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Nearer, my God, to Thee

Author: Sarah F. Adams Appears in 2,555 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E’en tho' it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 2 Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heav'n; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with Thy praise, Out of my stony griefs, Bethel I'll raise; So by my woes to be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 5 Or if on joyful wing, Cleaving the sky, Sun, moon, and stars forgot, Upwards I'll fly. Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Hope Used With Tune: BETHANY

Work, for the Night is Coming

Author: Anna L. Coghill Appears in 1,205 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Work, for the night is coming; Work thro' the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling; Work 'mid springing flowers; Work while the day grows brighter, Under the glowing sun; Work, for the night is coming, When man's work is done. 2 Work, for the night is coming, Work thro' the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon: Give ev'ry flying minute Something to keep in store; Work, for the night is coming, When man works no more. 3 Work for the night is coming, Under the sunset skies, While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work, till the last beam fadeth, Fadeth to shine no more; Work, while the night is dark'ning, When man's work is o'er. Topics: Work and Missions Work; Missions; Temperance Used With Tune: WORK SONG

Hail to the Brightness

Author: Thomas Hastings Appears in 467 hymnals First Line: Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning Lyrics: 1 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning, Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain! Hush'd be the accents of sorrow and mourning, Zion in triumph begins her mild reign. 2 Hail to the brightness of Zion's glad morning, Long by the prophets of Israel foretold; Hail to the millions from bondage returning! Gentiles and Jews the blest vision behold. 3 Lo, in the desert rich flowers are springing, Streams ever copious are gliding along; Loud from the mountain-tops echoes are ringing, Wastes rise in verdure and mingle in song. 4 See, from all lands, from the isles of the ocean, Praise to Jehovah ascending on high; Fall'n are the engines of war and commotion, Shouts of salvation are rending the sky. Topics: Work and Missions Missions; Praise Used With Tune: WESLEY

How shall the Young Secure

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 485 hymnals First Line: How shall the young secure their hearts Lyrics: 1 How shall the young secure their hearts, And guard their lives from sin? Thy word the choicest rules imparts To keep the conscience clean. 2 'Tis, like the sun, a heavenly light, That guides us all the day; And, thro' the dangers of the night, A lamp to lead our way. 3 The starry heavens Thy rule obey, The earth maintains her place; And these, Thy servants, night and day, Thy skill and power express. 4 But still Thy law and gospel, Lord, Have lessons more divine; Not earth stands firmer than Thy word, Nor stars so nobly shine. 5 Thy word is everlasting truth; How pure is ev'ry page! That holy book shall guide our youth, And well support our age. Topics: Childhood and Youth Youth Used With Tune: AZMON

Now Thank we all our God

Author: Miss C. Winkworth; M. Rinkart Appears in 699 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom His world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, And still is ours today. 2 O may this bounteous God, Through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts, And blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in His grace, And guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills, In this world and the next. 3 All praise and thanks to God The Father now be given, The Son and Him who reigns With them in highest heaven; The one eternal God, Whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore! Topics: Church Festivals Thanksgiving; Praise; New Year; National; National; Closing Hymns Used With Tune: NU TAKKER ALLE GUD

Jesus, I my Cross have Taken

Author: Henry F. Lyte Appears in 1,325 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee; Destitute, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my All shall be: Perish ev'ry fond ambition, All I've sought, and hoped, and known; Yet how rich is my condition! God and heav'n are still my own. 2 Let the world despise and leave me; They have left my Savior, too; Human hearts and looks deceive me; Thou art not, like them, untrue; And while Thou shalt smile upon me, God of wisdom, love and might, Foes may hate, and friends may shun me: Show Thy face, and all is bright. 3 Man may trouble and distress me, 'Twill but drive me to Thy breast; Life with trials hard may press me, Heav'n will bring me sweeter rest. O 'tis not in grief to harm me, While Thy love is left to me, O 'twere not in joy to charm me, Were that joy unmixed with Thee. 4 Haste, then, on from grace to glory, Armed by faith, and winged by prayer; Heav'n's eternal days before thee, God's own hand shall guide thee there. Soon shall close thy earthly mission, Swift shall pass thy pilgrim days, Hope shall change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ Used With Tune: AUTUMN

Lead, Kindly Light

Author: E. H. Bickersteth; J. H. Newman Appears in 1,259 hymnals First Line: Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom Lyrics: 1 Lead, kindly Light, amid th’encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet! I do not ask to see The distant scene; one step enough for me. 2 I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me on; I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day; and spite of fears, Pride ruled my will: remember not past years. 3 So long Thy pow'r has blest me, sure it still Will lead me on O’er moor and fen, o’er crag and torrent, till The night is gone; And with the morn those angel faces smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile. 4 Meantime, along the narrow rugged path, Thyself hast trod, Lead, Savior, lead me home in childlike faith, Home to my God, To rest forever after earthly strife In the calm light of ever lasting life. Topics: The Christian Life Trust and Confidence; Following Christ Used With Tune: LUX BENIGNA

My Jesus, as Thou Wilt

Author: Jane Borthwick; Benjamin Schmolk Appears in 627 hymnals First Line: My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Lyrics: 1 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! O may Thy will be mine; Into Thy hand of love I would my all resign. Through sorrow, or through joy, Conduct me as Thine own, And help me still to say, My Lord, Thy will be done. 2 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Though seen through many a tear, Let not my star of hope Grow dim or disappear; Since Thou on earth hast wept, And sorrowed oft alone, If I must weep with Thee, My Lord, Thy will be done. 3 My Jesus, as Thou wilt! All shall be well for me; Each changing future scene I gladly trust with Thee; Thus to my home above I travel calmly on, And sing in life or death, My Lord, Thy will be done. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: JEWETT

Savior, Thy dying Love

Author: Sylvanus D. Phelps Appears in 577 hymnals First Line: Savior, Thy dying love Thou gavest me Lyrics: 1 Savior, Thy dying love Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, My Lord, from Thee; In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfill its vow, Some off'ring bring Thee now, Something for Thee. 2 O'er the blest mercy-seat Pleading for me, My feeble faith looks up, Jesus, to Thee. Help me the cross to bear, Thy wondrous love declare, Some song to raise, or prayer, Something for Thee. 3 Give me a faithful heart, Likeness to Thee, That each departing day Henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done, Some wand'rer sought and won, Something for Thee. 4 All that I am and have, Thy gifts so free, In joy, in grief, through life, O Lord, for Thee. And when Thy face I see, My ransomed soul shall be, Through all eternity, Something for Thee. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Youth Used With Tune: EDEN

Take Time to be Holy

Author: W. D. Longstaff Appears in 327 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His word; Make friends of God's children, Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret, With Jesus alone; By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. 4 Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive Beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted For service above. Topics: The Christian Life Following Christ; Prayer; Following Christ; Youth Used With Tune: TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY