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Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Author: Julia H. Johnston Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 143 hymnals Topics: Sin First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God's grace, grace that is greater than all our sin. 2 Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, what can vail to wash it away? Look! there is flowing a crimson tide; Whiter than snow you may be today. [Refrain] 3 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe; you who are longing to see His face, will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain] Used With Tune: MOODY

Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

Author: Augustus M. Toplady Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 2,902 hymnals Topics: Sin Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee; let the water and the blood, from thy wounded side which flowed, be of sin the double cure, save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone. 3 Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress, helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly, wash me, Savior, or I die. 4 While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee. Used With Tune: TOPLADY

Come, You Sinners

Author: Joseph Hart Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 1,462 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin First Line: Come, you sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jesus, Son of God, will save you, full of pity, love, and pow'r. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus; he will embrace me in his arms; in the arms of my dear Savior, O there are ten thousand charms. 2 Come, you thirsty, come and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, ev'ry grace that brings you nigh. [Refrain] 3 Come, you weary, heavy laden, lost and ruined by the fall; if you tarry till you’re better, you will never come at all. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 9:13 Used With Tune: RESTORATION (ARISE)

I Need Thee Every Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks Appears in 975 hymnals Topics: Confession—of Sin Refrain First Line: I need Thee, O I need Thee Used With Tune: NEED

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Topics: Original Sin Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace. 2 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim, to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of thy name. 3 Jesus, the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease; 'tis music in the sinner's ears, 'tis life and health and peace. 4 He breaks the pow'r of reigning sin, he sets the pris'ner free; his blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me. 5 He speaks and, list'ning to his voice, new life the dead receive; the mournful, broken hearts rejoice; the humble poor believe. 6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb, your loosen'd tongues employ; ye blind, behold your Savior come; and leap, ye lame, for joy. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Used With Tune: AZMON

Nothing But The Blood of Jesus.

Author: R. Lowry Appears in 501 hymnals Topics: Sin First Line: What can wash away my sin? Refrain First Line: Oh, precious is the flow Lyrics: 1 What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus; What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. Chorus: Oh, precious is the flow That makes me white as snow; No other fount I know, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. 2 For my pardon this I see-- Nothing but the blood of Jesus; For my cleansing this my plea-- Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Chorus] 3 Nothing can for sin atone, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; Naught of good that I have done, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Chorus] 4 This is all my hope and peace, Nothing but the blood of Jesus; This is all my righteousness, Nothing but the blood of Jesus. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [What can wash away my sin?]

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Author: Fanny Crosby van Alstyne, 1820-1915 Appears in 680 hymnals Topics: The Life in Christ Repentance and Confession of Sins Refrain First Line: In the Cross Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS

Love divine, all loves excelling

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 1,863 hymnals Topics: Sin Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3 Used With Tune: BLAENWERN

And Can It Be

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 286 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin First Line: And can it be that I should gain Refrain First Line: Amazing love! How can it be Lyrics: 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain– for me, who caused his bitter death? Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me? Refrain: Amazing love! How can it be that you, my Lord, should die for me?! 2 He left his Father's throne above– so free, so infinite his grace– emptied himself of all but love, and bled for Adam's helpless race! What mercy this, immense and free, for, O my God, it found out me! [Refrain] 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night. Your sunrise turned that night to day; I woke– the dungeon flamed with light! My chains fell off, your voice I knew; I rose, went out, and followed you. [Refrain] 4 No condemnation now I dread, for Christ, and all in him, is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown, through Christ, my own. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 8:1 Used With Tune: SAGINA

Penitential Prayers

Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 43 hymnals Topics: Deliverance From Sin; Man Sinful and Lost Condition; Sin Confession of; Sin Conviction of; Sin Hatred of; Sin Original; Sin Salvation from; Sin Washed away First Line: God be merciful to me Lyrics: 1 God be merciful to me, On Thy grace I rest my plea; Plenteous in compassion Thou, Blot out my transgressions now; Wash me, make me pure within, Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. 2 My transgressions I confess, Grief and guilt my soul oppress; I have sinned against Thy grace And provoked Thee to Thy face; I confess Thy judgment just, Speechless, I Thy mercy trust. 3 I am evil, born in sin; Thou desirest truth within. Thou alone my Saviour art, Teach Thy wisdom to my heart; Make me pure, Thy grace bestow, Wash me whiter than the snow. 4 Broken, humbled to the dust By Thy wrath and judgment just, Let my contrite heart rejoice And in gladness hear Thy voice; From my sins O hide Thy face, Blot them out in boundless grace. Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: AJALON

Just as I Am, Without One Plea

Author: Charlotte Elliott Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2,115 hymnals Topics: Sin Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come! 4 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! 5 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! Amen. Scripture: John 1:36 Used With Tune: WOODWORTH

Nearer, Still Nearer

Author: Lelia N. Morris Appears in 210 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin First Line: Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart Lyrics: 1 Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart, Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art; Fold me, O 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 safe in glory my anchor is cast; Thro' endless ages, ever to be Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee, Nearer, my Savior, still nearer to Thee! Amen. Used With Tune: [Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart]

All that I was, my sin, my guilt

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 120 hymnals Topics: Sin and Redemption Lyrics: 1 All that I was, my sin, my guilt, My death, was all my own; All that I am, I owe to Thee, My gracious God, alone. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine; The good in which I now rejoice Is Thine, and only Thine. 3 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine; The light of life in which I walk, The liberty, is Thine. 4 Thy grace first made me feel my sin, It taught me to believe; Then in believing, peace I found, And now I live, I live. 5 All that I am, even here on earth, All that I hope to be, When Jesus comes and glory dawns, I owe it, Lord, to Thee. Used With Tune: DUNDEE

When Peace like a River

Author: Horatio Gates Spafford Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Appears in 478 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin First Line: When peace like a river attendeth my way Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul 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: (may be sung after final stanza only) 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 O Lord, haste the day when my 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] Scripture: Philippians 4:7 Used With Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE

There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood

Author: William Cowper Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2,473 hymnals Topics: Sin Lyrics: 1 There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Emmanuel's veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains, And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away, Wash all my sins away; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins a way. 3 Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more, Be saved, to sin no more; Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die, And shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave, Lies silent in the grave, Lies silent in the grave; When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grace. Amen. Scripture: Zechariah 13:1 Used With Tune: CLEANSING FOUNTAIN

Love Lifted Me

Author: James Rowe Meter: 7.6.7.4 with refrain Appears in 264 hymnals Topics: Sin; Sin First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted even me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, far from the peaceful shore, very deeply stained within, sinking to rise no more; but the Master of the sea heard my despairing cry, from the waters lifted me; now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; he will lift you by his love out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, billows his will obey; he your Savior wants to be – be saved today. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 14:21-23 Used With Tune: LOVE LIFTED ME

Jesus Paid It All

Author: Elvina M. Hall Meter: 6.6.7.7 with refrain Appears in 809 hymnals Topics: Sin; Sin First Line: I hear the Savior say Lyrics: 1 I hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small. Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in me thine all in all." Refrain: Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. 2 Lord, now indeed I find thy power, and thine alone Can change the leper's spots and melt the heart of stone. [Refrain] 3 For nothing good have I whereby thy grace to claim; I'll wash my garments clean in the blood of Calvary's Lamb. [Refrain] 4 And when, before the throne, I stand in him complete, "Jesus died my soul to save," my lips shall still repeat. [Refrain] Scripture: Ezekiel 19 Used With Tune: ALL TO CHRIST

There's a Wideness in God's Mercy

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 900 hymnals Topics: Sin; Sin; Sin Lyrics: 1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy Like the wideness of the sea: There’s a kindness in God's justice Which is more than liberty. There is plentiful redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. 2 For the love of God is broader Than the measures of our mind; And the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. If our love were but more simple We should take him at his word; And our lives would be illumined By the presence of our Lord. 3 Troubled souls, why will you scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts! why will you wander From a love so true and deep? There is welcome for the sinner And more graces for the good; There is mercy with the Savior, There is healing in his blood. Scripture: Psalm 33:4-5 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

I was a wandering sheep

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 498 hymnals Topics: Confession of Sin Used With Tune: PASTOR BONUS

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mote, 1797-1874 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,085 hymnals Topics: Sin First Line: My hope is built on nothing less Refrain First Line: On Christ the solid Rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; No merit of my own I claim, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand, All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the raging flood; When all supports are washed away, He then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found, Clothed in His righteousness alone, Redeemed to stand before the throne! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 7:24 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

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