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Rock of Ages

Author: Toplady Appears in 2,917 hymnals First Line: Rock of Ages, cleft for me Lyrics: 1 Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin a double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no languor know, This for sin could not atone Thou must save, and thou alone; In my hand no price I bring, Simply to thy cross I cling.

Pull Away

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Sailors bound for yonder shore Refrain First Line: Pull, pull away, pull, pull away Lyrics: 1 Sailors bound for yonder shore, Pull away, pull away; Soon the voyage will be o'er, Pull away, pull away. Though in face of wind and tide, You will all the storms outride, Soon will gain the other side, Pull away, pull away. Chorus: Pull, pull away, pull, pull away, 'Till the closing of the day; Keep on working as you pray, Pull away, pull away. 2 Send the boat o'er yonder crest, Pull away, pull away; This is not the time to rest, Pull away, pull away. If you bravely face the blast, 'Till the storm of life is past, You will rest at home at last, Pull away, pull away. [Chorus] 3 If to Christ you would prove true, Pull away, pull away; There's a work for you to do, Pull away, pull away. Whisper in a sinners ear Words of comfort, and of cheer; God will help you, do not fear, Pull away, pull away. [Chorus] 4 'Till your work on earth is done, Pull away, pull away; 'Till the crown of life is won, Pull away, pull away. 'Till your boat has crossed the foam, Anchored there, no more to roam, 'Till with Jesus, safe at home, Pull away, pull away. [Chorus] Topics: Work Used With Tune: [Sailors bound for yonder shore]

Blessed Saviour

Author: Godfrey Thwing Appears in 329 hymnals First Line: Saviour, blessed Saviour Lyrics: 1 Saviour, blessed Saviour, Listen whilst we sing, Hearts and voices raising Praises to our King. All we have we offer, All we hope to be, Body, soul, and spirit, All we yield to Thee. 2 Nearer, ever nearer, Christ, we draw to Thee, Deep in adoration Bending low the knee: Thou for our redemption Cam'st on earth to die; Thou, that we might follow, Hast gone up on high. 3 Great and ever greater Are they mercies here, True and everlasting Are the glories there, Where no pain, or sorrow, Toil, or care, is known, Where the angel-legions Circle round Thy throne. Topics: Praise; The Saviour

The Blessed Story

Author: Adam Geibel Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Sing, O sing the blessed story Refrain First Line: Ring, ring, happy Christmas bells Lyrics: 1 Sing, O sing the blessed story, Christ the Lord is born in glory: Christmas morn dark night dispels, Ring o'er all the world the bells. Chorus: Ring, ring, happy Christmas bells, O'er all the world your music swells; Ring, ring on this blessed morn, For Christ the Lord is born. Sing, sing, glory be to God, On earth goodwill and peace to men: Glory be to God on high, Christ is born in Bethlehem. 2 Sing, O sing the blessed story, Christ the Lord is born in glory: We our glad hosannas sing, Let the bells a chorus ring. [Chorus] 3 Sing, O sing the blessed story, Christ the Lord is born in glory: Born His people to redeem, Ring ye bells the glorious theme. [Chorus] 4 Sing, O sing the blessed story, Christ the Lord is born in glory: Now is man from sin set free, Ring ye bells o'er land and sea. [Chorus] Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Sing, O sing the blessed story]

What is Your Hope Beyond?

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Sinner, on life's stormy ocean Refrain First Line: Sinner, the moments are flying Lyrics: 1 Sinner, on life's stormy ocean, What is your hope beyond? When ceases this life's commotion, What is your hope beyond? Thoughts of the past keep repeating, "Life like a shadow is fleeting," Are you prepared for death's greeting? What is your hope beyond? Chorus: Sinner, the moments are flying, Men all around you are dying; Soon in the grave you'll be lying, What is your hope beyond? 2 Mercy stands tenderly pleading, What is your hope beyond? She is for you interceding, What is your hope beyond? Prayers for your sake are ascending, Angels above you are bending; Think of that life never ending, What is your hope beyond? [Chorus] 3 Sinner, the Saviour is calling, What is your hope beyond? Can you not see his blood falling? What is your hope beyond? Think of Gethsemane's garden, No longer now your heart harden; In Jesus Christ there is pardon, What is your hope beyond? [Chorus] Topics: Revival Used With Tune: [Sinner, on life's stormy ocean]

Sovereign Mercy

Author: Mrs. Frank A. Breck Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Sovereign mercy a sinner may claim Refrain First Line: Sovereign mercy, abundant and free! Lyrics: 1 Sovereign mercy a sinner may claim, O tell the sweet message abroad; And let us rejoice and give praise to his name, And trust in the mercy of God. Chorus: Sovereign mercy, abundance and free! O sovereign mercy of God! There is mercy on high, and I will rely On the sovereign mercy of God. 2 Sovereign mercy of infinite worth! 'Tis deep as a fathomless sea; As far as "the heavens are higher than earth." So great is God's mercy to me. [Chorus] 3 Sovereign mercy is all I can plead, For I have no good of my own; But God is enough for my uttermost need, And I trust in his mercy alone. [Chorus] Topics: Revival Used With Tune: [Sovereign mercy a sinner may claim]

Webb

Author: Geo. Duffield, Jr. Appears in 1,805 hymnals First Line: Stand up, stand up for Jesus Lyrics: 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss: From victory unto victory His army shall he lead, Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict, In this his glorious day: "Ye that are men, now serve him," Against unnumbered foes; Your courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose.

Sweet Hour

Author: W. W. Walford Appears in 1,309 hymnals First Line: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer Lyrics: 1 Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, That calls me from a world of care, And bids me, at my Father's throne, Make all my wants and wishes known! In seasons of distress and grief, My soul has often found relief. And oft escaped the tempter's snare, By thy return, sweet hour of prayer. 2 Sweet hour of pray, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolation share, Till, from Mount Pisgah's lofty height, I view my home, and take my flight! This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer!

I'll Live and Die for Jesus

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The Great Physician came to me Refrain First Line: On wings of faith each day I rise Lyrics: 1 The Great Physician came to me, And healed my soul's diseases; O bless his name, he set me free, I'll live and die for Jesus. Chorus: On wings of faith each day I rise, To catch the heav'nly breezes; My soul is pressing toward the skies, I'll live and die for Jesus. 2 His yoke is easy, this I find, He ev'ry burden eases; He daily gives me peace of mind, I'll live and die for Jesus. [Chorus] 3 The things of sin, I once did love, No more my spirit pleases; My sweetest joys are from above, I'll live and die for Jesus. [Chorus] 4 And when at last the hand of death From sin and sorrow frees us, We'll upward soar, with closing breath, To live on high with Jesus. [Chorus] Topics: Praise Used With Tune: [The Great Physician came to me]

The Lord Came Down to the Garden of Eden

Author: Rev. Johnson Oatman, Jr. Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Yes, he will come, O yes, he will come Lyrics: 1 The Lord came down to the Garden of Eden And walked with Adam beneath the tree; In seasons of sorrow, when I most need him, Why will he not come and walk with me? Chorus: Yes, he will come, O, yes, he will come, When I am needing his sympathy; When Jesus sees me walking in sorrow, Then he will come and walk with me. 2 Three hundred years he was walking with Enoch, And then God took him with him to be; If my heart is longing to be more like him, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] 3 The Lord came down to the three Hebrew children, And in the furnace he set them free; If he walked with Daniel among the lions, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] 4 Our Lord once walked with disciples to Emmaus, And made their sorrows and sadness flee; If he is forever the same blessed Saviour, Why will he not come and walk with me? [Chorus] Topics: Affliction; Revival Used With Tune: [The Lord came down to the Garden of Eden]