ii. Robert Barrantes is a pastor in San Jose, Costa Rica-George Mueller
i. Robert Barrantes is a pastor in San Jose, Costa Rica-George Mueller i. Robert Barrantes is a pastor in San Jose, Costa Rica. When he first felt the call of God to plant a church he knew it would be a challenge. God called him to begin a church in one of the toughest parts […]
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace 1Amazing grace! How sweet the sound,That saved a wretch; like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see.2’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed!3The Lord hath promised good to me,His word my hope secures;He […]
What, Never Thirst Again ? May Agnew Stephens (1865-1935)
What, Never Thirst Again ? – May Agnew Stephens (1865-1935) What, Never Thirst Again ? Hymn by May Agnew Stephens (1865-1935) There flows from Calvary a streamFor every sinner’s pain,And he that drinketh, Jesus said,Shall never thirst again. Refrain What! never thirst again?No, never thirst again;What! never thirst again?No, never thirst again,For he that drinketh, […]
Yesterday, Today and Forever
Yesterday, Today and Forever – Albert B Simpson Albert B Simpson 1. O how sweet the glorious message simple faith may claimYesterday, today, forever Jesus is the same.Still He loves to save the sinful, heal the sick and lameCheer the mourner, still the tempest, glory to His Name. Refrain: Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the […]
When We all get to Heaven
When We all get to Heaven Eliza Hewitt, 1898. 1. Sing the wondrous love of Jesus,Sing His mercy and His grace.In the mansions bright and blessèdHe’ll prepare for us a place. Refrain: When we all get to Heaven,What a day of rejoicing that will be!When we all see Jesus,We’ll sing and shout the victory! 2. […]
What Child is This?
What Child is This? William C. Dix, 1865. 1. What Child is this who, laid to restOn Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,While shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing;Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary. 2. Why lies He in […]
We have not known Thee
We have not known Thee – Thomas B. Pollock, 1889. Thomas B. Pollock, 1889. 1. We have not known Thee as we ought,Nor learned Thy wisdom, grace and power;The things of earth have filled our thought,And trifles of the passing hour.Lord, give us light Thy truth to see,And make us wise in knowing Thee. 2. […]
We Have an Anchor
We Have an Anchor
Victory Ahead
Victory Ahead – William Grum, 1905. William Grum, 1905. 1. When the hosts of Israel led by God,Round the walls of Jericho softly trod,Trusting in the Lord,They felt the conqueror’s tread,By faith they saw the victory ahead. Refrain: Victory ahead, victory ahead,Through the blood of Jesus, victory ahead.Trusting in the Lord, I hear the conqueror’s […]
Turn you eyes upon Jesus
Turn you eyes upon Jesus – Helen H. Lemmel, 1922 Helen H. Lemmel, 1922 1. O soul, are you weary and troubled?No light in the darkness you see?There’s a light for a look at the Savior,And life more abundant and free! Refrain: Turn your eyes upon Jesus,Look full in His wonderful face,And the things of […]
Trust and Obey
Trust and Obey – John H. Sammis, 1887. John H. Sammis, 1887. 1. When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,What a glory He sheds on our way!While we do His good will, He abides with us still,And with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey, for there’s […]
There is Life for a Look
There is Life for a Look 1. There is life for a look at the Crucified One, There is life at this moment for thee;Then look, sinner, look unto Him and be saved,Unto Him Who was nailed to the tree. Refrain: Look! look! look and live!There is life for a look at the Crucified One,There […]
There is a Savior from all Sin
There is a Savior from all Sin – John George Goven John George Goven 1. There’s a Saviour from all sin; if you only let Him inTo your heart, He there will reign while you trust Him.He will banish evil out, save from every fear and doubt,And you’ll soon begin to shout, “Hal-le-lu-jah!” Refrain: […]
There is a name I Love to Hear
There is a name I Love to Hear – Frederick Whitfield, 1855. Frederick Whitfield, 1855. 1. There is a Name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth;It sounds like music in my ear, the sweetest Name on earth. Refrain: O how I love Jesus, O how I love Jesus,O how I love […]
There is a Fountain
There is a Fountain – William Cowper, 1772. William Cowper, 1772. 1. There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins;And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains;And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains. 2. The dying […]
The Old Rugged Cross
The Old Rugged Cross – George Bennard, 1913. George Bennard, 1913. 1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,The emblem of suffering and shame;And I love that old cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners was slain. Refrain: So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,Till my trophies at […]
The Old Paths
The Old Paths – Glenn Conjurske Glenn Conjurske 1. While the world is ever seeking for something that’s new,There’s a message comes ringing that’s tested and true:If you seek for satisfaction, if your soul would find rest,Then the new paths will mock you, the old paths are best. Refrain:In the old paths I am walking, […]
The Old Fashioned Meeting
The Old Fashioned Meeting – Herbert Buffum Herbert Buffum 1. Oh how well I remember in the old-fashioned days,When some old fashioned people had some old-fashioned ways;In the old-fashioned meetings, as they tarried thereIn the old-fashioned manner, how God answered their prayer. Refrain:Twas an old-fashioned meeting in an old-fashioned place,Where some old-fashioned people had some […]
The Ninety and Nine
The Ninety and Nine – Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1868. Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1868. 1. There were ninety and nine that safely layIn the shelter of the fold.But one was out on the hills away,Far off from the gates of gold.Away on the mountains wild and bare.Away from the tender Shepherd’s care.Away from the tender Shepherd’s […]
The Love of God
The Love of God – Frederick M. Lehman, 1917. Frederick M. Lehman, 1917. 1. The love of God is greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell;It goes beyond the highest star, and reaches to the lowest hell;The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave His Son to win;His erring child He reconciled, […]
The Holy Spirit, Lord Alone
The Holy Spirit, Lord Alone – Fanny Crosby, 1885. Fanny Crosby, 1885. 1. Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, alone,Can turn our hearts from sin;His power alone can sanctifyAnd keep us pure within. 2. Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, aloneCan deeper love inspire;His power alone within our soulsCan light the sacred fire. 3. Thy Holy Spirit, Lord, can […]
The Holy City
The Holy City – Frederick E. Weatherly, 1892. Frederick E. Weatherly, 1892. 1. Last night I lay a sleeping, there came a dream so fair,I stood in old Jerusalem beside the temple there.I heard the children singing, and ever as they sang,Methought the voice of angels from Heav’n in answer rang;Methought the voice of angels […]
The Great Judgement Morning
The Great Judgement Morning – Bertram H. Shadduck, 1894. Bertram H. Shadduck, 1894. 1. I dreamed that the great judgment morningHad dawned, and the trumpet had blown;I dreamed that the nations had gatheredTo judgment before the white throne;From the throne came a bright shining angel,And he stood on the land and the sea,And he swore […]
The Church’s One Foundation
The Church’s One Foundation – Samuel J. Stone, 1866. Samuel J. Stone, 1866. 1. The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord,She is His new creation by water and the Word.From heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride;With His own blood He bought her and for her life He died. […]
The Banner of the Cross
The Banner of the Cross – Daniel W. Whittle, by Ira Sankey and James McGranahan 1885. Daniel W. Whittle, by Ira Sankey and James McGranahan 1885. 1. There’s a royal banner given for displayTo the soldiers of the King;As an ensign fair we lift it up today,While as ransomed ones we sing. Refrain: Marching on, […]
Tell Me the Story of Jesus
Tell Me the Story of Jesus – Fanny Crosby, 1880. Fanny Crosby, 1880. 1. Tell me the story of Jesus,Write on my heart every word.Tell me the story most precious,Sweetest that ever was heard.Tell how the angels in chorus,Sang as they welcomed His birth.“Glory to God in the highest!Peace and good tidings to earth.” Refrain: […]
Take Time to be Holy
Take Time to be Holy – William D. Longstaff, 1882. William D. Longstaff, 1882. 1. Take time to be holy, speak oft with thy Lord;Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word.Make friends of God’s children, help those who are weak,Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2. Take time to be holy, the […]
Take My Like and Let it Be
Take My Like and Let it Be – Frances R. Havergal, 1874. Frances R. Havergal, 1874. 1. Take my life, and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to thee;Take my moments and my days,Let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2. Take my hands, and let them moveAt the impulse of thy love;Take my feet, and let them […]
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer – William Walford, 1845. William Walford, 1845. 1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer!That calls me from a world of care,And bids me at my Father’s throneMake all my wants and wishes known.In seasons of distress and grief,My soul has often found reliefAnd oft escaped the tempter’s snareBy thy […]
Sweet By and By
Sweet By and By – Sanford F. Bennett, 1868. Sanford F. Bennett, 1868. 1. There’s a land that is fairer than day,And by faith we can see it afar;For the Father waits over the wayTo prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain: In the sweet by and by,We shall meet on that beautiful shore;In […]
Some Day the Silver Cord will Break
Some Day the Silver Cord will Break – Fanny Crosby, 1891 Fanny Crosby, 1891 1. Some day the silver cord will break,And I no more as now shall sing;But, O the joy when I shall wakeWithin the presence of the King! Refrain: And I shall see Him face to face,And tell the story, saved by […]
Saved by the Blood
Saved by the Blood – S. J. Henderson, 1902. S. J. Henderson, 1902. 1. Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!Now ransomed from sin and a new work begun,Sing praise to the Father and praise to the Son,Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! Refrain: Glory, I’m saved! Glory, I’m saved!My sins are […]
Satisfied
Satisfied – Clara T. Williams, 1875. Clara T. Williams, 1875. 1. All my life long I had pantedFor a drink from some clear spring,That I hoped would quench the burningOf the thirst I felt within. Refrain: Hallelujah! I have found HimWhom my soul so long has craved!Jesus satisfies my longings,Through His blood I now am […]
Rock of Ages
Rock of Ages – Augustus M. Toplady, 1776. 1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee;Let the water and the blood, from Thy wounded side which flowed,Be of sin the double cure; save from wrath and make me pure. 2. Not the labor of my hands can fulfill Thy law’s […]
Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim it
Redeemed How I Love to Proclaim it – Fanny Crosby, 1882. Fanny Crosby, 1882. 1. Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;Redeemed through His infinite mercy,His child and forever I am. Refrain: Redeemed, redeemed, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;Redeemed, redeemed, His child and forever I am. 2. […]
Precious Hands
Precious Hands – Roy Daniel Roy Daniel 1. Like a child in the hands of its Father,I’m safe in the hands of my Lord!Through the storms and trials I may pass through,I can stand on the rock of His Word! Refrain: Precious hands, precious love of my Jesus!Same hands that were pierced for my sins!They’re the […]
Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him
Praise the Savior, Ye Who Know Him – Thomas Kelly Thomas Kelly 1. Praise the Savior, ye who know Him! Who can tell how much we owe Him? Gladly let us render to Him all we are and have. 2. Jesus is the Name that charms us, He for conflict fits and arms us; Nothing […]
Praise Him, Praise Him
Praise Him, Praise Him – Fanny Crosby, 1869. Fanny Crosby, 1869. 1. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessed Redeemer!Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim!Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory;Strength and honor give to His holy Name!Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children,In His arms He carries them all day long: […]
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior – Fanny Crosby, 1868. Fanny Crosby, 1868. 1. Pass me not, O gentle Savior, hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, hear my humble cry;While on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by. 2. Let me […]
Our Great Savior
Our Great Savior – J. Wilbur Chapman, 1910. J. Wilbur Chapman, 1910. 1. Jesus! what a Friend for sinners!Jesus! Lover of my soul;Friends may fail me, foes assail me,He, my Savior, makes me whole. Refrain: Hallelujah! what a Savior!Hallelujah! what a Friend!Saving, helping, keeping, loving,He is with me to the end. 2. Jesus! what a […]
Onward Christian Soldiers
Onward Christian Soldiers – Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865. 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,With the cross of Jesus going on before.Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;Forward into battle see His banners go! Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,With the cross of Jesus going on before. 2. At […]
O to be Like Thee
O to be Like Thee – Thomas O. Chisholm Thomas O. Chisholm 1. Oh! to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer,This is my constant longing and prayer;Gladly I’ll forfeit all of earth’s treasures,Jesus, Thy perfect likeness to wear. Refrain:Oh! to be like Thee, oh! to be like Thee,Blessed Redeemer, pure as Thou art;Come in Thy sweetness, […]
O That will be Glory for Me
O That will be Glory for Me – Charles Gabriel Charles Gabriel 1. When all my labors and trials are o’er,And I am safe on that beautiful shore,Just to be near the dear Lord I adore,Will through the ages be glory for me. Refrain:Oh, that will be glory for me,Glory for me, glory for me,When […]
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing – Charles Wesley, 1739. Charles Wesley, 1739. 1. O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise,The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace! 2. My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim,To spread through all the earth abroad the […]
Nearer to the Heart of God
Nearer to the Heart of God – Cleland B. McAfee, 1903. 1. There is a place of quiet rest,Near to the heart of God.A place where sin cannot molest,Near to the heart of God. Refrain:O Jesus, blest Redeemer,Sent from the heart of God,Hold us who wait before TheeNear to the heart of God. 2. There […]
Nearer Still Nearer
Nearer Still Nearer – Leila N. Morris, 1898. Leila N. Morris, 1898. 1. Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,Draw me, my Savior—so precious Thou art!Fold me, oh, fold me close to Thy breast.Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest”;Shelter me safe in that “Haven of Rest.” 2. Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,Naught […]
Nailed to the Cross
Nailed to the Cross – Carrie E. Breck, 1899. Carrie E. Breck, 1899. 1. There was One Who was willing to die in my stead,That a soul so unworthy might live;And the path to the cross He was willing to tread,All the sins of my life to forgive. Refrain: They are nailed to the cross,They […]
My Faith has Found a Resting Place
My Faith has Found a Resting Place Eliza E. Hewitt, in Songs of Joy and Gladness, 1891. Hymnals often show the author as Lidie H. Edmunds, Eliza’s pseudonym. 1. My faith has found a resting place, not in device or creed;I trust the ever living One, His wounds for me shall plead. Refrain: I need […]
Master Use Me
Master Use Me – Elisha Hoffman, 1905. Elisha Hoffman, 1905. 1. Send me forth, oh blessed Master! Where are souls in sorrow bowed,Send me forth to homes of want and homes of care.And with joy I will obey the sound and in thy blessed nameI will take the blessed light of the gospel there. Refrain:Call […]
Love Divine
Love Divine Fredrick A. Blom, 1917; translated from Swedish to English by Nathaniel Carlson, circa 1935. 1. Love divine, so great and wondrous,Deep and mighty, pure, sublime!Coming from the heart of Jesus,Just the same through tests of time. Refrain: He the pearly gates will open,So that I may enter in;For He purchased my redemptionAnd forgave […]
Little is Much When God is in it
Little is Much When God is in it – Kittie L. Suffield, 1924. Kittie L. Suffield, 1924. 1. In the harvest field now ripenedThere’s a work for all to do;Hark! the voice of God is callingTo the harvest calling you. Refrain: Little is much when God is in it!Labor not for wealth or fame.There’s a […]
Let Us Sing of His Love Once Again
Let Us Sing of His Love Once Again – Francis Bottome, 1823-1894. Francis Bottome, 1823-1894. 1. Let us sing of His love once again,Of the love that can never decay,Of the blood of the Lamb who was slain,Till we praise Him in heaven’s bright day. Refrain:I believe Jesus saves,And His blood makes me whiter than […]
Let the Lower Lights be Burning
Let the Lower Lights be Burning – Philip P. Bliss, 1871. Philip P. Bliss, 1871. 1. Brightly beams our Father’s mercyFrom His lighthouse evermore,But to us He gives the keepingOf the lights along the shore. Refrain: Let the lower lights be burning!Send a gleam across the wave!Some poor fainting, struggling seamanYou may rescue, you may […]
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – Elisha A. Hoffman, 1887. Elisha A. Hoffman, 1887. 1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine,Leaning on the everlasting arms;What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. 2. O how […]
Just as I Am
Just as I Am – Charlotte Elliott, 1835. Charlotte Elliott, 1835. 1. Just as I am, without one plea,But that Thy blood was shed for me,And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 2. Just as I am, and waiting notTo rid my soul of one dark blot,To […]
Jesus Loves Even Me
Jesus Loves Even Me – P.P. Bliss, 1871. P.P. Bliss, 1871. 1. I am so glad that our Father in heav’nTells of his love in the book he has giv’n:Wonderful things in the Bible I see;This is the dearest, that Jesus loves me. Refrain: I am so glad that Jesus loves me,Jesus loves me, Jesus […]
It’s Real
It’s Real – Homer L. Cox, 1907. Homer L. Cox, 1907. 1. O how well do I remember how I doubted day by day,For I did not know for certain that my sins were washed away.When the Spirit tried to tell me, I would not the truth receive;I endeavored to be happy and to make […]
It is Well With My Soul
It is Well With My Soul – Horatio G. Spafford, 1873. Horatio G. Spafford, 1873. 1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul,It is well, with […]
Is Your All on the Altar?
Is Your All on the Altar? – Elisha A. Hoffman, 1905. Elisha A. Hoffman, 1905. 1. You have longed for sweet peace,And for faith to increase,And have earnestly, fervently prayed;But you cannot have rest,Or be perfectly blest,Until all on the altar is laid. Refrain: Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?Your heart does […]
In The Garden
In The Garden – C. Austin Miles, 1912. C. Austin Miles, 1912. 1. I come to the garden aloneWhile the dew is still on the rosesAnd the voice I hear falling on my earThe Son of God discloses. Refrain: And He walks with me, and He talks with me,And He tells me I am His […]
In Tenderness He Sought Me
In Tenderness He Sought Me – W. Spencer Walton, 1894. W. Spencer Walton, 1894. 1. In tenderness He sought me,Weary and sick with sin;And on His shoulders brought meBack to His fold again.While angels in His presence sangUntil the courts of Heaven rang. Refrain: Oh, the love that sought me!Oh, the blood that bought me!Oh, […]
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story – Francis H. Rowley, 1886. Francis H. Rowley, 1886. 1. I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ Who died for me.How He left His home in glory for the cross of Calvary. Refrain: Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous storyOf the Christ Who died for me,Sing it with […]
I WiIl Sing of My Redeemer
I WiIl Sing of My Redeemer – Philip P. Bliss, 1876. Philip P. Bliss, 1876. 1. I will sing of my Redeemer, and His wondrous love to me;On the cruel cross He suffered, from the curse to set me free. Refrain: Sing, oh sing, of my Redeemer,With His blood, He purchased me.On the cross, He […]
I Want to be Like Jesus
I Want to be Like Jesus – Thomas O. Chisholm Thomas O. Chisholm 1. I have one deep supreme desire, that I may be like Jesus.To this I fervently aspire, that I may be like Jesus.I want my heart His throne to be, so that a watching world may seeHis likeness shining forth in me; […]
I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story
I Think, When I Read That Sweet Story – Jemima T. Luke, 1841. Jemima T. Luke, 1841. 1. I think, when I read that sweet story of old,When Jesus was here among men,How He called little children as lambs to His fold,I should like to have been with them then. 2. I wish that His […]
I Stand Amazed in the Presence
I Stand Amazed in the Presence – Charles H. Gabriel, 1905. Charles H. Gabriel, 1905. 1. I stand amazed in the presenceOf Jesus the Nazarene,And wonder how He could love me,A sinner, condemned, unclean. Refrain: O how marvelous! O how wonderful!And my song shall ever be:O how marvelous! O how wonderful!Is my Savior’s love for […]
I Must Tell Jesus
I Must Tell Jesus – Elisha A. Hoffman, 1893. Elisha A. Hoffman, 1893. 1. I must tell Jesus all of my trials;I cannot bear these burdens alone;In my distress He kindly will help me;He ever loves and cares for His own. Refrain: I must tell Jesus! I must tell Jesus!I cannot bear my burdens alone;I […]
I Know Whom I have Believed
I Know Whom I have Believed – Daniel W. Whittle, 1883. Daniel W. Whittle, 1883. 1. I know not why God’s wondrous graceTo me He hath made known,Nor why, unworthy, Christ in loveRedeemed me for His own. Refrain: But I know Whom I have believèd,And am persuaded that He is ableTo keep that which I’ve […]
I Know a Fount
I Know a Fount – Oliver M. Cooke Oliver M. Cooke 1. Say, are you weary? Are you heavy-laden?Burdened with sorrow, weighted down with care?Are you in bondage? Do you want deliverance?Come, then, with me, there is refuge from despair. Refrain: I know a fount where sins are washed away,I know a place where night […]
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say – Horatius Bonar, 1846. Horatius Bonar, 1846. 1. I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;I found in Him a resting place, […]
I am Thine, O Lord
I am Thine, O Lord Fanny Crosby, 1875. 1. I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,And it told Thy love to me;But I long to rise in the arms of faithAnd be closer drawn to Thee. Refrain: Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord,To the cross where Thou hast died.Draw me nearer, nearer, […]
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy – Reginald Heber, 1826. Reginald Heber, 1826. 1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;Cherubim and seraphim […]
His Eye is on the Sparrow
His Eye is on the Sparrow – Civilla D. Martin, 1905. Civilla D. Martin, 1905. 1. Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He […]
Higher Ground
Higher Ground Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1898. 1. I’m pressing on the upward way,New heights I’m gaining every day;Still praying as I onward bound,“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Refrain: Lord, lift me up, and let me standBy faith on Canaan’s tableland;A higher plane than I have found,Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. […]
Here is Love
Here is Love William Rees & William Williams; translated by William Edwards, 1900. 1. Here is love, vast as the ocean, Lovingkindness as the flood,When the Prince of Life, our Ransom,Shed for us His precious blood.Who His love will not remember?Who can cease to sing His praise?He can never be forgotten,Throughout Heav’n’s eternal days. 2. […]
Here From the World We Turn
Here From the World We Turn – Fanny Crosby, 1876. Fanny Crosby, 1876. 1. Here from the world we turn, Jesus to seek;Here may His loving voice tenderly speak!Jesus, our dearest Friend, while at Thy feet we bend,O let Thy smile descend! ’Tis Thee we seek. 2. Come, holy Comforter, Presence divine,Now in our longing […]
He Lifted Me
He Lifted Me – Charles Gabriel, 1905. Charles Gabriel, 1905. 1. In lovingkindness Jesus cameMy soul in mercy to reclaim,And from the depths of sin and shameThrough grace He lifted me. Refrain: From sinking sand He lifted me,With tender hand He lifted me,From shades of night to plains of light,O praise His Name, He lifted […]
He Leadeth Me
He Leadeth Me – Joseph H. Gilmore, 1862. Joseph H. Gilmore, 1862. 1. He leadeth me, O blessed thought!O words with heav’nly comfort fraught!Whate’er I do, where’er I beStill ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, He leadeth me,By His own hand He leadeth me;His faithful follower I would be,For by His […]
He is not a Dissapointment
He is not a Dissapointment – D. K. D. K. 1. He is not a disappointment; Jesus is far more to meThan in all my living day dreams I imagined He could be.And the more I get to know Him, so the more I find Him true,And the more I long that others should be […]
Grace Greater Than our Sin
Grace Greater Than our Sin – Julia H. Johnston, 1911. Julia H. Johnston, 1911. 1. Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,There where the blood of the Lamb was spilled. Refrain: Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;Grace, grace, God’s grace,Grace that […]
Go Ye Into All The World
Go Ye Into All The World – James McGranahan, 1886. James McGranahan, 1886. 1. Far, far away, in death and darkness dwelling,Millions of souls forever may be lost;Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling,Looking to Jesus, heeding not the cost? Refrain: “All power is given unto Me,All power is given unto Me,Go ye into all […]
God Leads us Along
God Leads us Along – George A. Young, 1903. George A. Young, 1903. 1. In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,God leads His dear children along;Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,God leads His dear children along. Refrain: Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but […]
Glory to His Name
Glory to His Name – Elisha A. Hoffman, 1878. Elisha A. Hoffman, 1878. 1. Down at the cross where my Savior died,Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,There to my heart was the blood applied;Glory to His Name! Refrain: Glory to His Name, glory to His Name:There to my heart was the blood applied;Glory […]
Glory, O Glory
Glory, O Glory – Roy Daniel and Stafford Finnimore Roy Daniel and Stafford Finnimore 1. When all before me was darkness,And sin was the conqueror of me,His light shone upon my pathway,And now I am gloriously free. Refrain:Glory, Oh glory,Jesus abides in me, in me.Precious Redeemer,I find completeness in Thee. 2. When thinking of all […]
Glorious Freedom
Glorious Freedom – Haldor Lillenas, 1917. Haldor Lillenas, 1917. 1. Once I was bound by sin’s galling fetters;Chained like a slave, I struggled in vain.But I received a glorious freedom,When Jesus broke my fetters in twain. Refrain: Glorious freedom! Wonderful freedom!No more in chains of sin I repine!Jesus the glorious Emancipator—Now and forever He shall […]
Fairest Lord Jesus
Fairest Lord Jesus Written by German Jesuits in the 17th Century. Translated from German to English by Joseph A. Seiss, 1873. 1. Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature,O Thou of God and man the Son,Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,Thou, my soul’s glory, joy and crown. 2. Fair are the meadows, fairer […]
Face to Face
Face to Face – Carrie Breck, 1898 Carrie Breck, 1898 1. Face to face with Christ, my Savior,Face to face—what will it be,When with rapture I behold Him,Jesus Christ Who died for me? Refrain:Face to face I shall behold Him,Far beyond the starry sky;Face to face in all His glory,I shall see Him by and […]
Come Ye Sinners
Come Ye Sinners – Joseph Hart, 1759; refrain anonymous. Joseph Hart, 1759; refrain anonymous. 1. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore;Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power. Refrain: I will arise and go to Jesus,He will embrace me in His arms;In the arms of […]
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Robert Robinson, 1758. Robert Robinson, 1758. 1. Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace;Streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above.Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of Thy […]
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Christ the Lord is Risen Today – Charles Wesley, 1739. Charles Wesley, 1739. 1. Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia! 2. Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!Lo! the Sun’s eclipse […]
Christ Arose
Christ Arose – Robert Lowry, 1874. Robert Lowry, 1874. 1. Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior,Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave He arose,With a mighty triumph o’er His foes,He arose a Victor from the dark domain,And He lives forever, with His saints to reign.He arose! He […]
Bring Your Vessels Not a Few
Bring Your Vessels Not a Few – Leila N. Morris, 1912. Bring Your Vessels Not a Few Bring Your Vessels Not a Few Leila N. Morris, 1912. Are you longing for the fullness Of the blessing of the Lord In your heart and life today? Claim the promise of your Father; Come according […]
Bringing in the Sheaves
Bringing in the Sheaves Bringing in the Sheaves Bringing in the Sheaves Knowles Shaw, 1874. Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness, Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve; Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping, We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves. Refrain: Bringing in the sheaves, bringing […]
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Brethren, We Have Met to Worship Brethren, We Have Met to Worship Brethren, We Have Met to Worship George Atkins, 1819. Brethren, we have met to worship and adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, while we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit of […]
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Breathe on Me, Breath of God – Edwin Hatch, 1878. Breathe on Me, Breath of God Breathe on Me, Breath of God Edwin Hatch, 1878. Breathe on me, breath of God, fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, and do what Thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, breath […]
Break Thou the Bread of Life
Break Thou the Bread of Life Break Thou the Bread of Life Break Thou the Bread of Life Words: Mary A. Lathbury, 1877; verses 3-4, Alexander Groves, 1913. Break Thou the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea; Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, […]
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance – Fanny Crosby, 1873. Blessed Assurance Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby, 1873. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song,Praising my Savior, all the day long;This […]
Be Thou My Vision
Be Thou My Vision – Be Thou My Vision Be Thou My Vision Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century; translated by Mary E. Byrne, 1905. Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, […]
Be Still My Soul
Be Still My Soul Be Still My Soul Be Still My Soul Katharina A. von Schlegel, 1752; translated by Jane L. Borthwick, 1855. Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful […]
At Calvary
At Calvary – William Newell, 1895 Years I spent in vanity and pride,Caring not my Lord was crucified, William Newell, 1895 Years I spent in vanity and pride,Caring not my Lord was crucified,Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary. Refrain Mercy there was great, and grace was free;Pardon there was multiplied to […]
And Can It Be that I Should Gain?
And Can It Be that I Should Gain? – Charles Wesley, 1738 And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Savior’s blood? Charles Wesley, 1738 And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Savior’s blood?Died He for me, who caused His pain—For me, who Him to death pursued?Amazing love! […]
All Hail the Power
All Hail the Power All hail the power of Jesus’ name!Let angels prostrate fall; Edward Perronet and John Rippon (vs. 3 & 4) All hail the power of Jesus’ name!Let angels prostrate fall;Bring forth the royal diadem,And crown Him Lord of all.Bring forth the royal diadem,And crown Him Lord of all. Ye chosen seed of […]
Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed?
Alas! and Did My Saviour Bleed? Alas! and did my Savior bleedAnd did my Sovereign die? Isaac Watts, 1707; Ralph E. Hudson wrote the refrain in 1885 Alas! and did my Savior bleedAnd did my Sovereign die?Would He devote that sacred headFor sinners such as I?[originally, For such a worm as I?] Refrain At the […]
A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord
A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; Fanny Crosby, 1890 A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord,A wonderful Savior to me;He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock,Where rivers of pleasure I see. Refrain He hideth my soul in the cleft of […]
Lines in a Bible
Lines in a Bible Anoint mine eyes, O holy Dove! Anoint mine eyes, O holy Dove!That I may prize This book of love. Unstop mine ear, Made deaf by sin,That I may hear Thy voice within. Break my hard heart, Jesus my Lord,In the inmost part Hide thy sweet word. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email