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Title: Gospel Jewels for Sabbath Schools
Author: R. E. Hudson
Publisher: Publishing House of the Evangelical Association
Date: 1885



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GOSPEL JEWELS.

BY
R. E. HUDSON.

FOR
SABBATH SCHOOLS.


CLEVELAND, OHIO.
P UBLISHING H OUSE OF THE E VANGELICAL A SSOCIATION,
L AUER & Y OST, Agents,
265 TO 275 WOODLAND AVENUE.
1885.



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PREFACE.

I N the judgment of the Board of Publication, and the Publishers, there is a demand in the Church for a new Sunday-school Music book in the English language; it was, therefore, resolved at the last meeting of the Board, to meet this demand by publishing the book immediately.

The Publishers secured the services of Prof. R. E. Hudson, a musical author of high reputation, who has done his work as musical editor with acceptability. His aim has been to raise the standard of the song-service. To this end many compositions of the highest class have been introduced; and not a few of the old hymns of the Church set to their familiar tunes; while the more simple pieces, which have become dear to the Sunday-school, have been given the place they rightly deserve. The hymns have all been approved by the standing committee, appointed by the General Conference, to examine all books that are to be published for the Church.

"G OSPEL J EWELS " brings greeting to the friends of Sacred Song everywhere, and hopes to be used of God in helping to inspire and foster a devotional spirit in the Sunday-school. It is hoped that the tender, pleading heart-cries, breathing from some of these songs, may move many to penitential tears, and bring them to the feet of Jesus; and also, that the spirit of rest, trust, and joy pervading others may be like fountains of living waters to the little pilgrims that are journeying heavenward.

P. W. R.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 1885.

C OPYRIGHTED, 1885, BY L AUER & Y OST.




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Gospel Jewels.

1. BLESS THE LORD.

A S ERVICE OF P RAISE.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY R. E. HUDSON.

1. Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Amen.

2. For His peace,
For His peace,
Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Amen.

3. For His love,
For His love,
Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Amen.

4. For His joy,
For His joy,
Bless the Lord,
Bless the Lord,
Amen.

P RAYER.

Sing No. 17.

Superintendent. --Rejoice in the Lord alway; and again I say, rejoice.--Phil. 4:4.

School. --Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.--1 Thess. 5:16, 17, 18.

Superintendent. --I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.--Ps. 34:1.

School. --Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.--Ps. 105:3.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World without end, Amen.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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2. WELCOME THE WANDERERS IN!

E. R. LATTA.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. Prodigals hungry and thirsty,
Rove thro' each highway and lane--
Bid them partake of the banquet,
Purchased by sorrow and pain.

C HORUS.
Tell them the story of Jesus,
How He was offered for sin;
And from the highways and hedges,
Welcome the wanderers in!

2. Feeding on husks to starvation,
Wand'ring away from their home:
Bid them come home to the banquet,
Hasten while yet there is room.

3. Turn, oh, ye prodigals, homeward;
Father's fond love ye shall share;
He has provided a banquet,
Where there's enough and to spare.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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3. REST BY AND BY.

J. B. O. CLEMM, by per.

1. 'Tis a blessed hope and it cheers my soul,
That I shall rest, sweetly rest, by and by.
When my work is done and my crown is won,
Then I shall rest, sweetly rest by and by.

C HORUS.
By and by,
By and by,
I shall rest, sweetly rest, by and by,
'Tis a precious hope, 'tis a blessed hope,
That I shall rest, sweetly rest by and by.

2. 'Tis a blessed hope which my Saviour gives,
That I shall rest, sweetly rest, by and by.
I shall see Him there in His mansion fair,
When I shall rest, sweetly rest by and by.

3. With a steadfast faith I shall labor on,
That I may rest, sweetly rest, by and by.
O what joy 'twill be the redeemed to see,
When I shall rest, sweetly rest by and by.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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4. MY SAVIOUR KNOWS.

MRS. E. W. CHAPMAN.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. The hour of my departure
I may not know,
But Christ in love hath taught me
To watch while here below;
My lamp to keep bright burning,
With oil divine,
That at the Lord's appearing
My soul with grace may shine.

R EFRAIN.
The hour of my departure
My Saviour knows,
And, in His love confiding,
I dwell in sweet repose.

2. The hour of my departure
I'll keep in view,
And strive, while here I linger,
Some precious work to do;
Some service for the Master,
Or cross to bear,
That I a crown unfading,
And robe of white may wear.

3. The hour of my departure
May soon be here;
To me the thought is joyful,
And yonder light is clear;
I see the sunlit mountains
Where I shall stand,
I hear the songs enchanting
Of yon celestial band.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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5. HOW SWEET TO BE THERE.

Rev. W. H. HUNTER, by per.

1. Oh, who would remain in this prison of clay?
When friends and companions are hasting away,
Away to the climes of the blessed and free,
Where death never comes, and where pure spirits be.

C HORUS.
Oh, how sweet,
Oh, how sweet, when we meet with the friends over there!
Oh, how sweet, when we meet,
And with Jesus His glory to share!

2. Oh, could we but go with the friends that we love,
And taste their enjoyments in glory above,
No more would we fancy this desert below,
Where tears of deep anguish so frequently flow.

3. How many are there in white garments arrayed,
Who once with us here in this wilderness stray'd!
How happy are they with their pilgrimage done,
As pure as the angels, as bright as the sun!




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6. THE BIBLE.

Arranged.

1. The Bible, the Bible! more precious than gold;
What hopes and what glories its pages unfold!
It speaks of redemption, wide opens the door--
It offers salvation to rich and to poor.

C HORUS.
The Bible, the Bible, so dear to the heart!
A volume so precious, we'll ne'er from it part.

2. The Bible, the Bible! blest volume of truth;
How sweetly it smiles on the season of youth!
Ere hearts are enslaved in the bondage of vice,
It bids us seek early the "pearl of great price."

3. The Bible, the Bible! the valleys shall ring,
And hill-tops re-echo the notes that we sing;
Our banners inscribed with its precepts and rules,
Shall long wave in triumph, the joy of our schools.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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7. THY WAY, NOT MINE.

H. BONAR, D. D.

WILLIAM JOHNSON.

1. Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be!
Lead me by Thine own hand,
Choose out my path for me.

C HORUS.
Lead me,
Lead me,
Choose out my path for me,
Lead me,
Lead me,
Choose out my path for me.

2. Smooth let it be or rough,
It will be still the best,
Winding or straight it leads
Right onward to my rest.

3. I dare not choose my lot,
I would not if I might:
Choose thou for me, my God,
So shall I walk aright.

4. Not mine, not mine the choice,
In all things great or small,
Be thou my guide, my strength,
My wisdom and my all.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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8. ALL HAIL TO THE REDEEMER!

E. R. LATTA.

J. H. ROSECRANS.

1. The glory He had with the Father,
Ere earth a beginning had known,
He left for the sake of poor sinners,
And suffered for them to atone!
He bore the temptations of Satan!
Disciples forsook Him and fled!
He drank of the cup of our sorrow,
And tears of deep anguish He shed!

C HORUS.
All hail to the blessed Redeemer!
He suffered our sorrow and pain!
All hail to the glorious Saviour!
The innocent Lamb that was slain!

2. Tho' legions on legions of angels,
To vanguish [sic] His foes He could call,
He died on the cross to redeem them,
And fervently prayed for them all!
On Calvary's mountain He offered
Himself as a ransom for me!
And dearer that spot to my spirit,
Than ever another can be!

3. More deep than a mother's affection,
The love that the Saviour did show;
In yielding His heavenly glory
To suffer for sinners below!
I love to repeat the old story,
The story so often retold,
Of Jesus, who came as a ransom,
For those who were not of His fold!

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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9. SING OF HIS LOVE.

Words and Music by R. E. HUDSON.

Praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord forevermore!
Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
Sing unto Him, and tell of His love.
Sing of His love to me,
Sing how He freely gave His life for thee,
And thro' His blood we may from sin be free,
Sing of His love.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son,
His only begotten Son,
For God so loved the world that He gave He gave His son,
That whosoever believeth in Him,
That whosoever believeth in Him,
Should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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10. JESUS ONLY.

M. E. SERVOSS.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. Jesus only, when the sinful heart
Would lay its burden down;
Jesus only takes the weary load
And bears it as His own.

R EFRAIN.
Jesus only, Jesus only,
From the cradle to the grave;
Jesus only, Jesus only,
For no other name can save.

2. Jesus only helps the wayward feet
To keep the narrow way;
Jesus only guides the wav'ring soul,
Lest it in sin should stray.

3. Jesus only, when the weary one
May lay the armor down;
Jesus only takes the heavy cross,
And gives the shining crown.

4. Jesus only, when the ransomed soul
Has reached the " Golden shore! "
Jesus only, this shall be my song,
Forever, evermore.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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11. THE ALTERED MOTTO.

THEO. MONOD.

THOS. O. LOWE.

1. Oh, the bitter pain and sorrow
That a time could ever be,
When I proudly said to Jesus,
"All of self and none of Thee."
All of self and none of Thee,
All of self and none of Thee,
When I proudly said to Jesus,
"All of self and none of Thee."

2. Yet He found me; I beheld Him,
Bleeding on th' accursed tree;
And my wistful heart said faintly,
"Some of self and some of Thee."
Some of self and some of Thee,
Some of self and some of Thee,
And my wistful heart said faintly,
"Some of self and some of Thee."

3. Day by day His tender mercy,
Healing, helping, full and free,
Brought me lower, while I whispered,
"Less of self and more of Thee."
Less of self and more of Thee,
Less of self and more of Thee,
Brought me lower while I whispered,
"Less of self and more of Thee."

4. Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last has conquered,
"None of self and all of Thee."
None of self and all of Thee,
None of self and all of Thee,
Lord, Thy love at last has conquered,
"None of self and all of Thee."

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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12. COME AWAY.

MRS. C. W. PEMBER.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. Come away, come away 'tis God's holy day,
And leave your sinful pleasures;
Leave your work, leave your play,
Come, hasten away,
For vain are earthly treasures.

C HORUS.
Come, come, come,
Oh, come with us to-day!
Hear our voices ringing,
Glad tribute we will bring
To the children's glorious King,
His praises we are singing!

2. Come away, come away, 'tis God's holy day,
The best of all the seven;
Come away, come away,
Come, join us to-day,
To learn of God and heaven.

3. Come away, come away, seek Jesus to-day,
And dwell in His loving favor;
Come away, come away,
To sing and pray,
And praise our blessed Saviour.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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13. BY AND BY.

Words and Music by TOM C. NEAL.

1. Tossed upon life's stormy sea,
For our home in heaven we sigh;
If to Christ we faithful be,
We shall anchor by and by!
By and by, yes, by and by,
We shall anchor by and by;
Storm-clouds ne'er shall sweep the skies,
When we anchor by and by!

2. In life's battle sore we fight,
"Help, O Lord!" we oft must cry--
Thro' Him standing for the right;
We shall triumph by and by!
By and by, yes, by and by,
We shall triumph by and by;
All our deadly foes shall fly,
When we triumph by and by!

3. When this life of toil is past,
And the earthly shadows fly,
Heav'n, our home, we'll gain at last;
There'll be glory by and by!
By and by, yes, by and by,
There'll be glory by and by;
In our blessed Home on high,
There'll be glory by and by!

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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14. LET THE LITTLE CHILDREN COME.

I. L. ANDREWS.

1. Suffer little children to come unto me;
Let the children come,
Let the children come;
For of such the kingdom of heaven shall be;
Let the little children come.

C HORUS.
Blessed words of Jesus,
Blessed words of Jesus,
Blessed words of Jesus,
Let the little children come.

2. He the lambs will gather and fold in His arms;
Let the children come,
Let the children come;
Safe from ev'ry danger, and free from alarms;
Let the little children come.

Blessed words of Jesus,
Blessed words, etc.

3. Whosoever will, now may come unto me;
Let the children come,
Let the children come;
Mercy's door is open, salvation is free;
Let the little children come.

Blessed words of Jesus,
Blessed words of Jesus,
Blessed words of Jesus,
"Whosoever will, may come."




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15. GOOD NEWS.

M. A. K.

FRANK M. DAVIS.

1. Good news and glad tidings, oh, spread it abroad!
Let praise and thanksgiving ascend up to God;
For Jesus, our Saviour, Redeemer and Friend,
Hath left His bright kingdom, His own to defend.

R EFRAIN.
His blood now will cleanse us, from sin make us free;
Good news and glad tidings for you and for me.

2. Good news and glad tidings for souls tempest-tossed;
With Christ as your pilot, you cannot be lost;
Oh, trust in His promise, that never will fail,
As onward, still onward toward heaven you sail.

3. Good news and glad tidings, salvation is near!
Rejoice, all creations, Christ's kingdom is here!
Oh, brother, benighted, take heed to the sound,
Good news and glad tidings, the lost has been found.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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16. WE LOVE TO GO.

Words and Music by WILL. C. BROWN.

1. We love to go to the Sunday-school,
Where we may learn the golden rule;
Where we may learn the story true,
Of the bright heavenly land.
Our teachers there we love to meet,
And scholars one and all to greet,
In songs of love and joy so sweet,
Of the bright heavenly land.

C HORUS.
1. Of the bright heavenly land,
Of the bright heavenly land,
In songs of love and joy so sweet,
Of the bright heavenly land.

2. We love to go to school each day,
That we may learn the narrow way,
The way that leads to endless day;
To the bright heavenly land.
Our classmates there in praise we join,
To Him who gave His only Son,
That we through Him might all be won
To the bright heavenly land.

2. To the bright heavenly land,
To the bright heavenly land,
That we thro' Him might all be won
To the bright heavenly land.

3. We love to think when life is o'er,
And we have reached that golden shore,
That we shall praise Him ever more
In the bright heavenly land.
In glad hosannas there we'll raise
Our loudest notes of endless praise,
To Him who crowns us all our days,
In the bright heavenly land.

3. In the bright heavenly land,
In the bright heavenly land,
To Him who crowns us all our days,
In the bright heavenly land.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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17. THE HALF HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD.

Words and Music by R. E. HUDSON.

1. Oh, tell the story o'er and o'er,
Of love so full and free;
I give myself, my all to Him,
Who bled and died for me.

C HORUS.
The half has never yet been told, yet been told,
Of love so full and free;
The half has never yet been told, yet been told,
The blood it cleanseth me, cleanseth me.

2. He died for me, naught but His love
Could melt this heart of mine;
Oh, come, and take the precious gift
Of peace and joy divine.

3. His life, His death, His precious love,
To you shall all be given;
Come now, accept His offered grace,
And reign with Him in heaven.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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18. PRECIOUS SPIRIT.

MRS. E. C. ELLSWORTH.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. Lo! the zephyr softly breathing,
Wakes the earth again;
But the Spirit softly pleading,
Stirs the heart of men.

C HORUS.
Precious Spirit! Precious Spirit!
Breathe on us to-day;
Tender Spirit! Tender Spirit!
Leave us not, we pray.

2. Lo! the showers gently falling,
Buds and flowers bring;
Thro' the gentle Spirit's calling,
Hearts are made to sing.

Precious Spirit! Precious Spirit!
Fall on us to-day;
Tender Spirit! Tender Spirit!
Leave us not, we pray.

3. Lo! the sunlight softly beaming,
Gives a hundred-fold;
But the graces of the Spirit
Yield the fruit untold.

Precious Spirit! Precious Spirit!
Beam on us to-day;
Tender Spirit! Tender Spirit!
Leave us not, we pray.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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19. SEND THE NEWS.

FRANK. M. DAVIS.

FRANK M. DAVIS, by per.

1. Send the news along the line,
Love's redeeming work is done;
Death is vanquished, sin forgiv'n,
Thro' the death of Christ, the Son.

C HORUS.
Send the news, send the news,
Send the news that Calvary brings,
Jesus comes the lost to save;
Crown Him, crown Him King of kings!

2. Send the news along the line,
Spread the tidings far and wide;
Jesus comes the lost to save,
Jesus, the once crucified.

3. Send the news along the line,
Gladsome news of heav'nly grace;
Precious blood from Calvary,
Saves the vilest of the race.




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20. SATISFIED.

CLARA TEAR.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. All my life long I have panted
For a draught from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.

C HORUS.
Hallelujah! I have found Him--
whom [sic] my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Thro' His blood I now am saved.

2. Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone;
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.

3. Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy;
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.

4. Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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21. ALL-SUFFICIENT GRACE.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Grace! 'tis a charming sound,
Harmonious to the ear;
Heav'n with the echo shall resound,
And all the earth shall hear.

C HORUS.
'Tis grace, 'tis grace, 'tis grace, 'tis grace,
Yes, grace is all my plea!
'Twas love, 'twas love, 'twas love, 'twas love,
That brought the Lord to me.

2. Grace first contrived a way
To save rebellious man;
And all the steps that grace display,
Which drew the wond'rous plan.

3. Grace taught my roving feet
To tread the heavenly road;
And new supplies each hour I meet,
While pressing on to God.

4. Grace all the work shall crown
Thro' everlasting days,
It lays in heaven the top-most stone,
And well deserves our praise.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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22. THE LOVE OF CHRIST.

MRS. E. W. CHAPMAN.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. Oh! wond'rous love, the love of Christ!
The soul's sweet resting place,
The palm-tree where we find a shade,
The Rock on which our hopes are laid--
This love is perfect peace.

R EFRAIN.
Perfect peace, perfect peace,
This love is perfect peace.

2. A refuge from each raging storm,
A shelter from the heat,
A tower of strength, a quiet home,
Where weary, troubled hearts may come--
A sure and safe retreat.

Safe retreat, safe retreat,
A sure and safe retreat.

3. Our ev'ry burden He will bear,
When we, in simple faith,
In child-like trust, cling and adore,
And learn to love Him more and more,
Believing what He saith.

What He saith, what He saith,
Believing what He saith.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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23. GRACIOUS SPIRIT.

MRS. E. W. CHAPMAN.

A. J. SHOWALTER.

1. Assist us, gracious Spirit,
God's holy book to read!
And from its sacred pages
Supply our ev'ry need.
Enlighten our dark vision,
And show us things divine;
Bring forth the hidden treasure--
The riches of the mine.

C HORUS.
Gracious Spirit, blessed teacher!
Gracious Spirit, blessed teacher!
Comforter and help divine!
Blessed promise of the Father,
Blessed promise of the Father,
In our hearts with glory shine!

2. Assist us, gracious Spirit,
When at the throne we bend;
And to our weak petition,
Thine inspiration lend.
Teach us the grace we're needing,
And how to ask aright;
Thro' thy grand interceeding, [sic]
We gain true peace and light.

3. Assist us in the morning,
When thanks for mercy rise;
And in the sunny noon-tide
Inspire our sacrifice.
And when the dews of evening
Around us silent fall,
Take thou our sweet oblation,
To God, the Lord of all.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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Air.--BEULAH LAND.

1 And now the parting time has come;
We sing good-night e're we go home:
We trust the heavenly Father's care
May keep us safe from every snare.

C HORUS. --Good-night, (good-night), Good-night;
Oh, be our future ever bright!
May peace and joy our way attend,
And God preserve us to the end;
And when we bid the earth good-night,
May we awake in glory bright!

2 Oh, may the lessons of this hour
Be treasured by the Spirit's power;
Lord, by them may we all be taught,
And nearer to the Saviour brought.

3 And when on earth our race is run,
The battle fought, the vict'ry won,
May we, in heaven, dwell near the throne,
Where good-night songs no more are known!




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25. GENTLE JESUS.

Arranged from the ENGLISH.

1. Gentle Jesus, Saviour mild,
Hear thy lowly suppliant child;
Nothing bring I to thy feet,
Naught for thine acceptance meet,
But a soul by sin distressed:
Gentle Jesus, give it rest.

2. In this dreary vale below
Thou hast trod a path of woe;
Thou hast known the dreadful power
Of the tempter's evil hour;
Felt the time of gloom and fear;
Shed, like us, the bitter tear.

3. Now I bend before thy throne,
All my guilt and folly own;
Yet with earnest heart I plead,
Comfort, pardon in my need;
This my plea, and naught beside;
Gentle Jesus, thou hast died.




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26. PRAISE TO OUR GOD.

From " Hosianna [sic] ."

JOSEPH GARRISON, by per.

1. Here in thy temple lowly,
With joy we raise our song
To Thee, O Lord, most holy!
To whom we all belong.

C HORUS.
Our thanks to God we're bringing,
To Him our praises singing.
And in our hearts rejoice,
And in our hearts rejoice,
And in our hearts rejoice, rejoice.

2. We join with angel voices,
And grateful songs we raise,
And ev'ry heart rejoices,
Thy sacred name to praise.

3. Thou, Lord, art ever near us,
Unseen by mortal eye,--
To comfort, bless, and cheer us,
And ev'ry want supply.

4. Guide us a little longer,
Our sins remove, we pray;
And make us ever stronger,
To do Thy will each day.




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27. MY HEAVENLY HOME.

J. B. FERGUSON, by per.

1. My home is in the heavenly land,
Where angels bright and fair,
Before the throne of glory stand,
And crowns of vict'ry wear,
And while I labor to secure
A blissful home above,
I have a treasure rich and sure,
'Tis found in Jesus' love.

C HORUS.
Oh, home, sweet home, so bright and fair,
Oh, happy angels over there, over there,
With them my joy shall be complete,
While resting at the Saviour's feet.

2. Oft while I journey here below,
Amid the busy throng,
I hear a voice and seem to know
The singer and the song;
For with my pray'r the soft refrain
In holy sweetness blends;
And while I listen to the strain,
A blissful calm descends.




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28. WHOM I SERVE.

FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL.

JAS. B. O. CLEMM.

1. Jesus, Master, whom I serve,
Though so feebly and so ill,
Strengthen hand, and heart, and nerve
All thy bidding to fulfil;
Open thou mine eyes to see,
All the work thou hast for me.

2. Lord, thou needest not, I know,
Service such as I can bring;
Yet I long to prove and show
Full allegiance to my King!
Thou an honor art to me,
Let me be a praise to thee.

3. Jesus, Master, wilt thou use
One who owes thee more than all?
As thou wilt, I would not choose,
Only let me hear thy call!
Jesus, let me always be
In thy service glad and free.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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29. THAT BEAUTIFUL LAND.

H. E. ENGLE, by per.

1. There's a beautiful land far beyond the sky,
And Jesus, my Saviour, is there;
He has gone to prepare me a home on high--
Oh, I long, oh, I long to be there!

C HORUS.
In that beautiful land,
In that beautiful land,
Where the angels stand,
We shall meet,
We shall meet,
We shall meet in that beautiful land.

2. I have friends who have gone to that land on high,
They are free from all sorrow and care;
And I trust I shall meet them above the sky--
Oh, I long, oh, I long to be there!

3. We shall meet in that beautiful land on high,
And be with the bright and the fair;
Where the waters of life sweetly murmur by--
Oh, I long, oh, I long to be there!




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30. FORBID THEM NOT.

MRS. C. W. PEMBER.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. Our Saviour dear, when He was here
Did little children call;
A little child, gentle and mild,
He placed before them all.

C HORUS.
Forbid them not, Forbid them not,
O hear the Saviour say:
Forbid them not to come to me,
The light, the life, the way.

2. And now on high, Above [sic] the sky,
He loves the children yet;
We cannot stay so far away,
That He will us forget.

3. And while we live, we'll strive to give
To Him our heart's best love;
And hope at last, when life is past,
To dwell with Him above.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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31. PRESS ON.

FRANK M. DAVIS.

FRANK M. DAVIS.

1. Put on the gospel armor,
For Jesus take your stand;
Go forth a valiant soldier,
Under the Lord's command.

C HORUS.
Press on, fight on,
'Till victory is won,
Then reign in heav'n forever
With God's beloved Son.

2. Lift high the blood-stained banner,
Send forth the battle cry,
The truth and right shall conquer,
The victor's crown is nigh.

3. Then on 'mid strife of battle,
Armed well with faith and prayer,
For he that over cometh,
A crown of life shall wear.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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32. THE SAVIOUR'S CALL.

J. L. MORRISON.

ANNIS V. THOMAS, by per.

1. Oh, hear the Saviour gently say:
Come unto me, I am the way;
No more in sin and folly roam,
O, wanderer, come home, come home.

C HORUS.
Come in your childhood, come, O come,
Come in your childhood, come, O come,
O hear the tender Shepherd's voice,
Calling the wanderer home.

2. With tender love behold he stands,
Showing to us his bleeding hands,
And says, no longer from me rove,
But come to me, behold my love.

3. My love embraces all mankind,
Whoever comes will pardon find,
I'll wash, and purge and purify,
And fit you for a home on high.




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33. UP AND DOING, LITTLE CHRISTIANS.

Words from "Songs for Little Folks."

JOSEPH GARRISON, by per.

1. "Up and doing, little Christians,
Up and doing while 'tis day;
Do the work the Master gives you,
Do not loiter by the way;
For we all have work before us,
You, dear child, as well as I;
Let us seek to learn our duty,
And perform it manfully.

2 Patience, patience, little Christians,
No cross look or angry word;
Follow him who died to save you,
Follow Jesus Christ, our Lord;
Help the suff'ring and the needy,
Help the poor whom Jesus loves
Tell the sinner of the Saviour,
Who still lives for us above.

3 Pray then, pray then, little Christians,
Never, never cease to pray;
Pray for pardon, pray for blessing,
Pray for mercy day by day;
Render thanks for all the mercies,
Which our Father sends to thee,
Most of all for the dear Saviour,
Who once died on Calvary.

Copyrighted, 1884, by L AUER & Y OST.




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34. BLESS OUR SCHOOL TO-DAY.

JOSEPH GARRISON, by per.

1. Jesus, tender Saviour,
Bless our school to-day,
While we sing thy praises,
While we humbly pray.

C HORUS.
Own the praise we bring thee;
Hear us when we pray;
Make us thy dear children,
Bless our school to-day.

2 On this blessed Sabbath,
May our hearts be stirred
By the faithful teachings
Of thy Holy Word.

3 Lead us, tender Saviour,
In the narrow way;
Help us all to love thee,
And thy truth obey.

4 Evermore be near us,
And our souls defend,
Comfort thou and cheer us
Till our life shall end.

Copyrighted, 1884, by L AUER & Y OST.

35. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS.

1 What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what endless pain we bear--
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer.

2 Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer;
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.




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36. SHALL WE MEET BEYOND THE RIVER?

E. S. RICE.

1. Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?
Where in all the bright for ever,
Sorrow ne'er shall press the soul?

C HORUS.
Shall we meet, shall we meet, shall we meet beyond the river?
Shall we meet beyond the river,
Where the surges cease to roll?

2. Shall we meet in yonder city,
Where the tow'rs of crystal shine?
Where the walls are all of jasper,
Built by workmanship divine?

3. Shall we meet with Christ, our Saviour,
When he comes to claim his own?
Shall we know his blessed favor,
And sit down upon his throne?

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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37. JESUS NOW IS PASSING BY.

Words and Music by R. E. HUDSON.

1. Come, weary sinner, to the Cross;
The Saviour bids you come;
Come, trusting in his precious blood;
Wait not--there still is room.

Jesus now is passing by, passing by, passing by,
Jesus now is passing by,
I'll go out to meet him.
While he is so very nigh, very nigh, very nigh,
While he is so very nigh,
I'll go out and greet him.

2. Oh! why delay your long return?
The Spirit gently pleads;
Come to the Cross where on for you
the [sic] dying Saviour bleeds.

3. He waits to fill your soul with joy,
And all your sins forgive;
His love for you no tongue can tell;
Oh! trust his grace and live!

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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38. EVENING HYMN.

Arranged from BELLINI.

Here as the night is falling,
Stars from the shadows calling,
Lord, to thy shelter flying,
Raise we our evening pray'r,
Only on thee relying,
Make us this night thy care.
Only on thee relying,
Make us this night thy care.
Lord, O Lord, make us thy care.
Make us, O Lord, O Lord, make us thy care.
S OPRANO S OLO.
While all unconscious sleeping,
Oh, have us, have us in thy keeping,
Father, graciously hear us, kindly our strength renew,
Thus for the morrow prepare, prepare us meekly thy will to do.
Thus for the morrow prepare, prepare us meekly thy will to do.
Lord, to thy shelter flying,
We raise our evening pray'r,
On Thee alone relying,
Make us this night thy care,
Make us thy care.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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39. SAFE WITHIN THE VALE.

J. C. MIDDLETON.

1. "Land ahead!" Its fruits are waving,
O'er the hills of fadeless green;
And the living waters laving
Shores where heav'nly forms are seen.

C HORUS.
Rocks and storms I'll fear no more,
When on that eternal shore.
Drop the anchor! Furl the sail!
I am safe within the vale!

2. Onward, bark! the cape I'm rounding,
See, the blessed wave their hands;
Hear the harps of God resounding
From the bright immortal bands.

3. There, let go the anchor, riding
On this calm and silv'ry bay;
Seaward fast the tide is gliding,
Shores in sunlight stretch away.

4. Now we're safe from all temptation,
All the storms of life are past;
Praise the Rock of our Salvation,
We are safe at home at last!




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40. GOLDEN HARPS.

FRANCES R. HAVERGAL.

Arranged by R. E. HUDSON.

1. Golden harps are sounding,
Angel voices sing,
Pearly gates are opened--
Opened for the King.
Jesus, King of glory,
Jesus, King of love,
Is gone up in triumph
To his throne above.

R EFRAIN.
All his work is ended,
Joyfully we sing:
Jesus hath ascended!
Glory to our King!

2. He who came to save us,
He who bled and died,
Now is crowned with glory
At his Father's side.
Nevermore to suffer,
Nevermore to die,
Jesus, King of glory,
Has gone up on high.

3. Praying for his children
In that blessed place,
Calling them to glory,
Sending them his grace.
His bright home preparing,
Faithful ones for you,--
Jesus ever liveth,
Ever loveth too.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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41. CALLING AWAY.

WALTER KITTRIDGE.

Solo.
1. Give me the wings of faith to rise,
Within the veil and see
The saints above, how great their joys,
How bright their glories be.

Duet.
Many are the friends who are waiting to-day,
Happy on the golden strand;

C HORUS.
Many are the voices
Calling us away,
To join their glorious band;
Calling us away,
Calling us away,
Calling to the better land.

2. Once they were mourners here below,
And pour'd out cries and tears;
They wrestled hard, as we do now,
With sins, and doubts, and fears.

3. I ask them whence their vict'ry came:
They, with united breath,
Ascribe their conquests to the Lamb,
Their triumph to his death.




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42. BEAUTIFUL STREAM.

WILL. S. FITCH, by per.

1. Oh, have you not heard of a beautiful stream,
That flows thro' our Father's land?
It's [sic] waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
And ripple o'er golden sand.

R EFRAIN.
O, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful stream!
River of pleasures divine!
Its waters gleam bright in the heavenly light,
O, beautiful, beautiful stream.

2. This beautiful stream is the river of life,
It flows for all nations free;
A balm for each wound in its waters is found,
O sinner, it flows for thee.

3. Oh, will you not drink of the beautiful stream,
And dwell on its peaceful shore?
The Spirit says, come, all ye weary ones, home,
And wander in sin no more.




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43. SWEET STORY OF OLD.

J. LUKE.

ENGLISH MELODY.

1. I think, when I read that sweet story of old,
When Jesus was here among men,
How he called little children as lambs to his fold,
I should like to have been with them then.

2. I wish that his hands had been placed on my head,
That his arm had been thrown around me,
And that I might have seen his kind look when he said,
"Let the little ones come unto me."

3. Yet still to his foot-stool in prayer I may go,
And ask for a share in his love;
And if I now earnestly seek him below,
I shall see him and hear him above.

4. In that beautiful place he is gone to prepare
For all who are washed and forgiven;
And many dear children are gathering there,
"For of such is the kingdom of heaven."




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44. HOMEWARD BOUND.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. I sit and think when the evening shade
Is deep o'er forest, hill and glade,
Of that beautiful land by the gates of light,
Our Father's house, where there is no night;
And my glad heart thrills to the joyous sound,
To the land of rest--we are homeward bound.

C HORUS.
We are homeward bound!
We are homeward bound!
To the land of rest--
We are homeward bound!
The pearly gates are opening wide;
We are homeward bound on the ebbing tide!
We are homeward bound!
We are homeward bound.

2. I think each night when the day is o'er,
I am nearer home than the day before;
And softly I say in my evening prayer,
I am near the land where the ransomed are,
And upon my heart comes a holy spell;
We are homeward bound, where the dear ones dwell.

3. We haste away from the lovely earth,
With its holy friendships of priceless worth;
From its joy and its sorrow, its hope and fear,
Its beaming smile, or its gath'ring tear,
For the pearly gates now are opening wide--
We are homeward bound, on the ebbing tide.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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45. LET THE SAVIOUR IN.

1 Behold a stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.

C HO. --Oh, let the dear Saviour come in,
He'll cleanse thy heart from sin;
Oh, keep him no more out at the door,
But let the dear Saviour come in.

2 Oh, lovely attitude!--he stands
With melting heart and loaded hands;
Oh, matchless kindness!--and he shows
This matchless kindness to his foes.

3 But will he prove a friend indeed!
He will,--the very Friend you need;
The Friend of sinners,--yes, 'tis he,
With garments dyed on Calvary.




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46. WONDROUS STORY.

J. E. HALL.

J. E. HALL.

1. Do you know the wondrous story?
Have you ever heard it told?
How that Jesus came from heaven,
Seeking lost ones from the fold?

Do you know the wondrous story?
Have you ever heard it told?
Do you know the wondrous story?
That with telling ne'er grows old?

2. Have you heard how much He suffered?
Hanging on the cruel tree?
That we all might have salvation,
And might live eternally.

3. Is it true that you have heard it?
Have the tidings reached your ear?
Then why not just now believe it,
And find comfort, hope and cheer.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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47. BLESSED SAVIOUR.

GODFREY THRING.

Arranged by R. E. HUDSON.

1. Saviour, blessed Saviour,
Listen while we sing,
Hearts and voices raising
praises [sic] to our King.
All we have we offer,
All we hope to be,
Body, soul and spirit,
All we yield to thee.

C HORUS.
Saviour, blessed Saviour,
Listen whilst we sing,
Hearts and voices raising
Praises to our King.

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 thy 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.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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48. THOU, O CHRIST!

REF. J. H. MARTIN.

A. J. SHOWALTER.

1. Thou, O Christ, my Saviour art,
Strength and refuge of my heart;
None but thee I wish or own,
Thou art mine, and Thou alone,
My Redeemer! Light divine,
Thou hast bought me, I am Thine;
My Redeemer! Light divine,
Thou hast bought me, I am thine.

C HORUS.
Hallelujah! Christ is mine,
Saviour, Teacher, Guide divine;
Hallelujah! Saved by grace,
I shall see His lovely face.

2. Thou for me in love hast died,
Wounded, pierced and crucified,
Pouring forth a crimson flood
Of atoning, cleansing blood,
Ransom for the guilt of sin,
Source of holiness within!
Ransom from the guilt of sin,
Source of holiness within.

3. Thou, O Christ, my portion art,
Joy and treasure of my heart;
Take possession of my soul,
My whole mind and will control,
Thee I worship and adore,
Thou art mine forevermore;
Thee I worship and adore,
Thou art mine forevermore.

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49. SIMPLY TRUSTING EVERY DAY.

EDGAR PAGE.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Simply trusting ev'ry day,
Trusting thro' a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.

C HORUS.
Trusting Him while life shall last,
Trusting Him till earth is past;
Till within the jasper wall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.

2. Brightly doth His Spirit shine
Into this poor heart of mine;
While He leads I cannot fall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.

3. Singing, if my way is clear,
Praying, if the path is drear;
If in danger, for Him call;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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50. SIMPLY AN ARMOR-BEARER.

W. A. OGDEN.

W. A. OGDEN, by per.

1. Simply an armor-bearer, lo! I stand,
Ready, waiting, willing, at the Lord's command;
Into the conflict, and against the foe,
Where the King commandeth I will gladly go.

C HORUS.
On the way to glory, on the way to glory,
We are marching on,
We are marching on,
On the way to glory,
On the way to glory,
We are Marching 'gainst the foe.

2. Simply an armor-bearer, I can see
Where the foe is strongest, there is need of me;
And as a loyal soldier, I'll appear
On the field of conflict with a song of cheer.

3. Simply an armor-bearer, who shall say
That the Lord will turn me from the field away?
Lo! He is calling, and His promise true,
Is to all who faithfully His work pursue.




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51. WHAT SHALL IT PROFIT?

R. E. H.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. What shall it profit me by and by?
What shall it profit me then,
If, by my toil, the whole world I should gain,
Spending my strength on its treasures so vain,
Trusting not Him who for sinners was slain,
What shall it profit me then?

2. What shall it profit me by and by?
What shall it profit me then,
If, in a world of enjoyment and show,
On in the path of its pleasures I go,
Caring not, seeking not Jesus to know,
What shall it profit me then?

3. What shall it profit me by and by?
What shall it profit me then,
If I renounce all my idols to-day,
Walk with my Lord, from His side never stray,
Love Him, and serve Him, and trust Him alway,
What shall it profit me then?

4. Yes, it will profit me by and by!
Yes, it will profit me then,
I shall be robed in a garment of white,
Dwell in the mansions of glory and light,
Gaze on the face of my Saviour so bright,
Oh, it will profit me then!

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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52. TO THE RIGHT.

D. W. CRIST, by per.

1. Are you marching, patient marching,
Thro' the storms of life?
Are you meeting, daily meeting
Weary toil and strife?
There's a voice above the tumult, speaking still to you,
Never falter, never waver,
To the right be true.

C HORUS.
To the right, to the right,
List the voice that speaks to you,
To the right be ever true,
To the right,
To the right,
To the right,
To the right.
Never falter, never waver,
To the right be true.

2. Are you thinking, daily thinking
Of the painful way?
Often asking, frequent asking
Why these suff'rings stay?
Hear a promise, all shall surely work for good to you,
Never fearing, never doubting,
To the right be true.

3. Are you hoping, joyful hoping,
For the rest of heaven?
Are you waiting, patient waiting,
Till the chains are riven?
Would you keep the heavenly mansions clear and bright in view?
Always heed the earnest promptness,
To the right be true.

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53. MORE LOVE TO THEE.

WM. JOHNSON.

1. More love to Thee, O Christ,
More love to Thee,
Hear Thou the pray'r I make
On bended knee,
This is my earnest plea:

C HORUS.
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee.

2. Once earthly joy I craved,
Sought peace and rest,
Now Thee alone I seek,
Give what is best;
This all my pray'r shall be:

3. Then shall my latest breath
Whisper Thy praise,
This be the parting cry
My heart shall raise,
This still its pray'r shall be:

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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54. I WANT TO LIVE IN GLORY.

MRS. HARRIET JONES.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. I want to live in glory,
When done with pain and care;
I want to hear the music
That's ever floating there;
I want to roam thro' pastures
Where crystal streamlets flow.
I want to learn the secrets
That only angels know.

C HORUS.
I want to live in glory,
When done with toil and tears;
I want to dwell with Jesus
Thro' never ending years.

2. I want to join the dear ones,
Who've crossed the fearful tide;
And near the gate are waiting
Upon the heavenly side,
That they be first to lead me
Along the golden strand,
And witness all my rapture,
When first I view the land.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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55. THE HIDING-PLACE IS NIGH.

ISAAC WATTS.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Salvation! oh, the joyful sound!
What pleasure to our ears!
A sovereign balm for ev'ry wound,
A cordial for our fears.

C HORUS.
Sinners, the hiding-place is nigh;
The Saviour calls--away!
He is the only refuge, fly!
There's danger in delay.

2. Salvation! let the echo fly
The spacious earth around,
While all the armies of the sky
Conspire to raise the sound,

3. Salvation! oh, thou bleeding Lamb,
To thee the praise belongs!
Salvation shall inspire our hearts,
And dwell upon our tongues.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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56. BEAUTIFUL STAR!

E. A. BARNES.

A. J. ABBEY.

D UET AND C HORUS.
1. There's a beautiful star, that is beaming afar
O'er the vale of these circleing [sic] years,
And its radiance is bright, in affliction's sad night,
When the Spirit is bound in tears.
O'er the blessings that come to the heart and the home,
We can ever distinguish its rays,
For it speaketh the love of the Father above,
And its light is the crown of our love.

C HORUS.
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful star!
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful star!
For it speaketh the love of the Father above,
This beautiful, beautiful, beautiful star!

2. There's a beautiful star, that is beaming afar
O'er the true and the false of to-day,
O'er the gifts that appear in the path of the year,
As the season's rich treasures display.
Let the ages roll on, as they ever have done,
Yet brightly its radiance will fall,
For the star is divine, and forever shall shine
Over what is created for all.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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57. I WILL GO TO JESUS.

1. Lo! a voice is calling now, "Come away,
Come to Jesus and be saved while you may;
He is waiting now your heart to receive,
If you only in his name will believe."

C HORUS. --Yes, I will go, yes, I will go,
To Jesus I will go and be saved,
Yes, I will go, yes, I will go,
To Jesus I will go and be saved.

2. In his blessed Word I'll trust day by day,
Which reveals him as the Life, Truth and Way;
With the Holy Spirit's light as my guide,
From the narrow way I'll ne'er turn aside.

3. While the voice is calling now, I'll away
Unto Jesus and be saved while I may;
While he's waiting now my heart to receive,
In his pow'r to save me now I believe.




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59. LEAD ME HOME.

REV. A. B. E.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. 'Tis God ' s own hand that leadeth me
Along my lonely way;
But not because He needeth me,
I need Him for my stay.

C HORUS.
So God's own hand doth lead me on
Thro' darkness and thro' gloom,
And well I know, where'er I go,
His hand will lead me home.

R EFRAIN.
Home, sweet home, my dear, my heavenly home,
And well I know, where'er I go,
His hand will lead me home.

2. 'Tis God's own hand that leadeth me
Along my toilsome way;
And since in love He feedeth me,
I'll trust Him day by day.

3. 'Tis God's own hand that leadeth me
Along my pilgrim way;
And ev'ry day He speedeth me
Toward heav'n's eternal day.

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60. TITLE CLEAR.

1 When I can read my title clear
To mansions in the skies,
I'll bid farewell to every fear,
And wipe my weeping eyes.

C HO. --We will stand the storm,
We will anchor by and by.

2 Should earth against my soul engage,
And fiery darts be hurled,
Then I can smile at Satan's rage,
And face a frowning world.

3 Let cares like a wild deluge come,
Let storms of sorrow fall,--
So I but safely reach my home,
My God, my heaven, my all.

4 There I shall bathe my weary soul
In seas of heavenly rest,
And not a wave of trouble roll
Across my peaceful breast.

61. I HEAR THY VOICE.

1 I hear thy welcome voice,
That calls me, Lord, to thee,
For cleansing in thy precious blood
That flowed on Calvary.

C HO. --I am coming, Lord,
Coming now to thee!
Wash me, cleanse me in the blood
That flowed on Calvary.

2 Though coming weak and vile,
Thou dost my strength assure;
Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse,
Till spotless all and pure.

3 'Tis Jesus calls me on
To perfect faith and love,
To perfect hope, and peace, and trust,
For earth and heaven above.




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62. THERE'LL BE JOY IN THE MORNING.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY R. E. HUDSON.

1. We shall meet with the saints in the morning,
On the shore of the bright crystal sea,
With the lov'd ones who long have been waiting,
What a meeting that will be.

C HORUS.
There'll be joy in the morning,
There'll be joy in the morning,
When we all arrive at home,
There'll be joy in the morning,
There'll be joy, in the morning,
When we hear the Saviour saying come, ye blessed, come.

2. We shall meet with the pure of all ages,
And from sin and from death shall be free,
We shall join in the song with the angels,
What a meeting that will be.

3. Oh, the joy of that meeting and greeting,
And the smile of our Saviour to see,
To sing unto him who has lov'd us,
What a meeting that will be.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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63. CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY KING.

( Review. )

JOHN CENNICK.

PLEYEL.

1. Children of the heavenly King!
As you journey, sweetly sing;
Sing your Saviour's worthy praise,
Glorious in His works and ways.

2. We are trav'ling home to God,
In the way the fathers trod;
They are happy now, and we
Soon their happiness shall see.

3. Shout, ye little flock and blest!
You on Jesus' throne shall rest;
There, your seat is now prepared,--
There's your kingdom and reward.

4 Fear not, brethren? joyful stand
On the borders of your land;
Jesus Christ, your Father's Son,
Bids you undismayed go on.

5 Lord! obediently we go,
Gladly leaving all below;
Only thou our Leader be,
And we still will follow thee.




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64. HAIL HIM KING.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Hark! the herald angels sing,
Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild;
God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful all ye nations rise and sing,
Join the triumphs of your King,
With angelic hosts aloud proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem.

C HORUS.
Hail Him King,
Hail Him King,
Hail Him King,
Hail Him King.
Crown Him Lord o'er earth and sky, and
Hail Him King.

2. Christ, by highest heav'n ador'd,
Christ, the everlasting Lord;
Veil'd in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail incarnate Deity;
Come and worship humbly at his feet;
Yield to him the homage meet;
From the manger raise him to the throne,
Homage due to God alone.

3. Hail the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Hail the Son of righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings;
Ris'n with healing in his wings.
Wonderful in counsel, come and see,
Christ th' incarnate Deity;
Sire of the ages, ne'er to cease;
King of kings, and Prince of peace.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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65. I LOVE TO HEAR THE STORY.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY REV. W. HOUPT.

1. Words of love, and truth, and mercy,
All are in the Gospel found;
They reveal a Saviour for me,
Send the tidings all around.

C HORUS.
Oh, I love to hear the story,
Of the Saviour and his love,
And I hope to see his glory,
In the heavenly land above.

2. It affords my soul a pleasure
In the Sunday-school to be,
In my mind and heart to treasure,
Words which last eternally.




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66. SIGNAL LIGHTS.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY W. J. WEAVER, by per.

1. The signal lights are burning, burning bright,
For all upon the pilgrim's way;
Keep waiting, waiting, watching for the light,
And never from the Saviour stray.

C HORUS.
Then watch the signal lights,
God's holy word still points the way,
Oh, watch the signal lights,
And never from the Saviour stray.
Then watch the signal lights, then watch the signal lights,
And never from the Saviour stray, from the Saviour stray,
Oh, watch the signal lights, oh, watch the signal lights,
And never from the Saviour stray.

2. The red lights say "of danger now beware,"
Guard well your tho'ts while passing on your way;
Ne'er venture where you may not with a prayer,
There's danger there, yes, danger there.

3. The bright, the white light ever keep in view,
The pure, the blest, the Saviour's signal light;
Protect, and ne'er reject it, 'tis for you,
To guide you safely to heaven bright.




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67. HE KNOWS.

Boston Transcript.

L. A. S.

1. He knows the bitter, weary way,
The endless striving day by day;
The souls that weep, the souls that pray,
He knows! He knows!

2. He knows how hard the fight hath been,
The clouds that come our lives between,
The wounds the world hath never seen,
He knows! He knows!

3. He knows! oh, thought so full of bliss
For though on earth our joy we miss,
We still can bear it feeling this--
He knows! He knows!

4. He knows! oh, heart, take up thy cross,
And know earth's treasures are but dross,
And He will prove as gain our loss!
He knows! He knows!




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68. GO FORWARD!

REV. ROBERT EDGAR.

COL. ROBERT COWDEN.

1. O children, go forward though danger surrounds you,
Though foes press upon you in battle array;
Your Leader is present, and He will protect you,
The vict'ry is certain, you must win the day.

Go forward! Go forward!
Though foes press upon you in battle array,
Your Leader is present, and he will protect you,
The vict'ry is certain, you must win the day.

2. The Lord is your guide, He will ever defend you,
Though sins as a host seek your soul to destroy;
His pillar of fire will surely enfold you,
Your glory and refuge from all that annoy.

3. Then, children, take courage, strike hard for the Master,
A fight is before you, a race to be run;
Let blow follow blow; let each step still be faster,
Christ waits to command you, "good servants, well done."

From "Songs of the Bible." by per.




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69. JESUS, MY ALL.

1. Lord, at thy mercy seat,
Humbly I fall;
Pleading thy promise sweet,
Lord, hear my call.
Now let thy work begin,
Oh, make me pure within,
Cleanse me from ev'ry sin,
Jesus, my all.

2. Tears of repentent grief
Silently fall;
Help thou my unbelief,
Hear thou my call.
Oh, how I pine for thee,
'Tis all my hope, my plea,
Jesus has died for me,
Jesus, my all.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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70. CLOSE TO JESUS' SIDE.

MRS. C. W. PEMBER.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. I care not what cometh of darkness or light;
Since Jesus is with me, it all will be right;
I've naught here to wish for whatever betide,
As closely I nestle by his loving side.

C HORUS.
Under his wing,
Under his wing,
Close to his bleeding side;
My joyful heart will shout and sing,
While I may there abide.

2. Tho' dark clouds may gather, and thunders may roll,
They cannot affright me, or darken my soul;
The light is within me and ever will shine,
While I look to Jesus and claim him as mine.

3. If Satan should tempt me and Earth's treasures bring,
I'll cling to my Saviour, my Captain and King;
His love is my refuge, His Word is my guide,
A light for my footsteps, a staff at my side.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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71. FILL ME NOW.

REV. E. A. HOFFMAN.

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Breathe upon me, Holy Spirit!
Touch my trembling heart and brow
With the living flame of power;
Oh, descend and fill me now!

C HORUS.
Fill me now, fill me now,
Oh, descend and fill me now!

2. Thirsting for a full salvation,
At thy feet in tears I bow;
Come, dethrone my cherished idols!
Come, oh come, and fill me now!

Fill me now, fill me now,
Holy Spirit, fill me now!

3. I am waiting for thy blessing,
Holy Ghost, my soul endow!
Come, with grace and power in fulness,
Come, and save me even now!

Even now, even, [sic] now,
Save me, save me, fully now!

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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72. ONE LOOK AT THE CROSS.

REV. W. W. RHOADS.

1. One look at the Cross on Calvary's mount,
Where Christ the Redeemer suffered and died,
Will satisfy all who look and believe
On Jesus the Crucified.

C HORUS.
One look at the Cross on Calvary's brow,
Will satisfy all who look and believe,
One look at the Cross Will [sic] satisfy all
Who only will look, will look and live.

2. One look at the Cross sufficient will be
To save thee from sin, and set thy soul free;
The promise is, Look, and only believe,
and [sic] mercy thou shalt receive.

3. Then look to the Cross, O burdened of soul!
Where floweth the blood that maketh thee whole;
That one look of faith to Calvary's brow,
Will bring thee salvation now.




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73. HE LEADETH ME.

1 He leadeth me! oh, blessed thought!
Oh, words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be,
Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

R EFRAIN. --He leadeth me, he leadeth me,
By his own hand, he leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be,
For by his hand he leadeth me.

2 Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, or troubled sea,
Still 'tis his hand that leadeth me.

3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine,
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

74. HOME OVER THERE.

1 Oh, think of the home over there,
By the side of the river of light,
Where the saints, all immortal and fair,
Are robed in their garments of white.

R EFRAIN. --Over there, over there,
Oh, think of the home over there,
Over there, over there,
Oh, think of the home over there.

2 Oh, think of the friends over there,
Who before us the journey have trod,
Of the songs that they breathe on the air,
In their home in the palace of God.

3 My Saviour is now over there,
There my kindred and friends are at rest,
Then away from my sorrow and care,
Let me fly to the land of the blest.




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75. BEHOLD THE BRIDEGROOM.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY R. E. HUDSON.

1. Are you ready for the Bridegroom when he comes, when he comes?
Are you ready for the Bridegroom when he comes, when he comes,
Behold! he cometh! behold! he cometh!
Be robed and ready, for the Bridegroom comes.

C HORUS.
Behold the Bridegroom, for he comes, for he comes!
Behold the Bridegroom, for he comes, for he comes!
Behold! he cometh! behold! he cometh,
Be robed and ready, for the Bridegroom comes.

2. Have your lamps trimmed and burning when he comes, when he comes;
Have your lamps trimmed and burning when he comes, when he comes,
He quickly cometh! he quickly cometh!
O soul! be ready when the Bridegroom comes.

3. We will chant alleluias when he comes, when he comes;
We will chant alleluias when he comes, when he comes;
Lo! now he cometh! lo! now he cometh!
Sing alleluia! for the Bridegroom comes.

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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76. HARWELL.

1. Hark! ten thousand harps and voices
Sound the note of praise above;
Jesus reigns, and heav'n rejoices,
Jesus reigns, the God of love;
See, he sits on yonder throne;
Jesus rules the world alone.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen.

2. King of glory! reign forever--
Thine an everlasting crown;
Nothing from thy love shall sever
Those whom Thou hath made thine own;
Happy objects of thy grace,
Destined to behold thy face.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen.




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77. WHAT MUST IT BE TO BE THERE!

H A LEWIS

D UET
1. We speak of the land of the blest,
A country so bright and so fair,
And oft are its glories confess'd,
But what must it be to be there.

C HORUS.
To be there,
To be there,
Oh, what must it be to be there, oh, yes,
To be there, to be there,
Oh, what must it be to be there.

2. We speak of its pathways of gold,
Its walls deck'd with jewels so rare,
Its wonders and pleasures untold,
But what must it be to be there.

3. We speak of its peace and its love,
The robes which the glorified wear,
The songs of the blessed above,
But what must it be to be there.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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78. CLOSER TO JESUS.

ARTHUR W. FRENCH.

J. H TENNEY.

1. Cling closer to Jesus,
Ye weary ones, cling,
And rest 'neath the shadow
Of his mighty wing;
Nor from that blest shelter
Go ever astray:
Cling closer to Jesus,
Cling closer to-day!

C HORUS.
Oh, cling to the Saviour,
Your refuge and stay!
Cling closer to Jesus,
Still closer to-day!

2. Cling closer to Jesus,
Ye penitents, cling,
His mercy shall sweeten
The bitterest sting;
His patience, his kindness
Come feel while you may;
Cling closer to Jesus,
Cling closer to-day!

3. Cling closer to Jesus,
Come, Christian, and cling;
Unto him your troubles
And suffering bring;
He'll bear every burden,
And lighten your way;
Cling closer to Jesus,
Cling closer to-day!

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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79. COLD WATER FOR ME.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY R. E. HUDSON.

1. Oh, come and join our temp'rance band,
For truth and right we'll firmly stand,
We're joined together hand in hand,
Cold water for me.

C HORUS.
Cold water is my motto,
Cold water, I'm a cold water boy, (girl,)
Cold water is my motto,
Cold water for me.

2. Cold water, pure cold water bright,
Shall be our watchword day and night,
We're sure to conquer in this fight,
Cold water for me.

Copyrighted, 1882, by R. E. H UDSON.




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80. LED BY THE SPIRIT.

REV. W. F. COSNER.

R. A. GLENN.

1. If indeed we are led by the Spirit of God,
Then God is our Father, and we
Will be guided safe home to that blissful abode,
Where the King in his beauty we'll see.

C HORUS.
Oh, how sweet then to meet
O how sweet it will be,
In that city of beauty untold!
There the King we shall see, we shall see,
And His beauty and splendor behold.

2. We will follow the Lamb, O we never need fear,
Tho' stormy and dark is our road,
For the Spirit that leads us will comfort and cheer,
Till we reach the bright home of our God.

3. Blessed Spirit, we need thee, O fly not away!
Tho' grieved by our sins o'er and o'er;
We no longer reject thee, but yield to thy sway;
Lead us safe to the heavenly shore.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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81. HEAR JESUS KNOCKING.

MRS. E. C. ELLSWORTH.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. Hear Jesus knocking at the door of thy heart!
Hasten! lest in weariness thy guest should depart!
Long has he waited, and in love waits to-day,
Eager for thy coming, sinner, wilt thou delay?

C HORUS.
Oh! then receive him! Christ shall be thine!
Never didst thou entertain a guest so divine;
Ne'er one so royal at thy door called for thee;
Hasten to admit him, and thy Saviour he'll be.

2. Hear Jesus knocking, for he now comes to thee,
He whose love is boundless, and whose grace makes us free;
All things are ready; if thy heart thou wilt give,
Jesus then shall enter in, and thy soul shall live.

3. Hear Jesus knocking, ah! he turns, turns away!
Sinner, wilt thou let him leave thee, or bid him stay?
Soul, thou art starving, wilt thou still, still refuse?
Hasten, thou art dying! sinner, death wilt thou choose?

Copyrighted, 1881, by R. E. H UDSON.




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82. LORD, TEACH A CHILD TO PRAY.

C. W. RAY, D. D.

CHAS. EDW. PRIOR.

1. Lord, teach a little child to pray,
To plead for mercy in thy name;
O turn me not in grief away,
When I thy precious promise claim.

R EFRAIN.
Whene'er I turn my eyes to thee,
Regard my pray'r and pity me.

2. When suff'rers thronged thee long ago,
And thou such wondrous work didst do;
Relief was found in ev'ry woe,
And children were made welcome too.

3. Thy hands once held in fond caress
The little children on thy knee,
And to thy bosom thou didst press
The weak and helpless ones like me.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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83. HOSANNA TO THE LORD.

good night

MRS. M. B. C. SLADE.

DR. A. BROOKS EVERETT. *

1. Praise the Lord! praise the Lord!
Happy children now in the temple sing,
Praise the Lord! praise the Lord!
Hosanna to the Lord, our King!
Oh, praise him for the flow'rs that grow,
Oh, praise him for the stars that move;
Praise the Lord here below,
And praise him in his courts above.

2. Love the Lord! love the Lord!
Happy children, give him your youth's bright days;
Love the Lord! love the Lord!
He ever loveth you, he says.
Oh, love him, for he loves us so;
Oh, love him for his wondrous love;
Love the Lord here below,
And love him in his courts above.

3. Serve the Lord! serve the Lord!
Happy children, serve him with songs of joy;
Serve the Lord! serve the Lord!
And let his work your hands employ.
Oh, serve him whatsoe'er ye do;
Oh, serve him wheresoe'er ye move;
Serve the Lord here below,
And serve him in his courts above.

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84. GOOD NIGHT.--(The Dying Saint.)

DR. J. A. MUNK.

1. I journey forth rejoicing
From this dark vale of tears;
To heav'nly joy and freedom,
From earthly bonds and fears;
Where Christ, our Lord, shall gather
All his redeemed again,
His kingdom to inherit,
Good night, till then!

C HORUS.
Good night, good night, good night till then!

2. Why thus so sadly weeping,
Beloved ones of my heart?
The Lord is good and gracious,
Tho' now he bids us part;
Oft have we met in gladness,
And we shall meet again,
All sorrow left behind us,
Good night, till then!

3. I go to see his glory,
Whom we have loved below;
I go, the blessed angels,
The holy saints to know,
Our lovely ones departed,
I go to find again;
I wait for you to join us,
Good night, till then!

4. I hear the Saviour calling--
The joyful hour is come;
The angel-guards are ready,
To guide me to our home,
Where Christ, our Lord, shall gather
All his redeemed again,
His kingdom to inherit,
Good night, till then!

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85. A HOME ON HIGH.

T. C. N.

TOM C. NEAL.

1. There is a glorious home on high,
Where all is bright and fair;
And they who serve the blessed Lord
Shall dwell forever there.

C HORUS.
To that bright home in glory
The Saviour bids us come;
And we, that call obeying,
Art bound for that happy home!

2. Our precious Jesus leads us on,
And he doth us defend,
He's promised (blessed be His name!)
To keep us to the end!

3. Oh, come and join our ranks to-day,
The cross for Jesus bear;
And then a bright, unfading crown
In heaven thou shalt wear!

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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86. COME UNTO ME.

MRS. M. B. C. SLADE.

DR. A. B. EVERETT.

1. Hark! the gentle voice of Jesus falleth
Tenderly upon your ear;
Sweet his cry of love and pity calleth:
Turn and listen, stay and hear.

C HORUS.
Ye that labor and are heavy laden,
Lean upon your dear Lord's breast!
Ye that labor and are heavy laden,
Come, and He will give you rest.

2. Take his yoke; for he is meek and lowly:
Bear his burden, it is light;
He who calleth is the Master, holy:
He will teach you what is right.

3. Then, his loving, tender voice obeying,
Bear his yoke: his burden take,
Find the yoke, his hand is on you laying,
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87. BLESSED INVITATION.

Repeat

T. C. N.

TOM C. NEAL.

1. Hark! I hear the Saviour saying,
"Let the children come to me,
Joyfully will I receive them,
And their friend forever be."

C HORUS.
"Let them come, unto me,"
Hear the blessed Jesus say:
Sweet the call, unto all,
Let us heed it, and obey!

2. Yes, the gracious invitation
Is to young, as well as old;
And the lambs are ever welcome
To the loving Shepherd's fold.

3. Let us try to be like Jesus;
Love and serve him every day,
Then we'll have a home in heaven,
When from earth we pass away.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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88. JESUS WILL SAVE.

L. S. RIGGS.

1. Come to Jesus the Saviour for rest,
He is waiting to cleanse you from sin;
Come, recline on his dear loving breast,
He will give you the witness within.

C HORUS.
Jesus loves, he will save, he will save, he will save,
He will cleanse you from ev'ry foul stain.

2. Do not think of the sins that are passed,
Come just now to the Lord for release,
And your burdens and troubles all cast
At his feet, and he'll give you sweet peace.

3. Why not come to the Saviour to-day,
And accept of salvation so free?
He will cleanse all your vileness away,
'Twas for this Jesus died on the tree.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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89. HAPPY WELCOME TO ALL.

R. C. FRAIM.

JNO. R. SWENEY, by per.

1. Welcome, welcome, gladly welcome,
To the children's Jubilee,
Here we meet, with joy to greet you,
Happy meeting may it be;
May our hearts be overflowing,
Full of joyous melody;
Each to each our love is showing,
'Tis the children's Jubilee.

C HORUS.
Welcome, welcome, welcome, yes, welcome,
Happy welcome to all, yes, to all,
Welcome, welcome, welcome, yes, welcome,
Happy welcome to all, yes, to all.

2. Welcome, welcome, sweetly welcome!
Songs of joy and beams of light, welcome all,
Gild the golden ties of friendship,
Blending all our hearts to-night;
Sweetly may the strains of music,
Fill our minds with thoughts sublime,
Lift us higher, make us purer,
All our hearts in love combine.

4. [sic] Welcome! welcome! singing welcome!
Thanks we raise, O Lord, to Thee!
Thou hast kindly, gently, led us,
Brought us to our Jubilee.
When we come to Jordan's river,
Gazing on the other shore,
May we find a hearty welcome,
Welcome where we'll part no more.




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90. JOY IN HEAVEN.

FANNY CROSBY.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. Joy! joy! joy!
Joy! joy! joy!
Joy at the pearly gates of light,
Joy in the vales of Eden bright,
Louder the choral anthems roll,
They blend with the song of a newborn soul.

C HORUS.
Glory, glory,
Glory
Glory to God,
Glory to God,
Glory to God, our Redeemer and King;
Glory to Him that once was slain,
Another has come to the fountain of Life,
A sinner is born again.

2. Joy! joy! joy!
Joy! joy! joy!
Joy in the land of love and song,
Joy where the holy angels throng,
Striking their tuneful harps of gold,
Re-echo the strains of bliss untold.

3. Joy! joy! joy!
Joy! joy! joy!
Joy where the saints adoring meet,
Casting their crowns at Jesus' feet,
Onward and onward the joyful sound,
The dead is alive, the lost is found.

R EFRAIN for last verse.
Joy! joy! joy!
Joy! joy! joy!
Joy at the pearly gates of light,
Joy in the vales of Eden bright;
Another has come to the fountain of Life,
A sinner is born again.

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91. WHAT DID JESUS SAY?

R. E. HUDSON.

1. Jesus in the temple, with the doctors wise,
Asking wondrous questions, giving deep replies;
When his parents found him, seeking night and day,
Found him in the temple, what did Jesus say? [Luke ii:49.]

2. At the well of Jacob, resting by its brink,
Bidding the Samaritan give to him to drink;
When she asked of Jesus where men ought to pray,
At the well of Jacob, what did Jesus say? [John iv:21, 23.]

3. On the sea of Galilee, when the storm was high,
Save us, Lord! we perish! his disciples cry;
While they marvel greatly, as the winds obey,
On the sea of Galilee, what did Jesus say? [Matt. viii:26,]

4. Coming into Bethany, meeting, full of gloom,
Martha, mourning Lazarus, lying in the tomb--
Of the Resurrection, and the last Great Day,
Coming into Bethany, what did Jesus say? [John xi:23, 25.]

5. Weeping o'er Jerusalem, city of the King,
Whom he would have gathered 'neath his loving wing
Mourning for her children, going far astray,
Weeping o'er Jerusalem, what did Jesus say? [Matt. xxiii:37.]

6. From that cross of sorrow, ere his soul went up,
As he drank the fullness of the bitter cup;
Looking on his enemies, in their dark array,
From that cross of sorrow, what did Jesus say? [Luke xxiii:34]

7. On the hills of heaven, in the world above,
Where his faithful children share his wondrous love;
All their sins forgiven, in that blessed day,
On the hills of heaven, what will Jesus say? [Matt. xxv. 34.]

C HORUS. (for last verse.)
Come, ye blessed of my Father,
Inherit the kingdom prepared for you,
From the foundation of the world,
From the foundation of the world. Amen.

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92. GATE OPEN WIDE.

1 There is a gate that stands ajar,
And through its portals gleaming,
A radiance from the cross afar,
The Saviour's love revealing.

C HO. --Oh, depth of mercy! can it be
That gate was left ajar for me?
For me, for me?
Was left ajar for me?

2 That gate ajar stands free for all
Who seek through it salvation;
The rich and poor, the great and small,
Of every tribe and nation.

3 Press onward then, though foes may frown,
While mercy's gate is open;
Accept the cross, and win the crown,
Love's everlasting token.

4 Beyond the river's brink we'll lay
The cross that here is given,
And bear the crown of life away,
And love him more in heaven.




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93. TEMPERANCE HYMN.

WORDS BY A. B.

JOSEPH GARRISON.

S OLO.
1. Water pure is God's distilling;
Good and safe "for man and beast"--
Strong drink thousands now is killing,
Never, never it we'll taste.
D UET.
See the poor, the wretched creatures,
Blasted by this "liquid fire!"
See the sad, the woeful features,
Caused by wine, the Great Destroy'r!

C HORUS.
In the city, hill and plain,
Let King Alcohol be slain.

2. Touch not, taste not, nor yet handle,
Anything that evil breeds;
Sipping drink, howe'er so little,
In a dangerous pathway leads.
Boys and girls can all be merry,
"Happy as the day is long;"
Rosy cheeks, like ruby cherry;
Drinking water makes us strong.

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94. ONLY TRUST HIM.

1 Come, every soul, by sin oppressed,
There's mercy with the Lord,
And he will surely give you rest,
By trusting in his word.

C HO. --Only trust him, only trust him,
Only trust him now;
He will save you, he will save you,
He will save you now.

2 For Jesus shed his precious blood
Rich blessings to bestow;
Plunge now into the crimson tide
That washes white as snow.

3 Yes, Jesus is the Truth, the Way,
That leads you into rest;
Believe in him without delay,
And you are fully blest.

95. HOW SWEET THE NAME.

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

C HO. --Help me, dear Saviour, thee to own,
And ever faithful be;
And when thou sittest on thy throne,
Dear Lord, remember me.

2 It makes the wounded spirit whole,
And calms the troubled breast;
'Tis manna to the hungry soul,
And for the weary, rest.

3 By thee my prayers acceptance gain,
Although with sin defiled;
Satan accuses me in vain,
And I am owned a child.




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96. WHAT CAN CHILDREN DO?

ELIZA M. SHERMAN.

J. G. BURDICK, by per.

1. We can tell the sweet old story,
We can sing of Christ's dear love,
How he came to little children,
From his shining home above.

C HORUS.
We can tell, tell the story,
We can sing of his love,
How the King, King of glory,
Came from heav'n, from heav'n above, above.
We can tell the story,
We can tell the story,
We can tell his love, we can tell his love,
How the King of glory,
How the King of glory,
Came from heav'n above, from heav'n above.

2. Tho' we are but little children,
We can sing and we can pray,
We can love the blessed Jesus,
Walk beside him ev'ry day.

3. Jesus says the fragrant lilies
"Toil not, neither do they spin,"
But they live in his dear presence,
Giving all they have to him.




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97. STAND FOR THE RIGHT.

CHRISTIAN CYNOSURE.

J. M. BIERMANN.

1. Be firm, be bold, be strong, be true,
"And dare to stand alone;"
Strive, strive for the right, whate'er you do,
Tho' helper there be none,
Tho' helper there be none.

2. Stand for the right, and hold your ground,
Tho' proud lips coldly sneer;
A poisoned arrow cannot wound
A conscience pure and clear,
A conscience pure and clear.

3. Stand for the right, and with clean hands
Exalt the truth on high;
Thou'lt find warm, sympathizing friends
Among the passers-by,
Among the passers-by.




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98. MARCHING ONWARD.

MRS. C. E. PEMBER.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. We've had our marching orders, and we're ready for the fight,
We war with sin and Satan, in battling for the right;
For onward is our watchword, we'll not forget to pray,
But trust our valiant Captain, to guide us in the Way.

C HORUS.
We are coming, coming, coming, at the calling of the roll;
We are marching, ever marching
Onward to the goal.
We are coming, coming, coming,
At the calling of the roll,
We are marching, ever marching,
Onward to the goal.
We are coming, we are coming,
At the calling
We are coming, we are coming,

2. We'll try to hear the roll-call, and we'll each be at his post,
To fight the demon Alcohol, with all his wicked host,
With old King Hate and Envy, and many more are there,
We cannot hope to conquer them, save by constant prayer.

3. We've taken many pris'ners and we conquer them by love,
And bid them swear allegiance to our mighty King above;
He takes them in his army, and when the fight is done,
He gives to them a starry crown, to show the vict'ry won.

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99. THE LORD'S PRAYER.

1. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.

2. Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us.

3. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.




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100. JEWELS FOR JESUS.

REV. W. F. COSNER.

R. A. GLENN.

1. 'Tis the promise of our Father,
Given in his Word divine,
Pledge of never failing mercy,
Those who love me shall be mine.

C HORUS.
Hallelujah! hallelujah!
For his precious love divine!
When he gathers up his jewels
May I with the ransomed shine.

2. When he gathers up his jewels,
Ev'ry bright and precious gem,
Then shall shine in realms of glory
Stars in Jesus' diadem.

3. Would you be a star in glory,
In the Saviour's kingdom shine?
Trust in him, it is his promise,
Those who love me shall be mine.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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101. SAVIOUR, LEAD ME!

E. R. LATTA.

H. N. LINCOLN, by per.

1. Lead me, Saviour, lead me,
Lest I go astray;
Let my steps be ever
In the narrow way.
Oh, let not temptations
Cause my wayward heart
From thy blessed precepts
Ever to depart.

2. Sin is all around me,
I am helpless too;
If Thou dost not help me,
I can nothing do.
Therefore show thy mercy
In each time of need;
Thou'rt a very present,
Present help indeed.

3. Lead me, Saviour, lead me,
By Thy spirit still;
Make my heart submissive
To thy blessed will.
All my wand'rings over,
All my troubles past,
To a home in glory
Lead my soul at last!




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102. AT THE CROSS.

L. M. LATIMER.

WILBUR A. CHRISTY.

1. There is hope for the lost at the foot of the cross,
Glad hope for the sorrowing poor;
There's a wonderful refuge for all the oppressed,
An anchor that always is sure.

C HORUS.
At the foot of the cross,
At the foot of the cross,
There is hope at the foot
At the foot of the cross.
There is joy there is joy, at the foot of the cross
There is joy, there is joy,
There is joy at the foot of the cross.

2. There is joy for the soul at the foot of the cross,
The cross of the crucified Lord;
And a fulness of joy and of gladness he gives,
Oh, come, and believe in his Word.

At the foot of the cross,
At the foot of the cross,
There is joy at the foot
At the foot of the cross.
There is joy there is joy, at the foot of the cross
There is joy, there is joy,
There is joy at the foot of the cross.

3. There is rest for the soul at the foot of the cross,
A rest that the world cannot give;
There's a fountain of healing that flows there for you,
Oh, drink, and your spirit shall live.

At the foot of the cross,
At the foot of the cross,
There is rest at the foot
At the foot of the cross.
There is joy there is joy, at the foot of the cross
There is joy, there is joy,
There is joy at the foot of the cross.

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103. RING OUT, GLAD BELLS!

WORDS AND MUSIC BY W. C. BROWN.

1. Ring out, glad bells, in your merry strain,
Jesus is born in Bethlehem;
Ring long and loud to the glad refrain,
Jesus the Saviour's born.
Let all the hills and the plains rejoice,
Woodland and meadow the echo voice,
Each in the glad notes of joy profound,
Jesus the Saviour's born.

C HORUS.
Ring out glad bells, yes, Ring out glad bells,
Loudly proclaim, yes, loudly proclaim,
Jesus has come, yes, Jesus has come,
Good news he brings, yes, good new [sic] he brings,
Tell it abroad, yes, tell it abroad,
O'er hill and plain, yes, o'er hill and plain,
From Bethlehem, yes, from Bethlehem,
Comes Jesus our Saviour and King.

2. Ring out, glad bells, in your sweetest chime,
Prophecies true of the olden time;
Ring to the uttermost of Earth's clime,
Jesus the Saviour's born.
Let all the valleys the chorus swell,
Hast'ning the glad, good news to tell,
Filling the earth with the happy sound,
Jesus the Saviour's born.

3. Ring out, glad bells, all the story tell,
Jesus has come to earth to dwell;
Tell it at even, at morn, at noon,
Jesus the Saviour's born.
Let ev'ry heart beat in praise to him
Who brings sweet peace and good will to men,
While angels chant it in hymns above,
Jesus the Saviour's born.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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104. STAY, WEARY CHILD.

R. A. GLENN.

CHARLES EDW. POLLOCK.

1. Stay, weary child, the Saviour calls,
Oh, turn and hear his gentle voice;
Come, now, to him be reconciled,
And he will bid thy heart rejoice.

C HORUS.
Oh, hear the Saviour's voice,
He's calling now to thee,
Oh, make him now your choice,
He offers pardon, full and free.
Hear the Saviour's voice,
Hear the Saviour's voice,
He's calling now to thee,
He's calling now to thee.
Make him now thy choice,
Make him now thy choice,

2. Oh hear the loving voice that calls,
Forsake the dearest paths of sin,
For at the gates of mercy, now,
The Saviour waits to let thee in.

3. Then, weary child, to Jesus come,
All weak and helpless as thou art,
Thy burden to the Saviour bring,
And he will cheer thy drooping heart.

From B EAUTY OF P RAISE, by per.




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105. NOTHING BUT CHRIST.

MRS. S. M. O. HOFFMAN.

LOUIS KOEHLER.

1. Nothing but Christ! Oh, rest, my soul,
In his sweet love unto thee giv'n;
For, closed within His loving arms,
I find this earth my heav'n.

2. Nothing but Christ! Oh, may no pow'r
Me from my strong position move!
For, trusting in His promised Word,
I find my perfect love.

3. Nothing but Christ! Oh, blissful thought!
I lean upon His loving breast.
Upheld by His Almighty arms,
I find my perfect rest.




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106. LABOR ON.

R. A. GLENN.

D. W. CRIST, by per.

1. I know there's a rest for the good that labor here,
Just beyond death's valley dark and cold,
And the ones that reach that home so bright and fair
Shall wear a glitt'ring crown of gold.

Labor on, labor on,
For a crown in heaven you shall wear. (by and by.)
Labor on, labor on,
For a crown in heaven you shall wear.

2. I know there's a land that is beautiful and bright,
Just beyond the Jordan's turbid roar;
And I soon shall pass beyond all mortal sight,
To promised Caanan's [sic] happy shore.

3. There we'll never grieve, but rejoicing faces see,
As we near the bright eternal shore;
Where the angels wait with crowns for you and me,
With them we'll dwell forever more.




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107. SWEET TO WORK FOR JESUS.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. 'Tis sweet to work for Jesus,
In this life's little day;
To spread around the joyful sound,
As those forgiven may;
To tell His loving kindness,
His promises so true;
To urge the young that they may come
And trust this Saviour too.

2. 'Tis sweet to work for Jesus,
Be this our one desire;
Our purpose still to do His will,
Whatever He require;
No action is too lowly,
No work of love too small;
If Christ but lead, we may indeed
We'll follow such a call.

3. 'Tis sweet to work for Jesus,
While our weak spirits rest
In His own care, safe sheltered there,
And with His presence blessed;
In such calm, happy moments,
No greater joy we know;
Redeemed from sin, we live for Him,
To whom our all we owe.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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108. THE HAPPY LAND.

C. E. P.

CHAS. EDW. POLLOCK, by per.

1. There is a land, a sunny clime,
The brightest ever seen,
Which lies beyond the shores of time,
Beyond cold Jordan's stream.

C HORUS.
Oh, that land, that happy land,
Far away, far away, far away,
Where the saints in glory stand, glory stand,
Bright as day, bright as day.

2. Beneath the tree of life's dense shade
Life's river floweth by,
And youth and beauty never fade,
For there they never die.

3. I long to reach that land so fair,
My dwelling-place to see;
Among the many mansions there,
Is one prepared for me.




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109. THE GOSPEL SHIP.

1 The Gospel Ship is sailing,
Sailing, sailing;
The Gospel Ship is sailing,
Bound for Canaan's happy shore.
All who would ship for glory,
Glory, glory;
All who would ship for glory,
Come and welcome, rich and poor.

C HORUS :
Glory, hallelujah!
All on board are sweetly singing;
Glory, hallelujah!
Hallelujah to the Lamb!

2 Sails filled with heavenly breezes,
Swiftly glides the ship along,
Her company are singing,
Glory, glory is their song.

3 Take passage now for glory,
Sailing o'er life's troubled sea,
With us you shall be happy,
Happy through eternity.

110. BETHANY.

1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
That raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, my God, to thee,
Nearer to thee!

2 Though like a wanderer,
The sun gone down;
Darkness comes over me,
My rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I'd be
Nearer, etc.

3 There let my way appear
Steps unto heaven;
All that thou sendest me,
In mercy given;
Angels to beckon me
Nearer, etc.

4 Or, if on joyful wing,
Cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upward I fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer, etc.




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111. HELP ME, BLESSED SAVIOUR!

U. F. S.

L. A. SWENGEL, by per.

1. In my weakness, dearest Saviour,
Help me fully to rely
On thy good and faithful promise,
Guide me with thine eye.

C HORUS.
Help me, O my blessed Saviour,
Let thy Spirit seal my own,
Till in heavenly perfection,
I shall know as I am known.

2. Oft the burdens seem too heavy,
And the cause I cannot see;
Then I long to drop the burdens,
And from sorrow flee.

3. When the way looks dark before me,
And I seem to walk alone,
Hear me say, 'mid darkest shadows,
"Let thy will be done."




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112. SING TO ME OF HEAVEN.

M. S. B. DANA.

DR. WM. MILLER.

1. Oh, sing to me of heav'n,
When I am called to die;
Sing songs, sing songs,
sing [sic] songs of holy ecstasy,
To waft my soul on high;
To waft my soul on high,
Sing songs of holy ecstasy
To waft my soul on high.

2. When cold and sluggish drops
Roll off my marble brow:
Break forth, break forth,
Break forth in songs of joyfulness,
Let heav'n begin below,
Let heav'n begin below,
Break forth in songs of joyfulness,
Let heav'n begin below.

3. Then close my sightless eyes,
And lay me down to rest,
And fold, and fold,
And fold my pale and icy hand
Upon my lifeless breast,
Upon my lifeless breast,
And fold my pale and icy hands
Upon my lifeless breast.




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113. REWARDED!

WORDS AND MUSIC BY R. E. HUDSON.

1. Hark! hark! son and daughter;
Hear Jesus; He speaketh;
Go work in the vineyard while yet it is day;
The night will soon come,
Your labor be ended;
Go work for the Master, and toil while you may.

C HORUS.
Here I'm rewarded, there I'm rewarded,
Here, and up yonder, as we gather round the throne;
Only rewarded, only rewarded,
I'll be rewarded for what I have done.

2. Think not of the conflict,
For Jesus will lead you;
The harvest is white, and the work must be done,
Oh, now heed the call,
And go to the vineyard,
For soon He will call you, come home, child, come home!

3. Go speak to thy brother,
And tell him of Jesus;
Go raise up the fallen, and tell of his love;
Cheer up the faint heart,
And point to the mansions
Prepared for the faithful in heaven above.

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114. EVERY DAY, EVERY HOUR.

1 Saviour, more than life to me,
I am clinging, clinging close to Thee;
Let Thy precious blood applied,
Keep me ever, ever near thy side.

R EF. --Every day, every hour,
Let me feel thy cleansing power;
May thy tender love to me,
Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee.

2 Through this changing world below
Lead me gently, gently as I go;
Trusting Thee, I cannot stray,
I can never, never lose my way.

3 Let me love Thee more and more,
Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er;
Till my soul is lost in love,
In a brighter, brighter world above.




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115. O COME, LET US SING!

A. J. ABBEY.

S OLO.
O come, let us sing! let us sing unto the Lord;
C HORUS.
Let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation;
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving,
And make a joyful noise unto him with psalms!
For the Lord is a great God,
And a great King above all gods!
The sea is his, and he made it;
And his hands formed the dry land, formed the dry land.
O come, let us worship!
O come, let us worship and bow down;
Let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker,
For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture,
And the sheep of his hand.

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116. WEEPING WILL CEASE.

REV. W. T. DOLE, by per.

J. H. TENNEY.

1. Weeping may last for a night in the vale,
But there is joy in the morning for thee;
Bright in the land where no sorrows assail,
Jesus thy light and thy glory shall be.

C HORUS.
Weeping will cease,
Weeping will cease,
Weeping will cease in that beautiful home;
There neither sighing,
There neither sighing nor sorrow, nor sorrow can come.

2. So when the night of this life shall be o'er,
Thou shalt awake on the morning of rest;
Then shalt thou stand on that beautiful shore,
And with the image of Jesus be blest.

3. Oh, haste thee on in the heavenly way,
Joyfully enter thy home in the sky!
Pilgrims now passed thro' the portals of day,
Resting at home in the mansions on high.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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117. THE GLORIA PATRI.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end, Amen.




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118. HAIL TO JESUS.

J. E. H.

J. E. HALL.

1. Hallelujah! hail to Christ the Lord!
For to-day he passes o'er the way;
He, the Prince, th' exalted Son of God,
Now is passing, hail him while you may.

C HORUS.
Hallelujah! hail to Jesus!
Sing with gladness, praise his name forevermore.
Hallelujah! hail to Jesus!
Sing with gladness, tell his praises o'er and o'er.

2. Hallelujah! sing in joyful strains;
For the King of Glory is at hand;
Lift your eyes, behold, he loving waits,
Waits for thee, oh, haste, at his command.

3. Hallelujah! sing hosannas forth!
Tell the news, the wide, wide world around,
Christ is come, and brings salvation nigh,
Free to all, to earth's remotest bound.

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119. JESUS PAID IT ALL.

1 I hear the Saviour say,
Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in me thine all in all.

C HORUS.
Jesus paid it all,
All to him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

2 For nothing good have I
Whereby thy grace to claim--
I'll wash my garment white
In the blood of Calvary's Lamb.

3 When from my dying bed
My ransomed soul shall rise,
Then "Jesus paid it all,"
Shall rend the vaulted skies.

120. DUNBAR.

1 And may I still get there?
Still reach the heavenly shore?
The land forever bright and fair,
Where sorrow reigns no more?

C HORUS.
There'll be no sorrow there,
There'll be no sorrow there,
In heaven above, where all is love,
There'll be no sorrow there.

2 Shall I, unworthy I,
To fear and doubting given,
Mount up at last, and, happy, fly
On angel's wings to heaven?

3 Hail, love divine and pure,
Hail, mercy from the skies!
My hopes are bright and now secure,
Upborne by faith I rise.




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121. HAPPY HOME.

Repeat

J. H. LESLIE.

1. There is a land of pure delight,
Where saints immortal reign,
Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain.

C HORUS.
Happy home, happy home,
Beyond, beyond the glowing sky;
Happy home, happy home,
Where pleasures never die.

2. There everlasting spring abides,
And never with'ring flowers;
Death, like a narrow sea, divides
This heavenly land from ours.

3. Sweet fields, beyond the swelling flood,
Stand dressed in living green;
So to the Jews old Canaan stood,
While Jordan roll'd between.

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122. THE ASCENSION.

WORDS AND MUSIC BY J. W. WALTON.

1. Our Saviour has gone to the mansions of light,
A dark cloud has hidden His form from our sight;
But He is preparing a kingdom on high,
And He will return for his friends, bye and bye.

2. Then do not be troubled, let not your heart fear,
Though vailed [sic] from our vision, His Spirit is near;
Not comfortless orphans, but children from home,
We'll patiently wait till the Saviour shall come.

3. All glory and praise to Jehovah, our King!
Take the cup of salvation, and joyfully sing;
His word, ever faithful, is pledged to defend
Each sheep of his flock even unto the end. Amen.




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123. SUFFER THE CHILDREN TO COME.

L. H. B.

L. H. BAKER.

D UETT. [sic] [sic]
1. "Suffer the children to come unto me,
Forbid them not, forbid them not,"
"For of such is the kingdom of heaven," said He,
Forbid them not, forbid them not.

C HORUS.
I am so glad that Jesus said:
"Suffer the children to come (unto me);"
I am so glad that Jesus said:
"Of such is the kingdom of heaven."

2. Jesus shall gather the lambs with his arms,
And carry them, and carry them,
Safely held in his bosom, and free from all harm,
He'll carry them, he'll carry them.

3. Shepherd so tender, so loving and strong,
I come to thee, I come to thee,
To be kept by thy power, and saved from the wrong,
I come to thee, I come to thee.

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124. SHINING SHORE.

1. My days are gliding swiftly by,
And I, a pilgrim stranger,
Would not detain them as they fly--
These hours of toil and danger!

C HORUS.
For O! we stand on Jordan's strand,
Our friends are passing over,
And just before the shining shore
We may almost discover.

2. We'll gird our loins, my brethren dear,
Our distant home discerning;
Our absent Lord has left us word,
Let ev'ry lamp be burning.

3. Should coming days be cold and dark,
We need not cease our singing;
That perfect rest naught can molest,
Where golden harps are ringing.




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125. KEEP ON.

MAJOR PEARSON.

WM. J. KIRKPATRICK, by per.

1. Never let your courage fail you,
Never let your spirits faint;
Never, never think of failure,
Be a working saint.

C HORUS.
Keep on working, keep on working,
Keep on praying, keep on praying,
Keep on working, praying, fighting, with the Spirit's sword;
Keep on working, keep on working,
Keep on praying, keep on praying,
Keep on working, trusting in the mighty Lord.

2. Turn away from faithless cowards,
Help the weak, and cheer the brave,
Trust in God, and pressing forward,
Strive the world to save.

3. With the voice of holy living
Praise the Lord for what is done!
Keep on getting, keep on giving
Till the world is won.

4. Be not idle, God beholds us,
Bear the fruits of heavenly grace,
Spend more time alone with Jesus,
See God face to face.




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126 JESUS IS MINE.

REV. HORATIUS BONAR.

E. T. PERKINS, by per.

1. Fade, fade each earthly joy,
Jesus is mine!
Break ev'ry tender tie,
Jesus is mine!
Dark is the wilderness,
Earth has no resting place,
Jesus alone can bless,
Jesus is mine!

2. Tempt not my soul away,
Jesus is mine!
Here would I ever stay,
Jesus is mine!
Perishing things of clay,
Born but for one brief day,
Pass from my heart away,
Jesus is mine!




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127. STRENGTH FOR TO-DAY.

L. H. BAKER.

1. Strength for to-day in house and home,
So practice forbearance sweetly,
And scatter kind words and loving deeds,
Still trusting in God completely.

C HORUS.
Strength for to-day, rejoice alway,
The joy of the Lord is thy strength for to-day;
Strength for to-day; O hear Him say:
"The joy of the Lord is thy strength for to-day."

2. Strength for to-day:--a precious boon
For all earnest souls who labor,
For all willing hands that minister
To each needy friend and neighbor.

3. Strength for to-day is all we need,
As there will be no to-morrow;
To-morrow will be another day,
With measures of joy and sorrow.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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128. WE PRAISE THEE.

1 We praise thee, O God! for the Son of thy love,
For Jesus who died, and is now gone above.

C HORUS.
Hallelujah! thine the glory;
Hallelujah! Amen;
Hallelujah! thine the glory;
Revive us again.

2 All glory and praise to the Lamb that was slain,
Who has borne all our sins, and has cleansed every stain.

3 Revive us again; fill each heart with thy love;
May each soul be rekindled with fire from above.

129. GREAT PHYSICIAN.

1 The Great Physician now is near,
The sympathizing Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh! hear the voice of Jesus.

C HORUS.
Sweetest note in seraph song,
Sweetest name on mortal tongue,
Sweetest carol ever sung,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

2 Your many sins are all forgiven,
Oh! hear the voice of Jesus;
Go on your way in peace to heaven,
And wear a crown with Jesus.

3 All glory to the dying Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Saviour's name,
I love the name of Jesus.




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130. NO OTHER LIKE JESUS.

E. R. LATTA.

A. J. ABBEY.

1. There is no other like Jesus,
Dying to ransom his foes;
Parent, or sister or brother,
None so much sympathy knows.
Friends who are faithful and loving,
Much of our trouble may share,
But they can never, like Jesus,
All of our burdens upbear.

C HORUS.
There is no other like Jesus,
All of our sorrows he bore,
There is no other like Jesus,
Risen to suffer no more.

2. There is no other like Jesus,
When by the tempest we're toss'd,
None is so able to guide us,
When in the darkness we're lost.
Friends who are tender and loving,
May in affliction stand by,
But they can never, like Jesus,
Comfort and healing supply.

3. There is no other like Jesus,
Jesus, the sinner's best friend;
Lo! he will never forsake us,
But will go through to the end.
There is no other like Jesus
As thro' the desert we roam
Or through the dark rolling river,
Pass to our heavenly home.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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131. FOUNTAIN.

1 There is a fountain filled with blood,
Drawn from Immanuel's veins;
And sinners, plunged beneath that flood,
Lose all their guilty stains.

2 The dying thief rejoiced to see
That fountain in his day;
And there may I, though vile as he,
Wash all my sins away.

3 Thou dying Lamb! thy precious blood
Shall never lose its power,
Till all the ransomed Church of God
Are saved, to sin no more.

4 E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream,
Thy flowing wounds supply,
Redeeming love has been my theme,
And shall be till I die.

132. LOVING KINDNESS.

1 Awake, my soul, to joyful lays,
And sing the great Redeemer's praise;
He justly claims a song from me--
His loving kindness, oh, how free!

2 He saw me ruined in the fall,
Yet loved me notwithstanding all;
He saved me from my lost estate--
His loving kindness, oh, how great!

3 Though num'rous hosts of mighty foes--
Though earth and hell my way oppose;
He safely leads my soul along--
His loving kindness, oh, how strong!

4 Then let me mount and soar away
To the bright world of endless day!
And sing with rapture and surprise
His loving kindness in the skies.




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133. BEULAH SONG.

"India Wesleyan Watchman."

W. G. ABBOTT.

1. God has given me a song, a song of trust;
And I sing it all day long, for sing I must:
Ev'ry hour it sweeter grows,
Keeps my soul in blest repose,
Just how restful no one knows
But those who trust.

C HORUS.
I'm redeemed, yes, redeemed!
His blood was shed for me, yes, for me;
I'm redeemed, yes, redeemed,
His blood has made me free, made me free.

2. O I sing it on the mountain, in the light;
Where the radiance of God's sunshine makes all bright:
All my path seems bright and clear;
Heav'nly land seems very near;
And I almost do appear
To walk by sight.

3. And I sing it in the valley dark and low,
When my heart is crushed with sorrow, pain and woe;
Then the shadows flee away,
Like the night when dawns the day;
Trust in God brings light alway,
I find it so.

Copyrighted, 1884, by R. E. H UDSON.




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134. ST. THOMAS.

1 I love thy kingdom, Lord,--
The house of thine abode,--
The Church our blest Redeemer saved
With his own precious blood.

2 I love thy Church, O God!
Her walls before thee stand,
Dear as the apple of thine eye,
And graven on thy hand.

3 For her my tears shall fall;
For her my prayers ascend;
To her my cares and toils be given,
Till toils and cares shall end.

4 Beyond my highest joy
I prize her heavenly ways;
Her sweet communion, solemn vows,
Her hymns of love and praise.

135. LABAN.

1 My soul, be on thy guard;
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.

2 Oh, watch, and fight, and pray;
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.

3 Ne'er think the victory won,
Nor lay thy armor down;
Thy arduous work will not be done
Till thou obtain thy crown.

4 Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God;
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
Up to his blest abode.




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136. HE DIED TO SAVE.

ANON.

C. A. WARD.

1. Jesus, the Lord of glory, died,
That we might never die;
And now He reigns supreme to guide
His people to the sky.

C HORUS.
Jesus, the Saviour, on Calv'ry's tree,
Died that we might never die;
And now He is pleading that we might see
That beautiful home on high.

2. Weak though we are, He still is near,
To lead, console, defend;
In all our sorrow, all our fear,
Our all sufficient friend.

3. And from His love's exhaustless spring,
Joys like a river come;
To make the desert bloom and sing,
O'er which we travel home.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.




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137. Tune--No. 17,

GEMS OF GOSPEL SONG.

1 Sowing in the morning, sowing seeds of kindness,
Sowing in the noontide and the dewy eve:
Waiting for the harvest, and the time of reaping,
We shall come, rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

C HORUS.
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come, rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves,
Bringing in the sheaves, bringing in the sheaves,
We shall come, rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

2 Sowing in the sunshine, sowing in the shadows,
Fearing neither clouds nor Winter's chilling breeze;
By and by the harvest, and the labor ended,
We shall come, rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

3 Go, then, ever weeping, sowing for the Master,
Tho' the loss sustained our spirit often grieves;
When our weeping's over, He will bid us welcome,
We shall come, rejoicing, bringing in the sheaves.

138. Tune--No. 25,

GEMS OF GOSPEL SONG.

1 Room at the Cross for a trembling soul,
Room at the Cross for you;
Where the sin-laden may be made whole,
Room at the Cross for you.

R EFRAIN.
Room, room, room at the Cross,
Room at the Cross for you;
Room, room, room at the Cross,
Room at the Cross for you.

2 Room at the Cross for a breaking heart,
Room at the Cross for you;
Choose then, like Mary, the better part,
Room at the Cross for you.

3 Room at the Cross for earth's weary and worn,
Room at the Cross for you;
Come then, oh, come then, ye souls who mourn,
Room at the Cross for you.




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139. HE HATH SET ME ON A ROCK.

MARY TORRENCE.

WILBUR A. CHRISTY, by per.

1. Around me oft the winds may blow,
And mad'ning waves rush to and fro,
I will not fear, tho' fierce the shock,
For He hath set me on a rock.

C HORUS.
O weary heart, that's battled long
With hosts of sin, be brave and strong;
Look up to God amid the shock,
And He will set, will set thee on a rock.

2. Tho' thunders roar, and light'nings flash,
Tho' fearful storms may round me crash,
At all their rage I well may mock,
For He hath set me on a rock.

3. Tho' waters deep around me roll,
They have no pow'r to harm my soul;
I rest secure beneath their shock,
For He hath set me on a rock.




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140. BENEATH HIS WING.

H. BONAR.

DR. J. A. MENEK.

1. I come, I rest beneath
the [sic] shadow of thy wing;
That I may know
How good it is
There to abide,
How safe its sheltering!
How safe, how safe its sheltering!

2. I lean upon the cross,
When fainting by the way;
It bears my weight,
It holds me up,
It cheers my soul,
It turns my night to day;
It turns, it turns my night to day.

3. I hear the gracious words
He speaketh to my soul;
They whisper rest,
They banish fear,
They say, "be strong!"
They make my spirit whole;
They make, they make my spirit whole.

Copyrighted, 1885, by R. E. H UDSON.