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The Mercy Seat

Appears in 1,301 hymnals First Line: From every stormy wind that blows Refrain First Line: We are passing away, We are passing away Lyrics: 1 From every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat; 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat. Chorus: We are passing away, We are passing away, To the great Judgment Day. 2 There is a place where Jesus sheds The oil of gladness on our heads; A place than all besides more sweet,-- It is the blood-bought mercy-seat. [Chorus] 3 There is a scene where spirits blend, Where friend holds fellowship with friend, Though sundered far, by faith they meet Around one common mercy-seat. [Chorus] 4 There, there on eagles' wings we soar, And sin and sense molest no more; And heaven comes down our souls to greet, While glory crowns the mercy-seat. [Chorus]

Turn to the Lord

Appears in 1,480 hymnals First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy Refrain First Line: Turn to the Lord and seek salvation Lyrics: 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. Chorus: Turn to the Lord and seek salvation, Sound the praise of his dear name; Glory, honor, and salvation, Christ the Lord has come to reign. 2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome; God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance-- Every grace that brings you nigh. [Chorus] 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth Is to feel your need of him. [Chorus] 4 Come, ye weary, heaven-laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. Chorus: I will sprinkle you with water, I will cleanse you from all sin, Sanctify and make you holy, I will come and dwell within.

Is it Far?

Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: Is it far to the land of rest? Refrain First Line: Is it far? is it far? Lyrics: 1 Is it far to the land of rest? Where the weary feet shall never, never roam, To the mansions of the pure and the blest; Where we all shall meet at home? Chorus: Is it far? is it far? Will you tell me, brother pilgrim, is it far? To that mansion of the blest, where the weary are at rest? O say, brother pilgrim, is it far? 2 Is it far to that peaceful shore? Where the aching heart shall sorrow not again, Where the friends who meet shall part nevermore But with Christ forever reign. [Chorus] 3 Is it far to the plains of light? To that city with its jasper walls aglow, Where the glory of the Lord is the light; To that house, say, will you go? [Chorus] 4 It is nearer to-day than before; And our path is growing brighter day by day, We shall soon reach that heavenly shore; Let us sing, and watch, and pray. [Chorus]

Beulah Land

Appears in 319 hymnals First Line: I've reached the land of corn and wine Refrain First Line: Oh, Beulah Land, sweet Beulah Land Lyrics: 1 I've reached the land of corn and wine, And all its riches freely mine; Here shines undimmed one blissful day, For all my night has passed away. Chorus: Oh, Beulah Land, sweet Beulah Land, As on thy highest mount I stand, I look away across the sea, Where mansions are prepared for me, And view the shining glory shore, My heaven, my home, for evermore! 2 My Saviour comes and walks with me, And sweet communion here have we, He gently leads me by his hand, For this is heaven's border-land. [Chorus] 3 A sweet perfume upon the breeze Is borne from ever-vernal trees, And flowers that never-fading grow Where stream of life forever flow. [Chorus] 4 The zephyrs seem to float to me Sweet sounds of heaven's melody, As angels with the white-robed throng Join in the sweet redemption song. [Chorus]

We're Marching to Zion

Appears in 1,827 hymnals First Line: Come, we that love the Lord Lyrics: 1 Come, we that love the Lord, And let our joys be known, Join in a song with sweet accord, Join in a song with sweet accord, And thus surround the throne. And thus surround the throne. Chorus: We're marching to Zion, Beautiful, beautiful Zion; We're marching upward to Zion, The beautiful city of God. 2 Let those refuse to sing Who never knew our God; But children of the heavenly king, But children of the heavenly king, May speak their joys abroad. May speak their joys abroad. [Chorus] 3 The hill of Zion yields A thousand sacred sweets. Before we reach the heavenly fields, Before we reach the heavenly fields, Or walk the golden streets. Or walk the golden streets. [Chorus] 4 Then let our songs abound, And every tear be dry; We're marching through Immanuel's ground. We're marching through Immanuel's ground. To fairer worlds on high. To fairer worlds on high. [Chorus]

Glory to His Name

Appears in 834 hymnals First Line: Down at the cross where my Saviour died Lyrics: 1 Down at the cross where my Saviour died, Down where for cleansing from sin I cried; There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name. Chorus: Glory to his name, Glory to his name; There to my heart was the blood applied; Glory to his name. 2 I am so wondrously saved from sin, Jesus so sweetly abides within: There at the cross where he took me in; Glory to his name. [Chorus] 3 Oh, precious fountain, that saves from sin, I am so glad I have entered in; There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean, Glory to his name. [Chorus] 4 Come to this fountain, so rich and sweet; Cast thy poor soul at the Saviour's feet; Plunge in to-day, and be made complete; Glory to his name. [Chorus]

Come to Jesus

Appears in 502 hymnals First Line: Come to Jesus, come to Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now, Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now. 2 He will save you. 3 Oh, believe him. 4 He is able. 5 He is willing. 6 He'll receive you. 7 Flee to Jesus. 8 Call unto him. 9 He will hear you. 10 He'll have mercy. 11 He'll forgive you. 12 He will cleanse you. 13 He'll renew you. 14 He will clothe you. 15 Jesus loves you.

Behold the Bridegroom

Appears in 74 hymnals First Line: Are you ready for the Bridegroom Refrain First Line: Behold the Bridegroom, for he comes Lyrics: 1 Are you ready for the Bridegroom When he comes, when he comes? When he comes, when he comes? Behold! he cometh! behold! he cometh! Be robed and ready, for the Bridegroom comes, for he comes! Chorus: Behold the Bridegroom, for he comes. Behold! he cometh! behold! he cometh! Be robed and ready, for the Bridegroom comes. 2 Have your lamps trimmed and burning When he comes, when he comes; When he comes, when he comes; He quickly cometh! he quickly cometh! O soul, be ready when the Bridegroom comes. [Chorus] 3 We will all go out to meet him When he comes, when he comes; When he comes, when he comes; He surely cometh! he surely cometh! We'll go to meet him when the Bridegroom comes. [Chorus] 4 We will chant alleluias When he comes, when he comes; When he comes, when he comes; Lo! now he cometh! lo! now he cometh! Sing alleluia! for the Bridegroom comes. [Chorus]

When the Battle's Over

Appears in 1,998 hymnals First Line: Am I a soldier of the cross Refrain First Line: And when the battle's over Lyrics: 1 Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name? Chorus: And when the battle's over We shall wear a crown, We shall wear a crown, In the New Jerusalem. 2 Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? [Chorus] 3 And there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? In this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? [Chorus] 4 Sure I must fight if I would reign, Increase my courage, Lord; I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word. [Chorus]

Abiding

Author: Rev. E. H. Stokes Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: My soul for light and love had earnest longings Refrain First Line: I'm abiding, gracious Savior Lyrics: 1. My soul for light and love had earnest longings, Oh, how it longed for fellowship divine! I sought it here and there, I sought it ev'rywhere, At last, thro' faith, the holy boon was mine. Chorus: I'm abiding, gracious Saviour, I'm abiding in thy precious love today; I'm abiding, yes, abiding In thy love, thy precious love, today. 2. Oh, how enriching is this sacred treasure! Enriching to this soul, this soul of mine; There's nothing any where Can with this love compare, And I henceforth, forever, Lord, am thine. [Chorus] 3. Oh, yes, I rest, how blessed is the resting! I rest today, I'm resting all the time; "Come," echoes thro' the air, "Come," and the resting share, And Jesus will be yours as he is mine. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [My soul for light and love had earnest longings]