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Running the Christian Race
Author: Dr. Doddridge Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CCCII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christian Running the race; The Christian Race First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
And press with vigor on:
An heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 'Tis God's all animating voice,
That calls thee from on high:
'Tis hos own hand presents the prize,
To thine aspiring eye.
3 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee if full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
4 Bless'd Savior, introduc'd by thee,
Have we our race begun;
And crown'd with victory at thy feet
We lay our laurels down. Languages: English
Running the Christian Race
The Race
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #326 (1890) Topics: Race, Christian; Race, Christian First Line: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice,
That calls thee from on high,
'Tis his own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
4 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee,
Have I my race begun;
And, crowned with victory, at thy feet
I'll lay my honors down. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
The Race
The Christian Race
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Hymnal: Songs of Praise with Tunes #324 (1889) Topics: Race Christian First Line: Awake, our souls, away our fears Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2
The Christian Race
The race for glory
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #594 (1891) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christians Race of First Line: Awake my soul, stretch every nerve Scripture: Hebrews 12:1 Languages: English
The race for glory
Awake, our Souls, away our Fears
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #I.XLVIII (1766) Topics: Spiritual Race; Zeal in the Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Awake our Souls, (away our Fears,
Let ev'ry trembling Thought be gone)
Awake, and run the heav'nly Race,
And put a chearful Courage on.
2 True, 'tis a straight and thorny Road,
And mortal Spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
That feeds the Strength of ev'ry Saint.
3 O mighty God, whose matchless Pow'r
Is ever new, and ever young,
And firm endures, while endless Years
Their everlasting Circles run.
4 From Thee, the overflowing Spring,
Our Souls shall drink a fresh Supply,
While such as trust their native Strength,
Shall melt away, and droop, and die.
5 Swift as an Eagle cuts the Air,
We'll mount aloft to thine Abode;
On Wings of Love our Souls shall fly,
Nor tire amidst the heav'nly Road. Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31 Languages: English
Awake, our Souls, away our Fears
O God, we bear the imprint of your face
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #106 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture Languages: English Tune Title: SONG 1
O God, we bear the imprint of your face
Isaiah 40:28-31
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: Laudes Domini #351 (1890) Topics: Race, Christian; Race, Christian First Line: Awake, our souls! away, our fears! Lyrics: 1 Awake, our souls! away, our fears!
Let every trembling thought be gone;
Awake, and run the heavenly race,
And put a cheerful courage on!
2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,
And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
Who feeds the strength of every saint
3 The mighty God, whose matchless power
Is ever new and ever young.
And firm endures, while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
4 From thee, the overflowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply;
While such as trust their native strength
Shall melt away, and droop, and die.
5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We'll mount aloft to thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amid the heavenly road!
Languages: English Tune Title: MISSIONARY CHANT
Isaiah 40:28-31
"The Shadow of a Great Rock"
Author: J. S. B. Monsell Hymnal: Laudes Domini #433 (1890) Topics: Race, Christian; Race, Christian First Line: Shadow of a Mighty Rock Lyrics: 1 Shadow of a Mighty Rock,
Stretching o'er a weary land,
Hide me from the tempest's shock,
Let me in thy shelter stand.
2 When they Presence, O my God,
Brighter is than I can see,
Shadow on the heavenward road,
Let me find my shade in thee.
3 Out of thee are shades of death,
Weary ways, and hours unblest;
Shadow of the Rock, beneath
Thee alone are joy and rest.
4 Till the race of life be run,
Till my soul in rest be laid,
God of gods, thou art my Sun;
Son of God, be thou my Shade!
Languages: English
"The Shadow of a Great Rock"
Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #480 (1961) Topics: The Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heav'nly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis his own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye,
To thine aspiring eye.
4 That prize with peerless glories bright,
Which shall new lustre boast,
When victors' wreaths and monarch's gems
Shall blend in common dust,
Shall blend in common dust.
5 Blest Saviour, introduced by thee,
Have I my race begun;
And, crowned with vict'ry, at thy feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #576 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with repeat Topics: The Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
and press with vigor on;
a heav'nly race demands your zeal,
and an immortal crown,
and an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
hold you in full survey;
forget the steps already trod,
and onward urge your way,
and onward urge your way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
that calls you from on high;
'tis his own hand presents the prize
to your aspiring eye,
to your aspiring eye.
4 That prize with peerless glories bright,
which shall new luster boast,
when victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
shall blend in common dust,
shall blend in common dust.
5 Blest Savior, introduced by you,
have I my race begun;
and, crowned with vict'ry, at your feet
I'll lay my honors down,
I'll lay my honors down.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve
Now Behold the Lamb
Author: Kirk Franklin Hymnal: Worship and Song #3081 (2011) Meter: 5.6.5.6.6 Topics: Race; Race Scripture: John 1:29 Languages: English Tune Title: NOW BEHOLD THE LAMB
Now Behold the Lamb
Awake, my soul, stretch e'ery nerve
Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Publick Worship #CV (1789) Topics: Faith, Holiness and moral Virtues The Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, stretch ev'ry nerve,
And press with vigour on;
An heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
Which calls thee from on high:
'Tis hos own hand presents the prize
To thine aspiring eye.
4 My soul, with sacred ardour fix'd,
The glorious prize pursue;
And meet with joy the high command
To bid this earth adieu. Languages: English
Awake, my soul, stretch e'ery nerve
Hunger Carol
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #14a (1999) Topics: Race/Culture First Line: Child of joy and peace Languages: English Tune Title: JENNIFER'S GIFT
Hunger Carol
Hunger Carol
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #14b (1999) Topics: Race/Culture First Line: Child of joy and peace Languages: English Tune Title: UTRECHT
Hunger Carol
Join hands in the Spirit
Author: Radha Wardrop Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #82 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture Languages: English Tune Title: [Join hands in the Spirit]
Join hands in the Spirit
Awake, our souls, away, our fears
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #85 (1870) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Race emblem of the Christian life Lyrics: 1 Awake, our souls, away, our fears,
Let every trembling thought be gone;
Awake and run the heavenly race,
And put a cheerful courage on.
2 True, ’tis a straight and thorny road,
And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
Who feeds the strength of every saint.
3 The mighty God, Whose matchless power
Is ever new and ever young;
Shall firm endure while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
4 From Thee, the over-flowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a fresh supply;
While such as trust their native strength,
Shall melt away, and droop and die.
5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We’ll mount aloft to Thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amidst the heavenly road. Languages: English
Awake, our souls, away, our fears
Teach us, O loving heart of Christ
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #130 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture Languages: English Tune Title: KHANDALLAH
Teach us, O loving heart of Christ
Awake my soul, stretch every nerve
Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns and Psalms for Social and Private Worship (6th ed.) #264 (1827) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christian life A race; Zeal and Vigour in the Christian Race Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14 Languages: English
Awake my soul, stretch every nerve
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: Eunae Chung; Maged Dakdouk; Anne Zaki; J.W. Schulte Nordholt, b. 1920; Nicole Berthet; M. Liesengag; J. R. de Balloch; Michael A. Perry, 1942-96 Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #268 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Race Relations First Line: In Christ there is no east or west (In Christus ist nicht Ost noch West) (Gens de tous pays, du sud au nord) (In Christus is noch west noch oost) (Orient ni occidente hay) (예수 안에는 동권 서 없니) (في المسيح لا شرق و) Scripture: Isaiah 49:12 Languages: Arabic; Dutch; English; French; German; Korean; Spanish Tune Title: MCKEE
In Christ There Is No East or West
Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #271 (1833) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christian life, race and warfare; The Christian Race Languages: English
Awake, my soul! stretch every nerve
Awake, our souls, away, our fears
Author: Watts Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (10th ed.) #272 (1833) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christian life, race and warfare; The Christian Race Languages: English
Awake, our souls, away, our fears
Awake my soul, stretch every nerve
Author: Doddridge Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #368 (1871) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Christianity race; The Christian Race Languages: English
Awake my soul, stretch every nerve
Awake, our souls, away our fears
Author: Watts Hymnal: Hymns for Christian Devotion #370 (1871) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Christianity race; The Christian Race Languages: English
Awake, our souls, away our fears
"Christ, the Crucified"
Author: Benjamin H. Kennedy Hymnal: Laudes Domini #392 (1890) Topics: Race, Christian; Race, Christian First Line: Ask ye what great thing I know Lyrics: 1 Ask ye what great thing I know
That delights and stirs me so?
What the high reward I win!
Whose the name I glory in?
Jesus Christ, the Crucified.
2 Who is life in life to me?
Who the death of death will be?
Who will place me on his right
With the countless hosts of light?
Jesus Christ, the Crucified.
3 This is that great thing I know;
This delights and stirs me so;
Faith in him who died to save,
Him who triumphed o'er the grace,
Jesus Christ, the Crucified. Languages: English
"Christ, the Crucified"
Awake, my soul; stretch ev'ry nerve
Hymnal: Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) #450 (1870) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Race emblem of the Christian life Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul; stretch ev'ry nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heavenly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around,
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine uplifted eye;--
4 That prize, with peerless glories bright,
Which shall new lustre boast,
When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
Shall blend in common dust. Languages: English
Awake, my soul; stretch ev'ry nerve
Fight the good fight with all thy might
Author: John S. B. Monsell Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #484 (1961) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian Race 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; Upon thy Guide
Lean, and his mercy will provide;
Lean, and the 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. Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Languages: English Tune Title: MOZART
Fight the good fight with all thy might
Awake my soul; stretch every nerve
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes #535 (1899) Topics: Race The Christian Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul; stretch every nerve,
And press with vigor on;
A heav'nly race demands thy zeal,
And an immortal crown.
2 A cloud of witnesses around
Hold thee in full survey;
Forget the steps already trod,
And onward urge thy way.
3 'Tis God's all-animating voice,
That calls thee from on high;
'Tis His own hand presents the prize
To thine uplifted eye;--
4 That prize, with peerless glories bright,
Which shall new lustre boast,
When victors' wreaths and monarchs' gems
Shall blend in common dust.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
Awake my soul; stretch every nerve
Fight the Good Fight
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #581 (1990) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian Race 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; upon thy Guide
lean, and his mercy will provide;
lean, and the 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.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12 Languages: English Tune Title: MOZART
Fight the Good Fight
Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord
Author: B. Mansell Ramsey Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #606 (1990) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: The Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Teach me thy way, O Lord; teach me thy way!
thy guiding grace afford--teach me thy way!
Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight;
lead me with heav’nly light, teach me thy way!
2 When I am sad at heart, teach me thy way!
When earthly joys depart, teach me thy way!
In hours of loneliness, in times of dire distress,
in failure or success, teach me thy way!
3 When doubts and fears arise, teach me thy way!
When storms o'erspread the skies, teach me thy way!
Shine through the cloud and rain, thro' sorrow, toil, and pain;
make thou my pathway plain, teach me thy way!
4 Long as my life shall last, teach me thy way!
Where’er my lot be cast, teach me thy way!
Until the race is run, until the journey’s done,
until the crown is won, teach me thy way!
Languages: English Tune Title: CAMACHA
Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord
I Know My Sin and Weakness
Author: Mrs. S. K. Bourne Hymnal: Gloria Deo #624 (1901) Topics: Christian Race Refrain First Line: This is my chief endeavor Lyrics: 1 I know my sin and weakness,
My faults and follies too,
Yet this is my endeavor,
And this one thing I do:
I’ll leave the past that I deplore,
And seeking things that are before,
I will press on to win the prize
That waits for me beyond the skies!
Refrain:
This is my chief endeavor,
With purpose firm and true;
I will press on to win the prize,
That waits for me beyond the skies,
Lord, this one thing I do!
2 To Thee, my precious Saviour,
My promise I renew,
And with my best endeavor,
Lord, this one thing I do:
Since Thou hast died my debt to pay,
Since Thou hast washed my sins away,
I trust Thy blood and righteousness,
And t’ward the prize I onward press. [Refrain]
3 Assist me, O my Saviour,
My heart and mind renew,
And help my weak endeavor,
While this one thing I do:
Since Thou hast shed Thy blood for me,
I consecrate my life to Thee;
And trust Thy mercy and Thy grace
To help me on to win the race. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I know my sin and weakness]
I Know My Sin and Weakness
Awake, our souls! away, our fears!
Author: Watts Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #655 (1873) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Heavenly Race Lyrics: 1 Awake, our souls! away, our fears!
Let every trembling thought be done;
Awake, and run the heavenly race,
And put a cheerful courage on.
2 True, 'tis a strait and thorny road,
And mortal spirits tire and faint;
But they forget the mighty God,
Who feeds the strength of every saint.
3 The mighty god, whose matchless power
Is ever new, and ever young,
And firm endures while endless years
Their everlasting circles run.
4 From thee, the overflowing spring,
Our souls shall drink a full supply;
While such as trust their native strength,
Shall melt away, and droop, and die.
5 Swift as an eagle cuts the air,
We'll mount aloft to thine abode;
On wings of love our souls shall fly,
Nor tire amid the heavenly road. Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31
Awake, our souls! away, our fears!
Fight the Good Fight
Author: John Samuel Bewley Monsell Hymnal: Voices United #674 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Race First Line: Fight the good fight with all your might Lyrics: 1 Fight the good fight with all your might,
Christ is your strength and Christ your right;
lay hold on life, and it shall be
your joy and crown eternally.
2 Run the straight race, through God's good grace,
lift up your eyes and seek Christ's face.
Life with its way before us lies;
Christ is the way, and Christ the prize.
3 Cast care aside, lean on your guide;
God's boundless mercy will provide;
trust, and the trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
4 Faint not nor fear, God's arms are near;
God changes not and you are dear.
Only believe, and Christ shall be
your all in all eternally. Languages: English Tune Title: PENTECOST
Fight the Good Fight
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Voices United #678 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Race Relations Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
God, 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.
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.
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.
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. Languages: English Tune Title: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
For the Healing of the Nations
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: John Oxenham Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #697 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Race Relations Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
in him no south or north,
but one great fellowship of love
throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In him shall true hearts everywhere
their high communion find;
his service is the golden cord
close binding humankind.
3 Join hands, disciples of the faith,
whate'er your race may be!
Who serves my Father as his child
is surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both east and west;
in him meet north and south;
all Christly souls are one in him
throughout the whole wide earth.
Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
In Christ There Is No East or West
Through All the World
Author: Bryan Jeffery Leech Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #738 (1990) Meter: 14.12.12.14 Topics: Race Relations First Line: Through all the world let every nation sing Scripture: Psalm 72:19 Languages: English Tune Title: CONRAD
Through All the World
Where Charity and Love Prevail
Author: Omer Westendorf, 1916-97 Hymnal: Hymnal Supplement 98 #878 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Race and Cultures Scripture: John 13:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: TWENTY-FOURTH (PRIMROSE)
Where Charity and Love Prevail
The City Is Alive, O God
Author: William W. Reid Jr Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #278 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Race Relations Lyrics: 1 The city is alive, O God,
with sound of hustling feet,
with rapid change and flashing lights
that pulse through every street;
but oft there's inhumanity
behind the bright facade,
and throngs with empty, hungering hearts
cry out for help, O God.
2 Is it your will, O loving God,
that races live in strife,
that loneliness and greed and hate
should mark a city's life?
Do you desire one person's wealth
to keep another poor?
Must crime and slums and lust abound?
O Lord, is there no cure?
3 In Galilee the people heard
your servant Christ declare
through healing touch, through word and cross,
the good news of your care.
He said your heart touched every heart
that longed for peace and right,
that those bowed down by burdens borne
could find your life, your light.
4 O God, inspire your church today
to take Christ's servant role,
to love the world, to hear its claims
to sense its yearning soul,
to live within the marketplace,
to serve both weak and strong,
to lose itself, to share its dream,
to give the world its song. Scripture: Matthew 10:39 Languages: English Tune Title: STAR OF COUNTY DOWN
The City Is Alive, O God
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
Author: Robert L. Edwards Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #876 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Race Relations Lyrics: 1 God, whose giving knows no ending,
from your rich and endless store:
nature's wonder, Jesus' wisdom,
costly cross, grave's shattered door;
gifted by you, we turn to you,
offering up ourselves in praise;
thankful songs shall rise forever,
gracious donor of our days.
2 Skills and time are ours for pressing
toward the goals of Christ, your Son:
all at peace in health and freedom,
races joined, the church made one.
Now direct our daily labor,
lest we strive for self alone;
born with talents, make us servants
fit to answer at your throne.
3 Treasure, too, you have entrusted,
gain through powers your grace conferred;
ours to use for home and kindred,
and to spread the gospel word.
Open wide our hands in sharing,
as we heed Christ's ageless call,
healing, teaching, and reclaiming,
serving you by loving all. Scripture: James 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING
God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
Lord! what a wretched Land is this
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.LIII (1766) Topics: Christian Race Lyrics: 1 Lord! what a wretched Land is this,
That yields us no Supply;
No chearing Fruits, no wholesome Trees,
Nor Streams of living Joy.
2 But pricking Thorns through all the Ground,
And mortal Poisons grow,
And all the Rivers that are found,
With dang'rous Waters flow.
3 Yet the dear Path to thine Abode
Lies through this horrid Land,
Lord! we would keep the heav'nly Road,
And run at thy Command.
[4 Our Souls shall tread the Desart through
With undiverted Feet;
And Faith and flaming Zeal subdue
The Terrors that we meet.]
[5 A thousand savage Beasts of Prey
Around the Forest roam,
But Judah's Lion guards the Way,
And guides the Strangers Home.]
[6 Long Nights and Darkness dwell below,
With scarce a twinkling Ray;
But the bright World to which we go
Is everlasting Day.]
[7 By glimmering Hopes and gloomy Fears
We trace the sacred Road;
Thro' dismal Deeps and dang'rous Snares
We make our Way to God.]
8 Our Journey is a thorny Maze,
But we march upward still,
Forget these Troubles of the Ways,
And reach at Sion's Hill.
[9 See the kind Angels at the Gates,
Inviting us to come;
There Jesus the Fore-runner waits
To welcome Trav'lers Home.]
10 There on a green and flow'ry Mount
Our weary Souls shall sit,
And with transporting Joys recount
The Labours of our Feet.
[11 No vain Discourse shall fill our Tongue,
Nor Trifles vex our Ear,
Infinite Grace shall be our Song,
And God rejoice to hear.]
12 Eternal Glories to the King
That brought us safely through;
Our Tongue shall never cease to sing,
And endless Praise renew. Languages: English
Lord! what a wretched Land is this
'Tis by the Faith of Joys to come
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #II.CXXIX (1766) Topics: Zeal in the Christian Race Lyrics: 1 'Tis by the Faith of Joys to come
We walk through Desarts dark as Night;
Till we arrive at Heav'n our Home,
Faith is our Guide, and Faith our Light.
2 The Want of Sight she well supplies,
She makes the pearly Gates appear;
Far into distant Worlds she pries,
And brings eternal Glories near.
3 Chearful we tread the Desart through,
While Faith inspires a heav'nly Ray;
Though Lions roar, and Tempests blow,
And Rocks and Dangers fill the Way.
4 So Abra'm, by Divine Command,
Left his own House to walk with God;
His Faith beheld the promis'd Land,
And fir'd his Zeal along the Road. Languages: English
'Tis by the Faith of Joys to come
Onward! Onward!
Author: Robert Bruce Hymnal: Sacred Songs No. 1 #2 (1896) Topics: The Christian Race First Line: Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus Refrain First Line: Lo, a cloud of witnesses behold us Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Tune Title: [Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus]
Onward! Onward!
Onward! Onward!
Author: Robert Bruce Hymnal: Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #2 (1897) Topics: The Christian Race First Line: Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus Refrain First Line: Lo, a cloud of witnesses behold us Scripture: Hebrews 12:2 Languages: English Tune Title: [Onward, onward, looking unto Jesus]
Onward! Onward!
Small Carol
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #12 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture First Line: Child of Christmas story Languages: English Tune Title: INCARNATION
Small Carol
Awake, our souls, (away our fears
Author: Dr. Watts Hymnal: Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, for the Use of Christians. (5th ed.) #15 (1838) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: The Christian's race Languages: English
Awake, our souls, (away our fears
Colour me free!
Author: Cecily Sheehy Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #21 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture First Line: Colours are beautiful, colours are free Refrain First Line: Colour me free! colour me free! Languages: Latin Tune Title: [Colour me free! colour me free]
Colour me free!
Come to this Christmas singing!
Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #28 (1999) Topics: Race/Culture Languages: English Tune Title: [Come to this Christmas singing]
Come to this Christmas singing!
What Then?
Author: E. A. Hoffman Hymnal: Gospel Herald in Song #30 (1899) Topics: The Christian Race First Line: After the pleasures of life are o'er Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:23 Languages: English Tune Title: [After the pleasures of life are o'er]
What Then?
We Come, O Lord, to Thee
Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Sacred Songs No. 1 #31 (1896) Topics: The Christian Race Lyrics: 1 We come, O Lord, to Thee,
Not trembling nor afraid,
For Thou, our Great High Priest,
Hast full atonement made;
Thy off’ring was complete,
And we, redeemed from sin,
To Thy most holy place
By faith may enter in.
2 We come, O Lord, to Thee,
And on Thy name we call,
For Thou hast opened wide
The gate of life to all;
No dangers now we fear;
Old things have passed away;
And lo, the path we tread
Leads on to perfect day.
3 From strength to strength we go,
From grace to grace we rise,
Till all our trials here
Seem blessings in disguise;
Thine own adopted ones,
Thou bidd’st us now draw nigh
With tender, filial love,
And, Abba, Father, cry. Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Tune Title: [We come, O Lord, to Thee]
We Come, O Lord, to Thee
We Come, O Lord, to Thee
Author: F. J. Crosby Hymnal: Christian Endeavor Edition of Sacred Songs No. 1 #31 (1897) Topics: The Christian Race Scripture: Revelation 22:17 Languages: English Tune Title: [We come, O Lord, to Thee]
We Come, O Lord, to Thee
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