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Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive

Author: Rosamond E. Herklots Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 67 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Reconciliation First Line: Forgive our sins as we forgive Scripture: Matthew 6:12 Used With Tune: MORNING SONG

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Author: Haldor Lillenas Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.12 with refrain Appears in 104 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Wonderful grace of Jesus, greater than all my sin; how shall my tongue describe it, where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, setting my spirit free, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea; higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all sufficient grace for even me, for even me; broader than the scope of my transgressions, greater far than all my sin and shame. O magnify the precious name of Jesus, praise His name! 2 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching to all the lost, by it I have been pardoned, saved to the uttermost; chains have been torn asunder, giving me liberty, for the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] 3 Wonderful grace of Jesus, reaching the most defiled, by its transforming power ransoming God’s dear child, purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity-- and the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: WONDERFUL GRACE

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 418 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word; just to rest upon His promise, just to know, "Thus saith the Lord!" Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust His cleansing blood; just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] 4 I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; and I know that He is with me, will be with me to the end. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

It Is Well with My Soul

Author: Horatio G. Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 478 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony First Line: When peace, like a river, attendeth my way Lyrics: 1 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul." Refrain: It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul. 2 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ has regarded my helpless estate, and has shed His own blood for my soul. [Refrain] 3 My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought: my sin, not in part, but the whole - is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain] 4 And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, the clouds, be rolled back as a scroll, the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, "Even so" - it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: Daniel W. Whittle Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 274 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Testimony First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own. Refrain: But “I know whom I have believed, 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. [Refrain] 3 I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing us of sin, revealing Jesus through the Word, creating faith in Him. [Refrain] 4 I know not when my Lord may come, at night or noonday fair, nor if I'll walk the vale with Him, or meet Him in the air. [Refrain] Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Used With Tune: EL NATHAN

Faith of Our Fathers

Author: Frederick W. Faber Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 830 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Perserverance First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword: oh, how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 2 Faith of our fathers! we will strive to win all nations unto thee, and through the truth that comes from God, the world shall then be truly free: faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 3 Faith of our fathers! we will love both friend and foe in all our strife, and preach thee, too, as love knows how, by kindly words and virtuous life: faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

For the Healing of the Nations

Author: Fred Kaan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 58 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Reconciliation Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord; for a just and equal sharing of the things that earth affords; to a life of love in action help us rise and pledge our word, help us rise and pledge our word. 2 Lead us forward into freedom; from despair Your world release, that, redeemed from war and hatred, all may come and go in peace. Show us how through care and goodness fear will die and hope increase, fear will die and hope increase. 3 All that kills abundant living, let it from the earth be banned; pride of status, race, or schooling, dogmas that obscure Your plan. In our common quest for justice may we hallow life's brief span, may we hallow life's brief span. 4 You, Creator, God, have written Your great name on humankind; for our growing in Your likeness bring the life of Christ to mind, that by our response and service earth its destiny may find, earth its destiny may find. Used With Tune: CWM RHONDDA

This Is My Song

Author: Lloyd Stone ; Georgia Harkness Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Appears in 29 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Reconciliation First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

Glory Be to the Father

Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 989 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Doxologies First Line: Glory be to the Father Lyrics: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. Used With Tune: MEINEKE

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Author: Thomas Ken Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,226 hymnals Topics: The Church on Mission Doxologies Lyrics: Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him, above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Used With Tune: OLD 100TH (alt.)