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My Country! 'tis of Thee

Author: Samuel F. Smith Appears in 1,976 hymnals First Line: My country, 'tis of thee Lyrics: 1 My country, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims' pride, From ev'ry mountainside Let freedom ring. 2 My native country, thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills, My heart with rapture thrills Like that above. 3 Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom's song; Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathe partake, Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. 4 Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. Topics: Temperance and National National Used With Tune: AMERICA

O Day of Rest and Gladness

Author: C. Wordsworth Appears in 820 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright, On thee, the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing Holy, Holy, Holy! To the great God Triune. 2 On thee, at the creation, The light first had its birth; On thee, for our salvation, Christ rose from depths of earth; On thee, our Lord, victorious, The Spirit sent from heaven; And thus on thee, most glorious, A triple light was given. 3 Thou art a port protected From storms that round us rise; A garden intersected With streams of Paradise; Thou art a cooling fountain, In life's dry, dreary sand; From thee, like Pisgah's mountain, We view our promised land. 4 To-day on weary nations The heavenly manna falls; To holy convocations The silver trumpet calls, Where gospel-light is glowing With pure and radiant beams, And living water flowing With soul-refreshing streams. 5 New graces ever gaining From this our day of rest, We reach the rest remaining To spirits of the blest. To Holy Ghost be praises; To Father, and to Son; The Church her voice upraises To Thee, blest Three in One. Topics: Opening Hymns Used With Tune: AURELIA

In Days of Yore, from Britain's Shore

Appears in 16 hymnals Refrain First Line: The maple leaf, our emblem dear Lyrics: 1 In days of yore, from Britain’s shore, Wolfe the dauntless hero came, And planted firm Britannia’s flag, On Canada’s fair domain. Here may it wave, our boast, our pride, And joined in love together! The Thistle, Shamrock, Rose, entwine, The Maple Leaf for ever! Chorus: The Maple Leaf, our emblem dear, The Maple Leaf forever! God save the King, and Heaven bless The Maple Leaf for ever! 2 At Queenstown Heights and Lundy’s Lane, Our brave fathers, side by side, For freedom, homes, and loved ones dear, Firmly stood and nobly died; And those dear rights which they maintained, We swear to yield them never! Our watchword ever more shall be, The Maple Leaf for ever! [Chorus] 3 Our fair Dominion now extends From Cape Race to Nootka Sound; May peace for ever be our lot, And plenteous store abound; And may those ties of love be ours Which discord cannot sever, And flourish green o’er Freedom’s home, The Maple Leaf for ever! [Chorus] 4 On merry England’s far-famed land May kind Heaven sweetly smile; God bless old Scotland ever more, And Ireland’s Em'rald Isle! Then swell the song, both loud and long, Till rocks and forest quiver, God save our King and Heaven bless The Maple Leaf for ever! [Chorus] Topics: Temperance and National National Used With Tune: THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER!

Only to Know

Author: Helen R. Young Appears in 13 hymnals First Line: Only to know that the path I tread Lyrics: 1 Only to know that the path I tread Is the path marked out for me; That the way, tho' thorny, rough, and steep, Will lead me nearer to Thee! Chorus: Nearer to Thee! nearer to Thee! Blessed Redeemer, to Thee! Only to know that the path I tread Is bringing me nearer to Thee! 2 Only to know when the day is passed, As the evening shadows come, That its trials and cares have proved, indeed, A "day’s march nearer home!" Chorus: Nearer my home! nearer my home! Nearer my beautiful home! Only to know that each fast-fleeting day Is bringing me nearer home! 3 Only to know that the cross I see, Is the cross of Calvary, On which the world’s Redeemer died, To purchase life for me! Chorus: Purchas'd for me! purchas'd for me! Life Thou hast purchas'd for me! Only to know that Thy death on the cross Brings light and life to me! 4 Only to know His peace within-- My will to His resigned; Oh, fill me with Thy fullness, Lord, And make me wholly Thine! Chorus: Wholly Thine! wholly Thine! Now and forever Thine! Fill me with love and peace divine, And make me wholly Thine! Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ Used With Tune: ONLY TO KNOW

O Zion, haste, thy Mission

Author: Mary A. Thomson Appears in 466 hymnals First Line: O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling Refrain First Line: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace Lyrics: 1 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, To tell to all the world that God is Light; That He who made all nations is not willing One soul should perish, lost in shades of night: Chorus: Publish glad tidings; tidings of peace; Tidings of Jesus, redemption and release. 2 Behold how many thousands still are lying Bound in the dark-some prison-house of sin, With none to tell them of the Savior's dying, Or of the life He died for them to win. [Chorus] 3 Proclaim to ev'ry people, tongue, and nation That God, in whom they live and move, is Love: Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation, And died on earth that man might live above. [Chorus] 4 Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious; Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious; And all thou spendest Jesus will repay. [Chorus] 5 He comes again: O Zion, ere thou meet Him, Make known to ev'ry heart His saving grace; Let none whom He hath ransomed fail to greet Him, Through thy neglect, unfit to see His face. [Chorus] Topics: Work and Missions Missions; Temperance Used With Tune: PROCLAMATION

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Author: Sabine Baring-Gould Appears in 1,839 hymnals Lyrics: 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. Chorus: Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army Moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. [Chorus] 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain; Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. [Chorus] 4 Onward, then, ye people, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song: Glory, laud, and honor, Unto Christ the King: This thro' countless ages, Men and angels sing. [Chorus] Topics: Childhood and Youth Youth; Work; Missions Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Shepherd of tender Youth

Author: Clement of Alexandria Appears in 281 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth, Thro' devious ways; Christ our triumphant King, We come Thy name to sing, And here our children bring To shout Thy praise. 2 Thou art our holy Lord, O all-subduing Word, Healer of strife; Thou didst thyself abase, That from sin's deep disgrace Thou mightest save our race, And give us life. 3 Thou art the great High Priest; Thou hast prepared the feast Of holy love: And in our mortal pain, None call on thee in vain; Help Thou dost not disdain, Help from above. 4 Ever be near our side, Our Shepherd and our Guide, Our Staff and Song: Jesus, Thou Christ of God, By Thine enduring word, Lead us where Thou hast trod, Make our faith strong. 5 So now, until we die, Sound we Thy praises high, And joyful sing: Let all the holy throng Who to Thy Church belong, Unite and swell the song To Christ our King! Topics: Childhood and Youth Youth; Childhood Used With Tune: OLIVET

Christian Leaguers, Rally

Author: C. K. Solberg Appears in 4 hymnals Refrain First Line: Forward, Christian Leaguers of this royal band Lyrics: 1 Christian Leaguers, rally At the Lord's command, 'Neath the cross of Jesus Let us take our stand. Pledging life-long service From our days of youth, Wholly consecrated To the cause of Truth. Chorus: Forward, Christian Leaguers Of this royal band! For the Church of Jesus Loyally we stand! 2 On we march to battle, Facing hosts of sin; They are strong and many, But we hope to win: Jesus is the Leader Of our royal band; By His grace we'll conquer At His safe command. [Chorus] 3 Onward then, ye Leaguers, Led by Christ, our Lord, Trusting in His promise, Use in faith your sword, Fight till eve of battle, Soon the war will cease, Soon the word of triumph Brings eternal Peace. [Chorus] Topics: Childhood and Youth Youth Used With Tune: ST. GERTRUDE

Around the Throne of God

Author: Anne H. Shepherd Appears in 457 hymnals First Line: Around the throne of God in heav'n Refrain First Line: Singing Glory, glory Lyrics: 1 Around the throne of God in heav'n Thousands of children stand, Children whose sins are all forgiv'n, A holy, happy band, Singing, "Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high." 2 In flowing robes of spotless white See ev'ry one arrayed; Dwelling in everlasting light And joys that never fade, Singing, "Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high." 3 On earth they sought the Savior's grace, On earth they loved His name; So now they see His blessed face, And stand before the Lamb, Singing, "Glory, glory, Glory be to God on high." Topics: Childhood and Youth Childhood Used With Tune: CHILDREN'S PRAISES

Break Thou the Bread of Life

Author: Mary A. Lathbury Appears in 747 hymnals Lyrics: 1 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, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! 2 Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me, to me-- As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee: Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My All-in-all! 3 Teach me to live, dear Lord, Only for Thee, As Thy disciples lived In Galilee; Then, all my struggles o'er, Then vict'ry won, I shall behold Thee, Lord, The Living One. Topics: The Church and Means of Grace The Word; Opening Hymns; Childhood Used With Tune: BREAD OF LIFE