feed
 
4. 
All to Thee is yielded
I am not mine own
Blissful glad surrender
I am Thine alone
 
5. 
Speak Thy servant heareth
Be not silent Lord
Waits my soul upon Thee
For the quick’ning word
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
If just Thy presence Lord be mine
Then undisturbed I’ll be
And should an adverse wind arise
Quiet I’ll rest in Thee
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
With heart resigned and will subdued
I sit at Jesus’ feet
He is my law my life my all
In Him I am complete
 
2. 
In all humility I learn
His gracious holy will
I hearken and obey His voice
Submissive pliant still
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
The law of Christ within my heart
Is strong to keep me free
Obedience to the mind of Christ
Brings inward purity
 
5. 
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
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
Oh for a closer walk with God
To hear His voice alway
And yield obedience to His word
To do His will each day
 
2. 
The will of God is always best
It brings us sweet release
Ceasing from self we enter in
To His eternal peace
 
3. 
To love our life is losing all
And we alone remain
Yielding to God denying self
A hundredfold we gain
 
4. 
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

1. 
Baptized in Jesus’ name
The path He trod for me
I follow now and humbly bow
In deep humility
 
2. 
Baptized in Jesus’ name
Buried with Him to be
To count as dross all earthly loss
To die is gain to me
 
3. 
Baptized in Jesus’ name
Risen with Him to be
His life divine henceforth is mine
And He shall reign in me
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
’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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

271: I Know Not Why

1. 
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
 
2. 
I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart
Nor how believing in His word
Wrought peace within my heart
 
3. 
I know not how the Spirit moves
Convincing men of sin
Revealing Jesus through the word
Creating faith in Him
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

272: There Hath Not Failed

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
I know in whom I have believed
My living hope and stay
The trust I have in Him reposed
He never will betray
 
3. 
I am persuaded He will keep
The life I freely give
In glad obedience to His claims
I die that I may live
 
4. 
I know that my Redeemer lives
To intercede for me
And give me grace to bear the cross
To bear it patiently
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
With each temptation Thou hast promised
The grace to conquer and to bear
A way of sure escape provided
From every subtle secret snare
 
3. 
Forgetting all the weary failures
The sinful selfish past has known
With eyes that look right onward alway
I will to follow Thee alone
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
And e’en though disappointments come
They too are best for me
To wean me from this changing world
And lead me nearer Thee
 
5. 
Oh for the peace of a perfect trust
That looks away from all
Yet sees Thy hand in everything
In great events and small
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
I never can forget the day
I learned to walk in Jesus’ way
Those feeble steps with courage true
Brought fellowship and life anew
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Human minds so often question
What pertains to good or ill
But the answer is in Jesus
All is measured by His will
 
3. 
Every day I look to Jesus
None so loving true and kind
Earthly things so many cherish
Must one day be left behind
 
4. 
Someday every eye will see Him
Living reigning over all
Every great and mighty nation
To the Lord will bow and fall
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
We will travel on together
Naught shall tempt my feet to stray
His compassion fails me never
I am going all the way
 
4. 
Stronger grows the bond of union
As I follow and obey
There’s no parting from my Saviour
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
↑↑↑

291: The Heart of My Saviour

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

292: In Times of Deepest Darkness

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
↑↑↑

293: As I Dwell on Things Eternal

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Some consider earthly honour
And in blindness turn away
Choosing rather Satan’s bypaths
Than to walk Christ’s lowly way
 
4. 
Give me grace to never falter
But like Jesus to despise
All the shame and world rejection
And obtain the heav’nly prize
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
His mercy and faithfulness never
Depart from the upright in heart
And knowing our frame He remembers
His Spirit and strength to impart
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

297: The Waves Rolled High

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
Through good report and evil Lord
Still guided by Thy faithful word
Our staff our buckler and our sword
We follow Thee
 
2. 
With enemies on every side
We lean on Thee the Crucified
Forsaking all on earth beside
We follow Thee
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Not for ease or worldly pleasure
Nor for fame my prayer shall be
Gladly will I toil and suffer
Only let me walk with Thee
Close to Thee close to Thee
Close to Thee close to Thee
Gladly will I toil and suffer
Only let me walk with Thee
 
3. 
Lead me through 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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
My soul He doth restore again
And me to walk doth make
Within the paths of righteousness
Within the paths of righteousness
E’en for His own name’s sake
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
My table Thou hast furnishèd
In presence of my foes
My head Thou dost with oil anoint
My head Thou dost with oil anoint
And my cup overflows
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
My table Thou hast furnishèd
In presence of my foes
My head Thou dost with oil anoint
And my cup overflows
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
My life is hid with Christ in God
Deep hidden in His heart
I follow in the path He trod
We nevermore can part
 
3. 
Amid the surging tides of life
With Him I onward go
Amid the turmoil and the strife
His perfect peace I know
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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
 
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

1. 
My Saviour Thou hast offered rest
Oh give it then to me
The rest of ceasing from myself
To find my all in Thee
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
How many subtle forms it takes
Of seeming verity
As if it were not safe to rest
And venture all on Thee
 
4. 
O Lord I seek a holy rest
A vict’ry over sin
I seek that Thou alone shouldst reign
O’er all without within
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Are you bearing fruit for Jesus
Or a cumb’rer of the ground
Those who seek to succour many
Rich in fruitfulness abound
 
3. 
“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
 
4. 
Let your life be one of service
In the Master’s harvest field
Sacrificed for Him unsparing
Rich and sure will be the yield
 
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

1. 
’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
 
2. 
’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
 
3. 
’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
 
4. 
’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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Help me Lord to be wholehearted
Daily yielding Thee my all
As a sacrifice well-pleasing
Till I reach my heav’nly goal
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Every other source is failing
Naught can satisfaction bring
But a true wholehearted service
Unto Thee my Lord and King
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Live for others for that One
Who though God’s beloved Son
Yet for others lived and died
And is crowned the Crucified
 
3. 
Live for others spend be spent
’Tis the life the Master meant
Giving with a lavish hand
Meeting ever love’s demand
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
In the bosom of the future
Wait the tests we cannot see
Let Thy presence Lord be with us
Giving grace and victory
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
When a brother weary fainting
Needs our comfort for the soul
May Thy law of loving-kindness
In our hearts have full control
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Bind me in Thy yoke Lord Jesus
Other yoke would heavy be
Selfish freedoms are but bondage
In Thy truth is liberty
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Sin in every form opposing
Selfishness on every side
True in heart in mind and purpose
Follow Him the faithful Guide
 
3. 
Without spot to God He offered
His pure life in sacrifice
Gladly gave the whole burnt off’ring
Precious in His Father’s eyes
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
“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
 
2. 
“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
 
3. 
“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
 
4. 
“May they all be one the Saviour
Pleads today for us above
Longs to see His own united
Knit together in His love
 
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

1. 
Through the night of doubt and sorrow
Onward goes the pilgrim band
Singing songs of expectation
Marching to the Promised Land
 
2. 
Clear before us through the darkness
Gleams and burns the guiding Light
Brother clasps the hand of brother
Stepping fearless through the night
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
One the object of our journey
One the faith which never tires
One the earnest looking forward
One the hope our God inspires
 
5. 
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
 
6. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
In Christ His people everywhere
Their sweet communion find
In unison their hearts as one
God’s tender mercies bind
 
3. 
As brothers sisters of one faith
Whate’er their tongue or race
United stand from bondage free
True monuments of grace
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Every foe I mean to conquer
Since Thy pow’r and grace are mine
Overcome the wiles of Satan
Strengthened with Thy life divine
 
3. 
When I’m tested tried and tempted
Keep me under Thy control
Give Thine own sweet rest and comfort
To my weary troubled soul
 
4. 
With a true unwav’ring purpose
In the strength my Lord supplies
I will face the daily conflict
Pressing on to gain the prize
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
I forward press to gain the prize
Strong in the grace my Lord supplies
Though daily I must sacrifice
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

351: God in Heaven

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

352: I’ve Vowed to Be True

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

353: Mine the Privilege

1. 
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
 
2. 
I’ve surrendered all to Jesus
I delight to do His will
Anxious all His own good pleasure
In my life He may fulfil
 
3. 
I am purposed naught shall hinder
God shall have my very best
How to gain His loving favour
This my eager earnest quest
 
4. 
Mine to share in His rejection
Mine to suffer for His sake
Mine to bear the cross with patience
Mine His glory to partake
 
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
↑↑↑

354: ’Tis Not in Vain

1. 
’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
 
2. 
’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
 
3. 
’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
↑↑↑

355: Jesus Lives in Me

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

356: How Blessed Are the Undefiled

1. 
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
 
2. 
How blessed are the undefiled
Who love His holy will and way
Wholeheartedly they walk therein
Their Father God their strength and stay
 
3. 
How blessed are the undefiled
Who will not be enticed aside
With eyes anointed they behold
And walk with Jesus crucified
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

357: Fret Not Thy Soul

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
Copyright→ Music: © Copyright 1913, 1941. The Rodeheaver Co., USA. Word Music (UK), (a division of Word (UK) Ltd.),
Copyright2→ Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 1EH. England
↑↑↑

358: My Heart Has One Desire

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

359: So Strange It Seems

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

360: I Have Overcome

1. 
“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
 
2. 
Trusting in the Saviour’s blood
Darkest clouds are riven
All my sins are washed away
All the past forgiven
 
3. 
Love divine will bear me through
Days of tribulation
Singing songs of joy and praise
For His great salvation
 
4. 
Growing in His truth and grace
Sweet the gospel story
Those who love Him to the end
They shall share His glory
 
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
↑↑↑

361: When First We Heard

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

362: Longings

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

363: Jesus Trod the Pathway

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

364: Let Us Consider Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
Though lone the desert pathway
’Tis God who leads us there
To prove our hearts and show to us
His daily love and care
 
3. 
The path is full of danger
So let us watch and pray
As Jesus did that lonely night
In dark Gethsemane
 
4. 
The promised land is nearing
Oh shall we enter in
Or perish in the wilderness
Destroyed by self and sin
 
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
↑↑↑

365: Approved and Faithful

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

366: Pressing On

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

367: Hold Fast

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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
Copyright→ Music: © Lorenz Corporation. Used by permission.
↑↑↑

368: I Am Satisfied Indeed

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
I have proved His saving power
And I know He’ll always be
True and faithful never changing
Giving life and liberty
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

369: Where Others Conquered

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
Lord grant Thy people grace
The hosts of sin to face
And calmly fill their place
Till breaking of the day
 
2. 
Lord help Thy servants keep
Watch through the darkness deep
That they may seek Thy sheep
Till breaking of the day
 
3. 
May we united stand
Hand clasped in loving hand
Thy faithful loyal band
Till breaking of the day
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
The fiery darts which Satan hurls
Temptations painful and severe
No more my trembling soul appal
I know the Lord of Hosts is near
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Clad in your armour whole and complete
All prayer prevailing who can defeat
Faithful to Jesus never retreat
Onward to vict’ry go
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Thine all-surrounding sight surveys
My rising and my rest
My public walks my private ways
The secrets of my breast
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
Oh wondrous knowledge deep and high
Where can a creature hide
Within Thy circling arms I lie
Beset on every side
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
Search all my thoughts the secret springs
The motives that control
The chambers where polluted things
Hold empire o’er the soul
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
Christ for us now interceding
On the throne above He pleads
Grace and mercy He supplies us
All-sufficient for our needs
 
4. 
Christ in us our hope of glory
All our vict’ry over sin
In the world midst its temptations
Is the living Christ within
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
The sins of all the world
Were on His shoulders laid
He bowed His blood-stained head and died
The ransom price was paid
 
3. 
Our sins are washed away
In His own precious blood
We plead for grace and strength to serve
And love Him as we should
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
I need the mind of Christ
His fervent love and zeal
That I may daily grow in grace
And gain the Spirit’s seal
 
4. 
I need the mind of Christ
To follow where He trod
To perfect me in holiness
In love and fear of God
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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
↑↑↑

392: We Would See Jesus

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

393: I Am Now a Child of God

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
Abide in Him with patience run the race
To overcome the Lord will give you grace
 
2. 
Abide in Him when tempted by the wrong
Keep firm and true the weak in Him are strong
 
3. 
Abide in Him when trials press you sore
His grace will prove sufficient o’er and o’er
 
4. 
Abide in Him the cross for Him endure
And make your calling and election sure
 
5. 
Abide in Him though others turn aside
The living branch will in the vine abide
 
6. 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
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?

1. 
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
 
2. 
All the kingdoms of the earth
All their pride and power
Shall be humbled to the dust
In that promised hour
 
3. 
Oh beware lest life’s vain cares
Thoughts of earthly treasure
Rob thee of thy love to do
All the Master’s pleasure
 
4. 
Blest is he who shall endure
With love unabating
Constant through the night’s long watch
Faithful loyal waiting
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
His precious name I want to bear
In answer to His loving care
And more like Jesus I would be
The pattern for eternity
 
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
Copyright→ Music: © Copyright 1958 by Singspiration, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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404: There Is No Gain

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
Forget them not the faithful band
Who kindred leave behind
To bear the truth to every land
As debtors to mankind
 
2. 
Forget them not in solitude
When breathing earnest prayer
That God may think on them for good
And bless them everywhere
 
3. 
Forget them not the toilers brave
Who scatter forth the seed
To Jesus they are willing slaves
Touched by a world in need
 
4. 
Forget them not for Jesus’ sake
No selfish quest have they
The daily cross they humbly take
Forget them not I pray
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
No reputation and unrecognized
Misunderstood and by worldlings despised
God understands me this thought will suffice
Bearing the cross I should ever rejoice
 
5. 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
’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
 
4. 
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
 
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

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
↑↑↑

411: Sweet, Sweet Release

1. 
Sweet sweet release when pain and death have flown
And Jesus lives forever with His own
 
2. 
Mourn not dear soul thy loved one is at rest
On Jesus’ bosom with the heav’nly blest
 
3. 
Home heav’nly home all toil and trouble past
The Saviour called our loved one home at last
 
4. 
Morn brightest morn shall break with death no more
And we shall rise to reign on that blest shore
 
5. 
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
↑↑↑

412: When Life Is Ended

1. 
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
 
2. 
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
 
3. 
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
 
4. 
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
Copyright→ Music: © Copyright 1936, 1964. The Rodeheaver Co., USA.
Copyright2→ Word Music (UK), (a division of Word (UK) Ltd.), Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, Herts. HP4 1EH. England
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