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The Virgins Ten

Author: Dr. H. J. Zelley Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "Five of them were wise and five were foolish" Refrain First Line: Some were shouting, some were weeping Lyrics: 1 “Five of them were wise and five were foolish,” Of the virgins ten who assembled there. “Five of them were wise and five were foolish” When the summons came for the feast prepare. Refrain: Some were shouting, some were weeping When the bridegroom came and they entered in: Should He come tonight, would you enter light, Or be driven out with your load of sin? 2 Five of them had oil and five were careless, For the needed oil then had failed to bring. Tho’ they trimmed their lamps when called to hasten They were not prepared for to meet their King. [Refrain] 3 Five of them were ready, five were tardy, For the Bridegroom came in the midnight gloom; Five of them were welcomed, five were banished, In the darkness deep met their solemn doom. [Refrain] 4 Five of them were shouting, five were wailing, For the door was shut when the Bridegroom came; Five of them were glad and now are singing, Five of them must dwell in eternal flame. [Refrain] 5 Brother, when He comes, will you be foolish, If you’d enter in you must forsake sin; Brother, he is coming, don’t be sleeping, Oh! be wise—prepare, we shall enter in. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Five of them were wise and five were foolish]

Go and Tell Jesus To-day

Author: H. J. Zelley, D.D. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Go and tell Jesus when burdened by sin Lyrics: 1 Go and tell Jesus when burdened by sin; Ask Him for pardon, and cleansing within; Gladly He’ll aid a new life to begin; Go and tell Jesus today. Refrain: Go and tell Jesus, Go and tell Jesus, He will take every burden away. Him you will find so tender and kind, Then go and tell Jesus today. 2 Go and tell Jesus when troubled with care; Go when your load seems so heavy to bear: Surely He’ll hear, and will answer your pray’r; Go and tell Jesus today. [Refrain] 3 Go and tell Jesus when sorrows so deep, Trouble in day-light and haunt you in sleep, Sorrows that cause you to mourn and to weep, Go and tell Jesus today. [Refrain] 4 Go and tell Jesus whatever you need, He will to every petition give heed, Prove Himself ever your true friend indeed, Go and tell Jesus today. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Go and tell Jesus when burdened by sin]

The Last Call

Appears in 148 hymnals First Line: Hear, O sinner, mercy hails you

A Glorious Hope!

Author: A. H. Sembower, D.D. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: I have a hope—a glorious hope Lyrics: 1 I have a hope—a glorious hope— An anchor it proves to be:— Yes hope in the blood so freely shed On the cross of Calvary! Refrain: I have a hope, a glorious hope, ‘Tis an anchor sure to my soul! It holds me fast to the “Rock of Ages” While the stormy billows roll. 2 I have a hope—a glorious hope— It cheers me day by day; And sends forth a gleam of golden light All along my pilgrim way. [Refrain] 3 I have a hope—a glorious hope— ‘Tis fixed in the word of God; A hope that is giv’n to every one Who the heav’nly pathway trod. [Refrain] 4 I have a hope—a glorious hope— So steadfast it ne’er can fail! ‘Tis founded upon eternal truth And it reaches within the veil. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 6:19 Used With Tune: [I have a hope, a glorious hope]

Is Jesus Precious?

Author: Kate Ulmer Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Is Jesus precious? do you always love Him? Lyrics: 1 Is Jesus precious? do you always love Him? Dearer by far than all else beside? Are you each moment striving to obey Him, Faithful to Him whatever betide? Refrain: Is Jesus precious? Do you now love Him Dearer, far dearer than the whole world beside? He is your Saviour, Friend, and blest Redeemer, He for your sake hath both suffered and died. 2 Is Jesus precious? think how much you owe Him, Think of the debt He paid on the tree; Think of His mercy, love, and great forgiveness, Think of His grace abundant and free. [Refrain] 3 Is Jesus precious? go and now declare it, Live it, and tell it day after day; Like Him in spirit, patient, true and tender, Trying to show to others the way. [Refrain] 4 Is Jesus precious? what will be your answer When you shall stand at heaven’s bright door? If it be “yes,” the gates will swing wide open, But “no,” will shut you out evermore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Is Jesus precious, do you always love him]

Shine In, Thou Light Divine

Author: Rev. H. J. Zelley Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Shine in, shine in, Thou light divine Lyrics: 1 Shine in, shine in, Thou light divine, Illume my soul today; O fill with joy this heart of mine, And drive the clouds away. Refrain: Shine in, shine in, O light divine, I pray, Come, fill with joy this heart of mine, Shine in, O shine today. 2 Shine in, shine in, with beams of love, Thou light of Life divine; Shine with a radiance from above, And make me wholly Thine. [Refrain] 3 Shine in, shine in, ‘till all within Is kindled by Thy rays; Till I am purged from every sin, And all my soul is praise. [Refrain] 4 Shine in, shine in, ‘till I shall be Transfigured by Thy pow’r; And then reflect the light from Thee, Around me every hour. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Shine in, shine in, thou light divine]

Undiscovered Blessings

Author: Dr. H. J. Zelley Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There are blessings in that duty hard Refrain First Line: There are undiscovered blessings Lyrics: 1 There are blessings in that duty hard, that meets you in the way, Tho’ it cause you pain and heartache as you face it day by day; Do that duty, do it bravely, cast all tho’t of self behind, And in duties that await you, hidden blessings you shall find. Refrain: There are undiscovered blessing, O ‘tis true, Love has wonderful surprises waiting you, awaiting you, Every blessing we discover should forever us remind, Of the many hidden blessings earnest souls are sure to find. 2 There are blessings in the battles fierce that ever we must fight, When we stand against the evil and uphold the good and right; Stand for Jesus, you will conquer, tho’ the way with foes is lines, And in bravely facing danger, hidden blessings you shall find. [Refrain] 3 There are blessings in the heavy load that must be borne by all, Tho’ you dread the weary burden or beneath it almost fall; Lift it bravely, you can bear it, with a spirit sweet and kind, And in bearing heavy burdens, hidden blessings you shall find. [Refrain] 4 There are blessings in the stony road your feet must travel o’er, Tho’ it seems more rough and thorny as you follow it the more; March along it strong and trustful, with a heart by grace refined, And in pressing ever onward, hidden blessings you shall find. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There are blessings in that duty hard]

The Desert Shall Rejoice

Author: Herschel Lee Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There is joy in desert places Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! in solitary places Lyrics: 1 There is joy in desert places, Through the blessed gospel light, That Jesus sheds upon us, From His throne of royal might; And our weary hearts are gladdened, No more sorrow, pain or woes; For He makes our desert life “rejoice, And blossom as the rose.” Refrain: Rejoice! rejoice! in solitary places: Rejoice! rejoice! in triumph o’er thy foes! For the gospel light will shine through smiling faces, When the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2 To the worn and weary trav’ler, In the lone and desert way; Comes the promise ever faithful, Thou shall rest at close of day. There is blessed hope in Jesus, While salvation’s river flows; He will make our desert life “rejoice, And blossom as the rose.” [Refrain] 3 When the ransomed of the Lord shall come, A vast triumphant throng; And return to Zion singing, We will join the Victor’s song. Then life’s desert will be ended By the crystal river bright, And the rose will bloom forever there, In Heaven’s holy light. [Refrain] Scripture: Isaiah 35 Used With Tune: [There is joy in desert places]

I Love the Blessed Mercy Seat

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There's a place where weary mortals Refrain First Line: Yes, I love the mercy seat Lyrics: 1 There’s a place where weary mortals May find a rest complete, Where the earth and heaven mingles, ‘Tis at the mercy seat. Refrain: Yes, I love the mercy seat; There’s no other safe retreat; There by faith I meet my Saviour, At the blessed mercy seat. 2 There I take to Christ my burdens, And cast them at His feet, And my soul finds sweet refreshing Down at the mercy seat. [Refrain] 3 Here my heart finds perfect cleansing, Each part made pure and sweet, Here I am baptized for duty, Down at the mercy seat. [Refrain] 4 When at last this life is ended, And I my Lord shall greet, I shall find the gates of heaven Beyond the mercy seat. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There's a place where weary mortals]

A Time of Refreshing

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: There's a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord Refrain First Line: Send it now, Lord, the Pentecostal blessing Lyrics: 1 There’s a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, When the mighty show’rs of blessing richly fall; While our pray’rs are ascending, many songs in sweet accord, And the wand’rers hear the Saviour’s loving call. Refrain: Send it now, Lord, the Pentecostal blessing; All to Thee we consecrate; Blessed time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord, Send it now while we pray and wait. 2 There’s a time of refreshing when the Holy Ghost is come, As he kindles in our hearts the fire of love; Then we’ll see “Jesus only,” lips shall speak that once were dumb, When the Father shall anoint us from above. [Refrain] 3 O the time of rejoicing, when we see our Saviour’s face, And the fullness of His glory we adore; But we’ll tarry a little, in the keeping of His grace, Showing forth His blessed image more and more. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There's a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord]