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I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

Author: Anonymous Meter: Irregular Appears in 80 hymnals Lyrics: 1 I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus– no turning back, no turning back. 2 The world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me, the world behind me, the cross before me– no turning back, no turning back. 3 Though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow, though none go with me, still I will follow– no turning back, no turning back. 4 Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus? Will you decide now to follow Jesus?– no turning back, no turning back. Topics: Choruses, Refrains; Commitment; Following God/Christ; Invitation To Salvation; Resolve Scripture: Joshua 24:15 Used With Tune: ASSAM

The God of Abraham Praise

Author: Thomas Olivers Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 459 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days, and God of love. Jehovah, great I AM, by earth and heaven confessed: we bow and bless the sacred name forever blest. 2 He by himself has sworn, we on his oath depend, we shall, on eagles' wings upborne, to heaven ascend; we shall behold his face, we shall his power adore, and sing the wonders of his grace forevermore. 3 The God who reigns on high the great archangels sing, and “Holy, holy, holy!” cry, “Almighty King! Who was and is the same, and evermore shall be: eternal Father, great I AM, we worship thee.” 4 The whole triumphant host give thanks to God on high; “Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they ever cry. Hail, Abraham’s God, and mine! With heaven our songs we raise; all might and majesty are thine, and endless praise. Topics: God the Father Majesty and Power; Biblical Persons; God Eternal; God Holiness; Grace Of God; Adoration of God; Biblical Persons Abraham; God Eternal; God Holiness; God King; Grace of God; Heritage; Love God’s Love for Us Scripture: Exodus 3:6-14 Used With Tune: LEONI Text Sources: Paraphrase of Hebrew Yigdal

Jesus, I Come

Author: William T. Sleeper Meter: Irregular Appears in 261 hymnals First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow and night Lyrics: 1 Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of my sickness into thy health, out of my want and into thy wealth, out of my sin and into thyself, Jesus, I come to thee. 2 Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into the glorious gain of thy cross, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of earth’s sorrows into thy balm, out of life’s storms and into thy calm, out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to thee. 3 Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into the joy and light of thy home, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of the depths of ruin untold, into the peace of thy sheltering fold, ever thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to thee. Topics: Invitation To Salvation; Sin Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME

Open My Eyes, That I May See

Author: Clara H. Scott Meter: Irregular Appears in 250 hymnals Refrain First Line: Silently now I wait for thee Lyrics: 1 Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see; open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine! 2 Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear, and while the wave notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see; open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine! 3 Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere; open my heart, and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see; open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine! Topics: Jesus Christ Glory; Aspiration; Holy Spirit Illuminator; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Submission; Witnessing Scripture: Mark 16:20 Used With Tune: SCOTT

A Purple Robe, a Crown of Thorn

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 13 hymnals Lyrics: 1 A purple robe, a crown of thorn, a reed in His right hand; before the soldiers’ spite and scorn I see my Savior stand. He bears between the Roman guard the weight of all our woe; a stumbling figure, bowed and scarred I see my Savior go. 2 He hangs, by whom the world was made, beneath the darkened sky; the everlasting ransom paid, I see my Savior die. He shares on high his Father’s throne, who once in mercy came; for all His love to sinners shown I sing my Savior’s name. Topics: Good Friday; Jesus Christ Passion; Jesus Christ Suffering Scripture: Matthew 27:29-45 Used With Tune: A PURPLE ROBE

This Is My Father's World

Author: Maltbie D. Babcock; Mary Babcock Crawford Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 336 hymnals Lyrics: 1 This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world: I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas– his hand the wonders wrought. 2 This is our Father's world: O let us not forget that though the wrong is great and strong, God is the ruler yet. He trusts us with his world, to keep it clean and fair-- all earth and trees, all skies and seas, his hand the wonders wrought. 3 This is my Father's world: he shines in all that's fair; in the rustling grass I hear him pass, he speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King, let heaven ring! God reigns; let earth be glad! Topics: Ecology; God Creator; God Final Victory; Nature Scripture: Genesis 1:28 Used With Tune: TERRA BEATA

Trusting Jesus

Author: Edgar P. Stites Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 288 hymnals First Line: Simply trusting every day Refrain First Line: Trusting as the moments fly Lyrics: 1 Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way, even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus– that is all. Refrain: Trusting as the moments fly, trusting as the days go by, trusting him whate’er befall, trusting Jesus– that is all. 2 Brightly does his Spirit shine into this poor heart of mine; while he leads I cannot fall, trusting Jesus– that is all. [Refrain] 3 Singing if my way is clear, praying if the path be drear, if in danger, for him call, trusting Jesus– that is all. [Refrain] 4 Trusting him while life shall last, trusting him till earth be past, till within the jasper wall, trusting Jesus– that is all. [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ Guide; Believing Faith; Jesus Christ Guide; Testimony; Trust Scripture: Psalm 37:5 Used With Tune: TRUSTING JESUS

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1,898 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation, enter every trembling heart. 2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast; let us all in thee inherit, let us find the promised rest. Take away the love of sinning, Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 3 Come, almighty to deliver, let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 4 Finish then thy new creation, pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise. Topics: Commitment; Holiness of Life; Holy Spirit Sanctifier; Love Christ’s Love fro Us; Christian Maturity; Sanctification; Serenity Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 Used With Tune: BEECHER

Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

Author: Reginald Heber Meter: 11.12.12.10 Appears in 1,691 hymnals Lyrics: 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 falling down before thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinful flesh thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Topics: God The Trinity; Cosmos; God Holiness; Processional Hymns; Cosmos; God Holiness; God Mercy; God Mystery; Morning; Processional Hymns; Saints; Trinity Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:2 Used With Tune: NICAEA

On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry

Author: Charles Coffin; John Chandler Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 237 hymnals Lyrics: 1 On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh: awake and listen for he brings glad tidings of the King of kings. 2 Let every heart be cleansed from sin, make straight the way for God within, and so prepare to be the home where such a mighty guest may come. 3 For you are our salvation, Lord, our refuge and our great reward; without your grace we waste away like flowers that wither and decay. 4 To heal the sick, stretch out your hand, and make the fallen sinner stand; shine out, and let your light restore earth's own true loveliness once more. 5 To you, O Christ, all praises be, whose advent sets your people free; whom with the Father we adore and Holy Spirit evermore! Topics: Advent Season; Biblical Persons; Advent Season; Biblical Persons John the Baptist; Biblical Places Jordan; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Jesus Christ Light; Jesus Christ Refuge; Salvation Scripture: Genesis 15:1 Used With Tune: PUER NOBIS