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Earnest Longings
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Laudes Domini #320 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Purer yet, and purer Lyrics: 1 Purer yet, and purer
I would be in mind,
Dearer yet and dearer
Every duty find;
Hoping still and trusting
God without a fear,
Patiently believing
He will make all clear.
2 Calmer yet and calmer
Trial bear and pain,
Surer yet and surer
Peace at last to gain;
Suffering still and doing,
To his will resigned,
And to God subduing
Heart and will and mind.
3 Higher yet and higher
Out of clouds and night,
Nearer yet and nearer
Rising to the light
Oft these earnest longings
Swell within my breast,
Yet their inner meaning
Ne'er can be expressed. Languages: English
Earnest Longings
The closer walk
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #289 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I know
When first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill.
4 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
And drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from thy throne,
And worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb. Languages: English Tune Title: HERMON
The closer walk
Greatness in Service
Author: Thomas H. Gill Hymnal: Laudes Domini #290 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; 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. Languages: English Tune Title: SERENITY
Greatness in Service
"Troubleth at my word"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #291 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for that tenderness of heart Lyrics: 1 Oh, for that tenderness of heart,
That bows before the Lord;
That owns how just and good thou art,
And trembles at thy word.
2 Oh, for those humble, contrite tears,
Which from repentance flow;
That sense of guilt which, trembling, fears
The long-suspended blow!
3 Saviour! to me, in pity give,
For sin, the deep distress;
The pledge thou wilt, at last, receive,
And bid me die in peace.
4 Oh, fill my soul with faith and love,
And strength to do thy will;
Raise my desire and hopes above,
Thyself to me reveal. Languages: English
"Troubleth at my word"
Psalm 42
Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Laudes Domini #292 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: As pants the hart for cooling streams Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams,
When heated in the chase,
So longs my soul, O God, for thee,
And thy refreshing grace.
2 For thee, my God the living God,
My thirsty soul doth pine;
Oh, when shall I behold thy face,
Thou Majesty divine!
3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Trust God; who will employ
His aid for thee, and change these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.
4 I sigh to think of happier days,
When thou, O Lord! wast nigh;
When every heart was tuned to praise,
And none more blest than I.
5 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still; and thou shalt sing
The praise of him who is thy God,
Thy health's eternal spring. Languages: English Tune Title: CHERITH
Psalm 42
"I shall be with Him"
Author: Richard Baxter Hymnal: Laudes Domini #293 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Lord, it belongs not to my care Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care
Whether I die or live;
To love and serve thee is my share,
And this thy grace must give.
2 If life be long, I will be glad
That I may long obey;
If short, yet why should I be sad
To soar to endless day?
3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms
Than he went through before;
No one into his kingdom comes,
But through his opened door.
4 Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet,
Thy blessed face to see;
For if thy work on earth be sweet,
What will thy glory be!
5 My knowledge of that life is small;
The eye of faith is dim;
But 'tis enough that Christ knows all,
And I shall be with him. Languages: English
"I shall be with Him"
"My repentings are kindled"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #294 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Depth of mercy! can there be Lyrics: 1 Depth of mercy! can there be
Mercy still reserved for me?
Can my God his wrath forbear?
Me, the chief of sinners, spare?
2 I have long withstood his grace;
Long provoked him to his face:
Would not hearken to his calls;
Grieved him by a thousand falls.
3 Kindled his relenting are;
Me he now delights to spare;
Cries, How shall I give thee up?
Lets the lifted thunder drop.
4 There for me the Saviour stands;
Shows his wounds and spreads his hands!
God is love! I know, I feel:
Jesus weeps, and loves me still.
Languages: English Tune Title: SEYMOUR
"My repentings are kindled"
"Where is the blessedness"
Author: John Newton Hymnal: Laudes Domini #295 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Sweet was the time when first I felt Lyrics: 1 Sweet was the time when first I felt
The Saviour's pardoning blood
Applied to cleanse my soul from guilt,
And bring me home to God.
2 Soon as the morn the light revealed,
His praises tuned my tongue;
And, when the evening shade prevailed,
His love was all my song.
3 In prayer, my soul drew near the Lord,
And saw his glory shine;
And when I read his holy word,
I called each promise mind.
4 Now, when the evening shade prevails,
My soul in darkness mourns;
And when the morn the light reveals,
No light to me returns.
5 Rise, Saviour! help me to prevail,
And make my soul thy care;
I know thy mercy cannot fail,
Let me that mercy share. Languages: English Tune Title: COOLING
"Where is the blessedness"
"What hourly dangers!"
Author: Anne Steele Hymnal: Laudes Domini #296 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Alas! what hourly dangers rise! Lyrics: 1 Alas! what hourly dangers rise!
What snares beset my way!
To heaven, oh, let me lift mine eyes,
And hourly watch and pray.
2 How oft my mournful thoughts complain,
And melt in flowing tears!
My weak resistance, ah, how vain!
How strong my foes and fears!
3 O gracious God! in whom I live,
My feeble efforts aid;
Help me to watch, and pray, and strive,
Though trembling and afraid.
4 Increase my faith, increase my hope,
When foes and fears prevail;
And bear my fainting spirit up,
Or soon my strength will fail.
5 Oh, keep me in thy heavenly way,
And bid the tempter flee!
And let me never, never stray
From happiness and thee. Languages: English
"What hourly dangers!"
"Nearer to thee"
Author: Benjamin Cleveland Hymnal: Laudes Domini #297 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: O could I find, from day to day Lyrics: 1 Oh, could I find, from day to day,
A nearness to my God,
Then would my hours glide sweet away
While leaning on his word.
2 Lord, I desire with thee to live
Anew from day to day,
In joys the world can never give,
Nor ever take away.
3 Blest Jesus, come and rule my heart,
And make me wholly thine,
That I may never more depart,
Nor grieve thy love divine.
4 Thus, till my last, expiring breath,
Thy goodness I'll adore;
And when my frame dissolves in death,
My soul shall love thee more. Languages: English Tune Title: EVAN
"Nearer to thee"
"I need thee"
Author: Mrs. A. S. Hawks Hymnal: Laudes Domini #298 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: I need thee every hour Lyrics: 1 I need thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like thine
Can peace afford.
Refrain:
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 near by;
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh. [Refrain]
3 I need thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain. [Refrain]
4 I need thee every hour;
Teach me thy will;
And thy rich promises
In me fulfill. [Refrain]
5 I need thee every hour,
Most Holy One;
Oh, make me thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: I NEED THEE
"I need thee"
"Even me"
Author: Mrs. E. Codner Hymnal: Laudes Domini #299 (1890) 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] Languages: English Tune Title: EVEN ME
"Even me"
The door of mercy
Author: Mrs. U. L. Bailey Hymnal: Laudes Domini #300 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: The mistakes of my life are many Lyrics: 1 The mistakes of my life are many,
The sins of my heart are more,
And I scarce can see for weeping;
But I knock at the open door.
Chorus:
I know I am weak and sinful,
It comes to me more and more;
But when the dear Saviour shall bid me come in,
I'll enter that open door.
2 I am lowest of those who love him,
I am weakest of those who pray:
But I come as he has bidden,
And he will not say me nay. [Chorus]
3 My mistakes his free grace will cover,
My sins he will wash away,
And the feet that shrink and falter,
Shall walk through the gate of day. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: AN OPEN DOOR
The door of mercy
"Thou art my all"
Author: J. R. Macduff Hymnal: Laudes Domini #301 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Jesus, my Saviour! look on me Lyrics: 1 Jesus, my Saviour! look on me,
For I am weary and opprest;
I come to cast myself on thee:
Thou art my Rest.
2 Look down on me, for I am weak,
I feel the toilsome journey's length;
Thine aid omnipotent I seek:
Thou art my Strength.
3 I am bewildered on my way,
Dark and tempestuous is the night;
Oh, send thou forth some cheering ray:
Thou art my Light.
4 Thou wilt my every want supply,
Ev'n to the end, whate'er befall;
Through life, in death, eternally,
Thou art my All. Languages: English Tune Title: SARUM
"Thou art my all"
Cant. 1:7
Author: Charles S. Robinson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #302 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Tell me, my Saviour! Lyrics: 1 Tell me, my Saviour!
Where thou dost feed thy flock,
Resting beside the rock,
Cool in the shade:
Why should I be as one
Turning aside alone,
Left, when thy sheep have gone,
Where I have strayed?
2 Seek me, my Saviour!
For I have lost the way:
I will thy voice obey;
Speak to me here!
Help me to find the gate
Where all thy chosen wait:
Ere it shall be too late,
Oh, call me near!
3 Show me, my Saviour!
How I can grow like thee;
Make me thy child to be,
Taught from above;
Help me thy smile to win;
Keep me safe folded in,
Lest I should rove in sin,
Far from thy love. Languages: English Tune Title: LYNDE
Cant. 1:7
Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly
Author: E. Johnson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #303 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep Lyrics: 1 Oh, sometimes the shadows are deep,
And rough seems the path to the goal;
And sorrows sometimes how they sweep
Like tempests down over the soul.
Refrain:
Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I:
Oh, then to the Rock let me fly,
To the Rock that is higher than I.
2 Oh, sometimes how long seems the day,
And sometimes how weary my feet;
But toiling is life's dusty way,
The Rock's blessed shadow how sweet. [Refrain]
3 Oh, near to the Rock let me keep,
If blessings or sorrows prevail;
Or climbing the mountain way steep,
Or walking the shadowy vale. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: THE HIGH ROCK
Oh, then, to the Rock let me fly
Guidance
Author: William Williams Hymnal: Laudes Domini #304 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Lyrics: 1 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
Hold me with thy powerful hand;
Bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.
2 Open thou the crystal fountain
Whence the healing streams do flow;
Let the fiery, cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through;
Strong Deliverer,
Be thou still my Strength and Shield.
3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside;
Death of death! and hell's Destruction!
Land me safe on Canaan's side;
Songs of praises
I will ever give to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: SEGUR
Guidance
"Come to us: come"
Author: E. B. Birks Hymnal: Laudes Domini #305 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Light, that from the dark abyss Lyrics: 1 Light, that from the dark abyss
Madest all things, none amiss,
To share thy beauty, share thy bliss,
Come to us: come.
2 Light, that dost o'er all things reign,
Light that dost all life maintain;
O Light, that dost create again,
Come to us: come.
3 Light of men, that left the skies,
Light that looked thro' human eyes,
And died in darkness as man dies,
Come to us: come.
4 Light that stooped to rise and raise,
Soared to God above our gaze,
And still art with us all the days,
Come to us: come.
5 We have done great wrong to thee,
Yet we do belong to thee;
Oh, make our life one song to thee,
Come to us: come. Languages: English Tune Title: VENI LUX
"Come to us: come"
Oh, come to this valley of blessing so sweet
Author: Mrs. A. Wittenmyer Hymnal: Laudes Domini #306 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: I have entered the valley of blessing so sweet Lyrics: 1 I have entered the valley of blessing so sweet,
And Jesus abides with me there;
And his Spirit and blood make my cleansing complete,
And his perfect love casteth out fear.
Chorus:
Oh, come to this valley of blessing so sweet,
Where Jesus will fullness bestow
And believe, and receive, and confess him,
That all his salvation may know.
2 There is peace in the valley of blessing so sweet,
And plenty the land doth impart;
There is rest for the weary-worn traveler's feet,
And joy for the sorrowing heart. [Chorus]
3 There is love in the valley of blessing so sweet,
Such as none but the blood-washed may feel;
When heaven comes down redeemed spirits to greet,
And Christ sets his covenant seal. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: VALLEY OF BLESSING
Oh, come to this valley of blessing so sweet
Prayer for Help
Author: T. R. Taylor Hymnal: Laudes Domini #307 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Saviour and Lord of all Lyrics: 1 Saviour and Lord of all,
Turn every heart to thee;
Guard us and guide us safe
Over life's sea.
2 When we are full of grief,
Victims of anxious fear,
Give thou our hearts relief,
Jesus, be near.
3 Brighten our darkest hour,
Till the last hour shall come;
Then, in thy love and power,
Oh, take us home! Languages: English Tune Title: GUARDIAN
Prayer for Help
All for Jesus
Author: Frances R. Havergal Hymnal: Laudes Domini #308 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; 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! Languages: English Tune Title: CULFORD
All for Jesus
A hard heart
Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Laudes Domini #309 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, this soul, how dark and blind! Lyrics: 1 Oh, this soul, how dark and blind!
Oh, this foolish, earthly mind!
Oh, this froward, selfish will,
Which refuses to be still!
Oh, these ever-roaming eyes,
Upward that refuse to rise!
Oh, these wayward feet of mine,
Found in every path but thine!
2 Oh, this stubborn, prayerless knee,
Hands so seldom clasped to thee,
Longings of the soul, that go
Like the wild wind, to and fro!
To and fro, without an aim,
Turning idly whence they came,
Bringing in no joy, no bliss,
Only adding weariness!
3 Giver of the heavenly peace!
Bid, oh, bid these tumults cease;
Ministry thy holy balm;
Fill me with thy Spirit's calm:
Thou, the Life, the Truth, and Way,
Leave me not in sin to stay;
Bearer of the sinner's guilt,
Lead me, lead me, as thou wilt.
Languages: English
A hard heart
"Home at last"
Author: Thomas R. Taylor Hymnal: Laudes Domini #311 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: We are but strangers here Refrain First Line: Heaven is our home Lyrics: 1 We are but strangers here,
Heaven is our home;
Earth is a desert drear,
Heaven is our home.
Danger and sorrow stand
Round us on every hand,
Heaven is our Fatherland,
Heaven is our home.
2 What though the tempest rage?
Heaven is our home;
Short is our pilgrimage,
Heaven is our home.
And Time's wild wintry blast
Soon shall be overpast,
We shall reach home at last;
Heaven is our home.
3 There at our Saviour's side,
Heaven is our home;
May we be glorified;
Heaven is our home:
There are the good and blest,
Those we love most and best,
Grant us with them to rest;
Heaven is our home.
4 Grant us to murmur not,
Heaven is our home,
Whate'er our earthly lot,
Heaven is our home.
Grant us at last to stand
There at thine own right hand,
Jesus, in Fatherland:
Heaven is our home! Languages: English Tune Title: OAK
"Home at last"
Jesus is mine
Author: Henry J. M. Hope Hymnal: Laudes Domini #312 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Now I have found a Friend Lyrics: 1 Now I have found a Friend;
Jesus is mine;
His love shall never end;
Jesus is mine;
Though earthly joys decrease,
Though earthly friendships cease,
Now I have lasting peace:
Jesus is mine.
2 Though I grow poor and old,
Jesus is mine;
Though I grow faint and cold,
Jesus is mine:
He shall my wants supply;
His precious blood is nigh,
Naught can my hope destroy;
Jesus is mine.
3 When earth shall pass away,
Jesus is mine,
In the great judgment day,
Jesus is mine,
Oh! what a glorious thing,
Then to behold my King,
On tuneful harp to sing,
Jesus is mine.
4 Father! thy name I bless;
Jesus is mine;
Thine was the sovereign grace;
Praise shall be thine;
Spirit of holiness!
Sealing the Father's grace,
Thou mad'st my soul embrace
Jesus, as mine.
Languages: English
Jesus is mine
Close to God
Author: William W. How Hymnal: Laudes Domini #313 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Nearer, O God, to thee! Lyrics: 1 Nearer, O God, to thee!
Hear thou our prayer;
Ev'n though a heavy cross
Fainting we bear,
Still all our prayer shall be
Nearer, O God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
2 If, where they led the Lord,
We too are borne,
Planting our steps in his,
Weary and worn;
There even let us be
Nearer, O God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
3 If thou the cup of pain
Givest to drink,
Let not the trembling lip
From the draught shrink;
So by our woes to be
Nearer, O God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
4 Though the great battle rage
Hotly around,
Still where our Captain fights
Let us be found;
Through toils and strife to be
Nearer, O God, to thee,
Nearer to thee! Languages: English Tune Title: PROPIOR DEO
Close to God
The Walk with God
Author: George Rawson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #314 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Walking with thee, my God Lyrics: 1 Walking with thee, my God,
Saviour benign,
Daily confer on me
Converse divine:
Jesus, in thee restored,
Brother and blessed Lord,
Let it be mine.
2 Walking with thee, my God,
Like as a child
Leans on his father's strength,
Crossing the wild;
And by the way is taught
Lessons of holy thoughts,
Faith undefiled.
3 Walking in reverence
Humbly with thee,
Yet from all abject fear
Lovingly free:
Ev'n as a friend with friend,
Cheered to the journey's end,
Walking with thee. Languages: English
The Walk with God
Genesis 28:10-22
Author: Mrs. S. F. Adams Hymnal: Laudes Domini #315 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
Ev'n though it be a cross
That raiseth me!
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
2 Though, like a wanderer,
The sun gone down,
Darkness be over me,
My rest a stone,
Yet in my dreams I'd be
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
3 There let the way appear,
Steps unto heaven:
All that thou sendest me,
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
Bright with thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
So by my woes to be
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee! Languages: English Tune Title: BETHANY
Genesis 28:10-22
"More love"
Author: Mrs. E. P Prentiss Hymnal: Laudes Domini #316 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: More love to thee, O Christ Refrain First Line: More love, O Christ, to thee Lyrics: 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!
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!
3 Let sorrow do its work,
Send grief and pain;
Sweet are thy messengers,
Sweet their refrain,
When they can sing with me,
More love, O Christ, 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!
Languages: English Tune Title: MORE LOVE
"More love"
"A way they knew not"
Author: Charles S. Robinson Hymnal: Laudes Domini #317 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Saviour! I follow on Lyrics: 1 Saviour! I follow on,
Guided by thee,
Seeing not yet the hand
That leadeth me;
Hushed be my heart and still,
Fear I no further ill;
Only to meet thy will
My will shall be.
2 Riven the rock for me
Thirst to relieve,
Manna from heaven falls
Fresh every eve;
Never a want severe
Causeth my eye a tear,
But thou dost whisper near,
"Only believe!"
3 Often to Marah's brink
Have I been brought;
Shrinking the cup to drink,
Help I have sought;
And with the prayer's ascent,
Jesus the branch hath rent
Quickly relief hath sent,
Sweetening the draught.
4 Saviour! I long to walk
Closer with thee;
Led by thy guiding hand,
Ever to be;
Constantly near thy side,
Quickened and purified,
Living for him who died
Freely for me! Languages: English Tune Title: SOMETHING FOR JESUS
"A way they knew not"
"Something for thee"
Author: S. Dryden Phelps Hymnal: Laudes Domini #318 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Savior, thy dying love Lyrics: 1 Saviour, thy dying love
Thou gavest me:
Nor should I aught withhold,
Dear Lord, from thee:
In love my soul would bow,
My heart fulfill its vow,
Some offering bring thee now,
Something for thee.
2 O'er the blest mercy-seat,
Pleading for me,
My feeble faith looks up,
Jesus, to thee:
Help me the cross to bear,
Thy wondrous love declare,
Some song to raise, or prayer,
Something for thee.
3 Give me a faithful heart
Likeness to thee,
That each departing day
Henceforth may see
Some work of love begun,
Some deed of kindness done,
Some wanderer sought and won,
Something for thee.
4 All that I am and have
Thy gifts so free
In joy, in grief, through life,
Dear Lord, for thee:
And when thy face I see,
My ransomed soul shall be,
Through all eternity,
Something for thee. Languages: English
"Something for thee"
A look from Christ
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #319 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: In the hour of trial Lyrics: 1 In the hour of trial,
Jesus, plead for me;
Lest by base denial
I depart from thee;
When thou see'st me waver,
With a look recall,
Nor for fear or favor
Suffer me to fall.
2 With forbidden pleasures
Would this vain world charm;
Or its sordid treasures
Spread to work me harm;
Bring to my remembrance
Sad Gethsemane,
Or, in darker semblance,
Cross-crowned Calvary.
3 Should thy mercy send me
Sorrow, toil, and woe;
Or should pain attend me
On my path below;
Grant that I may never
Fail thy hand to see;
Grant that I may ever
Cast my care on thee.
4 When my last hour cometh,
Fraught with strife and pain,
When my dust returneth
To the dust again;
On thy truth relying
Through that mortal strife,
Jesus, take me, dying,
To eternal life.
Languages: English Tune Title: MAGDALENE
A look from Christ
All for Jesus
Author: Godfrey Thring Hymnal: Laudes Domini #321 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Saviour, blessed Saviour Lyrics: 1 Saviour, blessed Saviour,
Listen while we sing,
Hearts and voices raising
Praises to our King.
All we have we offer,
All we hope to be,
Body, soul, and spirit,
All we yield to thee.
2 Great and ever greater
Are thy mercies here,
True and everlasting
Are the glories there,
Where no pain, or sorrow,
Toil, or care, is known,
Where the angel-legions
Circle round thy throne.
3 Dark and ever darker
Was the wintry past;
Now a ray of gladness
O'er our path is cast.
Every day that passeth,
Every hour that flies,
Tells of love unfeigned,
Love that never dies.
4 Clearer still and clearer
Dawns the light from heaven,
In our sadness bringing
News of sin forgiven.
Life has lost its shadows,
Pure the light within;
Thou hast shed thy radiance
On a world of sin. Languages: English Tune Title: EDINA
All for Jesus
"Backward never looking"
Author: Godfrey Thring Hymnal: Laudes Domini #322 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Nearer, ever nearer Lyrics: 1 Nearer, ever nearer,
Christ, we draw to thee,
Deep in adoration
Bending low the knee:
Thou for our redemption
Cam'st on earth to die;
Thou, that we might follow,
Hast gone up on high.
2 Onward, ever onward,
Journeying o'er the road
Worn by saints before us,
Journeying on to God:
Leaving all behind us
May we hasten on,
Backward never looking
Till the prize is won.
3 Higher then and higher
Bear the ransomed soul,
Earthly toils forgotten,
Saviour, to its goal;
Where in joys unthought of
Saints with angels sing,
Never weary raising
Praises to their King. Languages: English
"Backward never looking"
"A clean heart"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #323 (1890) Topics: Christians Conflicts; Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for a heart to praise my God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a heart to praise my God,
A heart from sin set free;
A heart that always feels thy blood
So freely shed for me!
2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek,
My dear Redeemer's throne;
Where only Christ is heard to speak,
Where Jesus reigns alone!
3 Oh, for a lowly, contrite heart,
Believing, true, and clean!
Which neither life nor death can part
From him that dwells within.
4 A heart in every thought renewed,
And filled with love divine;
Perfect, and right, and pure, and good;
An image, Lord! of thine.
5 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart;
Come quickly from above;
Write thy new name upon my heart,
Thy new, best name of Love. Languages: English Tune Title: FARRANT
"A clean heart"
Oh, Christians! leagued together
Author: Lillian Weaver Cassaday Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #532 (1899) Meter: Irregular Topics: Christian conflict Lyrics: 1 Oh, Christians! leagued together
To battle for the right,
Arise and don your armor,
Put the foe to flight,
We’ve given our allegiance
To serve without surcease
The mighty Lord of Armies
And gentle Prince of Peace.
Refrain
All hail, our glorious Saviour,
Our lives for Thee make bold,
Beneath our Luther ensign,
Black, red, white, blue and gold.
2 Then onward be the war cry
And onward still, so long
As we have self to conquer,
Souls to cheer with song.
Let sound the martial music,
Ring out the bugle call
To rally for the conflict
Our people one and all! [Refrain]
3 We proudly bear as banner
A cross within the heart
To show that we have chosen
Christ, the better part.
Then joy and peace and comfort
Shall blossom as a rose
Until our earthly blessings
The worth of heaven disclose. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PACTUM
Oh, Christians! leagued together
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #373 (1917) Topics: Conflict (see also Warfare) Christian's Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armour 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, through Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.
3 Leave no unguarded place,
No weakness of the soul;
Take every virtue, every grace,
And fortify the whole;
Indissolubly joined,
To battle all proceed;
But arm yourselves with all the mind
That was in Christ, your Head. Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Soldiers of Christ, arise
God Our Advocate and Judge
Hymnal: The Psalter #92 (1912) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christians Conflicts of First Line: Be Thou my helper in the strife Lyrics: 1 Be Thou my helper in the strife,
O Lord, my strong defender be;
Thy mighty shield protect my life,
Thy spear confront the enemy,
Amid the conflict, O my Lord,
Thy precious promise let me hear,
The faithful, reassuring word:
I am thy Saviour, do not fear.
2 Ashamed, confounded let them be
Who seek my ruin and disgrace;
O let Thy angel fight for me,
And drive my foes before his face.
Without a cause my life they sought,
Without a case their plots they laid;
Themselves within their snares be caught,
And be my crafty foes dismayed.
3 My soul is joyful in the Lord,
In His salvation I rejoice;
To Him my heart will praise accord
And bless His Name with thankful voice.
For who, O Lord, is like to Thee,
Defender of the poor and meek?
The needy Thy salvation see
When mighty foes their ruin seek.
4 Unrighteous witnesses have stood
And told of crimes beyond belief;
Returning evil for my good,
They overwhelm my soul with grief.
When in affliction they were sad,
I wept and made their grief my own;
But in my trouble they are glad
And strive that I may be o'erthrown.
5 O Lord, how long wilt Thou delay?
My soul for Thy salvation waits;
My thankfulness I will display
Amid the crowds that throng Thy gates.
Let not my enemies rejoice
And wrongfully exult o'er me;
They speak not peace, but lift their voice
To trouble those that peaceful be.
6 My foes with joy my woes survey,
but Thou, O Lord, hast seen it all;
O be no longer far away,
Nor silent when on Thee I call.
O haste to my deliverance now,
O Lord, my righteous cause maintain;
My Lord and God alone art Thou;
Awake, and make thy justice plain.
7 O Lord my God, I look to Thee,
Be Thou my righteous Judge, I pray;
Let not my foes exult o'er me
And laugh with joy at my dismay.
With shame and trouble those requite
Who would my righteous cause destroy;
But those who in the good delight,
Let them be glad and shout for joy.
8 Yea, let the Lord be magnified,
Because Thy servants Thou dost bless;
And I, from morn till eventide,
Will daily praise Thy righteousness.
My soul is joyful in the Lord,
In His salvation I rejoice;
To Him my heart will praise accord
And bless His Name with thankful voice.
Scripture: Psalm 35 Languages: English Tune Title: CATHERINE
God Our Advocate and Judge
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #534 (1899) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Christian conflict Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And gird your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through His eternal Son.
2 Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in His mighty power,
The man who in the Saviour trusts,
Is more than conqueror.
3 Stand, then, in His great might,
With all His strength endued,
And take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God:--
4 That, having all things done,
And all your conflicts past,
Ye may o'ercome through Christ alone,
And stand complete at last.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: DOVER
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Lead on, O King Eternal
Author: Rev. Ernest W. Shurtleff, 1862— Hymnal: Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #578 (1920) Topics: Christians Conflicts of Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead on, O King Eternal
Stand up, ye soldiers
Author: George Duffield Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #531 (1899) Topics: Christian conflict 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;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.
3 Stand up!--stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you--
Ye dare not trust your own:
Put on the gospel armor,
And, watching unto 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, ye soldiers
A clean heart
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #720 (1875) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for a heart to praise my God Scripture: Psalm 51:10 Tune Title: EXHORTATION
A clean heart
Child, your Father calls
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #734 (1875) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Brethren, while we sojourn here
Child, your Father calls
Thou art my rock
Author: Francke Hymnal: Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #735 (1875) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Lord, thou art my rock of strength
Thou art my rock
Psalm 91
Author: James Montgomery Hymnal: Laudes Domini #310 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Call Jehovah thy salvation Lyrics: 1 Call Jehovah thy salvation,
Rest beneath the Almighty's shade;
In his secret habitation
Dwell, and never be dismayed:
There no tumult can alarm thee,
Thou shalt dread no hidden snare;
Guile nor violence can harm thee,
In eternal safeguard there.
2 From the sword, at noon-day wasting,
From the noisome pestilence;
In the depth of midnight, blasting,
God shall be thy sure defence:
Fear not thou the deadly quiver,
When a thousand feel the blow;
Mercy shall thy soul deliver,
Though ten thousand be laid low.
3 Since, with pure and firm affection,
Thou on God hast set thy love,
With the wings of his protection,
He will shield thee from above;
Thou shalt call on him in trouble,
He will hearken, he will save;
Here, for grief reward thee double,
Crown with life beyond the grave. Scripture: Psalm 17:8 Languages: English Tune Title: MANSFIELD
Psalm 91
"Finish thy new creation"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #311 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Love divine, all love excelling Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all love excelling,--
Joy of heaven, to earth come down!
Fix in us thy humble dwelling,
All thy faithful mercies crown:
Jesus! thou art all compassion,
Pure, unbounded love thou art;
Visit us with thy salvation,
Enter every trembling heart.
2 Breathe, oh, breathe thy loving Spirit,
Into every trouble breast!
Let us all in thee inherit,
Let us find the promised rest:
Come, almighty to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive!
Speedily return, and never,
Never more thy temples leave!
3 Finish then thy new creation,
Pure, unspotted may we be:
Let us see our whole salvation
Perfectly secured by thee!
Changed from glory into glory,
Till in heaven we take our place;
Till we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise. Scripture: Philippians 1:6 Languages: English Tune Title: MANSFIELD
"Finish thy new creation"
"Keep me ever"
Author: John M. Neale Hymnal: Laudes Domini #312 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Holy Father, thou hast taught me Lyrics: 1 Holy Father, thou hast taught me
I should live to thee alone;
Year by year thy hand hath brought me
On through dangers oft unknown.
When I wandered, thou hast found me;
When I doubted, sent me light;
Still thine arm has been around me,
All my paths were in thy sight.
2 In the world will foes assail me,
Craftier, stronger far than I;
And the strife may never fail me,
Well I know, before I die.
Therefore, Lord, I come believing
Thou canst give the power I need;
Through the prayer of faith receiving
Strength--the Spirit's strength, indeed.
3 I would trust in thy protection,
Wholly rest upon thine arm;
Follow wholly thy direction,
Thou, mine only guard from harm!
Keep me from mine own undoing,
Help me turn to thee when tried,
Still my footsteps, Father, viewing,
Keep me ever at thy side. Scripture: Psalm 17:8 Languages: English Tune Title: TRISTE
"Keep me ever"
The closer walk
Author: William Cowper Hymnal: Laudes Domini #313 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for a closer walk with God Lyrics: 1 Oh, for a closer walk with God,
A calm and heavenly frame,--
A light to shine upon the road
That leads me to the Lamb!
2 Where is the blessedness I knew
When first I saw the Lord?
Where is the soul-refreshing view
Of Jesus and his word?
3 What peaceful hours I once enjoyed!
How sweet their memory still!
But they have left an aching void
The world can never fill.
4 Return, O holy Dove, return,
Sweet messenger of rest!
I hate the sins that made thee mourn,
And drove thee from my breast.
5 The dearest idol I have known,
Whate'er that idol be,
Help me to tear it from thy throne,
And worship only thee.
6 So shall my walk be close with God,
Calm and serene my frame;
So purer light shall mark the road
That leads me to the Lamb. Scripture: Genesis 5:24 Languages: English Tune Title: HERMON
The closer walk
Greatness in Service
Author: Thomas H. Gill Hymnal: Laudes Domini #314 (1888) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: SERENITY
Greatness in Service
"Trembleth at my word"
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Laudes Domini #315 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: Oh, for that tenderness of heart Lyrics: 1 Oh, for that tenderness of heart,
That bows before the Lord;
That owns how just and good thou art,
And trembles at thy word.
2 Oh, for those humble, contrite tears,
Which from repentance flow;
That sense of guilt which, trembling, fears
The long-suspended blow!
3 Saviour! to me, in pity give,
For sin, the deep distress;
The pledge thou wilt, at last, receive,
And bid me die in peace.
4 Oh, fill my soul with faith and love,
And strength to do thy will;
Raise my desires and hopes above,--
Thyself to me reveal. Languages: English Tune Title: SERENITY
"Trembleth at my word"
Psalm 42
Author: Henry F. Lyte Hymnal: Laudes Domini #316 (1888) Topics: Christians Conflicts First Line: As pants the hart for cooling streams Lyrics: 1 As pants the hart for cooling streams,
When heated in the chase,
So longs my soul, O God, for thee,
And thy refreshing grace.
2 For thee, my God--the living God,
My thirsty soul doth pine;
Oh, when shall I behold thy face,
Thou Majesty divine!
3 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Trust God: who will employ
His aid for thee, and change these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.
4 I sigh to think of happier days,
When thou, O Lord! wast nigh;
When every heart was tuned to praise,
And none more blest than I.
5 Why restless, why cast down, my soul?
Hope still; and thou shalt sing
The praise of him who is thy God,
Thy health's eternal spring. Scripture: Psalm 42:1 Languages: English Tune Title: CHERITH
Psalm 42
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