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What mean this eager, anxious throng

Author: Emma Campbell Appears in 190 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What means this eager, anxious throng Which moves with busy haste along, These wondrous gath'rings day by day? What means this strange commotion, pray? In accents hushed the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." In accents hushed the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 2 Who is this Jesus? Why should he The city move so mightily? A passing stranger, has he skill To move the multitude at will? Again the stirring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Again the stirring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 3 Jesus! 'tis he who once below Man's pathway trod, 'mid pain and woe; And burdened ones, where'er he came, Brought out their sick, and deaf, and lame. The blind rejoiced to hear they cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." The blind rejoiced to hear the cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 4 Today, as then, from place to place His holy footprints we can trace; He pauseth at our threshold, nay, He enters, condescends to stay: Shall we not gladly raise the cry "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" Shall we not gladly raise the cry "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" 5 Ho! all ye heavy-laden come! Here's pardon, comfort, rest, and home; Ye wanderers from a Father's face, Return, accept his proffered grace. Ye tempted ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Ye temped ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 6 But if you still this call refuse, And all his wondrous love abuse, Soon will he sadly from you turn, Your bitter prayer for pardon spurn. "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." Topics: Bible Songs Invitation Scripture: Mark 10:47 Used With Tune: JESUS OF NAZARETH PASSETH BY

What shall I render to my God

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 293 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What shall I render to my God For all his kindness shown? My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne. 2 Among the saints who fill thy house My offering shall be paid; There shall my zeal perform the vows My soul in anguish made. 3 How much is mercy thy delight, Thou ever-blessed God! How dear thy servants in thy sight! How precious is their blood! 4 How happy all thy servants are! How great thy grace to me! My life, which thou hast made thy care, Lord, I devote to thee. 5 Now I am thine, forever thine, Nor shall my purpose move; Thy hand hath loosed my bonds of pain, And bound me with thy love. 6 Here in thy courts I leave my vow, And thy rich grace record; Witness, ye saints, who hear me now, If I forsake the Lord Topics: Worship Praise and Reverence of God Used With Tune: HARVEY'S CHANT

What various hindrances we meet

Author: William Cowper Appears in 526 hymnals Lyrics: 1 What various hindrances we meet In coming to the mercy-seat? Yet who that knows the worth of prayer But wishes to be often there? 2 Prayer makes the darkest cloud withdraw; Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings every blessing from above. 3 Restraining prayer, we cease to fight; Prayer makes the Christian's armor bright; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees. 4 When Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Israel's side; But when, through weariness, they failed, That moment Amalek prevailed. 5 Have you no words? Ah! think again; Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creatures' ears With the sad tale of all your cares. 6 Were half the breath thus vainly spent, To heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, "Hear what the Lord hath done for me! Topics: The Christian Meditation and Prayer Used With Tune: RETREAT

When, as returns this solemn day

Author: Anna L. Barbauld Appears in 126 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When, as returns this solemn day, Man comes to meet his God, What rites, what honors shall he pay? How spread his praise abroad? 2 From marble domes and gilded spires Shall clouds of incense rise? And gems, and gold, and garlands deck The costly sacrifice? 3 Vain, sinful man! creation's Lord Thy offerings well may spare; But give thy heart, and thou shalt find Thy God will hear thy prayer. Topics: Worship Opening Hymns Used With Tune: MANOAH

When, like a stranger on our sphere

Author: James Montgomery Appears in 76 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When, like a stranger on our sphere, The lowly Jesus wandered here, Where'er he went, affliction fled, And sickness reared her fainting head. 2 The eye that rolled in irksome night, Beheld his face--for God is light; The opening ear, the loosened tongue, His precepts heard, his praises sung. 3 With bounding steps the halt and lame, To hail their great Deliverer came; O'er the cold grave he bowed his head, He spake the word, and raised the dead. 4 Despairing madness, dark and wild, In his inspiring presence smiled; The storm of horror ceased to roll, The reason lighted up the soul. 5 Through paths of loving-kindness led, Where Jesus triumphed, we would tread; To all with willing hands dispense The gifts of our benevolence. Topics: Christ Life and Character Used With Tune: ROCKINGHAM

When, marshaled on the nightly plain

Author: Henry Kirke White Appears in 483 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When marshaled on the nightly plain, The glittering host bestud the sky, One star alone of all the train Can fix the sinner's wandering eye. 2 Once on the raging seas I rode; The storm was loud, the night was dark, The ocean yawned, and rudely blowed The wind that tossed my foundering bark. 3 Deep horror than my vitals froze; Death-struck, I ceased the tide to stem; When suddenly a star arose, It was the Star of Bethlehem. 4 It was my guide, my light, my all; It bade my dark forebodings cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall It led me to the port of peace. Topics: The Sinner Christ the Way of Life Used With Tune: MISSIONARY CHANT

When, my Saviour, shall I be

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 111 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When, my Saviour, shall I be Perfectly resigned to thee? Poor and vile in my own eyes, Only in thy wisdom wise; 2 Only thee content to know, Ignorant of all below; Only guided by thy light, Only mighty in thy might? 3 Full in my life express All the hights of holiness; Sweetly let my spirit prove All the depths of humble love. Topics: The Christian Trust and Resignation Used With Tune: HOLLEY

When shall we meet again

Author: Alaric A. Watts Appears in 346 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When shall we meet again, Meet ne'er to sever? When will peace wreathe her chain Round us forever? Our hearts will ne'er repose, Safe from each blast that blows, In this dark vale of woes, Never, no, never! 2 When shall love freely flow Pure as life's river? When shall sweet friendship glow, Changeless forever? Where joys celestial thrill, There bliss each heart shall fill, And fears of parting chill Never, no, never! 3 Then to that world of light Take us, dear Saviour; May we all there unite, Blessed forever; Where kindred spirits dwell, There may our music swell, And time our joys dispel Never, no, never! 4 Soon shall we meet again, Meet ne'er to sever; Soon shall peace wreath her chain Round us forever; Our hearts will then repose, Secure from worldly woes; Our songs of praise shall close Never, no, never! Topics: Worship Closing Hymns Used With Tune: UNITY

When the worn spirit wants repose

Author: James Edmeston Appears in 117 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When the worn spirit wants repose, And sighs her God to seek, How sweet to hail the hours that close The labors of the week! 2 How sweet to hail the Sabbath-day, The day of holy rest; From earth's wild cares to soar away To regions pure and blest. 3 Sweet day! thine hours too soon will cease; Yet, while they gently roll, Breathe, heavenly Spirit, source of peace, A sabbath o'er my soul. 4 Soon will my pilgrimage be done, The world's long week be o'er, That Sabbath dawn which needs no sun, That day which fades no more. Topics: Worship The Sabbath Used With Tune: ELIZABETHTOWN

Where high the heavenly temple stands

Author: Michael Bruce Appears in 205 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Where high the heavenly temple stands, The house of God not made with hands, A great High Priest our nature wears, The Guardian of mankind appears. 2 He who for men their surety stood, And poured on earth his precious blood, Pursues in heaven his mighty plan, The Saviour and the Friend of man. 3 In every pang that rends the heart, The Man of sorrows had a part; He sympathizes with our grief, And to the sufferer sends relief. 4 With boldness, therefore, at the house Let us make all our sorrows known, And ask the aid of heavenly power, To help us in the evil hour. Topics: Christ Mediation and Atonement Used With Tune: WARD