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Holy Is the Lord

Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells Refrain First Line: Join, oh join the chorus that rings Lyrics: 1 Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells, A wonderful song of praise, How its strain of glory excels All others that lips could raise, “Holy is the Lord of Hosts,” It echoes from the skies, “Holy is the Lord of Hosts,” The list’ning earth replies. For blessed is His Name, Blessed all others above, Eternally the same, Boundless and great is His love. Blessed His Name, Boundless His love. Refrain: Join, oh join the chorus that rings, Oh join it with glad accord, Praise, oh praise the greatest of kings, Oh worship and praise the Lord, For Holy is the Lord. 2 Hark, oh hark, by angels of light That anthem of praise is sung, There in realms celestial and bright His Name is on ev’ry tongue, “Holy is the Lord of Hosts,” Around His throne they sing, “Holy is the Lord of Hosts,” Let mortal answer ring. All hail, Redeemer, King, Honor and glory are Thine, Our tribute we would bring, Praising our Monarch divine. Hail to our King, Monarch divine. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Hark, oh hark, a chorus that swells]

Stone on Stone

Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Stone on stone we’re building, working day by day Refrain First Line: Stone on stone we’re building, whether wrong or right Lyrics: 1 Stone on stone we’re building, working day by day, As the sunny moments swiftly pass away, While the light is shining, while the sun is high, Ere the evening shadows darken youth’s bright sky. Refrain: Stone on stone we’re building, whether wrong or right, Character we’re forming, in these days so glad and bright, Ev’ry stone we’re using, is our heart’s own choosing, May each one be pleasing in our Father’s sight. 2 Stone on stone we’re building, while the moments fly, Not an instant wasted as the time goes by, Ev’ry deed and action, ev’ry word and thought, Into form unchanging, in our lives is wrought. [Refrain] 3 Stone on stone we’re building—careful we must be, Lest some shameful error in the work we see, Lest some type of evil, basely creeping in, Weakens our defenses, opens them to sin. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Stone on stone we're building, working day by day]

Jesus Is Precious to Me

Author: Grant Colfax Tullar Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There’s a Friend Who will never forsake me Used With Tune: [There’s a Friend Who will never forsake me]

Upward, Still Upward

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: The call “come up higher,” is ringing out still Refrain First Line: Upward, still upward, all of life’s way Lyrics: 1 The call “come up higher,” is ringing out still; Each stepping is planned by our Father’s good will; If only we follow the word of our King, To yonder bright Homeland, His children He’ll bring. Refrain: Upward, still upward, all of life’s way; Upward, still upward, day after day; Each trial surmounted shall help us to rise, To enter, rejoicing, our home in the skies. 2 The way may be toilsome, but safety is there; We’ve left the dark valley of sin and despair; Now, upward with Jesus, our course He will guide, And all that is needful, His grace will provide. [Refrain] 3 O, fear not the journey, ‘tis guided in love; Sometimes there are shadows, light dwelleth above; Our King has ascended to glory on high, And there, in His likeness, we’ll see, eye to eye. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [The call "come up higher," is ringing out still]

Keep the Faith

Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: To stand within that noble line Refrain First Line: Then keep the faith, resolve to win Used With Tune: [To stand within that noble line]

Rose-Time, We Love Thee

Author: Pearl Williams Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Rose-time, we love thee—bright Summer days Refrain First Line: How we love the time of roses, roses, roses Lyrics: 1 Rose-time, we love thee—bright Summer days, Brides carol sweetly All through our ways; Paradise visions sent from above, From God the Father, whose name is love. Refrain: How we love the time of roses, roses, roses; Summer comes again to greet us, With its roses fair. 2 Rose-time, we love thee—best of the year; Long have we waited, Now art thou here! Free are thy treasures, for one and all, As heaven’s mantle o’er us doth fall. [Refrain] 3 Rose-time, we love thee—from God’s greet store Cometh abundance, Still there is more; O’er land and ocean, where man is found, Tell them of Jesus, let His praise sound. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Rose-time, we love thee—bright Summer days]

Scatter Sweet Flowers

Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Scatter sweet flowers, fragrant and fair Refrain First Line: Scatter sweet flowers, words that bring light Lyrics: 1 Scatter sweet flowers, fragrant and fair, Thus in our blessings others may share, Flowers of kindness, blossoms of love, Pray that they’ll carry tho’ts from above. Refrain: Scatter sweet flowers, words that bring light, Deeds that give pleasure, making life bright, Comfort and gladness, joy they will bring, Scatter sweet flowers, flow’rs for our King. 2 Help to the weary, strength to the weak, These are the blossoms heavy hearts seek, Cheer for the grieving, smiles for the sad, These, like sweet flowers, make the world glad. [Refrain] 3 Beauty of kindness, incense of love, These are like flowers, gifts from above, Bright’ning life’s garden, gladd’ning the eye, Telling of beauty waiting on high. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Scatter sweet flowers, fragrant and fair]

Choral Benediction

Author: Grant Colfax Tullar Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Thy peace O Lord, to ev'ry heart Used With Tune: [Thy peace O Lord, to ev'ry heart]

Opportunities

Author: Edith Sandford Tillotson Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Life teems with chances for service Refrain First Line: Make them, take them Lyrics: 1 Life teems with chances for service, Gives opportunities great, If we but strife to perceive them, If we search where they wait. Refrain: Make them, take them, Do the best you may, Find them, bind them, Work and plan and pray; Grasp them, clasp them, Any—ev’ry way, Choose them and use them, But, oh, do not lose them, By night or day. 2 Many the lives we can brighten, If we are willing to try, Many the hearts we can lighten, Let not the chances go by. [Refrain] 3 Count them as gifts to our Master, These opportunities sweet, Soon they’ll come faster and faster, Bringing us gladness complete. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Life teems with chances for service]

Hear Us As We Pray

Author: C. Louise Bell Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God of love, from above Refrain First Line: God of love, we come to seek Thy blessing Lyrics: 1 God of love, from above, Hear us as we pray; Bending near, calm each fear, Bless our lives this day. Refrain: God of love, we come to seek Thy blessing, Give a message to each waiting heart; Hear Thy children, ev’ry need confessing, Peace and comfort to each soul impart; Give us strength for ev’ry coming duty, By Thy goodness may our feet be led, Teach us lessons full of love and beauty, As the path of life with Thee we tread. 2 Help the weak, gently speak Words of hope and cheer; Day by day, lead the way Make each duty clear. [Refrain] 3 To each heart, strength impart, Guide us by Thy grace; Till at last, toiling past, We shall see Thy face. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [God of love, from above]