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There’s a Story Sweet and True

Author: Mrs. W. T. Morris Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There's a story sweet and true Refrain First Line: O repeat it o’er and o’er Lyrics: 1 There’s a story sweet and true, Tho’ ‘tis old, ‘tis ever new; ‘Tis the story of my Saviour and his love; How he hung upon the tree, Even died for you and me, To prepare us for his glorious realms above. Refrain: O repeat it o’er and o’er, Some have never heard before How that Jesus for us suffered, bled and died; ‘Tis a theme that ne’er grows old, Sweetest story ever told, ‘Tis the story of our Saviour crucified. 2 Yes, I’ll tell it o’er and o’er, Tell it now and ever more, For the story of my Saviour ne’er grows old; How he cleansed me from all sin, Made me white and pure within; ‘Tis the dearest, sweetest story ever told. [Refrain] 3 When my life is ended here, As I reach the portals there, And the loved ones who have gone before I greet; I shall tell them of his love, How he brought me safe above, To his glory will I tell the story sweet. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There's a story sweet and true]

No Shadow in the Valley

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There's no shadow in the valley Refrain First Line: There's no shadow in the valley Used With Tune: [There's no shadow in the valley]

The Master

Author: Susie M. Best Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: They crowned the Master’s head with thorns Refrain First Line: On Calvary he died for me Lyrics: 1 They crowned the Master’s head with thorns; A cross they bade him bare; They laughed at him and taunted him, And mocked his mute despair. Refrain: On Calvary he died for me; He bore my sins on Calvary; He suffered there, my shame to bear; He died on Calvary. 2 They scourged the Master as he trod Up Calvary’s ascent; They smote him with their evil hands; His purple robe they rent. [Refrain] 3 They pierced the Master in the side; Their lips reviled his name; And yet, for thee and me he bore The suffering and shame. [Refrain] 4 They nailed the Master to the tree, The curséd, cruel tree; They spiked his hands and left him there To die for you and me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [They crowned the Master’s head with thorns]

They Will Meet Me Over There

Author: A. J. C. Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 They will meet me over there In that shining land; At the portal bright and fair Shall my loved ones stand. They will gladly welcome me As I cross the foam, As I cross the storm sea, To my heav’nly home! Refrain: They will meet me over there, Yes, they’ll meet me there, When the years of earth are past With their toil and care; They will gladly welcome me, As I cross the foam; They will meet me over there, They will meet me there. 2 Oft I look with eager eyes Thro’ the mist of years, And those heav’nly mansions rise To my vision near; And in fancy I can see, In that shining place, Smiling once again at me, Each belovéd face! [Refrain] 3 Then, while here on earth I stay, May I faithful prove, For they watch me day by day With glad eyes of love; And they wait and long for me, Till the hour shall come When I cross the stormy sea, To my heav’nly home! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [They will meet me over there]

Thou Art My Light

Author: Minnie B. Johnson Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Thou art my Light, my blessed Redeemer Refrain First Line: Thou art my Light, my blessed Redeemer Lyrics: 1 Thou art my Light, my blessed Redeemer, Thou art my Hope, my Saviour and Friend; Thou art unchanging, cheering and guiding, Ever on thee I surely depend. Refrain: Thou art my Light, my blessed Redeemer, Thou art my Way, my Help all along; Thou art my rest when wearied with journey, Thou art my soul’s delight and song. 2 Thou art my Light, when sin is ensnaring, Thou art my Trust when trials are near; Thou art my Light, my Help and Protector; Guided by thee, I never will fear. [Refrain] 3 Thou art my Light in every temptation, Thou art the One in whom I confide; Thou art the Light and Source of my comfort; I am secure with thee by my side. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Thou art my Light, my blessed Redeemer]

Such a Friend Is Jesus

Author: James Rowe Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: 'Tis sweet to have a faithful friend Used With Tune: ['Tis sweet to have a faithful friend]

Every Grief Shall Pass Away

Author: Ida L. Reed Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: What if here my path is shadowed Refrain First Line: There shall be no sighing there Lyrics: 1 What if here my path is shadowed, And the skies are dark and gray? In the light of heaven’s glory, Every grief shall pass away. Refrain: There shall be no sighing there, In the realm of endless day; In the light of heaven’s glory, Every grief shall pass away. 2 What tho’ here alone I wander, Often homeless, often sad? Over there are joys eternal, Ever more to make me glad. [Refrain] 3 What tho’ here each day my bring me, Bitter trials to endure? There no more they’ll be remembered, By life’s crystal waters pure. [Refrain] 4 Safe at last, what will it matter, If the way was long and drear? There eternal joys shall greet us, And eternal light and cheer. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [What if here my path is shadowed]

He Came to Save Sinners

Author: J. R. B. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When Jesus left heaven and came to earth Lyrics: 1 When Jesus left heaven and came to earth, He came to save sinners, I’m told; He came thro’ the manger, the lowliest birth, He came to save sinners, I’m told. No room in the inn for the King from on high, The ruler of earth and the sky, Make room in your heart, he the whole world is worth; He came to save sinners, I’m told. 2 He walked among men of the lowest estate, He came to save sinners, I’m told; His power of healing and saving was great, He came to save sinners, I’m told. The lame when brought to him, he healed with delight, The blind gave he ready their sight, Before him fled demons, and death had no weight; He came to save sinners, I’m told. 3 He comes to us all in the Spirit today, He came to save sinners, I’m told; He’ll save us and keep us, just give him his way, He came to save sinners, I’m told. All, all once was lost thro’ the falling of man, But Jesus brought salvation’s plan, His blood now redeems us, then trust him and pray; He came to save sinners, I’m told. Used With Tune: [When Jesus left heaven and came to earth]

Trust in the Saviour and Obey Him

Author: L. E. Jones Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Would you live for Jesus, would you have his love Lyrics: 1 Would you live for Jesus, would you have his love, Would you feel his presence and his mercies prove? Come in faith believing, fix your eyes above, Trust in the Saviour and obey him. Refrain: Trust in the Saviour and obey him, Trust in the Saviour and obey him; He will give you peace, from every care release, If you trust in the Saviour and obey him. 2 Would you know the fullness of his love and grace, Would you see the beauty of his smiling face, Would you in the kingdom find with him a place? Trust in the Saviour and obey him. [Refrain] 3 Would you feel the cleansing of the Word applied, Would you tread the footprints of the crucified, Would you every moment in his love abide? Trust in the Saviour and obey him. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Would you live for Jesus]

He Knows How

Author: Mrs. E. E. Williams Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: You ask me how the blessed Lord Refrain First Line: I do not know, I cannot tell Lyrics: 1 You ask me how the blessed Lord, Could save a sinner, vile like me; Could snap my fetters with his word, And set the struggling captive free? Refrain: I do not know, I cannot tell, I only know he saves me now! Let hallelujah’s loudly swell, The work is his, and he knows how! 2 You ask me how the Spirit’s pow’r Can sanctify a trusting soul? Or how the precious, healing blood, Can cleanse from sin and make me whole? [Refrain] 3 You ask me how, thro’ devious ways, His hand can guide my steps aright; His love can comfort all my days, His smile can make my darkness light? [Refrain] 4 You ask me how, when earthly life, With all its cares and toils is past; He’ll conquer for me in death’s strife, And land me safe in heaven at last? [Refrain] 5 All questions have been set at rest; All doubts have vanished long ago; He knows just what for me is best, And, by and by, I too, shall know! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [You ask me how the blessed Lord]