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Fire of God, titanic Spirit

Author: Michael Saward (born 1932) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: God, Spirit Breath of Life; Pentecost The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: FIRE OF GOD

Author: Charles W. Ray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Star of Bethlehem, thy glory Lyrics: 1 Star of Bethlehem, thy glory Long has been the lofty theme Of sublimest song and story Of our Lord and king supreme; Still thy radiance seems to linger In the eastern evening sky, And with bright prophetic finger Points to blissful realms on high. 2 Star of Bethlehem, blest emblem, Of the Prince of life and light, Seen of wise men, thou didst guide them Thro’ the long and cheerless night; Resting o’er the lowly manger, Where the Savior’s bed was made, Shepherd Jew and Gentile stranger, At His feet their offerings laid. 3 Star of Bethlehem! How glorious! Herald of the infant King, Who, o’er sin and death victorious, Shall His saints to glory bring; Star of hope for every nation, Let thy beams each soul inflame; Light and life, and full salvation, Dwell within thy sacred name. Used With Tune: BIG BEND Text Sources: Spicy Breezes (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1883)

Greeting

Author: Julia R. Brewster Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: On this night of joyous greeting Lyrics: 1 On this night of joyous greeting, Parents, teachers, children, come Join us in our happy meeting, In our blessèd Sabbath home. Refrain: Hear our voices, sweetly blending In the praises of our Lord; Notes so sweet to Heav’n ascending, Angel voices might accord. 2 We are taught the wondrous story, That for us the Savior came: That we have a home in glory, Purchased by the dying Lamb. [Refrain] 3 May our hearts to Him be given, In our happy childhood days, Travelers on the road to Heaven, Cheer the way with songs of praise. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SRINAGAR Text Sources: Songs of Grace and Glory by William F. Sherwin and Silas J. Vail (New York: Horace Waters & Son, 1874)

The Good Shepherd

Author: George J. Ferreira Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When the little lambs are roving Lyrics: 1 When the little lambs are roving, Over hillsides bleak and bare, Into pastures green the shepherd Guides them by his tender care; Jesus, Shepherd, guide our footsteps Thro’ the rough and rugged way; Lead us into pleasant pastures, May we never from Thee stray. 2 When the little lambs are thirsting For the font where grasses grow, To the spring the shepherd leads them Where the sparkling waters flow; Jesus, Shepherd, gently lead us To the fountain flowing free, Where for all the world is given, Life and love eternally. 3 When the lamb has strayed and fallen, And he hears the cry of pain, Then the shepherd binds its bruises, Gives new life and strength again; Jesus, Shepherd, heal the bruises Made by sin whene’er we fall; Into Thy good care and keeping May we give ourselves, our all. Used With Tune: PAMPANITO Text Sources: The King's Praises by Charles S. Brown (Boston: United Society of Christian Endeavor, 1899)

Memories of the Past

Author: Samuel Burnham Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Memories of the past come swelling Lyrics: 1 Memories of the past come swelling O’er the graves of bygone years; Scenes of joy and sorrow telling, Sun and shadow, smiles and tears. Merry shouts of joy and gladness Ring out from the shadowy past, While the mournful tones of sadness Wail like winter’s shivering blast. 2 Many a loved one fondly cherished, Calmly in the churchyard sleeps; Many an orange flower has perished, Many a willow sadly weeps. Many a voice has ceased its singing, But in brighter, fairer skies, Where Heaven’s harmonies are ringing, Joins that song that never dies. 3 Yet we feel that hovering near us, Spirits of the sainted dead, From the dim past come to cheer us, With their guardian wings outspread. Thus do memories come pressing, On the track of bygone years: And though sorrow came with blessing, Smiles are glistening through the skies. 4 Bless to us past mercies given, Bless to us this festal day, Show us all the road to Heaven, Lead us in the shining way. Just beyond death’s narrow river, Heav’n’s own glories on us shine; Father! grant that there, forever, We may sing of love divine. Used With Tune: MANDALAY Text Sources: Sabbath Songs (Boston: Lee & Shepard, 1869)

Our Homeland

Author: A. B. Kendall Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Just beyond life’s purpling twilight Refrain First Line: Blessed homeland, heavenly homeland Lyrics: 1 Just beyond life’s purpling twilight, And its sunset gates of gold, Lies a land of wondrous beauty, Full of joy and peace untold. Refrain: Blessed homeland, heavenly homeland, Just beyond earth’s darkest night, Where the tree of life is blooming, And the skies are ever bright. 2 Just beyond life’s moaning surges, And its billows’ ceaseless roll, Hidden from our earth-dimmed vision, Lies the homeland of the soul. [Refrain] 3 And tho’ hidden by the shadows, Glorious sunshine sometimes falls, Radiant gleams of Heaven’s splendor, From its jeweled jasper walls. [Refrain] 4 Just beyond our weary watching, Just beyond our doubts and fears, Just beyond our hopes and longings, Just beyond our pain and tears. [Refrain] 5 Just beyond the curtain lifting, We shall see the glittering towers, Of that distant longed for haven, In God’s summerland of flowers. [Refrain] Used With Tune: HILVERSUM Text Sources: White Wings, by Curtis V. Strickland and T. H. Osborn (Huntington, Inc: C. V. Strickland, 1896)

Why Didn't You Let Us Know?

Author: Grace P. Turnbull Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Why didn’t you tell us sooner? Lyrics: 1 “Why didn’t you tell us sooner? The words came sad and low; O ye who know the Gospel truths, Why didn’t you let us know? The Savior died for all the world, He died to save from woe; But we never heard the story, Why didn’t you let us know? 2 “You have had the Gospel message, You have known the Savior’s love; Your dear ones passed from Christian homes, To the blessèd land above. Why did you let our fathers die, And into silence go? With no thought of Christ to comfort, Why didn’t you let us know? 3 “You say you are Christ’s disciples, That you try His work to do; And yet His very last command Is disobeyed by you. ’Tis indeed a wondrous story! He loved the whole world so, That He came and died to save us! Why didn’t you let us know? 4 “O souls redeemed by Jesus, Think what your Lord hath done! He came to earth and suffered, And died for everyone. He expected you to tell it! As on your way you go; But you kept the message from us! Why didn’t you let us know? 5 “O hear the pathetic crying, Ye who dwell in Christian lands! For Africa stands before you, With pleading, outstretched hands; You may not be able now to come, But some in your stead may go; Will you not send us teachers? Will you not let us know?” Used With Tune: TROYES Text Sources: Scriptural Songs (Memorial Edition) by Mary E. Currier (Springfield,Mass.: R. B. Currier, 1908)

The Land Immortal

Author: Aldine S. Kieffer Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Far beyond life’s gloomy portals Refrain First Line: Forward, then, with brave endeavor Lyrics: 1 Far beyond life’s gloomy portals, Far beyond earth’s clouds and night; Lies the land of bright immortals, Bathed in living, shining light. Refrain: Forward, then, with brave endeavor; Forward, it can not be long Till the soul shall rest forever In the land of love and song. 2 To that land my feet are wending, Thro’ the dark and dreary day; But my soul ofttimes is blending With a song that cheers the way. [Refrain] 3 Patient be, O heart so lowly; Patient be, O soul so sad! In the end thou shalt find only Joy, peace, love to make thee glad. [Refrain] 4 For the hand of Christ is leading Thee thro’ all this border land; And thy feet, tho’ bruised and bleeding, Soon will touch the shining strand. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BÖBLINGEN Text Sources: Gospel Songs and Hymns No. 1 by George B. Holsinger (Bridgewater, VA: Brethren Publishing House, 1898)

When The Shades Of Coming Sorrow

Author: Cecil Moore Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When the shades of coming sorrow Deepen into starless night, Faith’s bright rays illume my darkness, With her motto—God thy light. Yes, my light—though all around me, Groping, seek to walk by sight, Let me follow where Thou leadest, God of Love and Light of Light. 2 If by paths unknown, untrodden, Thro’ deep gorge, o’er dizzy height, Guide my feet, uphold my goings, Thou, Thou only, art my light. Grant me power, dear Lord, to witness, How pure faith gleams ever bright, Thine the cloud and Thine the sunshine, Thou my Lord, my life, my light. 3 Such the faith of those, our loved ones, Standing now in robes washed white, Now they know how all life’s shadows Brought them nearer to Thy light, On the shield of faith borne homeward, Rest they from the hard-won fight, And no more can powers of darkness Dim their vision of Thy light. Used With Tune: CHERNIVTSI Text Sources: The Quiver, Vol XX, page 435

Blessed Friend

Author: James Rowe Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Blessed Jesus, how I love Thee! Refrain First Line: Keep, O keep me Thine forever Lyrics: 1 Blessed Jesus, how I love Thee! All my heart to Thee I give; In my life there’s none above Thee, Day by day for Thee I live. Refrain: Keep, O keep me Thine forever, Hold me in Thine arms of love; Naught my heart and Thine shall sever, O Thou blessèd Friend above. 2 Of Thy grace my soul is singing, Thou art all in all to me; To Thy promise I am clinging, Sure that I Thy face shall see. [Refrain] 3 Keep me faithful, Friend eternal, Let Thy glory be my pride, Till in yonder world supernal, In Thy glory I abide. [Refrain] 4 Soon will end all sin, all scorning, Soon my soul will find her own, In that land of endless morning, When I see Thee on Thy throne. [Refrain] Used With Tune: EREZ Text Sources: Carol Crown by James D. Vaughan (Lawrenceburg, TN: James D. Vaughan, 1915)