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If Papa Were Only Ready

Author: P. P. Bliss Hymnal: MSCC1879 #72 (1879) First Line: I should like to die, said Willie, if my papa could die too Lyrics: 1 I should like to die, said Willie, if my papa could die too; But he says he isn’t ready, ’cause he has so much to do; And my little sister Nellie says that I must surely die, And that she and mama--then she stopp'd, because it made me cry, And that she and mama--then she stopp'd, because it made me cry 2 But she told me, I remember, once while sitting on her knee, That the angels never weary, watching over her and me; And that if we’re good--(and mama told me just the same before,) They will let us into heaven when they see us at the door, They will let us into heaven when they see us at the door. 3 There I know I shall be happy, and will always want to stay; I shall love to hear the singing, I shall love the endless day; I shall love to look at Jesus, I shall love Him more and more, And I’ll gather water-lilies for the angel at the door; And I’ll gather water-lilies for the angel at the door. 4 There will be none but the holy--I shall know no more of sin Though I’ll see mama and Nellie, for I know he’ll let them in, But I’ll have to tell the angel, when I meet him at the door, That he must excuse my papa, 'cause he couldn’t leave the store. That he must excuse my papa, ’cause he couldn’t leave the store. 5 Nellie says, that may be I shall very soon be called away; If papa were only ready, I should like to go to-day; But if I should go before him to that world of light and joy, Then I guess he’d want to come to Heaven to see his little boy. Then I guess he’d want to come to Heaven to see his little boy. Languages: English Tune Title: [I should like to die, said Willie, if my paper could die too]

How Beauteous are Their Feet

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #73 (1879) Lyrics: 1 How beauteous are their feet, Who stand on Zion's hill, Who bring salvation on their tongues, And words of peace reveal. 2 How charming is their voice! How sweet their tidings are! "Zion, behold thy Savior King! He reigns and triumphs here!" Languages: English Tune Title: [How beauteous are their feet]

Open the Door for the Children

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #74 (1879) Lyrics: 1 Open the door for the children, Tenderly gather them in-- In from the highways and hedges, In from the places of sin; Some are so young and so helpless, Some are so hungry and cold. Open the door for the children, Gather them into the fold. Chorus: Open the door, for the children; Tenderly gather them in-- In from the highways and hedges, In from the places of sin. 2 Open the door for the children, See! they are coming in throngs; Bid them sit down to the banquet, Teach them your beautiful songs; Pray you the Father to bless them, Pray you that grace may be giv'n. Open the door for the children, Of such is the Kingdom of Heav'n. [Chorus] 3 Open the door for the children, Take the dear lambs by the hand; Point them to truth and to goodness, Send them to Canaan's land; Some are so young and so helpless, Some are so hungry and cold. Open the door for the children, Gather them into the fold. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Open the door for the children]

Chant! Praise Ye the Lord

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #75 (1879) First Line: Praise ye the Lord! Lyrics: 1 Praise ye the Lord! Praise him according to his excellent greatness. 2 Praise ye the Lord! Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed forever. 3 Praise ye the Lord! I will extol thee, my God, O King; and I will bless thy name forever and ever. 4 Praise ye the Lord! The eyes of all wait upon thee: and thou givest them their meat in due season. 5 Praise ye the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and even forever. Languages: English Tune Title: [Praise ye the Lord!]

We Wage a Mighty War

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #76 (1879) First Line: We wage a mighty war, boys Refrain First Line: We wage a mighty war, boys, Lyrics: 1 We wage a mighty war, boys, Against a mighty foe! Who thro' our land with busy hand Is spreading want and woe; He's sadden'd many a light heart, And many a thousand slain; Then come, with us your voice to raise, And bid man-kind abstain. Chorus: We wage a mighty war, boys, Against a mighty foe! Who thro' our land with busy hand Is spreading want and woe: He's sadden'd many a light heart, And many a thousand slain; Then come with us, your voice to raise, And bid man-kind abstain. 2 Our poorhouses are filled, boys, With paupers drink has made; The cash which would support them, boys, To ginshops has been paid: And we've those poor to keep, boys, Tho' naught we have to spare; The landlords 'tis should do this, boys, For they have sent them there. [Chorus] 3 If strong drink from our land, boys, Were swept away, to-night, Some of our prison-houses Would close their portals quite, And one half of the police force, For which we're taxed to pay, Without it would have naught to do, For so our rulers say. [Chorus] Topics: For Temperance Occasions Languages: English Tune Title: [We wage a mighty war, boys]

Have Courage, My Boy, To Say No

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #78 (1879) First Line: You're starting, my boy, on life's journey Lyrics: 1 You’re starting, my boy, on life’s journey, Along the grand highway of life. You’ll meet with a thousand temptations, Each city with evil is rife. This world is a stage of excitement, There’s danger wherever you go; But if you are tempted to weakness, Have courage, my boy, to say No! Chorus: Have courage, my boy, to say No, Have courage, my boy, to say No. Have courage, my boy, Have courage, my boy, Have courage, my boy, to say No. 2 In courage alone lies yours safety, When you the long journey begin. Your trust in a Heavenly Father Will keep you unspotted from sin. Temptations will go on increasing, As streams from a rivulet flow; But if you’d be true to your man-hood, Have courage, my boy, to say No! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [You're starting, my boy, on life's journey]

When the Mourner

Hymnal: MSCC1879 #79 (1879) First Line: When the mourner weeping Lyrics: 1 When the mourner weeping Sheds the secret tear, God His watch is keeping, Tho' none else is near. Languages: English Tune Title: [When the mourner weeping]

Look Not Upon the Wine

Author: P. P. Bliss Hymnal: MSCC1879 #80 (1879) First Line: Tho' its ruby blush so fair Refrain First Line: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red Lyrics: Chorus: Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, When it moveth itself aright, All the light and beauty now around it shed Soon will end in sorrow's night. 1 Tho' its ruby blush so fair; In the silver cup be cast, Of the deadly "serpent's sting" beware, beware, 'Twill pierce thy soul at last. [Chorus] 2 'Tis "a mocker," luring on, With its "raging," fiery breath, And its burning work is never, never done, Its flames are flames of death. [Chorus] 3 Tarry not, resolve to-day, From the blighting curse to flee; 'Tis the voice of wisdom calls away, away Be bold, be firm, be free. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Look not thou upon the wine when it is red]

The Reaper and the Flowers

Author: Longfellow Hymnal: MSCC1879 #81 (1879) First Line: There is a Reaper, whose name is Death Lyrics: 1 There is a Reaper, whose name is Death, And with his sickle keen, He reaps the bearded grain at a breath, And the flow'rs that grow between. 2 "Shall I have naught that is fair?" saith he; "Have naught but the bearded grain? Though the breath of these flow'rs is sweet to me, I'll give them all back again." 3 He gazed at the flow'rs with tearful eyes, He kissed their drooping leaves; It was for the Lord in Paradise, He bound them in his sheaves. 4 "My Lord hath need of these flow'rets gay" The Reaper said, and smil'd; "Dear tokens of the earth are they, Where he was once a child." 5 "They shall all bloom in fields of light, Transplanted by my care, And saints upon their garments white These sacred blossoms wear." 6 And the mother gave in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love; She knew she should find them all again In the fields of light above. 7 Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day; 'Twas an angel visited the green earth, And took the flow'rs away. Languages: English Tune Title: [There is a Reaper, whose name is Death]

Yield not to Temptation

Author: H. R. P. Hymnal: MSCC1879 #82 (1879) Refrain First Line: Ask the Savior to help you Lyrics: 1 Yield not to temptation, For weakness is sin, Each vict’ry will help us Some other to win. Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Chorus: Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you, He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God’s name hold in rev’rence, Nor take it in vain, Be thoughtful and earnest, Kind-hearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] 3 To him that o’ercometh God giveth a crown, Thro' faith we shall conquer, Tho' often cast down, He who is the Savior, Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Yield not to temptation]