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Jesus Saves

Author: Priscilla J. Owens, 1829-1907 Appears in 538 hymnals First Line: We have heard the joyful sound Lyrics: 1 We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves; Onward! 'tis our Lord's command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 2 Waft it on the rolling tide; Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, ye islands of the sea; Echo back, ye ocean caves; Earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 3 Sing above the battle strife, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing it softly through the gloom, When the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph o'er the tomb– Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 4 Give the winds a mighty voice, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Let the nations now rejoice– Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free, Highest hills and deepest caves; This our song of victory– Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Topics: Missions; Witness Used With Tune: [We have heard the joyful sound]

Faith of Our Fathers!

Author: Frederick W. Faber, 1814-1863 Appears in 849 hymnals First Line: Faith of our fathers! living still Lyrics: 1 Faith of our fathers! living still In spite of dungeon, fire and sword, O how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word! Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 2 Our fathers, chained in prisons dark, Were still in heart and conscience free: How sweet would be their children's fate, If they, like them, could die for thee! Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! 3 Faith of our fathers! we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife: And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life: Faith of our fathers! holy faith! We will be true to thee till death! Topics: Faith; Home and Family Used With Tune: ST. CATHERINE

Sweeter as the Years Go By

Author: Lelia N. Morris, 1862-1929 Appears in 125 hymnals First Line: Of Jesus' love that sought me Lyrics: 1 Of Jesus’ love that sought me, When I was lost in sin; Of wondrous grace that brought me Back to His fold again; Of heights and depths of mercy, Far deeper than the sea, And higher than the heavens, My theme shall ever be. Refrain: Sweeter as the years go by, Sweeter as the years go by; Richer, fuller, deeper, Jesus’ love is sweeter, Sweeter as the years go by. 2 He trod in old Judea Life’s pathway long ago; The people thronged about Him His saving grace to know; He healed the broken hearted, And caused the blind to see; And still His great heart yearneth In love for even me. [Refrain] 3 ’Twas wondrous love which led Him For us to suffer loss– To bear without a murmur The anguish of the cross; With saints redeemed in glory Let us our voices raise, Till heaven and earth re-echo With our Redeemer’s praise. [Refrain] Topics: Testimony Used With Tune: [Of Jesus' love that sought me]

He Hideth My Soul

Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Appears in 278 hymnals First Line: A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord Refrain First Line: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock Lyrics: 1 A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Saviour to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. Refrain: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love, And covers me there with His hand, And covers me there with His hand. 2 A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day. [Refrain] 3 With numberless blessings each moment He crowns, And, filled with His fullness divine, I sing in my rapture, oh glory to God For such a Redeemer as mine! [Refrain] 4 When clothed in His brightness, transported I rise To meet Him in clouds of the sky, His perfect salvation, His wonderful love, I'll shout with the millions on high. [Refrain] Topics: Testimony Used With Tune: [A wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord]

Grace Greater Than Our Sin

Author: Julia H. Johnston, 1849-1919 Appears in 147 hymnals First Line: Marvelous grace of our loving Lord Refrain First Line: Grace, grace, God's grace Lyrics: 1 Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt. Refrain: Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace, grace, God's grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin. 2 Sin and despair like the sea waves cold, Threaten the soul with infinite loss; Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, Points to the Refuge, the mighty Cross. [Refrain] 3 Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, What can avail to wash it away? Look! there is flowing a crimson tide; Whiter than snow you may be today. [Refrain] 4 Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, Freely bestowed on all who believe; You that are longing to see His face, Will you this moment His grace receive? [Refrain] Topics: Grace Used With Tune: [Marvelous grace of our loving Lord]

Lead Me, Saviour

Author: Frank M. Davis, 1839-1896 Appears in 315 hymnals First Line: Saviour, lead me, lest I stray Refrain First Line: Lead me, lead me, Saviour, lead me, lest I stray Lyrics: 1 Saviour, lead me, lest I stray, Gently lead me all the way; I am safe when by Thy side, I would in Thy love abide. Refrain: Lead me, lead me, Saviour, lead me, lest I stray; Gently down the stream of time, Lead me, Saviour, all the way. 2 Thou the refuge of my soul, When life's stormy billows roll; I am safe when Thou art nigh, On Thy mercy I rely. [Refrain] 3 Saviour, lead me, till at last, When the storm of life is past, I shall reach the endless day, Where all tears are wiped away. [Refrain] Topics: Guidance Used With Tune: [Saviour, lead me, lest I stray]

Faith Is the Victory!

Author: John H. Yates, 1837-1900 Appears in 228 hymnals First Line: Encamped along the hills of light Lyrics: 1 Encamped along the hills of light, Ye Christian soldiers, rise, And press the battle ere the night Shall veil the glowing skies. Against the foe in vales below, Let all our strength be hurled; Faith is the victory, we know, That overcomes the world. Refrain: Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory, That overcomes the world. 2 His banner over us is love, Our sword the Word of God; We tread the road the saints above With shouts of triumph trod. By faith they, like a whirlwind’s breath, Swept on o’er ev'ry field; The faith by which they conquered death Is still our shining shield. [Refrain] 3 On every hand the foe we find Drawn up in dread array; Let tents of ease be left behind, And onward to the fray; Salvation’s helmet on each head, With truth all girt about, The earth shall tremble ’neath our tread, And echo with our shout. [Refrain] 4 To him that overcomes the foe, White raiment shall be giv’n; Before the angels he shall know His name confessed in heav’n. Then onward from the hills of light, Our hearts with love aflame, We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night, In Jesus’ conquering name. [Refrain] Topics: Victory Used With Tune: [Encamped along the hills of light]

God's Son Given

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Appears in 45 hymnals First Line: To us a child of royal birth Lyrics: 1 To us a child of royal birth, Heir of the promises, is giv'n: Th'Invisible appears on earth– The Son of Man, the God of Heav'n. 2 A Saviour born in love supreme, He comes our fallen souls to raise; He comes His people to redeem With all His plenitude of grace. 3 The Christ, by raptured seers foretold, Filled with th'eternal Spirit’s pow'r, Great Prophet, Priest and king behold, And Lord of all the worlds adore. 4 The Lord of Hosts– the God most high Who quits His throne on earth to live– With joy we welcome from the sky, With faith into our hearts receive. Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: WALTHAM (DOANE)

Saved by the Blood

Author: S. J. Henderson, 19th Century Appears in 92 hymnals First Line: Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! Refrain First Line: Saved! saved! Lyrics: 1 Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! Now ransomed from sin and a new work begun, Sing praise to the Father and praise to the Son, Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! Refrain: Saved! saved! My sins are all pardoned, my guilt is all gone! Saved! saved! I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One! 2 Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! The angels rejoicing because it is done; A child of the Father, joint heir with the Son, Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! [Refrain] 3 Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! The Father He spake, and His will it was done; Great price of my pardon, His own precious Son; Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! [Refrain] 4 Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! All hail to the Father, all hail to the Son, All hail to the Spirit, the great Three in One! Saved by the blood of the Crucified One! [Refrain] Topics: Atonement; Blood Used With Tune: [Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!]

I'm Happy With Jesus Alone

Author: Charles P. Jones Appears in 63 hymnals First Line: There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me Lyrics: 1 There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me; Let earth with its treasures be gone; I'm rich as can be when my Saviour I see; I'm happy with Jesus alone. Refrain: I'm happy with Jesus alone, I'm happy with Jesus alone; Tho' poor and deserted, thank God, I can say I'm happy with Jesus alone. 2 When sinful and doom'd to a life of despair, No light on my pathway to shine, 'Twas Jesus who found me and made me an heir To mansions of glory divine. [Refrain] 3 When nothing but death for my ransom could pay, And make me accepted with God, 'Twas Jesus who freely Himself made a prey And ransom'd my soul with His blood. [Refrain] 4 'Twas Jesus who call'd me and show'd me the way To peace upon earth and in heav'n; 'Tis Jesus who teaches me daily to pray And walk in the light He has giv'n. [Refrain] 5 Should father and mother forsake me below, My bed upon earth be a stone, I'll cling to my Saviour, He loves me I know, I'm happy with Jesus alone. [Refrain] Topics: Determination; Jesus; Joy Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7 Used With Tune: [There's nothing so precious as Jesus to me]