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The City of Gold

Author: Adger M. Pace Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: In the Bible we read of a city Refrain First Line: I long for that city Lyrics: 1 In the Bible we read of a city Where the faithful shall never grow old; I have heard that its wonderful roadways Are built of the purest gold. Chorus: I long for that city, Its walls are of jasper I'm told; I'm bound for that city, That beautiful city of God. 2 On the Island of Patmos John saw it, In its grandeur he saw it unfold; And he saw its walls were of jasper, This beautiful city of gold. [Chorus] 3 O they need not the sun in that city, For the glory of God, we are told, Is the light of that wonderful city, The beautiful city of gold. [Chorus] 4 I expect to live there in that city While the years of eternity roll; I expect to live there with my Savior In the beautiful city of gold [Chorus] Scripture: Revelation 21:18 Used With Tune: [In the Bible we read of a city]

The Hands that were Nailed to the Tree

Author: F. L. E. Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Out from sin unto righteousness lifted Refrain First Line: They lifted me out of sins dwelling! Lyrics: 1 Out from sin unto righteousness lifted, By the hands that were nailed to the tree; Thro' the love and all wond'rous compassion, Of my Savior down reaching for me! Refrain: They lifted me out of sins dwelling! The hands that were nailed to the tree; And I, all this wondrous compassion, Can feel, their, down reaching to me. 2 I was down in the cell of sin's prison, And was doomed, in despair, to remain; Had they not those dear hands to my rescue, Come, and loosed the fast shackles dread chain! [Refrain] 3 May I fail not, to praise them forever, And to tell it wherever I be; This the glorious gift, of the pardon, Which they brought and delivered to me! [Refrain] 4 Going up, is my soul with thanks-giving, There its song of redemption to sing, Touched, to feel, of the hands that in mercy, Came, and to it, salvation did bring! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Out from sin unto righteousness lifted]

Go Preach the Word

Author: N. W. Allphin Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Go ye, said the Saviour, into all the world Refrain First Line: Go and preach the word Lyrics: 1 Go ye, said the Saviour, into all the world, Preach the gospel of His saving grace; Till His glorious banner there shall be unfurled Over ev'ry clime and race. Chorus: Go and preach the word Unto souls astray; Lead them to the Lord, Save one today. 2 Tell the simple story of the Saviour's birth, How "His own" the Christ would not receive; Bear the news to all the nations of the earth, Tell them that they must believe! [Chorus] 3 Tell how, on the cross, His precious blood He shed, How the temple's vail in twain was rent; 'Twas to save from sin He came forth from the grave, Tell them that they must repent! [Chorus] 4 Tell the world that Christ now reigns enthroned above, Go proclaim the coming judgment day; All who here would share the fullness of His love, Must His blest commands obey! [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Go ye, said the Saviour, into all the world]

Some One is Dying

Author: B. B. Edmiaston Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: Some one is needing your help Refrain First Line: Drifting away, dying to-day Lyrics: 1 Some one is needing your help, Some one is sad and lone; Some one is weary and weak, Some one is almost gone. Refrain: Drifting away, dying to-day, Some one, 'tis some one you love; Why do you wait?--ere 'tis too late, Point them to heav'n above. 2 Some one is wand'ring away, Trav'ling the paths of sin; Some one should find them just now, Some one should bring them in. [Refrain] 3 Some one is looking to you, Watching your life each day, List'ning to hear your glad call, Waiting to learn the way. [Refrain] 4 Some one is losing his soul; How can you silent be, Watching the life lights go out-- Lost for eternity? [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Some one is needing your help]

He Cares for Me

Author: N. W. Allphin Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: The Lord is my refuge, in Him I'll confide Refrain First Line: He cares for me, He cares for me Lyrics: 1 The Lord is my refuge, in Him I'll confide, No other friend like Him can be; He keepeth me safely, no ill can betide, I know that He cares for me. Refrain: He cares for me, He cares for me, I know that He cares for me, Thro' storms oft assailing, His love is unfailing, I know that He cares for me. 2 My heart is exultant, with hope it can sing, Of mercy so full and so free; For naught but salvation this comfort can bring, I know that He cares for me. [Refrain] 3 When troubles and trials encompass me here, His mercy is over my plea; His promises quell all my doubts and my fear, I know that He cares for me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The Lord is my refuge, in Him I'll confide]

Just Over the Way Is Home

Author: G. Q. W. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: There is a home prepared above Refrain First Line: My home, sweet home Lyrics: 1 There is a home prepared above, It is for you and for me, Where all is joy and peace and love, Just over the way is home. Chorus: My home, sweet home, That home for you and for me, My home, sweet home, Just over the way is home. 2 Let's work and sing and watch and pray, For o'er the way is sweet home, It's only just a little way, Just over the way is home. [Chorus] 3 We'll praise His name while here we stay, For o'er the way is sweet home, The darkness will be turned to day, Just over the way is home. [Chorus] 4 Our toils on earth will soon be done, For o'er the way is sweet home, Our joys will then have just begun, Just over the way is home. [Chorus] 5 How sweet 'twill be when we get there, Just o'er the way is sweet home, What joys o'er there we soon shall share, Just over the way is home. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There is a home prepared above]

There's a Work That You Can Do

Author: A. T. Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: There's a work for ev'ry Christian in the vineyard of the Lord Refrain First Line: Let us work, work, work and serve the Lord Lyrics: 1 There's a work for ev'ry Christian in the vineyard of the Lord, There's a work that you can do; He has given full directions, for His servants, in His Word, There's a work that you can do. Chorus: Let us work, work, work, and serve the Lord, Let us work, work, work in sweet accord; Till our work on earth is done, and the life-crown won, Let us work and labor for the Lord. 2 Little deeds and words of kindness you can scatter ev'rywhere, There's a work that you can do; He has given full directions, for His servants, in His Word, There's a work that you can do. [Chorus] 3 You can tell the love of Jesus to a neighbor on the road, There's a work that you can do; You can cheer a lonely brother, you can help Him bear His load, There's a work that you can do. [Chorus] 4 You can sing a song for Jesus and His matchless love proclaim, There's a work that you can do; You can live a life of honor that will magnify His name, There's a work that you can do. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [There's a work for ev'ry Christian in the vineyard of the Lord]

Go, Work!

Author: T. S. C. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Go ye Christian workers brave Refrain First Line: Workers go, and don't delay Scripture: Mark 16:15 Used With Tune: [Go ye Christian workers brave]

There's No Better Time Than Now

Author: T. S. C. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Hear the Savior's pleading call, "Come unto me." Refrain First Line: You will never find a time, better than now Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2 Used With Tune: [Hear the Savior's pleading call, "Come unto me."

"Go," "Pray," "Give"

Author: T. S. C. Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Hear ye the words of Christ Jesus they say Refrain First Line: "Pray," "Pray" "Pray" Scripture: John 15:16 Used With Tune: [Hear ye the words of Christ Jesus they say]