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Sweet by and by

Appears in 697 hymnals First Line: There's a land that is fairer than day Refrain First Line: In the sweet by and by Lyrics: 1 There's a land that is fairer than day, And by faith we may see it afar, For the Father waits over the way, To prepare us a dwelling-place there. Chorus: In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore! In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on that beautiful shore. 2 We shall sing on that beautiful shore, The melodious songs of the blest, And our spirits shall sorrow no more-- Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. [Chorus] 3 To our bountiful Father above We will offer the tribute of praise, For the glorious gift of his love, And the blessings that hallow our days! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a land that is fairer than day]

Jesus of Nazareth

Appears in 194 hymnals First Line: What means this eager, anxious throng Lyrics: 1 What means this eager, anxious throng, Which moves with busy haste along; These wondrous gath'rings day by day? What means this strange commotion, say? In accents hush'd, the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by;" In accents hushed, the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Used With Tune: JESUS OF NAZARETH

There is a time

Appears in 86 hymnals First Line: There is a time, we know not when Lyrics: 1 There is a time, we know not when, A point, we know not where, That marks the destiny of men, To glory or despair; 2 There is a time by us unseen, That crosses ev'ry path, The hidden boundary between God's patience and his wrath. 3 How far may we go on in sin? How long will God forbear? Where does hope end, and where begin The confines of despair? 4 An answer from the skies is sent: Ye that from God depart, While it is called to-day, repent! And harden not your heart." Used With Tune: THERE IS A TIME

Memphis

Appears in 193 hymnals First Line: Oh, how I love thy holy law! Lyrics: 1 Oh, how I love thy holy law! 'Tis daily my delight; And thence my meditations draw Divine advice by night. Used With Tune: MEMPHIS

The Saviour's call

Appears in 36 hymnals First Line: Farewell, farewell, to all below Lyrics: 1 Farewell, farewell to all below, The Saviour calls, and I must go; I launch my boat upon the sea, This land is not the land for me. Chorus: This world is not my home, This world is not my home, This world is all a wilderness, This world is not my home. 2 I've found the winding paths of sin A rugged path to travel in; Beyond the swelling waves I see The land my Saviour bought for me. [Chorus] 3 Oh! sinner, why will you not go? There's room enough for you, I know; Our boat is sound, the passage free, And there's a better land for thee. [Chorus] 4 Farewell, dear friends, I may not stay, The home I seek is far away; Where Christ is not, I cannot be, This land is not the land for me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Farewell, farewell to all below]

Safety Near the Cross

Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When striving with the hosts of sin Refrain First Line: O, there's safety near the cross Lyrics: 1 When striving with the hosts of sin, We oft-times suffer loss, But if the conquest we would win, We must keep near the cross. Chorus: O, there's safety near the cross, Yes, there's safety near the cross, 'Mid the direst conflict sin can wage, There is safety near the cross. 2 In fierce temptation's darkest hour, When hope seems well nigh lost, O, then we'll look to Christ the more, And still keep near the cross. [Chorus] 3 Let worldings trust their hoarded gold, We count it filth and dross, In Jesus we have wealth untold, We glory in his cross. [Chorus] 4 Then let us manfully endure, Though high the waves may toss, In hope of rest on Canaan's shore, We daily bear the cross. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [When striving with the hosts of sin]

Praise of children

Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: Come, let us sing of Jesus Lyrics: 1 Come, let us sing of Jesus, While hearts and accents blend; Come, let us sing of Jesus, The sinner's only Friend His holy soul rejoices, Amid the choirs above, To hear our youthful voices Exulting in his love. 2 We love to sing of Jesus, Who wept our path along; We love to sing of Jesus, The tempted and the strong; None who besought his healing, He passed unheeded by; And still retains his feeling For us above the sky. 3 We love to sing of Jesus, Who died our souls to save; We love to sing of Jesus, Triumphant o'er the grave; And in the hour of danger, We'll trust his love alone, Who once slept in a manger, And now sits on the throne. 4 Then let us sing of Jesus, While yet on earth we stay, And hope to sing of Jesus Throughout eternal day; For those who here confess him, He will in heaven confess; And faithful hearts that bless him, He will forever bless. Used With Tune: PRAISE OF CHILDREN

Invitation

Appears in 1,480 hymnals First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched Refrain First Line: He is able, He is able Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Weak and wounded, sick and sore: Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and pow'r. Chorus: He is able, He is able, He is willing, doubt no more. He is able, He is able, He is willing, doubt no more. Used With Tune: INVITATION

Cross and crown

Appears in 1,242 hymnals First Line: Must Jesus bear the cross alone Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone, And all the world go free? No, there's a cross for ev'ry one, And there's a cross for me. Used With Tune: CROSS AND CROWN

The golden rule

Appears in 49 hymnals First Line: To do to others as I would Lyrics: 1 To do to others as I would That they should do to me, Will make me honest, kind, and good, As children ought to be; Chorus: The Sunday-school, the Sunday-school, It is the place I love; For there I'll learn the golden rule, Which leads to joys above. 2 I know I should not steal, nor use The smallest thing I see, Which I should never like to lose If it belonged to me. [Chorus] 3 And this plain rule forbids me quite To strike an angry blow, Because I should not think it right If others served me so. [Chorus] 5 But any kindness they may need I'll do, whate'er it be; As I am very glad indeed, When they are kind to me. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [To do to others as I would]