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We've a Story to Tell to the Nations

Author: H. Ernest Nichol Meter: 10.8.8.7.7 with refrain Appears in 315 hymnals Refrain First Line: For the darkness shall turn to dawning Lyrics: 1 We've a story to tell to the nations that shall turn their hearts to the right, a story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, a story of peace and light. [Refrain:] For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noonday bright, and Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, the kingdom of love and light. 2 We've a song to be sung to the nations, that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, a song that shall conquer evil and shatter the spear and sword, and shatter the spear and sword. (Refrain) 3 We've a message to give to the nations, that the Lord who reigneth above hath sent us his Son to save us, and show us that God is love, and show us that God is love. (Refrain) 4 We've a Savior to show to the nations, who the path of sorrow hath trod, that all of the world's great peoples might come to the truth of God, might come to the truth of God. (Refrain) Topics: Conflict, Spirtual; Spiritual Conflict; Kingdom of God; Missions; World Peace; Proclamation Scripture: Proverbs 4:18 Used With Tune: MESSAGE

Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

Author: John Newton; Anonymous Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,502 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace! how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed! 3 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures. 4 Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 5 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. Topics: Grace Of God; Grace of God; Salvation; Testimony Scripture: Exodus 15:6 Used With Tune: NEW BRITAIN

Standing on the Promises

Author: R. Kelso Carter Meter: 11.11.11.9 with refrain Appears in 480 hymnals First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing, standing, Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let his praises ring-- "Glory in the highest," I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God. [Refrain:] Standing, standing, standing on the promises of Christ my Savior; standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. 2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain) 3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to him eternally by love's strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain) 4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, listening every moment to the Spirit's call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God. (Refrain) Topics: Assurance; Doubts; Fears; Holy Spirit; Promises of God; Security Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1 Used With Tune: PROMISES

Jerusalem the Golden

Author: Bernard of Cluny; John M. Neale Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 922 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, beneath your contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed; I know not, O I know not what joys await me there, what radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare! 2 They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, and bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng; the Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene; the pastures of the blessed are decked in gloriuous sheen. 3 There is the throne of David; and there, from pain released, the shout of those who triumph, the song of those who feast; and they, who with their Leader have conquered in the fight, forever and forever are clad in robes of white. 4 O sweet and blessed country, the home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country that eager hearts expect! In mercy, Jesus, bring us to that dear land of rest, you are, with God the Father, and Spirit, ever blest. Topics: Church Final Victory; Heaven; Martyrs Scripture: Romans 14:7 Used With Tune: EWING

Jesus' Hands Were Kind Hands

Author: Margaret Cropper Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 28 hymnals First Line: Jesus' hands were kind hands doing good to all Topics: God in Society Sickness and Healing; Bodies, Physical; Healing, Physical; Jesus Christ Physician; Physical Bodies; Children; Children’s Hymns; Inner Healing; Physical Healing; Jesus Christ Earthly Life and Ministry; Jesus Christ Physician Scripture: Matthew 8:15 Used With Tune: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE

O, When Shall I See Jesus

Author: John Leland, early 19th C. Meter: 13.11.13.11 with refrain Appears in 465 hymnals First Line: O when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above Refrain First Line: O, shout "glory!" I shall mount above the skies Lyrics: 1 O, when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning, and from the flowing fountain drink everlasting love, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning? [Refrain:] O, shout "glory!" I shall mount above the skies, when I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. 2 Gird on the gospel armor of faith and hope and love, and you'll hear the trumpet sound in that morning. And when the combat's ended he'll carry you above, and you'll hear the trumpet sound in that morning. (Refrain) 3 Our ears shall hear with gladness the host of heaven siing, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Our tongues shall speak the glories of our immortal King, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. (Refrain) Topics: Heaven; Jesus Christ Return (Coming in Glory); Music and Singing Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 Used With Tune: THE MORNING TRUMPET

There Is a Balm in Gilead

Meter: Irregular Appears in 116 hymnals First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Lyrics: [Refrain:] There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. 1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain, but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. (Refrain) 2 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul, you can tell the love of Jesus, and say "He died for all." (Refrain) 3 Don't ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend; and if you lack for knowledge he'll ne'er refuse to lend. (Refrain) Topics: Discouragement; Inner Healing; Spirituals; Witnessing Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Used With Tune: BALM IN GILEAD Text Sources: Afro-American spiritual

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Author: Edward H. Plumptre Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 435 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice, ye pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing; your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Refrain: Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks and sing. 2 With all the angel choirs, with all the saints on earth, pour out the strains of joy and bliss, true rapture, noblest mirth! [Refrain] 3 Yes, on through life’s long path, still chanting as ye go; from youth to age, by night and day, in gladness and in woe, [Refrain] 4 Still lift your standard high, still march in firm array; as warriors through the darkness toil till dawns the golden day. [Refrain] Topics: Processional Hymns; Church Fellowship; Joy; Praise of God; Processional Hymns; Changing Year Scripture: Psalm 33:1 Used With Tune: MARION

In the Presence of Your People

Author: Brent Chambers Meter: Irregular Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: In the presence of your people I will praise your name Topics: God Holiness; Choruses, Refrains; Descants; God Holiness; Love God’s Love for Us; Praise of God; Scripture Hymns and Songs Scripture: Psalm 22:3-22 Used With Tune: CELEBRATION

Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,229 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers; kindle a flame of sacred love in these cold hearts of ours. 2 O raise our thoughts from things below, from vanities and toys, then shall we with fresh courage go to reach eternal joys. 3 Awake our souls to joyful songs; let pure devotion rise, till praise employs our thankful tongues, and doubt forever dies. 4 Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers; come, shed abroad the Savior’s love, and that shall kindle ours. Topics: Doubts; Holy Spirit Images of; Holy Spirit Lifegiver; Holy Spirit renewing; Love Christ’s Love fro Us Scripture: Matthew 3:16 Used With Tune: ST. AGNES