By Anne S. Murphy, 1908 There’s a peace in my heart that the world never gave, A peace it cannot take away; Though the trials of life may surround like a cloud, I’ve a peace that has come here to stay! All the world seemed to sing of a Savior and King, When peace sweetly … Continue reading Constantly Abiding
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What will You Do with Jesus?
By A. B. Simpson Jesus is standing in Pilate’s hall, Friendless, forsaken, betrayed by all; Hearken! what meaneth the sudden call? What will you do with Jesus? Jesus is standing on trial still, You can be false to Him if you will, You can be faithful through good or ill: What will you do with … Continue reading What will You Do with Jesus?
Come Thou Fount
by Robert Robinson / John Wyeth Come Thou fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount – I’m fixed upon it – Mount of Thy redeeming love. Hitherto … Continue reading Come Thou Fount
Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance Fanny Crosby Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Perfect submission, … Continue reading Blessed Assurance
Before the Throne of God Above
by Charitie L. Bancroft Before the throne of God above I have a strong, a perfect plea, A great High Priest whose name is “Love,” Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on His heart, I know that while in heav’n He stands, No … Continue reading Before the Throne of God Above
And Can it Be That I Should Gain
By Charles Wesley / Thomas Campbell And can it be, that I should gain An interest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shoulds't die for me? 'Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies: … Continue reading And Can it Be That I Should Gain
Open My Eyes, That I May See
I love the old hymns. They speak such truth to my heart. I thank God for them. I find such encouragement in their words. I hope you do, too. Open My Eyes, That I May See Clara H. Scott, 1841-1897 Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth thou hast for me; Place … Continue reading Open My Eyes, That I May See
Amazing Grace
by John Newton Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. 'Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many … Continue reading Amazing Grace
Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
by Isaac Watts/ Ralph E. Hudson Alas! and did my Savior bleed And did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head For sinners such as I? Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! grace unknown! And love beyond degree! Thus might I hide my blushing … Continue reading Alas and Did My Savior Bleed
Abide With Me
by Henry F. Lyte / William H. Monk Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day; Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away; Change … Continue reading Abide With Me
