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Christ, You Call Us All to Service
Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #649 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Lyrics: 1 Christ, You call us all to service,
call us all who follow You;
plant in us a deep commitment
all Your work and will to do.
Fire a passion for Your justice,
in us kindle love of peace;
help us heal the brokenhearted,
to the captive bring release.
2 Teach us how to work together,
brothers, sisters, side by side;
equal partners in the struggle,
in the cause of truth allied.
To each one some gift is given,
man or woman, young or old;
help us use each skill and talent
Your great purpose to unfold.
3 Let us be a servant people,
reconciling, ending strife;
seeking ways more just of sharing
and of ordering human life.
Fill us with a glowing vision
of this world as it should be;
send us forth to change that vision
into blest reality. Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE
Christ, You Call Us All to Service
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling
Author: Dr. D. March, 1816- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #400 (1917) Topics: Call To Service Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work to-day?
Fields are white, and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth,
Rich reward He offers free;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me"?
2 If you cannot cross the ocean,
And the heathen lands explore,
You can find the heathen nearer,
You can help them at your door;
If you cannot give your thousands,
You can give the widow's mite,
And the least you give for Jesus
Will be precious in His sight.
3 If you cannot be the watchman
Standing high on Zion's wall,
Pointing out the path to heaven,
Offering life and peace to all,
With your prayers and with your bounties
You can do what Heaven demands;
You can be like faithful Aaron
Holding up the prophet's hands.
4 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the souls of men are dying,
And the Master calls for you;
Take the task He gives you gladly;
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I, O Lord, send me." Languages: English Tune Title: LUX EOI
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling
Listen! the Master beseecheth
Author: Dr. W. M. Punshon, 1824-1881 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #405 (1917) Topics: Call To Service Lyrics: 1 Listen! the Master beseecheth,
Calling each one by his name;
His voice to each loving heart reacheth,
Its cheerfullest service to claim.
Go where the vineyard demandeth
Vinedressers' nurture and care;
Or go where the white harvest standeth,
The joy of the reaper to share.
2 Seek those of evil behaviour,
Bid them their lives to amend;
Go, point the lost world to the Saviour,
And be to the friendless a friend.
Still be the lone heart of anguish,
Soothed by the pity of thine;
By waysides, if wounded ones languish
Go, pour in the oil and the wine.
3 Work for the good that is nighest,
Dream not of greatness afar;
That glory is ever the highest
Which shines upon men as they are.
Work, though the world may defeat you,
Heed not its slander and scorn;
Nor weary till angels shall greet you
With smiles through the gates of the morn.
4 Offer thy life on the altar,
In the high purpose be strong;
And if the tired spirit should falter,
Then sweeten thy labour with song.
What if the poor heart complaineth
Soon shall its wailing be o'er;
For there, in the rest that remaineth,
It shall grieve and be weary no more. Languages: English Tune Title: SANDERS
Listen! the Master beseecheth
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #650 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: JOYFUL SINGING
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
We Are Called to Be God's People
Author: Thomas A. Jackson Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #477 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: AUSTRIAN HYMN
We Are Called to Be God's People
Speed it on
Author: Jessie H. Brown Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #95 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: Speed it, speed the gospel call Tune Title: [Speed it, speed the gospel call]
Speed it on
The Love of Jesus Calls Us
Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #484 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY
The Love of Jesus Calls Us
The Master Has Come
Author: Sarah Doudney Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #485 (2010) Meter: 12.11.12.11 D Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: The Master has come, and He calls us to follow Lyrics: 1 The Master has come, and He calls us to follow
the track of the footprints He leaves on our way;
far over the mountain and through the deep hollow,
the path leads us on to the mansions of day:
the Master has called us, the children who fear Him,
who march 'neath Christ's banner, His own little band;
we love Him and seek Him, we long to be near Him,
and rest in the light of His beautiful land.
2 The Master has called us; the road may be dreary,
and dangers and sorrows are strewn on the track;
but God's Holy Spirit shall comfort the weary;
we follow the Savior and cannot turn back;
The Master has called us: though doubt and temptation
may compass our journey, we cheerfully sing:
"press onward, look upward," thru much tribulation;
the children of Zion must follow their King.
3 The Master has called us, in life's early morning,
with spirits as fresh as the dew on the sod:
we turn from the world, with its smiles and its scorning,
to cast in our lot with the people of God:
the Master has called us, His sons and His daughters,
We plead for His blessing and trust in His love;
and thru the green pastures, beside the still waters,
He'll lead us at last to His kingdom above.
Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE
The Master Has Come
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #653 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: Lord, You give the great commisson Lyrics: 1 Lord, You give the great commission:
"Heal the sick and preach the word."
Lest the church neglect its mission,
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to Your purpose
with renewed integrity;
Refrain:
with the Spirit's gifts empower us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, You call us to Your service:
"In my name baptize and teach."
That the world may trust Your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community; [Refrain]
3 Lord, You make the common holy:
"This My body, this My blood."
Let us all, for earth's true glory,
daily lift life heavenward,
asking that the world around us
share Your children's liberty; [Refrain]
4 Lord, You show us love's true measure:
"Father, what they do, forgive."
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that You so freely give.
May Your care and mercy lead us
to a just society; [Refrain]
5 Lord, You bless with words assuring:
"I am with you to the end."
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as You intend,
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity; [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 9:2 Languages: English Tune Title: BEECHER
Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
Author: Daniel March Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #483 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white, and harvests waiting,
who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calls us,
rich reward He offers free;
who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I, send me, send me?"
2 If you cannot cross the ocean,
and the distant lands explore,
you can find the lost around you,
you can help them at your door;
if you cannot give your thousands,
you can give the widow's mite;
what you truly give for Jesus
will be precious in His sight.
3 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
while the lost of earth are dying,
and the Master calls for you;
take the task He gives you gladly;
let His work your pleasure be;
answer quickly when He calls you,
"Here am I, send me, send me." Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38 Languages: English Tune Title: ELLESDIE
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
Will You Come and Follow Me
Author: John L. Bell; Graham A. Maule Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #473 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: KELVINGROVE
Will You Come and Follow Me
The Mission God Has Given
Author: Jan McGuire Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #662 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: The mission God has given Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
The Mission God Has Given
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
Author: Daniel March, 1816-1909 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #434 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling,
"Who will go and work today?
Fields are white, and harvests waiting,
Who will bear the sheaves away?"
Loud and long the Master calleth,
Rich reward He offers thee;
Who will answer, gladly saying,
"Here am I; send me, send me"?
2 If you cannot cross the ocean
And the heathen lands explore,
You can find the heathen nearer,
You can help them at your door:
If you cannot give your thousands,
You can give the widow's mite;
And the least you give for Jesus
Will be precious in His sight.
3 Let none hear you idly saying,
"There is nothing I can do,"
While the souls of men are dying,
And the Master calls for you:
Gladly take the task He gives you,
Let His work your pleasure be;
Answer quickly when He calleth,
"Here am I, send me, send me."
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ELLESDIE
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #623 (2010) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: A charge to keep I have Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
who gave His Son my soul to save
and fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
my calling to fulfill:
O may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!
3 Help me to watch and pray,
and still on Thee rely;
O let my not my trust betray,
but press to realms on high. Languages: English Tune Title: BOYLSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
It May Not Be Our Lot to Wield
Author: John G Whittier, 1807-1892 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #437 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 It may not be our lot to wield
The sickle in the ripened field;
Nor ours to hear, on summer eves,
The reaper's song among the sheaves.
2 Yet where our duty's task is wrought
In unison with God's great thought,
The near and future blend in one,
And whatsoe'er is willed, is done.
3 And ours the grateful service whence
Comes, day by day, the recompense;
The hope, the trust, the purpose stayed,
The fountain, and the noonday shade.
4 And were this life the utmost span,
The only end and aim of man,
Better the toil of fields like these
Than waking dream and slothful ease.
5 But life, though falling like our grain,
Like that revives and springs again;
And, early called, how blest are they
Who wait in heaven their harvest day!
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ABENDS
It May Not Be Our Lot to Wield
You Walk Along Our Shoreline
Author: Sylvia Dunstan Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #476 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Calling-to Service Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
You Walk Along Our Shoreline
Speed Away!
Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #285 (1909) Topics: Call to Service; Call to Service First Line: Speed away, speed away over mountains and sea
Speed Away!
The Lord of Life, a Vine Is He
Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #292 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Calling-to Service Lyrics: 1 The Lord of Life, a vine is He
and grafted to Him we must be;
and thus we yield abundantly
sweet fruit for all to taste and see.
2 If we be joined to Him, we know
His strength and power will help us grow.
His Spirit's grace through us will flow
to prune and shape us as we go.
3 The vine is He, the branches we
for now and to eternity.
His word sown deep in us will be
both sun and rain . . . sufficiency.
4 The Lord of Life, the Source Divine
calls us to come, with Him entwine.
Will we, unhearing, dare decline
the call of Christ, the one True Vine? Scripture: John 15:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: LATHAM
The Lord of Life, a Vine Is He
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Author: George Duffield, Jr. Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #432 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Call to Service First Line: Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
Ye soldiers of the cross;
Lift high His royal banner,
It must not suffer loss;
From victory unto victory
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.
2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day:
Ye that are men, now serve Him,
Against unnumbered foes;
Your courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.
3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm to flesh will fail you;
Ye dare not trust your own;
Put on the gospel armor,
Each piece put on with prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.
4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor's song;
To him that overcometh,
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: WEBB
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus
Everlasting Love
Author: Paul Simpson Duke Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #537 (2010) Meter: Irregular Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: Everlasting love has led us to this day Languages: English Tune Title: ZOE
Everlasting Love
Here I Am, Lord
Author: Daniel L. Schutte Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #482 (2010) Meter: 7.7.7.4 D with refrain Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: I, the Lord of sea and sky Languages: English Tune Title: HERE I AM, LORD
Here I Am, Lord
Like a Mother with Her Children
Author: Jann Aldredge-Clanton Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #54 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: UNENDING PRAISE
Like a Mother with Her Children
A Charge to Keep I Have
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #439 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Call to Service 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 fulfill;
O 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 for ever die.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: BOYSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have
Let Your Heart Be Broken
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #658 (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: WYE VALLEY (abridged)
Let Your Heart Be Broken
Come, Great God of All the Ages
Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #5 (2010) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Calling-to Service Languages: English Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Come, Great God of All the Ages
I Will Be Your God
Author: Judith A. Fetter Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #251 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Calling-to Service First Line: To Abraham and Sarah Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFYLLIN
I Will Be Your God
Hark, How the Watchmen Cry!
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #431 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Hark, how the watchmen cry!
Attend the trumpet's sound;
Stand to your arms, the foe is nigh,
The powers of hell surround.
Who bow to Christ's command,
Your arms and hearts prepare;
The day of battle is at hand–
Go forth to glorious war.
2 See on the mountain top,
The standard of your God;
In Jesus' name I left it up,
All stained with hallowed blood.
His standard-bearer, I
To all the nations call:
Let all to Jesus' cross draw nigh,
He bore the cross for all.
3 Go up with Christ your Head,
Your Captain's footsteps see;
Follow your Captain, and be led
To certain victory.
All power to Him is given;
He ever reigns the same:
Salvation, happiness, and heaven,
Are all in Jesus' name.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: CHALVEY
Hark, How the Watchmen Cry!
Everybody Lift!
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #153 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: When the load looks big to carry Refrain First Line: Shoulder the burden, thus 'tis lighter Tune Title: [When the load looks big to carry]
Everybody Lift!
I Am Thine, O Lord
Author: Fanny J Crosby, 1820-1915 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #433 (1999) Meter: 10.7.10.7 with refrain Topics: The Call to Service First Line: I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice Refrain First Line: Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord Lyrics: 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.
Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.
2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the power of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]
3 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]
4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: I AM THINE
I Am Thine, O Lord
Go Forward, Christian Soldier
Author: Laurence Tuttiett Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #440 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Beneath His banner true:
The Lord Himself, thy Leader,
Shall all thy foes subdue.
His love foretells thy trials;
He knows thine hourly need;
He can, with bread of heaven
Thy fainting spirit feed.
2 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Fear not the secret foe;
Far more o'er thee are watching
Than human eyes can know.
Trust only Christ, thy Captain;
Cease not to watch and pray;
Heed not the treacherous voices,
That lure thy soul astray.
3 Go forward, Christian soldier,
Nor dream of peaceful rest,
Till Satan's host is vanquished,
And heaven is all possessed;
Till Christ Himself shall call thee
To lay thine armor by,
And wear, in endless glory
The crown of victory.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Go Forward, Christian Soldier
Help Somebody To-day
Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #44 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: Look all around you find someone in need Refrain First Line: Help somebody today Tune Title: [Look all around you find someone in need]
Help Somebody To-day
Make Me a Channel of Blessing
Author: H. G. S. Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #37 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: Is your life a channel of blessing Refrain First Line: Make me a channel of blessing today Tune Title: [Is your life a channel of blessing]
Make Me a Channel of Blessing
Send Out the Sunlight
Author: Ellen Dare Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #39 (1909) Topics: Call to Service Refrain First Line: Send out the sunlight of love Tune Title: [Send out the sunlight]
Send Out the Sunlight
Somebody Needs You
Author: E. E. Hewitt Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #61 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: Child of the Master, wherever you are Tune Title: [Child of the Master, wherever you are]
Somebody Needs You
Must I Go, and Empty Handed?
Author: C. C. Luther Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #170 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: Must I go, and empty handed Tune Title: [Must I go, and empty handed]
Must I Go, and Empty Handed?
Work, for the Night is Coming
Author: Annie L. Walker Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #382 (1909) Topics: Call to Service
Work, for the Night is Coming
Ask Not to Be Excused
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #264 (1909) Topics: Call to Service Refrain First Line: Come, O come, ask not to be excused Scripture: Luke 14:16 Tune Title: [Ask not to be excused]
Ask Not to Be Excused
Loyalty to Christ
Author: Dr. E. T. Cassel Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #36 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: From over hill and plain Refrain First Line: On to victory Tune Title: [From over hill and plain]
Loyalty to Christ
White harvest fields
Author: Eleanor W. Long Hymnal: Songs for the King's Business #129 (1909) Topics: Call to Service First Line: The fields are white to harvest but the laborers are few Refrain First Line: To the harvest field away Tune Title: [The fields are white to harvest but the laborers are few]
White harvest fields
Forward! Be Our Watchword
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #430 (1999) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Forward! be our watchword,
Steps and voices joined;
Seek the things before us,
Not a look behind:
Burns the fiery pillar
At our army’s head;
Who shall dream of shrinking,
By our Captain led?
Forward through the desert,
Through the toil and fight;
Jordan flows before us,
Zion beams with light!
2 Forward! flock of Jesus,
Salt of all the earth,
Till each yearning purpose
Springs to glorious birth:
Sick, they ask for healing;
Blind, they grope for day;
Pour upon the nations
Wisdom’s loving ray.
Forward, out of error,
Leave behind the night;
Forward through the darkness,
Forward into light!
3 Glories upon glories
Hath our God prepared,
By the souls that love Him
One day to be shared!
Eye hath not beheld them,
Ear hath never heard;
Nor of these hath uttered
Thought or speech a word:
Forward, marching eastward
Where the heaven is bright.
Till the veil be lifted,
Till our faith be sight!
4 Far o'er yon horizon
Rise the city towers,
Where our God abideth;
That fair home is ours:
Flash the streets with jasper,
Shine the gates with gold;
Flows the gladdening river
Shedding joys untold.
Thither, onward thither,
In the Spirit's might:
Pilgrims to your country,
Forward into light!
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ST THERESA
Forward! Be Our Watchword
Religion Is the Chief Concern
Author: John Fawcett Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #436 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Religion is the chief concern
Of mortals here below:
May I its great importance learn,
Its sovereign virtue know!
2 O may my heart, by grace renewed,
Be my Redeemer’s throne;
And be my stubborn will subdued,
His government to own!
3 Let deep repentance, faith, and love
Be joined with godly fear;
And all my conversation prove
My heart to be sincere.
4 Let lively hope my soul inspire;
Let warm affections rise;
And may I wait with strong desire
To mount above the skies!
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: GREEN HILL
Religion Is the Chief Concern
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #438 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross,
A follower of the Lamb,
And shall I fear to own His cause,
Or blush to speak His Name?
2 Must I be carried to the skies
On flowery beds of ease,
While others fought to win the prize,
And sailed thro' bloody seas?
3 Are there no foes for me to face?
Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace,
To help me on to God?
4 Sure I must fight, if I would reign:
Increase my courage, Lord;
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain,
Supported by Thy word.
5 Thy saints, in all this glorious war
Shall conquer, though they die;
They see the triumph from afar,
By faith they bring it nigh.
6 When that illustrious day shall rise,
And all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies,
The glory shall be Thine.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ARLINGTON
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Trust And Obey
Author: Rev J. H. Sammis Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #443 (1999) Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Topics: The Call to Service First Line: When we walk with the Lord Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good-will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Refrain:
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus
But to trust and obey.
2 Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear
Can abide while we trust and obey. [Refrain]
3 Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey. [Refrain]
4 But we never can prove
The delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for all who will trust and obey. [Refrain]
5 Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: TRUST AND OBEY
Trust And Obey
Work, for the Night Is Coming
Author: Annie L. Coghill, 1836-1907 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #435 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming:
Work through the morning hours;
Work while the dew is sparkling:
Work 'mid springing flowers;
Work when the day grows brighter;
Work in the glowing sun;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man's work is done.
2 Work, for the night is coming:
Work through the sunny noon;
Fill brightest hours with labor:
Rest comes sure and soon.
Give every flying minute
Something to keep in store;
Work, for the night is coming,
When man works no more.
3 Work, for the night is coming,
Under the sunset skies;
While their bright tints are glowing,
Work, for daylight flies.
Work till the last beam fadeth,
Fadeth to shine no more;
Work while the night is darkening,
When man's work is o'er.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: WORK SONG
Work, for the Night Is Coming
Joy is a Fruit
Author: John Newton, 1725-1807 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #441 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Call to Service First Line: Joy is a fruit that will not grow Lyrics: 1 Joy is a fruit that will not grow
In nature's barren soil;
All we can boast, till Christ we know,
Is vanity and toil.
2 But where the Lord has planted grace,
And made His glories known,
There fruits of heavenly joy and peace
Are found– and there alone.
3 A bleeding Saviour, seen by faith,
A sense of pard'ning love,
A hope that triumphs over death–
Give joys like those above.
4 To take a glimpse within the veil,
To know that God is mine–
Are springs of joy that never fail,
Unspeakable, divine!
5 These are the joys that satisfy
And sanctify the mind;
Which make the spirit mount on high,
And leave the world behind.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: ELIZABETHTOWN
Joy is a Fruit
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #444 (1999) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through His eternal Son;
Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in His mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
2 Stand, then, in His great might,
With all His strength endued;
But take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God:
That, having all things done,
And all your conflicts passed,
Ye may o'ercome thro' Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.
3 From strength to strength go on;
Wrestle, and fight, and pray;
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day:
Still let the Spirit cry,
In all His soldiers, "Come!"
Till Christ the Lord descends from high,
Shall take the conquerors home.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Fight the Good Fight With All Thy Might
Author: John S B Monsell, 1811-1875 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #442 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all thy might,
Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
2 Run the straight race through God's good grace;
Lift up thine eyes, and seek His face.
Life with its way before us lies;
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
3 Cast care aside, lean on thy guide;
His boundless mercy will provide;
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
4 Faint not, nor fear, his arms are near,
He changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: PENTECOST
Fight the Good Fight With All Thy Might
Soldiers of the Cross, Arise!
Author: Jared B Waterbury Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #445 (1999) Meter: 7.7.7.6 D Topics: The Call to Service Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of the cross, arise!
Lo! your Leader from the skies
Waves before you glory’s prize,
The prize of victory.
Seize your armor, gird it on;
Now the battle will be won;
See, the strife will soon be done;
Then struggle manfully.
2 Jesus conquered when He fell,
Met and vanquished earth and hell;
Now He leads you on to swell
The triumphs of His cross.
Though all earth and hell appear,
Who will doubt, or who can fear?
God, our strength and shield, is near;
We cannot lose our cause.
3 Onward, then, ye hosts of God!
Jesus points the victor’s rod;
Follow where your Leader trod;
You soon shall see His face.
Soon, your enemies all slain,
Crowns of glory you shall gain,
Soon you’ll join that glorious train
Who shout their Saviour’s praise.
AMEN. Languages: English Tune Title: CALEDONIA
Soldiers of the Cross, Arise!
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