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In Sweet Communion
Author: E. Denny Hymnal: Christ in Song #462 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Lord's Supper; Special Occasions Lord's Supper; Special Occasions Lord's Supper First Line: While in sweet communion feeding Lyrics: 1 While in sweet communion feeding
On this earthly bread and wine,
Saviour, may we see thee bleeding
On the cross, to make us thine.
Tho' unseen, Lord, thou art near us,
With thy still small voice of love;
Whisper words of peace to cheer us,
Ev'ry doubt and fear remove.
2 Bring before us all the story
Of thy life, and death of woe;
And, with hopes of endless glory,
Wean our hearts from all below.
Draw us nearer and still nearer
To thy pierc'd and bleeding side,
Till our view of self grows clearer
In the light of Him who died.
Languages: English Tune Title: GREENVILLE
In Sweet Communion
Brightest and Best
Author: Reginald Heber Hymnal: Christ in Song #277 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Lyrics: 1 Brightest and best of the sons of the morning,
Dawn on our darkness, and lend us Thine aid;
Star of the East, the horizon adorning,
Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid.
2 Cold on His cradle the dewdrops are shining;
Low lies His head with the beasts of the stall;
Angels adore Him, in slumber reclining.
Maker, and Monarch, and Saviour of all.
3 Tho' we should yield Him, in costly devotion,
Odors of Edom and off'rings divine,
Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean,
Myrrh from the forest, and gold from the mine,
4 Vainly we offer each ample oblation,
Vainly with gifts would His favor secure;
Richer by far is the heart's adoration,
Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Languages: English Tune Title: LELA
Brightest and Best
Again We Meet
Author: Lucy Whitmore Hymnal: Christ in Song #381 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: Father, again in Jesus' name we meet Lyrics: 1 Father, again in Jesus' name we meet,
And bow in penitence beneath Thy feet;
Again to Thee our grateful voices raise,
To sue for mercy, and to sing Thy praise.
2 O we would bless Thee for Thy ceaseless care,
And all Thy love from day to day declare!
Is not our life with hourly mercies crowned?
Does not Thine arm encircle us around?
3 Alas! unworthy of Thy boundless love,
Too oft with careless feet from Thee we rove;
But now encouraged by Thy voice, we come,
Returning sinners, to a Father's home. Amen.
4 O by that name in which all fullness dwells,
O by that love which ev'ry love excels,
O by that blood so freely shed for sin,
Open blest Mercy's gate, and take us in. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: PAX DEI
Again We Meet
Baptize Us Anew
Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Christ in Song #134 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: Baptize us anew Refrain First Line: We humbly beseech thee, Lord Jesus, we pray Lyrics: 1 Baptize us anew
With pow'r from on high,
With love, O refresh us!
Dear Saviour, draw nigh.
Chorus:
We humbly beseech thee, Lord, Jesus, we pray,
With love and the Spirit baptize us to-day.
2 Unworthy we cry,
Unholy, unclean,
O wash us and cleanse us
From sin's guilty stain. [Chorus]
3 O heavenly dove,
Descend from on high!
We plead thy rich blessing;
In mercy draw nigh. [Chorus]
4 O list the glad voice!
From heaven it came:
Thou art my beloved,
Well pleased I am.
Chorus:
We praise thee, we bless the, dear Lamb that was slain
We land and adore thee, Amen and Amen.
Languages: English Tune Title: [Baptize us anew]
Baptize Us Anew
There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
Author: El Nathan Hymnal: Christ in Song #207 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: "There shall be showers of blessing:" Refrain First Line: Showers, showers of blessing Lyrics: 1 "There shall be showers of blessing:"
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Saviour above.
Chorus:
Showers, showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need;
Mercy drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.
2 "There shall be showers of blessing"
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain. [Chorus]
3 "There shall be showers of blessing:"
Send them upon us, O Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come, and now honor Thy Word. [Chorus]
4 "There shall be showers of blessing;"
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we're confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call! [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: "There shall be showers of blessing:"
There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
Awake My Soul
Author: R. L. Fletcher Hymnal: Christ in Song #214 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Easter; Special Occasions Easter First Line: Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn Refrain First Line: Awake, my soul Lyrics: 1 Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn,
Behold, the dreary night is gone;
The sunless grave gives back its prey,
For Christ came forth at break of day.
Chorus:
Awake, my soul,
The Saviour lives, no more to die,
Awake, my soul,
The Lord ascends on high.
2 Amazed were they, the Roman guard,
Who fast the sepulcher had barred,
To see how vain the watch the seal,
When Jesus did his might reveal. [Chorus]
3 In lofty strains let Zion sing
The praise of her triumphant King;
Captivity is captive led,
For Christ is risen from the dead. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Awake, my soul, and greet the dawn]
Awake My Soul
Wake the Song of Joy and Gladness
Author: W. F. S. Hymnal: Christ in Song #227 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion Refrain First Line: Wake the song, wake the Song Lyrics: 1 Wake the song of joy and gladness,
Hither bring your noblest lays;
Banish ev'ry tho't of sadness,
Pouring forth your highest praise,
Sing to him whose care has brought us
Once again with friends to meet,
And whose loving voice has taught us
Of the way to Jesus' feet.
Refrain:
Wake the song, wake the Song,
the song of joy and gladness,
Wake the song, wake the song,
The song of jubilee.
2 Joyfully with songs and banners,
We will greet the festal day;
Shout aloud our glad hosannas,
And our grateful homage pay.
We will change our Saviour's glory
While our tho'ts we raise above,
Telling still "the old, old story,"
Precious theme Redeeming love! [Refrain]
3 Thanks to thee, O holy Father,
For the mercies of the year;
May each heart, as here we gather,
Swell with gratitude sincere,
Thanks to thee, O loving Saviour,
For redemption thro' thy blood:
Breathe upon us, Holy Spirit,
Sweetly draw us near to God. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Wake the song of joy and gladness]
Wake the Song of Joy and Gladness
'Tis Shining Still
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #242 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: A beautiful star arose one night Refrain First Line: 'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still Lyrics: 1 A beautiful star arose one night,
Divinely it shone with purest light;
Its wonderful rays the wise men led
To find the Saviour's lowly bed.
Chorus:
'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still,
That beautiful star, o'er plain and hill;
'Tis shining still, 'tis shining still,
Salvation's star of God's good will.
2 They knew by the word of truth divine,
'Twas time that the guiding star should shine;
They follow'd its light which shone afar,
'Twas Christ, "the bright and Morning Star." [Chorus]
3 We'll follow its light, like those of old,
The "Light of the World," by seers foretold;
We'll follow his light till we shall come
To perfect rest in heav'n, our home. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [A beautiful star there rose one night]
'Tis Shining Still
Peace on Earth
Author: Julia A. Mathews Hymnal: Christ in Song #244 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang Refrain First Line: Joyously sing, Joyously sing Lyrics: 1 "Peace upon earth!" the angels sang,
"Goodwill unto men!" the chorus rang,
"Glory to God!" the Christ has come,
His bright star shines in the clear blue dome.
Refrain:
Joyously sing, Joyously sing,
Joyously sing, Joyously sing!
Shout hallelujah to Christ, our King!
2 "Peace upon earth!" 'tis sounding still,
"Glory unto God, to men good will!"
Bethlehem's song, 'tis caught from far,
And lifted up to that glowing star. [Refrain]
3 "Jesus has come!" it echoes wide,
Thro' valley and plain, on mountain side;
But not alone the angels sing,
For even children the anthem ring. [Refrain]
4 Yes! let them sing, for Christ has laid
His hand with a blessing on their head;
Sweeter to Him than angels' tones
Are songs that come from His little ones. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: ["Peace upon earth!" the angels sang]
Peace on Earth
Come and Worship
Hymnal: Christ in Song #266 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: Angels, from the realms of glory Refrain First Line: Come and worship, come and worship Lyrics: 1 Angels, from the realms of glory,
Wing your flight o'er all the earth;
Ye who sang creation's story,
Now proclaim Messiah's birth.
Chorus:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
2 Shepherds in the field abiding,
Watching o'er your flocks by night,
God with man is now residing,
Yonder shines the infant light.
Chorus:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
3 Sages, leave your contemplations,
Brighter visions beam afar,
Seek the great Desire of nation;
Ye have seen his natal star.
Chorus:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the newborn King.
4 Saints, before the altar bending,
Watching long in hope and fear,
Suddenly the Lord descending,
In His temple shall appear.
Chorus:
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, the coming King. Languages: English
Come and Worship
So May We
Author: Wm. C. Dix Hymnal: Christ in Song #267 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: As with gladness men of old Lyrics: 1 As with gladness men of old
Did the guiding star behold;
As with joy they hailed its light,
Leading onward, beaming bright;
So, most gracious Lord, may we
Evermore be led to Thee.
2 As with joyful steps they sped
To that lowly manger bed,
There to bend the knee before
Him whom heav'n and earth adore;
So may we with willing feet
Ever seek the mercy-seat.
3 As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger rude and bare;
So may we with holy joy,
Pure, and free from sin's alloy,
All our costliest treasures bring,
Christ, to Thee, our heav'nly King.
4 Holy Jesus, ev'ry day
Keep us in the narrow way;
And, when earthly things are past,
Bring our ransomed souls at last
Where they need no star to guide,
Where no clouds Thy glory hide. Languages: English Tune Title: DIX
So May We
God of Life and Light
Author: John R. Clements Hymnal: Christ in Song #279 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: God of life and God of light Lyrics: 1 God of life and God of light,
Robed in all Thy glory might,
Shed upon us from above
Beams of Thine abiding love.
Bless us with Thy peace today,
While within Thy courts we stay.
2 God of good and God of grace,
Show again Thy radiant face,
As in Jesus long ago
Thou Thyself to earth didst show.
Bless us with Thy peace today,
While within Thy courts we stay.
3 God of each and God of all,
Low before Thy feet we fall,
Take the gifts of love we bring;
Hear us as Thy praise we sing.
Bless us with Thy peace today,
While within Thy courts we stay.
4 Thou our years of toil hast blest,
Ever given what was best;
May the future hold in store
Cups of service running o'er.
Bless us with Thy peace today,
While within Thy courts we stay. Languages: English Tune Title: SUMNER
God of Life and Light
Welcome Hymn
Author: W. W. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #280 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: Welcome! thrice welcome! Refrain First Line: Welcome! thrice welcome Lyrics: 1 Welcome! thrice welcome!
Ye loyal host of God,
Welcome! thrice welcome!
From near and from abroad;
Tho' changing years pass swiftly by,
Our cause is still the same,
And thus we gladly greet you in
Our Master's conq'ring Name.
Chorus:
Welcome! thrice welcome
to homes and hearts and love;
Welcome! thrice welcome!
And blessings from above.
2 Welcome! thrice welcome!
Believers in the Lord;
Welcome! thrice welcome!
Upholders of His word;
We meet our Saviour's name to praise,
To learn what He requires,
And by His Spirit's help resolve
To follow His desires. [Chorus]
3 Welcome! thrice welcome!
Be steadfast in the right,
Welcome! thrice welcome!
Till faith is lost in sight;
And when our battles all are won
We'll join the blessed throng,
Then God will welcome us and we
Will hear heav'ns welcome song. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Welcome! thrice welcome!]
Welcome Hymn
Room in My heart
Author: Emily Elliott Hymnal: Christ in Song #314 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown Refrain First Line: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me;
But in Bethlehem's home there was found no room
For Thy holy nativity.
Refrain:
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
Proclaiming Thy royal degree;
But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth
And in great humility.
Refrain: Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
3 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word,
That should set Thy people free;
But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
They bore Thee to Calvary.
Refrain:
Oh, come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
There is room in my heart for Thee!
4 When heav'n's arches shall ring, and her choirs shall sing,
At Thy coming to victory;
May Thy voice call me home, saying, "Yet there is room,
There is room at My side for thee."
Refrain:
My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
When Thou comest and callest me. Languages: English Tune Title: MARGARET
Room in My heart
Little Town of Bethlehem
Author: Brooks Hymnal: Christ in Song #348 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: O little town of Bethlehem Lyrics: 1 O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The Everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
2 For Christ is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wond'ring love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth!
And praises sing to God the King,
And peace to men on earth.
3 How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is giv'n!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heav'n.
No ear may hear His coming;
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
4 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell,
Oh, come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS
Little Town of Bethlehem
The Herald Angels Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #353 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: Hark! the herald angels sing Lyrics: 1 Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angel host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
With the angel host proclaim,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
2 Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
In the manger born a king,
While adoring angels sing,
"Peace on earth, to men good-will;"
Bid the trembling soul be still,
Christ on earth has come to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
Christ on earth has come to dwell,
Jesus, our Emmanuel!
3 Hail! the heaven-born Prince of Peace!
Hail! the Sun of righteousness!
Life, and light to all he brings,
Ris'n with healing in his wings.
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Languages: English Tune Title: HERALD
The Herald Angels Sing
That Song of Old
Author: E. H. Sears Hymnal: Christ in Song #390 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Christmas; Special Occasions Christmas First Line: It came upon the midnight clear Lyrics: 1 It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold;
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heav'n's all-gracious King."
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
2 Still thro' the open skies they come,
With peaceful wing unfurled;
And still their heav'nly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hov'ring wing,
And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
3 But with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not
The love-song which they bring;
O cease, ye mortals, cease your strife,
And hear the angels sing!
Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL
That Song of Old
Faith Views Him
Author: B. Beddome Hymnal: Christ in Song #413 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Baptism; Special Occasions Baptism First Line: Buried beneath the yielding wave Lyrics: 1 Buried beneath the yielding wave
The great Redeemer lies;
Faith views him in the watery grave,
And thence beholds him rise.
2 Thus do these willing souls today
Their ardent zeal express,
And in the Lord's appointed way
Fulfill all righteousness.
3 With joy we in his footsteps tread,
And would his cause maintain;
Like him be numbered with the dead,
And with him rise and reign. Languages: English Tune Title: DENFIELD
Faith Views Him
With Willing Hearts
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #414 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Baptism; Special Occasions Baptism First Line: With willing hearts we tread Lyrics: 1 With willing hearts we tread
The path our Saviour trod;
We love th' example of our Head,
The glorious Lamb of God.
2 On thee, on thee alone,
Our hope and faith rely,
O thou who wilt for sin atone,
Who didst for sinners died.
3 We trust thy sacrifice,
To thy dear cross we flee;
O may we die to sin, and rise
To life and bliss in thee. Languages: English Tune Title: BADEA
With Willing Hearts
We Live Anew
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #415 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Baptism; Special Occasions Baptism First Line: Baptized into our Saviour's death Lyrics: 1 Baptized into our Saviour's death,
Our souls to sin must die;
With Christ our Lord we live anew,
With Christ ascend on high,
With Christ ascend on high.
2 There by his Father's side he sits,
Enthroned divinely fair;
Yet owns himself our Brother still,
And our forerunner there,
And our forerunner there.
3 Rise from these earthly trifles, rise
On wings of faith and love;
Above, our choicest treasure lies,
And be our hearts above,
And be our hearts above. Languages: English Tune Title: NEWELL
We Live Anew
Blest Be the Tie
Author: J. Fawcett Hymnal: Christ in Song #416 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: Blest be the tie that binds Lyrics: 1 Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love!
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
We pour our ardent pray'rs;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
3 We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
4 When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain;
But we shall still be joined in heart
And hope to meet again.
Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
Blest Be the Tie
All Things Are Thine
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #422 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Dedication of Church; Special Occasions Dedication of Church First Line: All things are thine: no gift have we Lyrics: 1 All things are thine; no gift have we,
Lord of all gifts! to offer thee;
And hence, with grateful hearts to-day,
Thine own, before thy feet we lay.
2 Thy will was in the builders' tho't;
Thy hand unseen amidst us wrought;
Thro' mortal motive, scheme, and plan,
Thy wise, eternal purpose ran.
3 No lack thy perfect fulness knew;
For human needs and longings grew
This house of prayer this home of rest
Here may thy saints be often blest.
4 O Father! deign these walls to bless,
Make this th' abode of righteousness,
And let these doors a gateway be
To lead us from ourselves to thee.
Languages: English Tune Title: WARE
All Things Are Thine
Thy Presence Here
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #423 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Dedication of Church; Special Occasions Dedication of Church First Line: God of the universe, to thee Lyrics: 1 God of the universe, to thee
These sacred walls we rear;
And now, with songs and bended knee,
Invoke thy presence here.
2 When sad with care, by sin oppressed,
Here may the burdened soul
Beneath thy shelt'ring wing find rest;
Here make the wounded whole.
3 And when the last long Sabbath morn
Upon the just shall rise,
May all who own thee here, be borne
To mansions in the skies. Languages: English Tune Title: MARLOW
Thy Presence Here
We Dedicate to Thee
Author: D. C. Eddy Hymnal: Christ in Song #424 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Dedication of Church; Special Occasions Dedication of Church First Line: Maker of land and rolling sea Lyrics: 1 Maker of land and rolling sea,
We dedicate this house to thee;
And what our willing hands have done,
We give to God and to the Son.
2 Come, fill this house with heav'nly grace,
While sinners throng the sacred place,
And saints, with angel hosts above,
Unite to sing redeeming love.
3 Here, let the mourning soul find rest
Upon the loving Saviour's breast;
And with the sense of sins forgiv'n,
Each heart aspire to God and heav'n.
Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELS
We Dedicate to Thee
Coming Saviour
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #425 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Lord's Supper; Special Occasions Lord's Supper First Line: Coming Saviour, now in faith Lyrics: 1 Coming Saviour, now in faith
We remember still thy death;
Thou wast broken thou hast died;
For us thou wast crucified.
2 While in faith we drink the wine,
Of thy blood we see the sign;
Wash us pure from ev'ry stain,
Thou that comest soon to reign.
3 Lord, we thus remember thee,
But we long thy face to see
Long to reach our heav'nly home;
Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come! Languages: English Tune Title: HOLLEY
Coming Saviour
The Spring-Tide
Author: Rev. J. Monsell Hymnal: Christ in Song #428 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions The Seasons; Special Occasions The Seasons First Line: The spring-tide hour brings leaf and flow'r Lyrics: 1 The spring-tide hour brings leaf and flow'r,
With songs of life and love,
And many a lay to cheer the day
In many a leafy grove.
2 Dews fall apace, the dews of grace,
On souls made sad by sin;
And love divine delights to shine
Upon the waste within.
3 As year by year the flow'rs appear,
And birds their praises sing,
Why not, my heart, bear well thy part,
In nature's joyous spring?
4 Lord, let thy love, fresh from above,
Soft as the south wind blow,
Till my heart bloom in sweet perfume,
And fragrant spices flow. Languages: English Tune Title: RAPHAEL
The Spring-Tide
By Thee We Rise
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #443 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Easter; Special Occasions Easter First Line: Christ is ris'n, our Lord and King Lyrics: 1 Christ is ris'n, our Lord and King,
Let the whole creation sing;
Raise your joys and triumphs high;
Sing, ye heav'ns, let earth reply.
2 Vain the stone, the watch, the seal,
Christ the mighty, to conceal;
Death in vain forbids him rise,
He hath opened paradise.
3 Lead us, Lord, where thou hast led,
Thou, our High, exalted Head;
Made like thee, by thee we rise;
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies.
Languages: English Tune Title: VIENNA
By Thee We Rise
With Reverence
Author: Watts Hymnal: Christ in Song #455 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: With rev'rence let the saints appear Lyrics: 1 With rev'rence let the saints appear,
And bow before the Lord;
His high commands with rev'rence hear,
And tremble at his word,
And tremble at his word.
2 Sing, all ye ransomed of the Lord,
Your great Deliv'rer sing;
Ye pilgrims now for Zion bound,
Be joyful in your King,
Be joyful in your King.
3 O Jesus, Lord of earth and heav'n,
Our life and joy, to thee
Be honor, thanks, and blessing giv'n
Thro' all eternity,
Thro' all eternity. Languages: English Tune Title: HARVEY'S CHANT
With Reverence
How Pleasant
Author: Watts Hymnal: Christ in Song #456 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion; Special Occasions Reunion First Line: How pleasant, how divinely fair Lyrics: 1 How pleasant, how divinely fair,
O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are!
With long desire my spirit faints
To meet th' assemblies of the saints.
2 Blest are the souls that find a place
Within the temple of thy grace;
There they behold thy gentle rays,
And seek thy face and learn thy praise.
3 Blest are the men whose hearts are set
To find the way to Zion's gate;
God is their strength; and thro' the road
They lean upon their helper, God. Languages: English Tune Title: BURTON
How Pleasant
His Example
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #461 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Baptism; Special Occasions Baptism First Line: This rite our blest Redeemer gave Refrain First Line: He saves my soul, he's left his word Lyrics: 1 This rite our blest Redeemer gave
To all in him believing;
He bids us seek this hallowed grave,
To his example cleaving.
Chorus:
I'll follow now my glorious Lord,
Whate'er the ties I sever;
He saves my soul, he's left his word
To guide me now and ever.
2 For me the cross and shame to bear,
Dear Saviour, thou wast willing;
Nor would I shrink thy yoke to wear,
All righteousness fulfilling. [Chorus]
3 Jesus to thee we yield our all;
In thy kind arms enfold us;
Our hearts are fixed, no fears appall,
Thy gracious power shall hold us. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: SHINING SHORE
His Example
Submission Sweet
Author: Mrs. Stuttle Hymnal: Christ in Song #463 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Lord's Supper; Special Occasions Lord's Supper First Line: Thou who on the cross didst make Lyrics: 1 Thou who on the cross didst make
Sacrifice complete for me;
Thou who didst for my poor sake
Suffer on the cursed tree;
Thou didst teach submission sweet,
Washing the disciples' feet.
2 O my soul! and shalt thou scorn
Thus to do as He hath done?
Thou a wretched, dying worm;
He the blessed, sinless One!
Gladly would I wish his feet,
Bowing in submission sweet.
3 Such a joy may not be mine,
Thus to prove my love for thee;
Such a privilege divine
Thou hast never given me;
But, in blest submission sweet,
Kneel I at thy servant's feet. Languages: English Tune Title: SPANISH HYMN
Submission Sweet
A Year of Precious Blessings
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #475 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions New Year; Special Occasions Reunion Lyrics: 1 A year of precious blessings,
And glorious vict'ries won,
Of earnest work progressing,
Its onward course has run;
To Thee, O God, our Refuge,
Whose goodness crowns our days,
Within Thy earthly temple
We lift our souls in praise;
Within Thy earthly temple
We lift our souls in praise.
2 Thou Master of assemblies,
In mighty pow'r descend,
Behold our glad reunion,
Conduct it to the end;
Inspire our hearts with courage,
And deeper love for Thee,
That all Thy Name may honor,
Where'er our field may be;
That all Thy name may honor,
Where'er our field may be.
3 O Church of God's Anointed,
March on the lost to win,
Lead forth thy ranks victorious
Against the hosts of sin;
Till at His throne in glory,
Where angels prostrate fall,
One Hallelujah chorus
Shall crown Him Lord of all;
One Hallelujah chorus
Shall crown Him Lord of all. Languages: English Tune Title: [A year of precious blessings]
A Year of Precious Blessings
Thou Hast Left Us
Author: S. F. Smith Hymnal: Christ in Song #804 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns; Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: Sister, thou wast mild and lovely Lyrics: 1. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze;
Pleasant as the air of evening
When it floats among the trees.
2. Dearest sister, thou hast left us!
Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath berelf us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
3. Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When this mortal life is fled;
Then, in heav'n, with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.
Languages: English Tune Title: MT. VERNON
Thou Hast Left Us
Gone to Rest
Author: Annie R. Smith Hymnal: Christ in Song #942 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns; Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: She hath passed death's chilling billow Lyrics: 1. She/He hath passed death's chilling billow,
And gone to rest;
Jesus smoothed her/his dying pillow,
O slumber blest!
2. When the morn of glory, breaking,
Shall light the tomb,
Beautiful will be thy waking
In fadeless bloom;
3. Where no wintry winds are blowing,
No burial train,
Crown'd with life's celestial glowing,
We'll meet again. Languages: English Tune Title: ELLA
Gone to Rest
Saved By Grace
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #884 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: Some day the silver cord will break Refrain First Line: And I shall see Him face to face Lyrics: 1. Some day the silver cord will break,
And I no more as now shall sing;
But, O, the joy when I shall wake
Within the palace of the King!
Chorus:
And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story Saved by grace!
And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story Saved by grace.
2. Some day my earthly house will fall,
I cannot tell how soon 'twill be,
But this I know my All in All
Has now a place in heav'n for me. [Chorus]
3. Some day, when fades the golden sun
Beneath the rosy-tinted west,
My blessed Lord shalt say, "Well done!"
And I shall enter into rest. [Chorus]
4. Someday; till then I'll watch and wait,
My lamp all trimmed and burning bright.
That when my Saviour ope's the gate,
My soul to Him may take its flight. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Some day the silver cord will break]
Saved By Grace
White Leaves
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #2 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions New Year First Line: White pages before us, thank God this is so Refrain First Line: Beautiful leaves from heav'n Lyrics: 1 White pages before us, thank God this is so;
Past errors forgiven, wash'd whiter than snow;
O'er sin-blotted record why sorrowing more?
Confess to the Father, white leaves are before.
Chorus:
Beautiful leaves from heav'n,
Moment in mercy giv'n,
New days of trial for him who grieves;
One more probation hour,
Promise of holy pow'r.
What shall be written on life's new leaves?
What shall be written on our white leaves?
2 Forgiven, forgotten, Christ covers from view,
And strength for the future, gives daily anew;
All offers He freely for thy sinful heart:
This, this must be yielded, all, all, not a part. [Chorus]
3 Despondent one wounded by treacherous foe,
In moment unguarded by sin smitten low;
Defeated; yet never surrender Christ's name,
Take courage and speak it, deliverance claim. [Chorus]
4 Then faithful in service, from hour unto hour,
By full consecration draw fulness of pow'r;
His oil of love burning gives out the true light,
The life to Him yielded hath pages of white. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [White pages before us, thank God this is so]
White Leaves
He Did Not Die in Vain
Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Hymnal: Christ in Song #63 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Easter First Line: My blessed Lord was crucified Refrain First Line: Ring out the blessed news again! Lyrics: 1 My blessed Lord was crucified;
The day was dark and grief was wide;
For hope was crushed, and all seemed vain,
Until the Saviour rose again.
Refrain:
Ring out the blessed news again!
Oh! bear aloft the strain;
The mighty Lord is risen in pow'r;
He died, but not in vain.
2 He brings His great salvation nigh,
And on His love bids us rely;
He bought our peace thro'grief and pain
But oh! He did not die in vain. [Refrain]
3 O, wondrous news of life and love!
That Jesus lives and reigns above;
He made the path of glory plain;
Ah, no! He did not die in vain. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [My blessed Lord was crucified]
He Did Not Die in Vain
Blest is the man whose softening heart
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #115 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Charitable Occasions Languages: English
Blest is the man whose softening heart
Rich are the joys which cannot die
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #116 (1845) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Charitable Occasions Languages: English
Rich are the joys which cannot die
These thy God ordains to bless
Hymnal: Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #117 (1845) Topics: Ordinances and Special Occasions Charitable Occasions First Line: Lord of life, all praise excelling Languages: English
These thy God ordains to bless
Thy Mercies
Author: Joseph Addison Hymnal: Christ in Song #393 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions The Seasons First Line: When all thy mercies, O my God! Lyrics: 1 When all thy mercies, O my God!
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view,
I'm lost in wonder, love, and praise.
2 Unnumbered comforts to my soul
Thy tender care bestowed,
Before my infant heart discerned
From whom those blessings flowed.
3 Ten thousand thousand precious gifts
My daily thanks employ;
Nor is the least a cheerful heart,
That tastes these gifts with joy.
4 O, how can words with equal warmth
The gratitude declare
That glows within my raptured heart?
But thou canst read it there.
5 Through all eternity, to thee
A joyful song I'll raise:
But O, eternity's too short
To utter all thy praise! Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA
Thy Mercies
With Your Presence, Lord
Author: Christian Gregor; John Swertner Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #447 (1995) Meter: 10.7.10.7.10.10.7.7 Topics: Special Occasions First Line: With your presence, Lord, our Head and Savior Lyrics: With your presence, Lord, our Head and Savior,
bless us all, we humbly pray;
our dear heavenly Father’s love and favor
be our comfort every day.
May God's Spirit now in each proceeding
favor us with his most gracious leading;
thus shall we be truly blessed
both in labor and in rest.
[By the substitution of pronouns ("him", "her", "them"),
this stanza can be used for any occasion.] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13 Languages: English Tune Title: COVENANT
With Your Presence, Lord
The Temperance Call
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #587 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Temperance First Line: Hear the temp'rance call Refrain First Line: Starve the monster from our shore Lyrics: 1 Hear the temp'rance call,
Freemen one and all,
Hear your country's earnest cry;
See your native land
Life her beck'ning hand;
Sons of freedom, come ye nigh.
Chorus:
Starve the monster from our shore,
Let his cruel reign be o'er;
Starve the monster from our shore,
Let his cruel reign be o'er.
2 Leave the shop and farm,
Leave your bright hearths warm;
Work and pray the lost to save;
Let your leaders be
True and noble, free,
Fearless, temp'rate, good, and grave. [Chorus]
3 Hail! our Fatherland,
Here thy children stand,
All resolv'd, united, true;
In the temp'rance cause
Ne'er to faint or pause!
This our purpose is, and vow. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Hear the temp'rance call]
The Temperance Call
Harvest Home
Author: Jane M. Campbell; F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #629 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions The Seasons First Line: We plough the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plough the fields and scatter
The good seed on the land,
But it is fed and watered
By God's almighty hand;
He sends the snow in winter,
The warmth to swell the grain,
The breezes, and the sunshine,
And soft, refreshing rain.
Chorus:
All good gifts around us,
Are sent from heav'n above,
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,
For all His wondrous love.
2 We thank Thee, loving Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seed time and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food.
No wealth have we to offer,
For all Thy love imparts,
But that which Thou desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts.
Chorus:
Best of all Thy blessings,
To earth the Saviour came,
That we may rise and win the prize,
Of endless life with Him.
3 Shall we not give for others,
As God to us has giv'n,
Own all mankind as brothers,
And help them on to heav'n?
We bring our offrings gladly,
And speed the message on,
Of Christ and His salvation,
To all beneath the sun.
Chorus:
Quickly, blessed Master,
O may Thy kingdom come!
At Thy command, in ev'ry land,
We speed the "harvest home."
Languages: English Tune Title: DRESDEN
Harvest Home
Forward! Our Watchword
Author: Henry Alford Hymnal: Christ in Song #658 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Reunion First Line: Forward! be our watchword Refrain First Line: Forward! in the conflict 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?
Refrain:
Forward! in the conflict,
Thro' the toil and fight,
Foes must fall before us,
God will speed the right.
2 Forward out of error,
Leave behind the night;
Forward thro' the darkness,
Forward into light!
Glories upon glories
Hath our God prepared,
By the souls that love Him
One day to be shared! [Refrain]
3 Far o'er yon horizon
Rise the city towers,
Where our God abideth;
That fair home is ours!
Thither, onward thither,
In the Spirit's might,
Lovers of your country,
Forward into light! [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ALBAN
Forward! Our Watchword
We Lay Us Down to Sleep
Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #686 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: We lay us calmly down to sleep Lyrics: 1 We lay us calmly down to sleep
When friendly night is come, and leave
To God the rest;
Whether we wake to smile or weep,
Or wake no more on time's fair shore,
He knoweth best, He knoweth best.
O Father, us in safety keep!
We lay us down to sleep.
2 As sinks the sun in western skies
When day is done, and twilight dim
Comes silent on,
So fades the world's most luring prize
On eyes that close in deep repose
Till wakes the dawn, Till wakes the dawn.
O Father, us in safety keep!
We lay us down to sleep.
3 Why vex our souls with wearing care?
Why shun the grave, for aching head
So cool and low?
Have we found life so passing fair,
So grand to be, so sweet that we
Should dread to go? Should dread to go?
O Father, us in safety keep!
We lay us down to sleep.
4 Some other hand the task can take,
If so it seemeth best, the task
By us begun;
No work for which we need to wake
In joy or grief, for life so brief,
Beneath the sun, Beneath the sun.
O Father, us in safety keep!
We lay us down to sleep.
Languages: English Tune Title: [We lay us calmly down to sleep]
We Lay Us Down to Sleep
My Savior First of All
Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #849 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide Refrain First Line: I shall know him, I shall know him Lyrics: 1. When my lifework is ended, and I cross the swelling tide,
When "this mortal puts on immortality;"
I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side,
And his smile will be the first to welcome me.
Chorus:
I shall know him, I shall know him
As redeemed by his side I shall stand,
I shall know him, I shall know him
By the prints of the nails in his hands.
2. O, the soul thrilling rapture when I view his blessed face,
And the luster of his kindly beaming eye;
How my full heart will praise him for the mercy, love, and grace,
That prepares for me a mansion in the sky. [Chorus]
3. O, the dear ones departed! How the tender mem'ries come,
As the farewell at the river I recall;
In the sweet vales of Eden we shall meet no more to roam,
But I long to see my Saviour first of all. [Chorus]
4. Thro' the gates to the city, in a robe of spotless white,
He will lead me where no tears shall ever fall;
In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight;
But I long to meet my Saviour first of all [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [When my life work is ended, and I cross the swelling tide]
My Savior First of All
The Beautiful Beyond
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #851 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: Above the clouds that veil the blue Refrain First Line: O home of beauty, free from sorrow! Lyrics: 1. Above the clouds that veil the blue
Beyond the stars that glimmer through,
There is a home unknown to care,
Its gates ajar invite me there.
Chorus:
O home of beauty, free from sorrow!
O everlasting glad tomorrow!
2. The stream of life with ceaseless flow,
The holy joy that angels know,
The golden harp, the song divine,
The spotless robe Faith calls them mine. [Chorus]
3. The flow'rs that sleep neath winter's snow.
The loves ones lost to us below,
The voices hush'd that used to sing,
We'll find them where Christ is King. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Above the clouds that veil the blue]
The Beautiful Beyond
He Giveth His Beloved Sleep
Author: T. C. Tildesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #874 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: Sorrow and care may meet Refrain First Line: God doth his own in safety keep Lyrics: 1. Sorrow and care may meet,
The tempest cloud may low'r,
The surge of sin may beat
Upon earth's troubled shore;
Refrain:
God doth his own in safety keep;
He giveth his beloved sleep,
He giveth his beloved sleep.
2. The din of war may roll
With all its raging flight;
Grief may oppress the soul
Thro'out the weary night; [Refrain]
3. In childhood's winsome page,
In manhood's joyous bloom,
In feebleness and age,
In death's dark, gath'ring gloom; [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Sorrow and care may meet]
He Giveth His Beloved Sleep
I Shall Be Satisfied
Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #875 (1908) Topics: Special Occasions Funeral Hymns First Line: Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling Refrain First Line: I shall be satisfied then Lyrics: 1. Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling,
Sighing for the strife to cease,
Lo! the promise sweet foretelling
Soon shall come the Prince of Peace.
Chorus:
I shall be satisfied then,
I shall be satisfied then;
When the King of kings, with angels attending,
Rends the azure sky, in glory descending,
When the saints awake in his own likeness,
I shall be satisfied then.
2. Saddened by the world's complaining,
Burdened with the ceaseless care,
Tell me! is there rest remaining
For the toilers over there? [Chorus]
3. Patient wait God's time for going,
Murmur not though long thy stay,
Ever trusting, ever knowing
Thou shalt dwell with him some day. [Chorus]
4. Born of God, the soul can never
Willing here with sin abide;
Earth is not the glad forever
Where the soul is satisfied. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Soul amid earth sorrows dwelling]
I Shall Be Satisfied
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