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"Heaven's Nice"

Author: Thomas E. Roach Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: I sing of Heav’n, that world of light Refrain First Line: O, Heaven’s nice! I know it is Lyrics: 1 I sing of Heav’n, that world of light Beyond the azure skies, Where never comes the gloom of night, Where grandest glories rise. Refrain: O, Heaven’s nice! I know it is All beautiful and fair; Brighter, better world than this, And I’ve a mansion there. 2 That Heaven must be nice indeed— No sorrow, pain, nor care, Nor death, shall cast a blighting shade— No sin can enter there. [Refrain] 3 The heav’nly city I behold, In grandeur bright and clear, With pearly gates and streets of gold, And walls of jewels rare. [Refrain] 4 There, shining ranks of angels stand, And children there I see— O, what a bright seraphic band! When will they come for me? [Refrain] 5 Some day, on radiant wing, they’ll come And bear me to the skies, To join them in their happy home, And prove that Heaven’s nice. [Refrain] Used With Tune: JIANGSU Text Sources: Gems of Praise by John R. Sweney (Philadelphia: Methodist Episcopal Book Room, 1876)

The Loving Name—Jesus

Author: William R. Winters Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: It fell upon a sinner’s ear Refrain First Line: Then sound it out on hill and plain Lyrics: 1 It fell upon a sinner’s ear, That sweetest name—Jesus! It banished all His doubts and fears, That mightiest name—Jesus! Refrain: Then sound it out on hill and plain, That wondrous name—Jesus! Echo it o’er and o’er again, That glorious name—Jesus! 2 ’Twas whispered to a wearied heart, That cheering name—Jesus! It bade all gloom and care depart, That blessèd name—Jesus! [Refrain] 3 It brought the wanderer back to God, That tender name—Jesus! It guideth to your blest abode, That precious name—Jesus! [Refrain] 4 ’Tis dearer far than fame or wealth, That loveliest name—Jesus! ’Twill rescue from eternal death, That saving name—Jesus! [Refrain] Used With Tune: CZERWONA Text Sources: On Wings of Song by George Hugg (Philadelphia: George C. Hugg, 1896)

The Army Of The Lord

Author: Fanny Crosby Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Behold the army of the Lord Refrain First Line: There is no place for coward hearts Lyrics: 1 Behold the army of the Lord, How bright its host appears; Its ranks are marshalled, every one, And filled with volunteers. Refrain: There is no place for coward hearts, Who from their colors fly; The Gospel calls for loyal ones Who do not fear to die. 2 The trump of war is sounding now, Its signal well we know; It bids the soldiers of the cross Take arms against the foe. [Refrain] 3 The battle storm may do its worst, Our ardor still shall rise; We’ll never lay our armor down, Till faith presents the prize. [Refrain] 4 And when by grace our vict’ry won, Like stars in Heav’n we shine; We’ll shout and sing thro’ endless years, The praise, O Lord, be Thine. [Refrain] Used With Tune: MONTPELLIER Text Sources: The Joyful Sound by John R. Sweney and William J. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1889)

It Was a Time of Miracles

Author: Richard Leach Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: [It Was a Time of Miracles] Scripture: Matthew 11 Text Sources: Carpenter, Why Leave the Bench (Selah Publishing, 1996)

When Jesus Was Slain

Author: Leslie G. Park Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When Christ the Son of God was slain Refrain First Line: The debt He paid for you and me Lyrics: 1 When Christ the Son of God was slain, Upon that awful day, The temple’s veil was rent in twain, The sunlight fled away. Refrain: The debt He paid for you and me The cross He meekly bore; But now from pain and sorrow free, He reigns forevermore. 2 With thorns upon His bleeding brow, He goes to Calvary, To death His humble soul did bow To set the captives free. [Refrain] 3 The earth did quake, the saints arose Who slept beneath the sod; The Roman captain cried aloud, "This was the Son of God. [Refrain] Used With Tune: PATTAYA

The Blood Of Jesus

Author: Henry A. Lavery Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: The blood of Jesus! catch the strain Lyrics: 1 The blood of Jesus! catch the strain, Ye royal sons of truth; And let the theme proclaim His reign, Fresh with eternal youth; The blood of Jesus! grander grows This wondrous song of love, Until the heart with rapture flows, And joins the harps above. 2 The blood of Jesus! O ye choirs Before the Father’s throne, With gladness touch your trembling lyres, And make His glories known; The blood of Jesus! higher still The charming anthem raise, And let its grandeur sweetly fill The universe of praise. 3 The blood of Jesus! O ye band Of saints redeemed above, No angel in that heavenly land Can sing your song of love; The blood of Jesus! join the lay, Ye pilgrims here below, Till, in the realms of perfect day, The glad new song ye know. Used With Tune: BATON ROUGE Text Sources: Royal Diadem by Robert Lowry and Howard Doane (New York/Chicago: Biglow & Main, 1873)

The Brighter Land

Author: Emma Talford Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: There is a brighter land than this Lyrics: 1 There is a brighter land than this, Where happiness doth dwell; A land of pure and perfect bliss, Whose joys no tongue can tell. There dwell the saints in heav’nly light, A holy, happy throng; There all is beautiful and bright, And Jesus is their song. 2 By faith I can its beauties see, Its splendor passing bright; And oft I’m longing there to be, Secure from every blight; I’m longing, for this vale is drear, And I’m by cares oppressed; I’m sighing for that home so dear, Where I may sweetly rest. Used With Tune: POTOSÍ Text Sources: Sabbath Songs for Children's Worship by Leonard Marshall, J. C. Proctor, and Samuel Burnham (Boston: Lee & Shepard, 1869)