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Savior, I Am Coming Home

Author: John Welsey Hughes Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I had wandered far from Jesus Lyrics: 1 I had wandered far from Jesus, On the mountains, sad and lone, But I heard the Spirit calling: Savior, now I’m coming home. Refrain: Savior, I am coming home; Full of sin and wounded sore, Let me lean upon Thy bosom, I will leave Thee nevermore. 2 I am poor, and weak, and sinful; Earthly treasures I have none, But I know Thou wilt receive me, Savior, I am coming home. [Refrain] 3 All my guilt I come confessing, All my griefs to Thee make known; Thou hast purchased my redemption, Savior, I am coming home. [Refrain] 4 Thou hast died for me, my Savior, For my sin Thou didst atone. Wondrous thought: O love so boundless! Savior, I am coming home. [Refrain] 5 When this mortal life is over, When the toils of earth are done, Let me rest with Thee, my Savior, In that blest, eternal home. [Refrain] Used With Tune: VALLE DEL CAUCA Text Sources: Pentecostal Praises by William J. Kirkpatrick and Henry L. Gilmour (Phladelphia: Hall-Mack, 1898)

In the Hollow of His Hand

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: I have left all sin's dominion Lyrics: 1 I have left all sin’s dominion, I’ll obey Thy sweet command; Keep me, Lord, with glad submission In the hollow of Thy hand. Refrain: In the hollow of His hand, In the hollow of His hand; He will keep me from all danger In the hollow of His hand. 2 When the cares of life beset me, I will firm for Jesus stand; He has promised to protect me In the hollow of His hand. [Refrain] 3 Keep me on the road to heaven, Let me join that happy band; Shield me from all sinful leaven In the hollow of His hand. [Refrain] 4 When I end my pilgrim journey, When I reach the shining strand, I will praise the Lord who kept me In the hollow of His hand. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 40:12 Used With Tune: [I have left all sin's dominion] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/In_the_Hollow_of_His_Hand); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (342); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (455); The Gospel Trumpe

He Set the Task for Me

Author: Jessie B. Pounds Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Though the work of life be lowly Refrain First Line: He has set the task for me! Lyrics: 1. Though the work of life be lowly, Let me true and faithful be; This the thought that makes it holy— Christ has set the task for me. Refrain He has set the task for me! He has set the task for me! This the thought that makes it holy— Christ has set the task for me! 2. Hush, O heart, thy wild ambition! Toil, O hands, in service free! Blest indeed is my condition— Christ has set the task for me. [Refrain] 3. Christ, I know, will not forget me When at length the evening falls; From the place where He has set me I will answer when He calls. [Refrain]

Light Of Life

Author: Horatius Bonar Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: Light of life, so softly shining Lyrics: 1 Light of life, so softly shining From the blood-besprinkled tree, Never waning nor declining, Shine on me, O shine on me! Refrain: Shine on me, O shine on me, Light of Life, O shine on me. With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me. 2 Light of life, so sweetly gleaming Down upon our troubled sea, With the love of Jesus beaming, Shine on me, O shine on me! [Refrain] 3 Light of life, that knows no fading; From all changes Thou art free. Holy Light, that knows no shading, Shine on me, O shine on me! [Refrain] 4 Light of life, that knows no setting, Day and night Thy beams we see, Joy and peace in us begetting, Shine on me, O shine on me! [Refrain] 5 Light of life, in childhood’s gladness, To Thy radiance we would flee; Be our strength in days of sadness, Shine on me, O shine on me! [Refrain] 6 Light of life, all health bestowing, Lift we up our eyes to Thee; From the cross of Jesus flowing, Shine on me, O shine on me! [Refrain] Used With Tune: PASSAU Text Sources: The Song of the New Creation (London: James Nesbit, 1872)

Show The World Just Where You Stand

Author: Lizzie DeArmond Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Do not be ashamed to own Him Lyrics: 1 Do not be ashamed to own Him, Or obey your Lord’s command; In your every word and action Show the world just where you stand. Refrain: Show the world just where you stand, Gladly follow His command; Your all resign to Christ divine, Show the world just where you stand. 2 When temptations throng around you, Closer hold His nail pierced hand; You have joined His blessèd service, Show the world just where you stand. [Refrain] 3 Do not be ashamed to own Him, Tell it out thro’ all the land; Loyal ever to the Master, Show the world just where you stand. [Refrain] Used With Tune: KARAMAN Text Sources: Select Revival Hymns by Daniel B. Towner and J. Raymond Hemminger (Carlisle, PA: Gospel Times Company, 1915)

Come To Jesus, Dying Sinner

Author: Adolphus T. Foster Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Refrain First Line: Come to Jesus, come today Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, dying sinner, Your burdens on Him roll; He will share with you His glory, He will cleanse and make you whole. Refrain: Come to Jesus, come today, Come to Jesus while you may; Give your life to Him in service, Come to Jesus, come today. 2 Come to Jesus, come believing, He will bear your every care; He will lead you out of darkness, To the way that’s bright and fair. [Refrain] 3 Jesus stands in mercy pleading, Bids you lean upon His breast; If you’ll trust Him and obey Him, He will give you peace and rest. [Refrain] Used With Tune: DAWSONVILLE Text Sources: Song Crown by Austin Taylor et al. (Austin, TX: Foundation Publishing House, 1912)

The Royal Road

Author: Jennie B. Wilson, 1856-1913 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: There’s a royal highway leading Refrain First Line: O the blessed royal road, Lyrics: 1 There’s a royal highway leading To the King’s sublime abode; And I seek a home in glory, Walking in that royal road. Refrain: O the blessèd royal road, O the blessèd royal road; Will you go with me to glory, Walking in the royal road? 2 O’er the highway Jesus traveled, Up the hill of Calvary trod, That He might a path make open, Leading to the throne of God. [Refrain] 3 As I journey o’er the highway To the country of my king, Oft by faith I hear the echo From the land where angels sing. [Refrain] 4 Oft a glad, entrancing vision To my spirit is bestowed; ’Tis the city, bright, eternal, Whither leads the royal road. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TEMPE

In The Home Above

Author: Laurene Highfield Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: There’s a land of light and glory Refrain First Line: In the happy home of love Lyrics: 1 There’s a land of light and glory, Just beyond the pearly gates; Where no grief or fear can enter, Joy in all its fullness waits. Refrain: In the happy home of love, Blessèd promises to prove; We shall share the Savior’s glory, In the heav’nly home above. 2 In that land no care will burden, Jesus promised us His peace; In the glory of His presence, Life and love shall never cease. [Refrain] 3 As we journey t’ward its gladness, Earthly ties by death are riv’n; But still leading upward, onward, Hope and faith point us to Heav’n. [Refrain] 4 Joy and rapture are eternal, Light immortal crowns the hills; Those we love are ours forever, This sweet pledge all doubting stills. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEVIS

He Shields from the Storms of Life

Author: E. C. MacCartney Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: The Savior's arms are opened wide Lyrics: 1. The Savior’s arms are opened wide, He shields from the storms of life; We fear no ill when by His side, He shields from the storms of life. Refrain He shields from the storms of life, He shields from the storms of life; We’ll praise Him with an endless song, He shields from the storms of life. 2. No matter where His hand may lead, He shields from the storms of life; His loving care supplies our need, He shields from the storms of life. [Refrain] 3. Though oft our steps have gone astray, He shields from the storms of life; He brought us to the narrow way, He shields from the storms of life. [Refrain] 4. He is our loving Guide and Friend, He shields from the storms of life; He’ll safely keep us to the end, He shields from the storms of life. Refrain Used With Tune: NAIROBI Text Sources: Songs of Sovereign Grace, by J. Lincoln Hall, William J. Kirkpatrick & W. S. Weeden (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall Mack Co., 1897), number 4

Still the Cause Before Us

Author: C. A. Roberts Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Let all who stand with Christ the Lord Used With Tune: EAKIN