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Nearer to Jesus

Author: F. S. S. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Yearning for more of Jesus Refrain First Line: Trusting his love forever Lyrics: 1. Yearning for more of Jesus, More of his saving power; More of his sweet salvation Fill each passing hour. Chorus: Trusting his love forever; Walking with him today: Waiting for his appearing, When sin shall flee away. 2. Knowing that we have found him: Sweet is the mem'ry still; Still ever full his store house, Manna, our souls to fill. [Chorus] 3. Yearning to bring him nearer, Fullness of sweet desire; All of his love receiving, Wrapp'd in the Heavenly Fire. [Chorus] 4. Fitted to see his coming; Ready to enter in; Wearing the wedding garment, Cleans'd from the stain of sin. [Chorus] 5. Ready to work for Jesus, Seeing his day is nigh; Oh, thou dear, ling'ring lost one, Quick to thy Saviour fly. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Yearning for more of Jesus]

Come to Jesus, come to Jesus

Appears in 501 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come to Jesus just now; Just now come to Jesus, Come to Jesus, just now. 2. He will save you, etc. 3. He is able, etc. 4. He is willing, etc. 5. He will cleanse you, etc. 6. Only trust Him, etc. 7. O, accept Him, etc.

If Thou'lt Be Saved

Author: Dr. H. Bonar Appears in 534 hymnals First Line: O do not let the Word depart Refrain First Line: Why not tonight? why not tonight? Lyrics: 1. O do not let the word depart, Nor close thine eyes against the light; Poor sinner, harden not thy heart; If thou'lt be sav'd, why not tonight? Chorus: Why not tonight? why not tonight? If thou'lt be saved, why not tonight? Poor sinner, harden not thy heart, If thoul't be saved, why not tonight? 2. Tomorrow's sun may never rise To bless Thy long deluded sight; This is the time! oh, then be wise; If thou'lt be sav'd, why not tonight? [Chorus] 3. The world has nothing left to give, It has no new, no pure delight; Oh, try the life which Christians live; If thou'lt be sav'd, why not tonight? [Chorus] 4. Our blessed Lord refuses none Who would to Him their souls unite; Then be the work of grace begun; If thou'lt be saved, why not tonight? [Chorus] Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: [O do not let the word depart]

In the Shadow of the Cross

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: There's a place above all others Lyrics: 1. There's a place above all others, Where my spirit loves to be! 'Tis within the Sacred shadow Of the cross of Calvary! Chorus: In the shadow of the cross, In the shadow of the cross, There my spirit loves to be, In the shadow of the cross. 2. On the cross my Saviour suffered, That He might atone for me! And I love the blessed shadow Of the cross of Calvary! [Chorus] 3. When my heart is full of trouble, Then I love on bended knee To approach Him in the shadow Of the cross of Calvary! [Chorus] 4. Blessed Saviour, Thou wilt hear me, When I make my earnest plea, If I kneel within the shadow Of the cross of Calvary! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a place above all others]

The Sinners' Friend

Appears in 113 hymnals First Line: O Thou, the contrite sinners' friend! Lyrics: 1. O Thou, the contrite sinners' friend! Who, loving, lov'st them to the end, On this alone my hopes depend, That Thou wilt plead for me. 2. When weary in the Christian race, Far off appears my resting place, And, fainting, I mistrust Thy grace, Then, Savior, plead for me. 3. When I have err'd and gone astray, Afar from Thine and wisdom's way. And see no glimmering, guiding ray, Still, Savior, plead for me. 4. When Satan, by my sins made bold, Strives from Thy cross to loose my hold, Then with Thy pitying arms enfold, And plead, oh, plead for me. 5. And when my dying hour draws near, Darken'd with anguish, guilt, and fear, Then to my fainting sight appear, Pleading in heav'n for me. 6. When the full light of heav'nly day Reveals my sins in dread array, Say Thou hast wash'd them all away; Oh, say Thou plead'st for me. Used With Tune: [O Thou, the contrite sinners' friend!]

Beautiful Dream

Author: Knowles Shaw Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: I dreamed of the land of the pure and bright Refrain First Line: O! that beautiful dream Lyrics: 1. I dreamed of the land of the pure and bright, The city of God, the saint's delight; And the saints of all ages and children were there, That city of God and that home to share. Chorus: O! that beautiful dream; O! that beautiful dream; Shall I the saints, and those children see, Or, shall it be only a dream? 2. I dreamed that the trials of life were o'er, And the saints were walking the golden shore: Where they ate of the fruit of life's evergreen tree, O! city of God and that home to share. [Chorus] 3. I dreamed that I saw them in robes of white; With crowns on their brow of golden light; I looked as they wandered life's river along, I listened, and heard a most beautiful song. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I dreamed of the land of the pure and bright]

In The Shadow of Thy Wing

Author: Amelia M. Starkweather Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: He that dwelleth in the presence Refrain First Line: Hide me in the secret Lyrics: 1. He that dwelleth in the presence Of the Highest shall abide Where no trouble ever cometh, Where no evil can betide. Chorus: Hide me in the secret Of Thy presence, oh my King, Where the storms may ever gather, In the shadow of Thy wing. 2. When the clouds of sorrow gather, And the billows o'er me roll, Safe within His blest pavilion He will hide my weary soul. [Chorus] 3. I will plead the precious promise Of His tender, loving care For the destitute and needy, And He will regard my pray'r. [Chorus] 4. And the angry waves shall slumber At the bidding of His will; He will calm the raging tumult, With His gentle, "Peace, be still." [Chorus] Used With Tune: [He that dwelleth in the presence]

Cross of Christ

Author: D. T. Taylor Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Cross of Christ, O sacred tree Refrain First Line: Cross of Christ, sacred tree Lyrics: 1. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, Hide my sins, and shelter me; Claim or merit have I none, I am vile, and all undone; I to thee for succor fly; Give me refuge, or I die. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, All my hopes are hung on thee. Chorus: Cross of Christ, sacred tree; Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, All my hopes are hung on thee. 2. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, Let me to thy shadow flee; Here they mock'd the crucified, Here the royal sufferer died; Here was shed th' atoning blood, Till it crimson'd all the sod. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, Can the guilty trust in thee? [Chorus] 3. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, Type of love's deep mystery; 'Twas my sins provok'd this love, I this matchless passion mov'd; For my soul this love was stor'd, On my head the blessing pour'd. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, Now I solve love's mystery. [Chorus] 4. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, This my boast shall ever be; That the blood for me was shed, That for me He groan'd and bled; Now I catch that gracious eye, Now I know I shall not die. Cross of Christ, O sacred tree, All my guilt is lost in thee. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Cross of Christ, O sacred tree]

He That Goeth Forth and Weepeth

Author: J. E. H. Appears in 11 hymnals Refrain First Line: Sowing now, sowing now Lyrics: 1. He that goeth forth and weepeth, Bearing precious seed, Let him know that as he soweth To the sinner's need, So he'll reap. Chorus: Sowing now, sowing now, But reaping by and by; Weeping now, weeping now, Rejoicing by and by. 2. He that goeth forth and weepeth, Trusting in the Lord, Let him know that all he soweth Of the precious word, That he'll reap. [Chorus] 3. He that goeth forth and weepeth, All aglow with love, Often times, just while he soweth, Hearts begin to move; So he'll reap. [Chorus] 4. He that goeth forth and weepeth, Christ he never leaves, Doubtless shall return rejoicing! Bringing home his sheaves, Thus, he'll reap. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [He that goeth forth and weepeth]

How Far to the City of Gold?

Author: Mrs. E. E. Miles; F. A. B. Appears in 9 hymnals First Line: "How far, how far to the City of Gold?" Refrain First Line: Press on, Press on Lyrics: 1. "How far, how far to the City of Gold?" The anxious pilgrim cries, "How far to journey ere I see Its towers before me rise?" Tho' often worn and sad, Oppressed with grief and care, Pilgrim, press on a few more steps, Thy feet are almost there. Chorus: Press on, Press on, Where lies thy home so fair; Pilgrim, press on a few more steps, Thy feet are almost, almost there. 2. How far, how far to the City of God? The saddened hearts would know, While mourning o'er the friends they love, In death's embrace laid low; How long ere saints awake And pass those portals fair? Hope whispers in affliction's hour, Weep not, they're almost there. [Chorus] 3. How far, how far to the City of Gold? Where sorrow ne'er shall come The promised land of joy and rest, The saints' eternal home? The journey long has been, But home will soon appear; Each landmark past proclaims to us We're almost, almost there. [Chorus] Used With Tune: ["How far, how far to the City of Gold?"]