Text Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 71 - 80 of 587Results Per Page: 10 20 50

Eternal Father, Strong to Save

Author: William Whiting Appears in 432 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Eternal Father, strong to save,Whose arm doth bind the restless wave,Who bid'st the mighty ocean deepIts own appointed limits keep:Oh hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.2 O Savior whose almighty wordThe winds and waves submissive heard,Who walkedst on the foaming deepAnd calm amidst its rage did sleep:Oh hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.3 O Sacred Spirit, who didst broodUpon the chaos dark and rude,Who bad'st its angry tumult cease,And gavest light and life and peace:Oh hear us when we cry to Thee For those in peril on the sea.4 O Trinity of love and pow'r,Our brethren shield in danger's hour;From rock and tempest, fire and foe,Protect them where-so-e'er they go;And ever let there rise to TheeGlad hymns of praise on land and sea.Amen. Topics: God the Father in Nature; God the Father Majesty & Power; God The Father; Trinity; Worship Hymns Used With Tune: MELITA

I've Found a Friend

Author: James G. Small Appears in 395 hymnals First Line: I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! Lyrics: 1 I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!He loved me ere I knew Him;He drew me with the cords of love,And thus He bound me to Him.And 'round my heart still closely twineThose ties which naught can sever,For I am His, and He is mine,Forever and forever.2 I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!He bled, He died to save me;And not alone the gifts of life,But His own self He gave me.Naught that I have my own I call,I hold it for the Giver;My heart, my strength, my life, my all,Are His, and His forever.3 I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!All power to Him is given,To guard me on my onward course,And bring me safe to Heaven.Th'eternal glories gleam afar,To nerve my faint endeavor:So now to watch, to work, to war,And then to rest forever.4 I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!So kind, and true, and tender,So wise a Counselor and Guide,So mighty a Defender!From Him, who loves me now so well,What power my soul can sever?Shall life or death, or earth or hell?No, I am his forever. Topics: Christ Friend; Christ His love; God The Son; Assurance; Christian Life Used With Tune: [I've found a Friend, oh, such a Friend!]

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 1,813 hymnals First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sunDoes its successive journeys run;His kingdom stretch from shore to shore,Till moons shall wax and wane no more.2 From north to south the princes meetTo pay their homage at His feet;While western empires own their Lord,And savage tribes attend His word.3 To Him shall endless prayer be made,And endless praises crown His head;His name like sweet perfume shall riseWith every morning sacrifice.4 People and realms of ev'ry tongueDwell on His love with sweetest song,And infant voices shall proclaimTheir early blessings on His name. Topics: Christ Eternal Reign; Christ His love; Christ King; God The Son; Missions; Second Coming Used With Tune: [Jesus shall reign where'er the sun]

I Know Whom I Have Believed

Author: Maj. D. W. Whittle (El Nathan) Appears in 287 hymnals First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous graceTo me He hath made known,Nor why unworthy, Christ in love,Redeemed me for His own.Refrain:But “I know whom I have believed,and am persuaded that He is ableto keep that which I've committedunto Him against that day.”2 I know not how this saving faithTo me He did impart,Nor how believing in His WordWrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]3 I know not how the Spirit moves,Convincing men of sin.Revealing Jesus thro' the Word,Creating faith in Him. [Refrain]4 I know not what of good or illMay be reserved for me,Of weary ways or golden days,Before His face I see. [Refrain]5 I know not when my Lord may come,At night or noonday fair,Nor if I walk the vale with Him,Or “meet Him in the air.” [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance and Hope; Choruses; Christian Life; Faith; Salvation; Second Coming Used With Tune: EL NATHAN

Standing on the Promises

Author: R. Kelso Carter Appears in 470 hymnals First Line: Standing on the promises of Christ my King Refrain First Line: Standing, standing Lyrics: 1 Standing on the promises of Christ my King,Thro' eternal ages let His praises ring;Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,Standing on the promises of God.Refrain:Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior;Standing, standing,I'm standing on the promises of God.2 Standing on the promises that cannot fail,When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,By the living Word of God I shall prevail,Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]3 Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,Bound to Him eternally by love's strong cord,Overcoming daily with the Spirit's sword,standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall,List'ning every moment to the Spirit's call,Resting in my Savior as my all in all,Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance and Hope; Assurance; Word of God Used With Tune: [Standing on the promises of Christ my King]

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Author: Mrs. L.D. Martin Appears in 104 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged,Why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonelyAnd long for Heav'n and homeWhen Jesus is my portion?My constant Friend is He:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.Refrain:I sing because I'm happy,I sing because I'm free,For His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodnessI lose my doubt and fears;Tho' by the path He leadethBut one step I may see:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain]3 Whenever I am tempted,Whenever clouds arise,When songs give place to sighing,When hope within me dies,I draw the closer to Him,From care He sets me free;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Assurance and Hope; Christ Refuge; Assurance; Guidance & Care Used With Tune: [Why should I feel discouraged]

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: William D. Longstaf Appears in 321 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy; Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His Word. Make friends with God's children; Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time to be holy; The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone. By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy; Let Him be thy Guide; And run not before Him, Whatever betide. In joy or in sorrow, Still follow the Lord And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His Word. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Devotional; Fellowship; Holiness Used With Tune: [Take time to be holy]

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Author: Isaac Watts Appears in 2,028 hymnals Lyrics: 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most I sacrifice them through his blood. 3 See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ Suffering; Communion; Cross Used With Tune: [When I survey the wondrous cross]

Where He Leads Me

Author: E.W. Blandy Appears in 796 hymnals First Line: I can hear my Saviour calling Refrain First Line: Where He leads me I will follow Lyrics: 1 I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,I can hear my Saviour calling,"Take thy cross and follow, follow Me."Refrain:Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,Where He leads me I will follow,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.2 I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him thro' the garden,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]3 I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him thro' the judgment,I'll go with Him, with Him all the way. [Refrain]4 He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,He will give me grace and glory,And go with me, with me all the way. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Baptism; Guidance & Care; Missions Used With Tune: [I can hear my Saviour calling]

Living for Jesus

Author: Thomas O. Chisholm Appears in 153 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior Lyrics: 1 Living for Jesus a life that is true,Striving to please Him in all that I do;Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,This is the pathway of blessing for me.Refrain:O Jesus, Lord and Savior,I give myself to Thee,For Thou, in Thy atonement,Didst give Thyself for me;I own no other Master,My heart shall be Thy throne;My life I give, henceforth to live,O Christ, for Thee alone.2 Living for Jesus who died in my place,Bearing on Calv'ry my sin and disgrace;Such love constrains me to answer His call,Follow His leading and give Him my all. [Refrain]3 Living for Jesus wherever I am,Doing each duty in His holy name;Willing to suffer affliction and loss,Deeming each trial a part of my cross. [Refrain]4 Living for Jesus through earth's little while,My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem,Bringing the weary to find rest in Him. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Aspiration and Consecration; Christ His love; Obedience; Service Used With Tune: [Living for Jesus a life that is true]