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My God, My Father, Though I Stray

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.4 Appears in 561 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflict & Trial First Line: My God, my Father, tho' I stray Scripture: Matthew 6:10 Used With Tune: HANFORD

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 425 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflict & Trial Scripture: Job 38:8-11 Used With Tune: MELITA

Sin and Forgiveness

Appears in 31 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflicts of First Line: How blest is he whose trespass Lyrics: 1 How blest is he whose trespass Hath freely been forgiv'n, Whose sin is wholly covered Before the sight of heav'n. Blest he to whom Jehovah Imputeth not his sin, Who hath a guileless spirit, Whose heart is true within. 2 While I kept guilty silence, My strength was spent with grief, Thy hand was heavy on me, My soul found no relief; But when I owned my trespass, My sin hid not from Thee, When I confessed transgression, Then Thou forgavest me. 3 So let the godly seek Thee In times when Thou art near; No whelming floods shall reach them Nor cause their hearts to fear. In Thee, O Lord, I hide me, Thou savest me from ill, And songs of Thy salvation My heart with rapture thrill. Scripture: Psalm 32 Used With Tune: RUTHERFORD

A charge to keep I have

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 1,351 hymnals Topics: Christian conflict Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify; A never-dying soul to save, And fit it for the sky. 2 To serve the present age, My calling to fulfil; Oh, may it all my powers engage To do my Master's will. 3 Arm me with jealous care, As in Thy sight to live; And oh! Thy servant, Lord, prepare A strict account to give. 4 Help me to watch and pray, And on Thyself rely; Assured, if I my trust betray, I shall forever die. Amen. Used With Tune: BOYLSTON

"Even me"

Author: Mrs. E. Codner Appears in 843 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Lyrics: 1 Lord, I hear of showers of blessing Thou art scattering full and free; Showers the thirsty soul refreshing; Let some droppings fall on me! Refrain: Even me, Even me, Let some droppings fall on me. 2 Pass me not, O gracious Father! Lost and sinful though I be; Thou might'st curse me, but the rather Let thy mercy light on me. [Refrain] 3 Pass me not, O mighty Spirit! Thou canst make the blind to see; Testify of Jesus' merit, Speak the word of peace to me. [Refrain] 4 Love of God, so pure and changeless; Blood of Christ, so rich and free; Grace of God, so strong and boundless, Magnify it all in me. [Refrain] 5 Pass me not, but, pardon bringing, Bind my heart, O Lord, to thee; Whilst the streams of life are springing, Blessing others, oh, bless me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: EVEN ME

All for Jesus

Author: Frances R. Havergal Appears in 1,200 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Take my life, and let it be Lyrics: 1 Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to thee, Take my hands, and let them move At the impulse of thy love, Take my feet, and let them be Swift and beautiful for thee, Take my voice, and let me sing Always, only, for my King. 2 Take my lips, and let them be Filled with messages from thee, Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise, Take my intellect, and use Every power as thou shalt choose. 3 Take my will, and make it thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is thine own! It shall be thy royal throne. Take my love; my Lord, I pour At thy feet its treasure-store; Take myself, and I will be, Ever, only, all, for thee! Scripture: Proverbs 23:26 Used With Tune: CULFORD

How oft, alas! this wretched heart

Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 316 hymnals Topics: The Christian Conflict wiht Sin Scripture: Jeremiah 3:22 Used With Tune: EVAN

Rise up, O men of God!

Author: Rev. William Pierson Merrill Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: The Kingdom of God on Earth Brotherhood; Citizenship, Christian; Conflict With Sin; Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things; Give heart and soul and mind and strength To serve the King of kings. 2 Rise up, O men of God! His Kingdom tarries long; Bring in the day of brotherhood And end the night of wrong. 3 Rise up, O men of God! The Church for you doth wait, Her strength unequal to her task; Rise up, and make her great! 4 Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where His feet have trod; As brothers of the Son of Man, Rise up, O men of God! Amen. Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG

When I Can Read My Title Clear

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,228 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflict & Trial Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5 Used With Tune: PISGAH

Greatness in Service

Author: Thomas H. Gill Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, not to fill the mouth of fame Lyrics: 1 Oh, not to fill the mouth of fame My longing soul is stirred: Oh, give me a diviner name! Call me thy servant, Lord! 2 No longer would my soul be known As uncontrolled and free; Oh, not mine own, oh, not mine own! Lord, I belong to thee! 3 Thy servant,--me thy servant choose; Naught of thy claim abate! The glorious name I would not lose, Nor change the sweet estate. 4 In life, in death, on earth, in heaven, This is the name for me! The same sweet style and title given Through all eternity. Scripture: John 13:13 Used With Tune: SERENITY