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The Words of this Life

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: The gospel word, so freely given Refrain First Line: Then stand in the house of the Lord Lyrics: 1 The gospel word, so freely given, Is full of life and love; It shows the way that all must follow To enter life above. Refrain: Then stand in the house of the Lord, With the wonderful words of this life, And speak to the people waiting to hear All the wonderful words of this life. 2 It tells to all with faithful sayings, The story of the Lord; It tells his grace and all its riches, With life in ev’ry word. [Refrain] 3 It bids us seek the waiting Saviour With true, repentant hearts; It bids us take the Gift of Heaven, The Life that he imparts. [Refrain] 4 It bears to all the name of Jesus, Who suffered to redeem; It bears the plan of free salvation, And life is all its theme. [Refrain] Scripture: Acts 5:20 Used With Tune: [The gospel word, so freely given]

The House of the Lord

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Here in the house of the Lord Refrain First Line: I was glad, I was glad Lyrics: 1 Here in the house of the Lord I find the narrow way, And here I find the blessed light That shines for all, today; Here I see his lifted cross, To which in faith I cling, And thus, believing in his name, My heart will ever sing. Refrain: I was glad, I was glad, I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go, let us go, Let us go into the house of the Lord. 2 Here in the house of the Lord I find the hope divine, And with my sins all blotted out, I know this hope is mine; Here I find this safe retreat, The shelter of his wing, And thus, rejoicing in his love, My heart will ever sing. [Refrain] 3 Here in the house of the Lord I’m always glad to be, For here I find the sinner’s friend, Who died to ransom me; Here I gave my earthly life To serve the Lord and King, And thus, with faith to guide me on, My heart will ever sing. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 122:1 Used With Tune: [Here in the house of the Lord]

Friends, Not Servants

Author: F. G. Burroughs Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Oh, how blessed is the service Refrain First Line: I’m a child, and not a servant Lyrics: 1 Oh, how blessed is the service We may render to the Lord When all duty glows with pleasure, And our wills with his accord. Refrain: I’m a child, and not a servant, Of the God whose grace I sing! I’m an heir of life eternal,— I’m the friend of Christ my King! 2 Oh, how blessed to be trusted With the secret of the Lord, As the Holy Spirit guides us Through the pathways of his Word. [Refrain] 3 Oh, how blessed to be able All his promises to claim, And to bear the royal likeness ‘Mid our service In His Name. [Refrain] 4 Oh, how blessed to be granted Fellowship with him we love, Now to share his night of sorrow,— Then to reign with him above. [Refrain] 5 Oh, how blessed to be growing Daily in his grace divine, Sitting at the King’s own table; Nourished by his bread and wine. [Refrain] Scripture: John 15:15 Used With Tune: [Oh, how blessed is the service]

Let Brotherly Love Continue

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Oh, let us love our brothers Lyrics: 1 Oh, let us love our brothers With the zeal of Christian love, Thus to keep this holy precept That is given from above,— Refrain: Let brotherly love continue, Brotherly love, brotherly love, Let brotherly love continue Evermore. 2 Whene’er a brother wrongs us We must love him just the same, And in love forgive and bless him In the Saviour’s loving name: [Refrain] 3 And as we help each other, In the time of want and need, Let the Saviour’s love and spirit Be in ev’ry word and deed: [Refrain] 4 Then let us walk as brothers, To the better home above, Still abiding and rejoicing In the brotherhood of love. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 13:1 Used With Tune: [Oh, let us love our brothers]

More Like Jesus

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Appears in 6 hymnals First Line: Steps are before me, dear Saviour Refrain First Line: More of thy likeness, dear Saviour Lyrics: 1 Steps are before me, dear Saviour, Marking the path thou hast trod; So would my feet be progressing Upward and onward to God. Refrain: More of thy likeness, dear Saviour, Less of myself I would see; Born in thine image, and growing More and more like unto thee. 2 Daily thy work was appointed, Wrought by no hand but thine own; So in my field I would labor, Tho’ it be small and unknown. [Refrain] 3 Burdens were laid on thy shoulders, Meekly thou suffered the cross; So would I take up my trials, Counting them gain and not loss. [Refrain] 4 Not for thyself, but for others, Living and dying for love; So would I daily be spending, Till shall meet thee above. [Refrain] Scripture: Romans 15:3 Used With Tune: [Steps are before me, dear Saviour]

I Will Praise the Lord To-day

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: I will praise the Lord today Refrain First Line: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth Lyrics: 1 I will praise the Lord today, For the Lord is good to me; And his love appears as the sweetest gift, ‘Mid the blessings that I see. Refrain: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth, And with my song will I praise him. 2 I will praise the Lord today, For his name is more than sweet; And I gather strength for the toils of life As I worship at his feet. [Refrain] 3 I will praise the Lord today, For his word is life and love; And the hope he gives is a blessed hope, For it lifts my soul above. [Refrain] 4 I will praise the Lord today, For the Lord has ransomed me; He has set his seal on this soul of mine, That his glory I may see. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 28:7 Used With Tune: [I will praise the Lord today]

Be Still and Know

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: When life is full of toil and care Refrain First Line: Be still, be still Lyrics: 1 When life is full of toil and care, When on our way the shadows fall, That we may trust, and journey on, God speaketh to us all: Refrain: Be still, be still, Be still and know that I am God; Be still, be still, Be still and know that I am God. 2 When heavy is the given cross, When strength is ready to depart, That we may trust, and murmur not, God whispers to the heart: [Refrain] 3 When rugged is the sea of life, When storms abide and billows roll, That we may trust, and never fear, God whispers to the soul: [Refrain] 4 In all the days that are to come, In all the griefs that may befall, That we may trust his guiding hand, God speaketh to us all: [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Used With Tune: [When life is full of toil and care]

For the Blessings

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: For the blessings that we share Refrain First Line: Give thanks to him Lyrics: 1 For the blessings that we share, Give thanks to the Lord; For the tokens of his love and care, Give thanks to the Lord. Refrain: Give thanks to him, Give thanks to him, Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy, Give thanks to him. 2 For the Gospel and its call, Give thanks to the Lord; For the Spirit as it comes to all, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] 3 For the anchor of the soul, Give thanks to the Lord; For the refuge when the billows roll, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] 4 For his saving grace and love, Give thanks to the Lord; For the glory of our home above, Give thanks to the Lord. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17 Used With Tune: [For the blessings that we share]

He’s Mighty to Save

Author: E. E. Hewitt Appears in 17 hymnals First Line: Jesus is waiting His grace to bestow Refrain First Line: Mighty to save, mighty to save Scripture: Isaiah 63:1 Used With Tune: [Jesus is waiting His grace to bestow]

The Lord is Rich in Mercy

Author: E. A. Barnes Appears in 4 hymnals First Line: Oh, the Lord is rich in mercy Refrain First Line: Oh, there is mercy for all Lyrics: 1 Oh, the Lord is rich in mercy, As his word will sweetly show, And the fount will never fail us In its free and blessed flow; We have grieved the Holy Spirit, Heeding not his loving call, Yet, in bringing true contrition There is mercy for us all. Refrain: Oh, there is mercy for all, Mercy for you, mercy for me; Oh, there is mercy for all; Mercy for you and me. 2 Oh, the Lord is rich in mercy, As he reigns in life above, And we know ‘tis sweetly blended With his holy name of love; As we all are weak and sinful, He will prove a friend indeed, And his mercy, ever flowing, Meets our ev’ry want and need. [Refrain] 3 Oh, the Lord is rich in mercy, As we all may see and know, And he waits to hear us calling, Tender mercy to bestow; We are prone to sin and error, We are prone to go astray, Yet his mercy it will reach us, And will bring us home today. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 119:156 Used With Tune: [Oh, the Lord is rich in mercy]