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To God Be the Glory

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 235 hymnals Refrain First Line: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord Lyrics: 1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done, So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the Lifegate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thro' Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done! 2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus forgiveness receives. (Refrain) 3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing thro' Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. (Refrain) Topics: Passion; The Christian Way of Life Praise and Testimony Used With Tune: [To God be the glory]

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, 19th Century Appears in 447 hymnals Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, And to know, “Thus saith the Lord.” Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood; And in simple faith to plunge me ’Neath the healing, cleansing flood! (Refrain) 3 Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease; Just from Jesus simply taking Life and rest, and joy and peace. (Refrain) 4 I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. (Refrain) Topics: The Christian Way of Life Assurance and Trust Used With Tune: ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]

O Happy Home, Where Thou Art Loved

Author: Carl J. P. Spitta, 1801-1859; Sarah B. Findlater, 1823-1907 Appears in 139 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O happy home, where Thou art loved the dearest, Thou loving Friend, and Saviour of our race, And where among the guests there never cometh One who can hold such high and honored place! 2 O happy home, where each one serves Thee, lowly, Whatever his appointed work may be, Till every common task seems great and holy, When it is done, O Lord, as unto thee! 3 O happy home, where Thou art not forgotten When joy is overflowing, full and free; O happy home, where every wounded spirit Is brought, Physician, Comforter, to Thee—- 4 Until at last, when earth's day's work is ended, All meet Thee in the blessed home above, From whence Thou camest, where Thou hast ascended, Thy everlasting home of peace and love! Amen. Topics: Dedication of Home; Home Used With Tune: ALVERSTOKE

Moment by Moment

Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Appears in 153 hymnals First Line: Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine Refrain First Line: Moment by moment I'm kept in His love Lyrics: 1 Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine; Living with Jesus a new life divine; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine, Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Refrain: Moment by moment I’m kept in His love; Moment by moment I’ve life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. 2 Never a trial that He is not there, Never a burden that He doth not bear, Never a sorrow that He doth not share, Moment by moment I’m under His care. (Refrain) 3 Never a heartache and never a groan, Never a teardrop and never a moan; Never a danger, but there on the throne, Moment by moment, He thinks of His own. (Refrain) 4 Never a weakness that He doth not feel, Never a sickness that He cannot heal; Moment by moment, in woe or in weal, Jesus my Saviour abides with me still. (Refrain) Topics: Contentment; Faithfulness Of God; God the Father His Faithfulness; Peace Spiritual; The Christian Way of Life Comfort and Encouragement Used With Tune: [Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine]

My Redeemer

Author: Philip P. Bliss, 1838-1876 Appears in 339 hymnals First Line: I will sing of my Redeemer Refrain First Line: Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer Lyrics: 1 I will sing of my Redeemer, And His wondrous love to me; On the cruel cross He suffered, From the curse to set me free. Refrain: Sing, oh, sing of my Redeemer, With His blood He purchased me, On the cross He sealed my pardon, Paid the debt, and made me free. 2 I will tell the wondrous story, How my lost estate to save, In his boundless love and mercy, He the ransom freely gave. (Refrain) 3 I will praise my dear Redeemer, His triumphant power I'll tell, How the victory He giveth Over sin and death and hell. (Refrain) 4 I will sing of my Redeemer And his heavenly love to me; He from death to life hath brought me, Son of God, with Him to be. (Refrain) Topics: Recessionals; The Christian Way of Life Praise and Testimony Used With Tune: [I will sing of my Redeemer]

Come, Ye Disconsolate

Author: Thomas Moore, 1779-1852; Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Appears in 1,076 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish; Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. 2 Joy of the desolate, light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure, Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying, "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure." 3 Here see the bread of life; see waters flowing Forth from the throne of God, pure from above; Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Amen. Topics: Intercession; Prayer Hymns about; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: CONSOLATION (Webbe)

Peace, Perfect Peace

Author: Edward H. Bickersteth, 1825-1906 Appears in 409 hymnals First Line: Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? Lyrics: 1 Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within. 2 Peace, perfect peace, by thronging duties pressed? To do the will of Jesus, this is rest. 3 Peace, perfect peace, with sorrows surging round? On Jesus' bosom naught but calm is found. 4 Peace, perfect peace, our future all unknown? Jesus we know, and He is on the throne. 5 Peace, perfect peace, death shadowing us and ours? Jesus has vanquished death and all its powers. 6 It is enough: earth's struggles soon shall cease, And Jesus, call us to heaven's perfect peace. Amen. Topics: Peace Spiritual; Service Music Closing Sentences; Service Music Response to Prayer; The Christian Way of Life Peace and Contentment Used With Tune: PAX TECUM

God Make My Life a Little Light

Author: Matilda B. Betham-Edwards, 1836-1919 Appears in 112 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God make my life a little light Within the world to glow; A little flame that burneth bright, Wherever I may go. 2 God make my life a little flower That giveth joy to all, Content to bloom in native bower, Although the place be small. 3 God make my life a little song That comforteth the sad, That helpeth others to be strong, And makes the singer glad. 4 God make my life a little staff Whereon the weak may rest, That so what health and strength I have May serve my neighbors best. 5 God make my life a little hymn Of tenderness and praise, Of faith, that never waxeth dim, In all His wondrous ways. Amen. Topics: Children's Hymns; Special Subjects and Occasions Childhood Used With Tune: CAPEL

The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns

Author: John Brownlie, 1859-1925 Appears in 100 hymnals Lyrics: 1 The King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the eastern hills, And life to joy awakes. 2 Not as of old a little child, To bear, and fight, and die, But crowned with glory like the sun That lights the morning sky. 3 O brighter than the rising morn When He, victorious, rose And left the lonesome place of death Despite the rage of foes-- 4 O brighter than that glorious morn Shall this fair morning be, When Christ, our King, in beauty comes, And we His face shall see! 5 The King shall come when morning dawns And light and beauty brings: Hail, Christ the Lord! Thy people pray, Come quickly, King of kings! Amen. Topics: Advent Second; Ancient Hymns; Ascension and Reign; Christ Reign; Christ Second Coming; Historical; Second Coming Used With Tune: ST. STEPHEN Text Sources: Greek, based on

Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands

Author: Charles H. Spurgeon, 1834-1892 Appears in 28 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Amidst us our Belovèd stands, And bids us view His piercèd hands; Points to the wounded feet and side, Blest emblems of the Crucified. 2 What food luxurious loads the board, When, at His table, sits the Lord! The wine how rich, the bread how sweet, When Jesus deigns the guests to meet! 3 If now, with eyes defiled and dim, We see the signs, but see not Him; O, may His love the scales displace, And bid us see Him face to face! 4 Thou glorious Bridegroom of our hearts, Thy present smile a heaven imparts! O, lift the veil, if veil there be, Let every saint Thy glory see! Amen. Topics: The Church The Lord's Supper Used With Tune: HAMBURG