Hymns of the Cross and Blood (and Trinity, Incarnation, Virgin Birth, and Resurrection)

Count Your Blessings

2010-01-27T11:54:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Johnson Oatman, Jr.,
Music by Edwin O. Excell

Verse 1

When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Chorus

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done!¹

Verse 2

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will be² singing as the days go by.

Chorus

Verse 3

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Money cannot³ buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

Chorus

Verse 4

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged,⁴ God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Chorus

¹Some hymnals read, “And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.”
²Some hymnals read, “keep”
³Some hymnals read, “Wealth can never”
⁴Some hymnals read, “disheartened”

Be Still, My Soul

2010-01-23T18:02:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Katharina A. von Schlegel,
Translated from German by Jane L. Borthwick;
Music by Jean Sibelius

Verse 1

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev’ry change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heav’nly Friend
Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Verse 2

Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Verse 3

Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart,
And all is darkened in the vale of tears,
Then shalt thou better know His love, His heart,
Who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears.
Be still, my soul: thy Jesus can repay
From His own fullness all He takes away.

Verse 4

Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on
When we shall be forever with the Lord.
When disappointment, grief and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love’s purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Verse 5

Be still, my soul: begin the song of praise
On earth, believing, to Thy Lord on high;
Acknowledge Him in all thy words and ways,
So shall He view thee with a well pleased eye.
Be still, my soul: the Sun of life divine
Through passing clouds shall but more brightly shine.

I Will Praise Him

2010-01-16T15:26:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Margret J. Harris

Verse 1

When I saw the cleansing fountain
Open wide for all my sin,
I obeyed the Spirit’s wooing,
When He said, “Wilt thou be clean?”

Chorus

I will praise Him! I will praise Him!
Praise the Lamb for sinners slain;
Give Him glory, all ye people,
For His blood can wash away each stain.

Verse 2

Though the way seems straight and narrow,
All I claimed was swept away;
My ambitions, plans and wishes,
At my feet in ashes lay.

Chorus

Verse 3

Then God’s fire upon the altar
Of my heart was set aflame;
I shall never cease to praise Him
Glory, glory to His Name!

Chorus

Verse 4

Blessed be the Name of Jesus!
I’m so glad He took me in;
He’s forgiven my transgressions,
He has cleansed my heart from sin.

Chorus

Verse 5

Glory, glory to the Father!
Glory, glory to the Son!
Glory, glory to the Spirit!
Glory to the Three in One!

Chorus

O Day of Rest and Gladness

2010-01-14T12:16:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Christopher Wordsworth,
Music by Lowell Mason

Verse 1

O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
Most beautiful, most bright:
On Thee, the high and lowly,
Through ages joined in tune,¹
Sing holy, holy, holy,
To the great God Triune.²

Verse 2

On Thee, at the creation,
The light first had its birth;
On Thee, for our salvation,
Christ rose from depths of earth;
On Thee, our Lord, victorious,
The Spirit sent from heav’n,
And thus on Thee, most glorious,
A triple light was giv’n.

Verse 3

Thou art a port, protected
From storms that round us rise;
A garden, intersected
With streams of paradise;
Thou art a cooling fountain
In life’s dry, dreary sand;
From thee, like Pisgah’s mountain,
We view our promised land.

Verse 4

Thou art a holy ladder,
Where angels go and come;
Each Sunday finds us gladder,
Nearer to heav’n, our home;
A day of sweet refection,³
Thou art a day of love,
A day of resurrection
From earth to things above.

Verse 5

Today on weary nations
The heav’nly manna falls;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls,
Where Gospel light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams,
And living water flowing,
With soul refreshing streams.

Verse 6

New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the rest remaining
To spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father, and to Son;
The church her voice upraises
To Thee, blest Three in One.

¹Some hymnals read “Bending before the throne”—probably from Lowell Mason.
²Some hymnals read “To the great Three in One”—See Note 1 above.
³This is not an error. Refection means “Refreshment with food and drink.”

I Know of a Name (That Beautiful Name)

2010-01-13T23:34:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Jean Perry,
Music by Mabel Johnson Camp

Verse 1

I know of a name, a beautiful name,
That angels brought down to earth;
They whispered it low, one night long ago,
To a maiden of lowly birth.

Chorus

That beautiful name, that beautiful name,
From sin has power to free us!
That beautiful name, that wonderful name,
That matchless name is Jesus!

Verse 2

I know of a name, a beautiful name,
That unto a Babe was given.
The stars glittered bright throughout that glad night,
And angels praised God in Heav’n.

Chorus

Verse 3

The One of that name, my Savior became,
My Savior of Calvary.
My sins nailed Him there; my burdens He bare.
He suffered all this for me.

Chorus

Verse 4

I love that blest name, that wonderful name,
Made higher than all in Heaven.
’Twas whispered, I know, in my heart long ago
To Jesus my life I’ve giv’n.

Chorus

My Heart’s Prayer

2010-01-12T17:40:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by H. P. Blanchard,
Music by Ralph E. Stewart

Verse 1

My new life I owe to Thee,
Jesus, Lamb of Calvary;
Sin was canceled on the tree,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 2

Humbly at Thy cross I’d stay,
Jesus, keep me there, I pray;
Teach me more of thee each day,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 3

Grant me wisdom, grace and pow’r,
Lord, I need Thee ev’ry hour;
Let my will be lost in Thine,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

Verse 4

Savior, Thou hast heard my plea,
Thou art near—so near to me;
Now I feel Thy strength’ning pow’r,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power (1912)

2010-01-11T20:29:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Civilla D. Martin,
Music by Walter S. Martin

Verse 1

The blood that Jesus once shed for me,
As my Redeemer, upon the tree;
The blood that setteth the pris’ner free,
Will never lose its pow’r.

Chorus

It will never lose its pow’r,
It will never lose its pow’r;
The blood that cleanses from all sin
Will never lose its pow’r.

Verse 2

It gives us access to God on high,
From “far off places” it brings us nigh;
To precious blessings that never die,
It will never lose its pow’r.

Chorus

Verse 3

It is a shelter for rich and poor,
It is to Heaven the open door;
The sinner’s merit forevermore,
It will never lose its pow’r.

Chorus

Verse 4

And when with all the blood washed throng
We sing in glory redemption’s song;
We’ll pass the glorious truth along,
It has never lost its pow’r.

Chorus

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

2010-01-08T21:48:00.002-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Mary Brown and Charles E. Prior,
Music by Carrie E. Rounsefell

Verse 1

It may not be on the mountain’s height, or over the stormy sea;
It may not be at the battle’s front my Lord will have need of me;
But if by a still, small voice He calls to paths I do not know,
I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine,¹
I’ll go where You want me to go.

Chorus

I’ll go where You want me to go, dear Lord,
O’er mountain, or plain, or sea;
I’ll say what You want me to say, dear Lord,
I’ll be what You want me to be.

Verse 2

Perhaps today there are loving words which Jesus would have me speak;
There may be now, in the paths of sin, some wand’rer whom I should seek.
O Savior, if Thou wilt² be my Guide, though dark and rugged the way,
My voice shall echo the message sweet,
I’ll say what You want me to say.

Chorus

Verse 3

There’s surely somewhere a lowly place in earth’s harvest fields so wide,
Where I may labor through life’s short day for Jesus, the Crucified.
So, trusting my all unto Thy³ care, I know Thou lovest⁴ me!
I’ll do Your will with a heart sincere,
I’ll be what You want me to be.

Chorus
¹Some hymnals read “Yours”
²Some hymnals read “You will”
³Some hymnals read “Your”
⁴Some hymnals read “You always love”

Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid

2010-01-06T22:32:00.001-05:00

Hymn lyrics by John M. Neale,
Music by Henry W. Baker

Verse 1

Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distressed?
“Come to Me,” saith One, “and coming,
Be at rest.”

Verse 2

Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If He be my Guide?
In His feet and hands are wound prints
And His side.

Verse 3

Hath He diadem, as monarch,
That His brow adorns?
Yes, a crown in very surety,
But of thorns.

Verse 4

If I find Him, if I follow,
What His guerdon¹ here?
Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear.

Verse 5

If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed.

Verse 6

If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?
Not till earth and not till Heaven
Pass away.

Verse 7

Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, Yes!

¹A reward or recompense.

Seeking the Lost

2009-11-05T18:41:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by William A. Ogden

Verse 1

Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating
Wanderers on the mountain astray;
“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,
Words of the Master speaking today.

Chorus

Going afar (going afar)
Upon the mountain (upon the mountain)
Bringing the wan(bringing the wan)d’rer back again, back again,
Into the fold (into the fold)
Of my Redeemer (of my Redeemer)
Jesus the Lamb (Jesus the Lamb) for sinners slain, for sinners slain.

Verse 2

Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus
Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,
Leading them forth in ways of salvation,
Showing the path to life evermore.

Chorus

Verse 3

Thus would I go on missions of mercy,
Following Christ from day unto day,
Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,
Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way.

Chorus

Heavenly Host

2008-12-14T03:19:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by William Billings
(1786 edition)

Verse 1

Methinks I see an Heav’nly host
Of angels on the wing;
Methinks I hear their cheerful notes,
So merrily they sing:
Let all your fears be banish’d hence,
Glad tidings I proclaim,
For there’s a Saviour born today,
And Jesus is his name.

Verse 2

Lay down your crooks, and quit your flocks,
To Bethlehem repair;
And let your wand’ring steps be squared
By yonder shining star.
Seek not in courts or palaces,
Nor royal curtains draw;
But search the stable, see your God
Extended on the straw.

Verse 3

Then learn from hence, ye rural swains,
The meekness of your God,
Who left the boundless realms of joy,
To ransom you with blood.
The master of the inn refus’d
A more commodious place;
Ungenerous soul of savage mold,
And destitute of grace.

Verse 4

Exult ye oxen, low for joy,
Ye tenants of the stall,
Pay your obeisance; on your knees
Unanimously fall.
The royal guest you entertain
Is not of common birth,
But second in the Great I am;
The God of Heav’n and Earth.

Verse 5

Then suddenly an Heav’nly host
Around the shepherds throng,
Exulting in the threefold God
And thus address their song:
To God the Father, Christ the Son,
And Holy Ghost ador’d;
The First and Last, the Last and First,
Eternal praise afford.

I’ve Found a Friend

2008-11-16T21:55:00.001-05:00

Hymn lyrics by James G. Small,
Music by George C. Stebbins

Verse 1

I’ve found a Friend, O such a friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him;
And round my heart still closely twine
Those ties which naught can sever,
For I am His, and He is mine,
Forever and forever.

Verse 2

I’ve found a Friend, O such a friend!
He bled, He died to save me;
And not alone the gift of life,
But His own Self He gave me!
Naught that I have mine own I call,
I’ll hold it for the Giver,
My heart, my strength, my life, my all
Are His, and His forever.

Verse 3

I’ve found a Friend, O such a friend!
All pow’r to Him is given,
To guard me on my onward course,
And bring me safe to heaven.
Th’eternal glories gleam afar,
To nerve my faint endeavor;
So now to watch, to work, to war,
And then to rest forever.

Verse 4

I’ve found a Friend, O such a friend!
So kind and true and tender,
So wise a Counselor and Guide,
So mighty a Defender!
From Him who loves me now so well
What pow’r my soul can sever?
Shall life or death, shall earth or hell?
No! I am His forever.

My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

2008-11-09T22:33:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Eliza E. Hewitt,
Music by André E. M. Grétry,
Arr. William J. Kirkpatrick

Verse 1

My faith has found a resting place,
Not in device or creed;
I trust the ever living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.

Chorus

I need no other argument,
I need no other plea,
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me.

Verse 2

Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He’ll never cast me out.

Chorus

Verse 3

My heart is leaning on the Word,
The living Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior’s Name,
Salvation through His blood.

Chorus

Verse 4

My great Physician heals the sick,
The lost He came to save;
For me His precious blood He shed,
For me His life He gave.

Chorus

The Church’s One Foundation

2008-10-26T17:45:00.001-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Samuel J. Stone,
Music by Samuel S. Wesley

Verse 1

The Church’s one foundation
Is Jesus Christ her Lord,
She is His new creation
By water and the Word.
From heav’n He came and sought her
To be His holy bride;
With His own blood He bought her
And for her life He died.

Verse 2

She is from every nation,
Yet one o’er all the earth;
Her charter of salvation,
One Lord, one faith, one birth;
One holy Name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
And to one hope she presses,
With every grace endued.

Verse 3

The Church shall never perish!
Her dear Lord to defend,
To guide, sustain, and cherish,
Is with her to the end:
Though there be those who hate her,
And false sons in her pale,
Against both foe or traitor
She ever shall prevail.

Verse 4

Though with a scornful wonder
Men see her sore oppressed,
By schisms rent asunder,
By heresies distressed:
Yet saints their watch are keeping,
Their cry goes up, “How long?”
And soon the night of weeping
Shall be the morn of song!

Verse 5

’Mid toil and tribulation,
And tumult of her war,
She waits the consummation
Of peace forevermore;
Till, with the vision glorious,
Her longing eyes are blest,
And the great Church victorious
Shall be the Church at rest.

Verse 6

Yet she on earth hath union
With God the Three in One,
And mystic sweet communion
With those whose rest is won,
With all her sons and daughters
Who, by the Master’s hand
Led through the deathly waters,
Repose in Eden land.

Verse 7

O happy ones and holy!
Lord, give us grace that we
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with Thee:
There, past the border mountains,
Where in sweet vales the Bride
With Thee by living fountains
Forever shall abide!

God Leads Us Along

2008-05-19T19:43:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by and music by George A. Young

Verse 1

In shady, green pastures, so rich and so sweet,
God leads His dear children along;
Where the water’s cool flow bathes the weary one’s feet,
God leads His dear children along.

Chorus

Some through the waters, some through the flood,
Some through the fire, but all through the blood;
Some through great sorrow, but God gives a song,
In the night season and all the day long.

Verse 2

Sometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along.

Chorus

Verse 3

Though sorrows befall us and evils oppose,
God leads His dear children along;
Through grace we can conquer, defeat all our foes,
God leads His dear children along.

Chorus

Verse 4

Away from the mire, and away from the clay,
God leads His dear children along;
Away up in glory, eternity’s day,
God leads His dear children along.

Chorus

My Hope Is in the Lord

2008-01-26T17:27:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Norman J. Clayton

Verse 1

My hope is in the Lord
Who gave Himself for me,
And paid the price of all my sin at Calvary.

Chorus

For me He died,
For me He lives,
And everlasting life and light He freely gives.

Verse 2

No merit of my own
His anger to suppress.
My only hope is found in Jesus’ righteousness.

Chorus

Verse 3

And now for me He stands
Before the Father’s throne.
He shows His wounded hands and names me as His own.

Chorus

Verse 4

His grace has planned it all,
’Tis mine but to believe,
And recognize His work of love and Christ receive.

Chorus

Revive Us Again

2008-01-25T17:23:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by William P. MacKay,
Music by John J. Husband

Verse 1

We praise Thee, O God!
For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus Who died,
And is now gone above.

Chorus

Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Revive us again.

Verse 2

We praise Thee, O God!
For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Savior,
And scattered our night.

Chorus

Verse 3

All glory and praise
To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain.

Chorus

Verse 4

All glory and praise
To the God of all grace,
Who hast brought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways.

Chorus

Verse 5

Revive us again;
Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above.

Chorus

Christ the Lord is Risen Today

2008-01-23T14:21:00.002-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Charles Wesley,
Music: Easter Hymn, composer unknown

Verse 1

Christ, the Lord, is ris’n today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply, Alleluia!

Verse 2

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Lo! the Sun’s eclipse is o’er, Alleluia!
Lo! He sets in blood no more, Alleluia!

Verse 3

Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia!
Christ hath burst the gates of hell, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia!
Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia!

Verse 4

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Verse 5

Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Verse 6

Hail, the Lord of earth and Heav’n, Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be giv’n, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail, the resurrection, thou, Alleluia!

Verse 7

King of glory, Soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing and thus to love, Alleluia!

Verse 8

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

Verse 9

But the pains that He endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Verse 10

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Keep Thou my Way

2008-01-22T14:29:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Fanny Crosby,
Music by Theodore E. Perkins

Verse 1

Keep Thou my way, O Lord, be Thou ever nigh;
Strong is Thy mighty arm, weak and frail am I;
Then, my unchanging Friend, on Thee, my hopes depend,
Till life’s brief day shall end, be Thou ever nigh.

Verse 2

Keep Thou my heart, O Lord, ever close to Thee;
Safe in Thine arms of love, shall my refuge be;
Then, over a tranquil tide, my bark shall safely glide;
I shall be satisfied, ever close to Thee.

Verse 3

Keep Thou my all, O Lord, hide my life in Thine;
O let Thy sacred light over my pathway shine;
Kept by Thy tender care, gladly the cross I’ll bear;¹
Hear Thou and grant my prayer, hide my life in Thine.

¹This line is the famous "Gladly the cross-eyed bear" line.

Grace Greater than Our Sin (Marvelous Grace of our Loving Lord)

2008-01-18T16:03:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Julia H. Johnston,
Music by Daniel B. Towner

Verse 1

Marvelous grace of our loving Lord,
Grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt!
Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured,
There where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.

Chorus

Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Grace that will pardon and cleanse within;
Grace, grace, God’s grace,
Grace that is greater than all our sin.

Verse 2

Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold,
Threaten the soul with infinite loss;
Grace that is greater, yes, grace untold,
Points to the refuge, the mighty cross.

Chorus

Verse 3

Dark is the stain that we cannot hide.
What can avail to wash it away?
Look! There is flowing a crimson tide,
Brighter than snow you may be today.

Chorus

Verse 4

Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace,
Freely bestowed on all who believe!
You that are longing to see His face,
Will you this moment His grace receive?

Chorus

Arise, My Soul, Arise

2008-01-10T17:35:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Charles Wesley,
Music by Lewis Edson,
Alternate Tune by Daniel B. Towner (with slightly rearranged words)

Verse 1

Arise, my soul, arise;
Shake off thy guilty fears;
The bleeding sacrifice
In my behalf appears:
Before the throne my surety stands,
Before the throne my surety stands,
My name is written on His hands.

Verse 2

He ever lives above,
For me to intercede;
His all redeeming love,
His precious blood, to plead:
His blood atoned for all our race,
His blood atoned for all our race,
And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

Verse 3

Five bleeding wounds He bears;
Received on Calvary;
They pour effectual prayers;
They strongly plead for me:
“Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry,
“Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry,
“Nor let that ransomed sinner die!”

Verse 4

The Father hears Him pray,
His dear anointed One;
He cannot turn away,
The presence of His Son;
His Spirit answers to the blood,
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.

Verse 5

My God is reconciled;
His pardoning voice I hear;
He owns me for His child;
I can no longer fear:
With confidence I now draw nigh,
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And “Father, Abba, Father,” cry.

Wounded for Me

2008-01-08T13:40:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics (verse 1) and Music by William G. Ovens,
Hymn lyrics (verses 2-5) by Gladys W. Roberts

Verse 1

Wounded for me, wounded for me,
There on the cross He was wounded for me;
Gone my transgressions, and now I am free,
All because Jesus was wounded for me.

Verse 2

Dying for me, dying for me,
There on the cross He was dying for me;
Now in His death my redemption I see,
All because Jesus was dying for me.

Verse 3

Risen for me, risen for me,
Up from the grave He has risen for me;
Now evermore from death’s sting I am free,
All because Jesus has risen for me.

Verse 4

Living for me, living for me,
Up in the skies He is living for me;
Daily He’s pleading and praying for me,
All because Jesus is living for me.

Verse 5

Coming for me, coming for me,
One day to earth He is coming for me;
Then with what joy His dear face I shall see,
O how I praise Him—He’s coming for me!

Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim it!

2008-01-07T14:40:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Fanny Crosby,
Music by William J. Kirkpatrick

Verse 1

Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child and forever I am.

Chorus

Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child and forever I am.

Verse 2

Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.

Chorus

Verse 3

I think of my blessed Redeemer,
I think of Him all the day long:
I sing, for I cannot be silent;
His love is the theme of my song.

Chorus

Verse 4¹

I know there’s a crown that is waiting,
In yonder bright mansion for me,
And soon, with the spirits made perfect,
At home with the Lord I shall be.

Chorus

Verse 5²

I know I shall see in His beauty
The King in whose law I delight,
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.

Chorus
¹Apparently the original verse. See note for verse 5 below.
²Appears in later hymnals; of uncertain origin, maybe added by an editor.

Just as I Am

2008-01-06T16:39:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Charlotte Elliot,
Music by William B. Bradbury

Verse 1

Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 2

Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 3

Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 4

Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 5

Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 6

Just as I am, Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Verse 7

Just as I am, of that free love
The breadth, length, depth, and height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come!

When I See the Blood

2007-09-20T11:55:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by John G. Foote,
Music by Elisha A. Hoffman

Verse 1

Christ our Redeemer died on the cross,
Died for the sinner, paid all his due.
All who receive Him need never fear,
Yes, He will pass, will pass over you.

Chorus

When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
When I see the blood,
I will pass, I will pass over you.

Verse 2

Chiefest of sinners, Jesus will save;
As He has promised, so He will do;
Oh, sinner, hear Him, trust in His Word,
Then He will pass, will pass over you.

Chorus

Verse 3

Judgment is coming, all will be there.
Who have rejected, who have refused?
Oh, sinner, hasten, let Jesus in,
Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.

Chorus

Verse 4

O great compassion! O boundless love!
Jesus hath power, Jesus is true;
All who believe are safe from the storm,
Oh, He will pass, will pass over you.

Chorus

It is Well with My Soul

2006-04-24T16:58:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Horatio G. Spafford,
Music by Philip P. Bliss

Verse 1

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Chorus

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul),
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Verse 2

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

Chorus

Verse 3

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

Chorus

Verse 4

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

Chorus

Verse 5

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh trump of the angel! Oh voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

Chorus

Verse 6

And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
“Even so!” It is well with my soul.

Chorus

All Your Anxiety

2006-04-03T11:52:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Edward H. Joy

Verse 1

Is there a heart o’erbound by¹ sorrow?
Is there a life weighed down by care?
Come to the cross, each burden bearing;
All your anxiety—leave it there.

Chorus

All your anxiety, all your care,
Bring to the mercy seat, leave it there,
Never a burden He cannot bear,
Never a friend like Jesus!

Verse 2

No other friend so swift² to help you,
No other friend so quick to hear,
No other place to leave your burden,
No other one to hear your prayer.

Chorus

Verse 3

Come then at once; delay no longer!
Heed His entreaty kind and sweet,
You need not fear a disappointment;
You shall find peace at the mercy seat.

Chorus
¹Some hymnals read “bent o’er with”
²Many hymnals read “keen”

A New Name in Glory

2006-03-22T16:05:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and music by C. Austin Miles

Verse 1

I was once a sinner, but I came
Pardon to receive from my Lord:
This was freely given, and I found
That He always kept His word.

Chorus

There’s a new name written down in glory,
And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine!
And the white robed angels sing the story,
“A sinner has come home.”
For there’s a new name written down in glory,
And it’s mine, O yes, it’s mine!
With my sins forgiven I am bound for Heaven,
Never more to roam.

Verse 2

I was humbly kneeling at the cross,
Fearing naught by God’s angry frown;
When the heavens opened and I saw
That my name was written down.

Chorus

Verse 3

In the Book ’tis written, “Saved by Grace,”
O the joy that came to my soul!
Now I am forgiven, and I know
By the blood I am made whole.

Chorus

Abide With Me

2006-03-20T17:10:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Henry F. Lyte,
Music by William H. Monk

Verse 1

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.

Verse 2

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;
Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

Verse 3

Not a brief glance I beg, a passing word;
But as Thou dwell’st with Thy disciples, Lord,
Familiar, condescending, patient, free.
Come not to sojourn, but abide with me.

Verse 4

Come not in terrors, as the King of kings,
But kind and good, with healing in Thy wings,
Tears for all woes, a heart for every plea—
Come, Friend of sinners, and thus bide with me.

Verse 5

Thou on my head in early youth didst smile;
And, though rebellious and perverse meanwhile,
Thou hast not left me, oft as I left Thee,
On to the close, O Lord, abide with me.

Verse 6

I need Thy presence every passing hour.
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

Verse 7

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?
I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Verse 8

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;
Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Now I Belong to Jesus

2006-02-27T14:40:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Norman J. Clayton
Copyright Status Uncertain

Verse 1

Jesus my Lord will love me forever,
From Him no pow’r of evil can sever;
He gave His life to ransom my soul—
Now I belong to Him!

Chorus

Now I belong to Jesus,
Jesus belongs to me—
Not for the years of time alone,
But for eternity.

Verse 2

Once I was lost in sin’s degradation,
Jesus came down to bring me salvation,
Lifted me up from sorrow and shame—
Now I belong to Him!

Chorus

Verse 3

Joy floods my soul, for Jesus has saved me,
Freed me from sin that long had enslaved me;
His precious blood He gave to redeem—
Now I belong to Him!

Chorus

What a Wonderful Savior

2005-10-21T14:23:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Elisha A. Hoffman

Verse 1

Christ has for sin atonement made;
What a wonderful Savior!
We are redeemed, the price is paid;
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Jesus!
What a wonderful Savior is Jesus, my Lord!

Verse 2

I praise Him for the cleansing blood,
What a wonderful Savior!
That reconciled my soul to God.
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

Verse 3

He cleansed my heart from all its sin,
What a wonderful Savior!
And now He reigns and rules therein;
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

Verse 4

He walks beside me in the way:
What a wonderful Savior!
And keeps me faithful day by day;
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

Verse 5

He gives me overcoming power,
What a wonderful Savior!
And triumph in each trying hour;
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

Verse 6

To Him I’ve given all my heart:
What a wonderful Savior!
The world shall never share a part:
What a wonderful Savior!

Chorus

One Day

2005-10-18T18:57:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by J. Wilbur Chapman,
Music by Charles H. Marsh

Verse 1

One day when heaven was filled with His praises,
One day when sin was as black as could be,
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin,
Dwelt among men, my Example is He!

Chorus

Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me;
Buried, He carried my sins far away;
Rising, He justified freely forever;
One day He’s coming—O glorious day!

Verse 2

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain,
One day they nailed Him to die on the tree;
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected:
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He!

Chorus

Verse 3

One day they left Him alone in the garden,
One day He rested, from suffering free;
Angels came down o’er His tomb to keep vigil;
Hope of the hopeless, my Savior is He!

Chorus

Verse 4

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door;
Then He arose, over death He had conquered;
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore!

Chorus

Verse 5

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming,
One day the skies with His glories will shine;
Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing;
Glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine!

Chorus

Love Found a Way

2005-10-16T16:04:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Avis M. Christiansen,
Music by Harry D. Loes

Verse 1

Wonderful love that rescued me,
Sunk deep in sin,
Guilty and vile as I could be—
No hope within;
When every ray of light had fled,
O glorious day!
Raising my soul from out the dead,
Love found a way.

Chorus

Love found a way, to redeem my soul,
Love found a way, that could make me whole.
Love sent my Lord to the cross of shame,
Love found a way, O praise His holy Name!

Verse 2

Love brought my Savior here to die
On Calvary,
For such a sinful wretch as I,
How can it be?
Love bridged the gulf ’twixt me and Heav’n,
Taught me to pray,
I am redeemed, set free, forgiv’n,
Love found a way.

Chorus

Verse 3

Love opened wide the gates of light
To Heav’n’s domain,
Where in eternal pow’r and might
Jesus shall reign.
Love lifted me from depths of woe
To endless day,
There was no help in earth below;
Love found a way.

Chorus

Lead on, O King Eternal

2005-09-16T14:16:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Earnest W. Shurtleff,
Music by Henry T. Smart

Verse 1

Lead on, O King eternal,

The day of march has come;

Henceforth in fields of conquest

Thy tents shall be our home.

Through days of preparation

Thy grace has made us strong;

And now, O King eternal,

We lift our battle song.

Verse 2

Lead on, O King eternal,

Till sin’s fierce war shall cease,

And holiness shall whisper

The sweet amen of peace.

For not with swords’ loud clashing,

Nor roll of stirring drums;

With deeds of love and mercy

The heavenly kingdom comes.

Verse 3

Lead on, O King eternal,

We follow, not with fears,

For gladness breaks like morning

Where’er Thy face appears.

Thy cross is lifted over us,

We journey in its light;

The crown awaits the conquest;

Lead on, O God of might.

Nearer, My God, to Thee

2005-08-30T14:40:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Sarah F. Adams,
Music by Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr.

Verse 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.

Chorus

Nearer, my God, to Thee,

Nearer to Thee!

Verse 2

Though like the wanderer,

The sun gone down,

Darkness be over me,

My rest a stone.

Yet in my dreams I’d be

Nearer, my God to Thee.

Chorus

Verse 3

There let the way appear,

Steps unto Heav’n;

All that Thou sendest me,

In mercy giv’n;

Angels to beckon me

Nearer, my God, to Thee.

Chorus

Verse 4

Then, with my waking thoughts

Bright with Thy praise,

Out of my stony griefs

Bethel I’ll raise;

So by my woes to be

Nearer, my God, to Thee.

Chorus

Verse 5

Or, if on joyful wing

Cleaving the sky,

Sun, moon, and stars forgot,

Upward I’ll fly,

Still all my song shall be,

Nearer, my God, to Thee.

Chorus

My Jesus, I Love Thee

2005-08-15T12:51:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by William R. Featherston,
Music by Adoniram J. Gordon

Verse 1

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;

For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.

My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Verse 2

I love Thee because Thou has first lovèd me,

And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Verse 3

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,

And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;

And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Verse 4

In mansions of glory and endless delight,

I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;

I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Blessed Calvary

2005-07-28T12:09:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Avis M. Christiansen,
Music by Lance B. Latham

Verse 1

I look at the cross upon Calvary,

And oh, what a wonder divine,

To think of the wealth it holds for me—

The riches of Heaven are mine.

Chorus

Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!

’Neath thy shadow I’ll ever abide.

Blessed Calvary! Precious Calvary!

’Twas there Jesus suffered and died.

Verse 2

I find at the cross blessed victory,

And grace for each step of my way.

To the fount of God’s love is flowing free,

And sweeter it grows day by day.

Chorus

Verse 3

The cross is my hope for eternity,

No merit have I of my own;

The shed blood of Christ my only plea—

My trust is in Jesus alone.

Chorus

Is Thy Heart Right with God

2005-07-27T13:29:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Elisha A. Hoffman

Verse 1

Have thy affections been nailed to the cross?

Is thy heart right with God?

Dost thou count all things for Jesus but loss?

Is thy heart right with God?

Chorus

Is thy heart right with God,

Washed in the crimson flood,

Cleansed and made holy, humble and lowly,

Right in the sight of God?

Verse 2

Hast thou dominion o’er self and o’er sin?

Is thy heart right with God?

Over all evil without and within?

Is thy heart right with God?

Chorus

Verse 3

Is there no more condemnation for sin?

Is thy heart right with God?

Does Jesus rule in the temple within?

Is thy heart right with God?

Chorus

Verse 4

Are all thy pow’rs under Jesus’ control?

Is thy heart right with God?

Does He each moment abide in thy soul?

Is thy heart right with God?

Chorus

A Glorious Church

2005-07-15T13:17:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Ralph E. Hudson

Verse 1

Do you hear them coming, brother,

Thronging up the steeps of light,

Clad in glorious shining garments,

Blood washed, garments pure and white?

Chorus

’Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle,

Washed in the blood of the Lamb;

’Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle,

Washed in the blood of the Lamb.

Verse 2

Do you hear the stirring anthems,

Filling all the earth and sky,

’Tis a grand, victorious army,

Lift its banner up on high!

Chorus

Verse 3

Never fear the clouds of sorrow,

Never fear the storms of sin.

We shall triumph on the morrow,

Even now our joys begin.

Chorus

Verse 4

Wave the banner, shout His praises,

For our victory is nigh!

We shall join our conqu’ring Savior,

We shall reign with Him on high!

Chorus

O Could I Speak the Matchless Worth

2005-07-01T15:17:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Samuel Medley,
Music by Wolfgang Amedeus Mozart,
Adapted by Lowell Mason

Verse 1

O could I speak the matchless worth,

O could I sound the glories forth

Which in my Saviour shine!

I’d soar, and touch the heav’nly strings,

And vie with Gabriel while he sings

In notes almost divine,

In notes almost divine.

Verse 2

I’d sing the precious blood He spilt,

My ransom from the dreadful guilt

Of sin, and wrath divine;

I’d sing His glorious righteousness,

In which all perfect, heav’nly dress

My soul shall ever shine,

My soul shall ever shine.

Verse 3

I’d sing the characters He bears,

And all the forms of love He wears,

Exalted on His throne;

In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,

I would to everlasting days

Make all His glories known,

Make all His glories known.

Verse 4

Soon, the delightful day will come

When my dear Lord will bring me home,

And I shall see His face;

Then with my Savior, Brother, Friend,

A blest eternity I’ll spend,

Triumphant in His grace,

Triumphant in His grace.

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice (I am Coming, Lord)

2005-06-20T15:11:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and music by Lewis Hartsough

Verse 1

I hear Thy welcome voice

That calls me, Lord, to Thee,

For cleansing in Thy precious blood

That flowed on Calvary.

Chorus

I am coming Lord!

Coming now to Thee!

Wash me, cleanse me in the blood

That flowed on Calvary!

Verse 2

Though coming weak and vile,

Thou dost my strength assure;

Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse,

Till spotless all, and pure.

Chorus

Verse 3

’Tis Jesus calls me on

To perfect faith and love,

To perfect hope and peace and trust,

For earth and Heav’n above.

Chorus

Verse 4

’Tis Jesus Who confirms

The blessed work within,

By adding grace to welcomed grace,

Where reigned the power of sin.

Chorus

Verse 5

And He the witness gives

To loyal hearts and free

That every promise is fulfilled,

If faith but brings the plea.

Chorus

Verse 6

All hail! atoning blood!

All hail! redeeming grace!

All hail! the gift of Christ our Lord,

Our Strength and Righteousness.

Chorus

Come, Every Soul by Sin Opressed (Only Trust Him)

2005-06-16T13:39:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics an music by John H. Stockton,
Chorus by Ira D. Sankey

Verse 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.

Chorus

Only trust Him, only trust Him,

Only trust Him now;

He will save you, He will save you,

He will save you now.

Verse 2

For Jesus shed His precious blood

Rich blessings to bestow;

Plunge now into the crimson flood

That washes white as snow.

Chorus

Verse 3

Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way,

That leads you into rest;

Believe in Him without delay

And you are fully blessed.

Chorus

I Saw the Cross of Jesus

2005-05-04T14:13:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Frederick Whitfield,
Music by Arthur H. Mann

Verse 1

I saw the cross of Jesus, when burdened with my sin;

I sought the cross of Jesus, to give me peace within;

I brought my soul to Jesus, He cleansed it in His blood;

And in the cross of Jesus I found my peace with God.

Verse 2

I love the cross of Jesus, it tells me what I am—

A vile and guilty creature, saved only through the Lamb;

No righteousness nor merit, no beauty can I plead;

Yet in the cross I glory, my title there I read.

Verse 3

I trust the cross of Jesus, in every trying hour,

My sure and certain refuge, my never failing tow’r;

In every fear and conflict, I more than conqu’ror am;

Living, I’m safe, or dying, through Christ, the risen Lamb.

Verse 4

Safe in the cross of Jesus! There let my weary heart

Still rest in peace unshaken, till with Him, ne’er to part;

And then in strains of glory I’ll sing His wondrous pow’r,

Where sin can never enter, and death is known no more.

Free From the Law (Once for All)

2005-04-11T15:07:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Philip P. Bliss

Verse 1

Free from the law, O happy condition,

Jesus has bled and there is remission;

Cursed by the law and bruised by the fall,

Grace hath redeemed us once for all.

Chorus

Once for all, O sinner, receive it,

Once for all, O brother, believe it;

Cling to the cross, the burden will fall,

Christ hath redeemed us once for all.

Verse 2

Now we are free, there’s no condemnation,

Jesus provides a perfect salvation.

“Come unto Me,” O hear His sweet call,

Come, and He saves us once for all.

Chorus

Verse 3

“Children of God,” O glorious calling,

Surely His grace will keep us from falling;

Passing from death to life at His call;

Blessed salvation once for all.

Chorus

He Was Wounded for Our Transgressions

2005-04-04T13:42:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Thomas O. Chisholm,
Music by Merrill Dunlop,
Copyright Status unknown

Verse 1

He was wounded for our transgressions,

He bore our sins in His body on the tree;

For our guilt He gave us peace,

From our bondage gave release,

And with His stripes,

And with His stripes our souls are healed.

Verse 2

He was numbered among transgressors,

We did esteem Him forsaken by His God;

As our sacrifice He died,

That the law be satisfied,

And all our sin,

And all our sin was laid on Him.

Verse 3

We had wandered, we all had wandered

Far from the fold of the Shepherd of the sheep;

But He sought us where we were,

On the mountains bleak and bare,

And brought us home,

And brought us safely home to God.

Verse 4

Who can number His generation?

Who shall declare all the triumphs of His Cross?

Millions, dead, now live again,

Myriads follow in His train!

Victorious Lord,

Victorious Lord and coming King!

I Will Sing of My Redeemer

2005-04-03T16:43:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Philip P. Bliss,
Music by James McGranahan

Verse 1

I will sing of my Redeemer,

And His wondrous love to me;

On the cruel cross He suffered,

From the curse to set me free.

Chorus

Sing, oh sing, of my Redeemer,

With His blood, He purchased me.

On the cross, He sealed my pardon,

Paid the debt, and made me free.

Verse 2

I will tell the wondrous story,

How my lost estate to save,

In His boundless love and mercy,

He the ransom freely gave.

Chorus

Verse 3

I will praise my dear Redeemer,

His triumphant power I’ll tell,

How the victory He giveth

Over sin, and death, and hell.

Chorus

Verse 4

I will sing of my Redeemer,

And His heav’nly love to me;

He from death to life hath brought me,

Son of God with Him to be.

Chorus

The Way of the Cross Leads Home

2005-04-02T14:22:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Jessie B. Pounds,
Music by Charles H. Gabriel

Verse 1

I must needs go home by the way of the cross,

There’s no other way but this;

I shall ne’er get sight

Of the gates of light,

If the way of the cross I miss.

Chorus

The way of the cross leads home,

It is sweet to know

As I onward go,

The way of the cross leads home.

Verse 2

I must needs go on in the blood sprinkled way,

The path that the Savior trod,

If I ever climb

To the heights sublime,

Where the soul is at home with God.

Chorus

Verse 3

Then I bid farewell to the way of the world,

To walk in it never more;

For the Lord says, “Come,”

And I seek my home,

Where He waits at the open door.

Chorus

The Banner of the Cross

2005-03-20T14:52:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Daniel W. Whittle,
Music by James McGranahan

Verse 1

There’s a royal banner given for display

To the soldiers of the King;

As an ensign fair we lift it up today,

While as ransomed ones we sing.

Chorus

Marching on, marching on,

For Christ count everything but loss!

And to crown Him King, we’ll toil and sing,

’Neath the banner of the cross!

Verse 2

Though the foe may rage and gather as the flood,

Let the standard be displayed;

And beneath its folds, as soldiers of the Lord,

For the truth be not dismayed!

Chorus

Verse 3

Over land and sea, wherever man may dwell,

Make the glorious tidings known;

Of the crimson banner now the story tell,

While the Lord shall claim His own!

Chorus

Verse 4

When the glory dawns—’tis drawing very near,

It is hastening day by day—

Then before our King the foe shall disappear,

And the cross the world shall sway!

Chorus

I Stand Amazed in the Presence (My Savior’s Love)

2005-03-18T15:06:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Charles H. Gabriel

Verse 1

I stand amazed in the presence

Of Jesus the Nazarene,

And wonder how He could love me,

A sinner, condemned, unclean.

Chorus

O how marvelous! O how wonderful!

And my song shall ever be:

O how marvelous! O how wonderful!

Is my Savior’s love for me!

Verse 2

For me it was in the garden

He prayed: “Not My will, but Thine.”

He had no tears for His own griefs,

But sweat drops of blood for mine.

Chorus

Verse 3

In pity angels beheld Him,

And came from the world of light

To comfort Him in the sorrows

He bore for my soul that night.

Chorus

Verse 4

He took my sins and my sorrows,

He made them His very own;

He bore the burden to Calvary,

And suffered and died alone.

Chorus

Verse 5

When with the ransomed in glory

His face I at last shall see,

’Twill be my joy through the ages

To sing of His love for me.

Chorus

Saved by the Blood of the Crucified One

2005-03-14T14:04:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by S. J. Henderson,
Music by Daniel B. Towner

Verse 1

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Now ransomed from sin and a new work begun,

Sing praise to the Father and praise to the Son,

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Chorus

Glory, I’m saved! Glory, I’m saved!

My sins are all pardoned, my guilt is all gone!

Glory, I’m saved! Glory, I’m saved!

I am saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Verse 2

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

The angels rejoicing because it is done;

A child of the Father, joint heir with the Son,

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Chorus

Verse 3

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

The Father He spake, and His will it was done;

Great price of my pardon, His own precious Son;

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Chorus

Verse 4

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

All hail to the Father, all hail to the Son,

All hail to the Spirit, the great Three in One!

Saved by the blood of the Crucified One!

Chorus

O Sacred Head, now Wounded

2005-03-12T13:45:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics (Latin) by Bernard of Clairvaux,
Translation (English) by James W. Alexander,
Music by Hans L. Hassler,
Harmony by Johann Sebastian Bach

Verse 1

O sacred Head, now wounded,

With grief and shame weighed down,

Now scornfully surrounded

With thorns, Thine only crown;

How pale Thou art with anguish,

With sore abuse and scorn!

How does that visage languish,

Which once was bright as morn!

Verse 2

What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered,

Was all for sinners’ gain;

Mine, mine was the transgression,

But Thine the deadly pain.

Lo, here I fall, my Savior!

’Tis I deserve Thy place;

Look on me with Thy favor,

Vouchsafe to me Thy grace.

Verse 3

Men mock and taunt and jeer Thee,

Thou noble countenance,

Though mighty worlds shall fear Thee

And flee before Thy glance.

How art thou pale with anguish,

With sore abuse and scorn!

How doth Thy visage languish

That once was bright as morn!

Verse 4

Now from Thy cheeks has vanished

Their color once so fair;

From Thy red lips is banished

The splendor that was there.

Grim death, with cruel rigor,

Hath robbed Thee of Thy life;

Thus Thou hast lost Thy vigor,

Thy strength in this sad strife.

Verse 5

My burden in Thy Passion, Lord,

Thou hast borne for me,

For it was my transgression

Which brought this woe on Thee.

I cast me down before Thee,

Wrath were my rightful lot;

Have mercy, I implore Thee;

Redeemer, spurn me not!

Verse 6

What language shall I borrow

To thank Thee, dearest friend,

For this Thy dying sorrow,

Thy pity without end?

O make me Thine forever,

And should I fainting be,

Lord, let me never, never

Outlive my love to Thee.

Verse 7

My Shepherd, now receive me;

My Guardian, own me Thine.

Great blessings Thou didst give me,

O source of gifts divine.

Thy lips have often fed me

With words of truth and love;

Thy Spirit oft hath led me

To heavenly joys above.

Verse 8

Here I will stand beside Thee,

From Thee I will not part;

O Savior, do not chide me!

When breaks Thy loving heart,

When soul and body languish

In death’s cold, cruèl grasp,

Then, in Thy deepest anguish,

Thee in mine arms I’ll clasp.

Verse 9

The joy can never be spoken,

Above all joys beside,

When in Thy body broken

I thus with safety hide.

O Lord of Life, desiring

Thy glory now to see,

Beside Thy cross expiring,

I’d breathe my soul to Thee.

Verse 10

My Savior, be Thou near me

When death is at my door;

Then let Thy presence cheer me,

Forsake me nevermore!

When soul and body languish,

Oh, leave me not alone,

But take away mine anguish

By virtue of Thine own!

Verse 11

Be Thou my consolation,

My shield when I must die;

Remind me of Thy passion

When my last hour draws nigh.

Mine eyes shall then behold Thee,

Upon Thy cross shall dwell,

My heart by faith enfolds Thee.

Who dieth thus dies well.

Lead Me to Calvary

2005-03-11T13:58:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Jennie E. Hussey,
Music by William J. Kirkpatrick

Verse 1

King of my life, I crown Thee now,

Thine shall the glory be;

Lest I forget Thy thorn-crowned brow,

Lead me to Calvary.

Chorus

Lest I forget Gethsemane,

Lest I forget Thine agony;

Lest I forget Thy love for me,

Lead me to Calvary.

Verse 2

Show me the tomb where Thou wast laid,

Tenderly mourned and wept;

Angels in robes of light arrayed

Guarded Thee whilst Thou slept.

Chorus

Verse 3

Let me like Mary, through the gloom,

Come with a gift to Thee;

Show to me now the empty tomb,

Lead me to Calvary.

Chorus

Verse 4

May I be willing, Lord, to bear

Daily my cross for Thee;

Even Thy cup of grief to share,

Thou hast borne all for me.

Chorus

Who is On the Lord’s Side

2005-03-07T13:22:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Frances R. Havergal,
Music by C. Luise Reichardt; arr. John Goss
Alt. tunes by Caradog Roberts, Henry G. Trembath, and Arthur S. Sullivan

Verse 1

Who is on the Lord’s side? Who will serve the King?

Who will be His helpers, other lives to bring?

Who will leave the world’s side? Who will face the foe?

Who is on the Lord’s side? Who for Him will go?

Refrain

By Thy call of mercy, by Thy grace divine,

We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

Verse 2

Not for weight of glory, nor for crown and palm,

Enter we the army, raise the warrior psalm;

But for love that claimeth lives for whom He died:

He whom Jesus nameth must be on His side.

Refrain

By Thy love constraining, by Thy grace divine,

We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

Verse 3

Jesus, Thou hast bought us, not with gold or gem,

But with Thine own life blood, for Thy diadem;

With Thy blessing filling each who comes to Thee,

Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free.

Refrain

By Thy grand redemption, by Thy grace divine,

We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

Verse 4

Fierce may be the conflict, strong may be the foe,

But the King’s own army none can overthrow;

’Round His standard ranging, vict’ry is secure,

For His truth unchanging makes the triumph sure.

Refrain

Joyfully enlisting, by Thy grace divine,

We are on the Lord’s side—Savior, we are Thine!

’Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus

2005-03-03T15:37:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead,
Music by William J. Kirkpatrick

Verse 1

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to take Him at His Word;

Just to rest upon His promise,

Just to know, “Thus says the Lord!”

Chorus

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!

Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!

O for grace to trust Him more!

Verse 2

O how sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just to trust His cleansing blood;

Just in simple faith to plunge me

’Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

Chorus

Verse 3

Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,

Just from sin and self to cease;

Just from Jesus simply taking

Life and rest, and joy and peace.

Chorus

Verse 4

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;

And I know that Thou art with me,

Wilt be with me to the end.

Chorus

Onward, Christian Soldiers

2005-01-28T13:33:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Sabine Baring-Gould,
Music by Arthur S. Sullivan

Verse 1

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;

Forward into battle see His banners go!

Chorus

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,

With the cross of Jesus going on before.

Verse 2

At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;

On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!

Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;

Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

Chorus

Verse 3

Like a mighty army moves the church of God;

Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.

We are not divided, all one body we,

One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

Chorus

Verse 4

What the saints established that I hold for true.

What the saints believèd, that I believe too.

Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold,

Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled.

Chorus

Verse 5

Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,

But the church of Jesus constant will remain.

Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;

We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.

Chorus

Verse 6

Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,

Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.

Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King,

This through countless ages men and angels sing.

Chorus

Glory to His Name

2005-01-13T19:54:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Elisha A. Hoffman,
Music by John H. Stockton

Verse 1

Down at the cross where my Savior died,

Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,

There to my heart was the blood applied;

Glory to His Name!

Chorus

Glory to His Name,

Glory to His Name:

There to my heart was the blood applied;

Glory to His Name!

Verse 2

I am so wondrously saved from sin,

Jesus so sweetly abides within;

There at the cross where He took me in;

Glory to His Name!

Chorus

Verse 3

Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,

I am so glad I have entered in;

There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;

Glory to His Name!

Chorus

Verse 4

Come to this fountain so rich and sweet,

Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;

Plunge in today, and be made complete;

Glory to His Name!

Chorus

I Gave My Life for Thee

2005-01-11T15:36:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Frances R. Havergal,
Music by Philip P. Bliss,
Compilation of 6 verses with Bliss tune ©2005 Brian J. Fink

Verse 1

I gave My life for thee,

My precious blood I shed,

That thou might’st ransomed be

And quickened from the dead.

Refrain

I gave, I gave My life for thee;

What hast thou giv’n for Me?

I gave, I gave My life for thee;

What hast thou giv’n for Me?

Verse 2

I spent long years for thee

In weariness and woe,

That an eternity

Of joy thou mightest know.

Refrain

I spent, I spent long years for thee;

Hast thou spent one for Me?

I spent, I spent long years for thee;

Hast thou spent one for Me?

Verse 3

My Father’s home of light,

My rainbow-circled throne,

I left for earthly night,

For wand’rings sad and lone.

Refrain

I left, I left it all for thee;

Hast thou left aught for Me?

I left, I left it all for thee;

Hast thou left aught for Me?

Verse 4

I suffered much for thee,

More than My tongue may tell,

Of bitt’rest agony,

To rescue thee from hell.

Refrain

I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee;

What hast thou borne for Me?

I’ve borne, I’ve borne it all for thee;

What hast thou borne for Me?

Verse 5

And I have brought to thee,

Down from My home above,

Salvation full and free,

My pardon and My love.

Refrain

I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee;

What hast thou brought to Me?

I bring, I bring rich gifts to thee;

What hast thou brought to Me?

Verse 6

Oh, let thy life be giv’n,

Thy years for Me be spent,

World’s fetters all be riv’n,

And joy with suff’ring blent!

Refrain

I gave, I gave Myself for thee;

Give thou thyself to Me.

I gave, I gave Myself for thee;

Give thou thyself to Me.

O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

2005-01-03T15:29:00.001-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Charles Wesley,
Music by Carl G. Gläser,
Arranged by Lowell Mason

Verse 1

O for a thousand tongues to sing

My great Redeemer’s praise,

The glories of my God and King,

The triumphs of His grace!

Verse 2

My gracious Master and my God,

Assist me to proclaim,

To spread through all the earth abroad

The honors of Thy name.

Verse 3

Jesus! the name that charms our fears,

That bids our sorrows cease;

’Tis music in the sinner’s ears,

’Tis life, and health, and peace.

Verse 4

He breaks the power of canceled sin,

He sets the prisoner free;

His blood can make the foulest clean,

His blood availed for me.

Verse 5

He speaks, and, listening to His voice,

New life the dead receive,

The mournful, broken hearts rejoice,

The humble poor believe.

Verse 6

Hear Him, ye deaf; His praise, ye dumb,

Your loosened tongues employ;

Ye blind, behold your Savior come,

And leap, ye lame, for joy.

Verse 7

In Christ your Head, you then shall know,

Shall feel your sins forgiv’n;

Anticipate your heav’n below,

And own that love is heav’n.

Verse 8

Glory to God, and praise and love

Be ever, ever giv’n,

By saints below and saints above,

The church in earth and heav’n.

Verse 9

On this glad day the glorious Sun

Of Righteousness arose;

On my benighted soul He shone

And filled it with repose.

Verse 10

Sudden expired the legal strife,

’Twas then I ceased to grieve;

My second, reàl, living life

I then began to live.

Verse 11

Then with my heart I first believed,

Believed with faith divine,

Pow’r with the Holy Ghost received

To call the Savior mine.

Verse 12

I felt my Lord’s atoning blood

Close to my soul applied;

Me, me He loved, the Son of God,

For me, for me He died!

Verse 13

I found and owned His promise true,

Ascërtained of my part,

My pardon passed in heav’n I knew

When written on my heart.

Verse 14

Look unto Him, ye nations, own

Your God, ye fallen race;

Look, and be saved through faith alone,

Be justified by grace.

Verse 15

See all your sins on Jesus laid:

The Lamb of God was slain,

His soul was once an off’ring made

For ev’ry soul of man.

Verse 16

Awake from guilty nature’s sleep,

And Christ shall give you light,

Cast all your sins into the deep,

And wash the Æthiop white.

Verse 17

Harlots and publicans and thieves

In holy triumph join!

Saved is the sinner that believes

From crimes as great as mine.

Verse 18

Murd’rers and all ye hellish crew

In holy triumph join!

Believe the Savior died for you;

For me the Savior died.

Verse 19

With me, your chief, ye then shall know,

Shall feel your sins forgiv’n;
Anticipate your heav’n below,
And own that love is heav’n.

Who is He in Yonder Stall

2004-12-20T13:47:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Benjamin R. Hanby

Verse 1

Who is He in yonder stall

At Whose feet the shepherds fall?

Who is He in deep distress,

Fasting in the wilderness?

Chorus

’Tis the Lord! O wondrous story!

’Tis the Lord! the King of glory!

At His feet we humbly fall,

Crown Him! crown Him, Lord of all!

Verse 2

Who is He the people bless

For His words of gentleness?

Who is He to Whom they bring

All the sick and sorrowing?

Chorus

Verse 3

Who is He that stands and weeps

At the grave where Laz’rus sleeps?

Who is He the gath’ring throng

Greet with loud triumphant song?

Chorus

Verse 4

Lo! at midnight, who is He

Prays in dark Gethsemane?

Who is He on yonder tree

Dies in grief and agony?

Chorus

Verse 5

Who is He that from the grave

Comes to heal and help and save?

Who is He that from His throne

Rules through all the world alone?

Chorus

What Child is This

2004-12-13T15:15:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by William Chatterton Dix,
Music: Traditional (Greensleeves)

Verse 1

What Child is this who, laid to rest,

On Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,

While shepherds watch are keeping?

Refrain

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud,

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Verse 2

Why lies He in such mean estate,

Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here

The silent Word is pleading.

Refrain

Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,

The cross be borne for me, for you;

Hail, hail the Word made flesh,

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Verse 3

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh,

Come peasant, king to own Him;

The King of kings salvation brings,

Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

Refrain

Raise, raise the song on high,

The virgin sings her lullaby:

Joy, joy for Christ is born,

The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

2004-12-12T14:43:00.000-05:00

Song lyrics and Music by Robert MacGimsey

Verse 1

Sweet little Jesus Boy,

They made you be born in a manger.

Sweet little Holy Child,

Didn’t know who You was.

Didn’t know you come to save us, Lord;

To take our sins away.

Our eyes was blind, we couldn’t see,

We didn’t know who You was.

Verse 2

Long time ago,

You was born.

Born in a manger low,

Sweet little Jesus Boy.

The world treat You mean, Lord;

Treat me mean, too.

But that’s how things is down here,

We don’t know who You is.

Verse 3

You done showed us how,We is a-tryin’.

Master, You done showed us how,

Even when you’s dyin’.

Just seem like we can’t do right,

Look how we treated You.

But please, sir, forgive us Lord,

We didn’t know ’twas You.

Verse 4

Sweet little Jesus Boy,

Born long time ago.

Sweet little Holy Child,

And we didn’t know who You was.

I Wonder as I Wander

2004-12-09T18:55:00.000-05:00

Traditional Appalachian Carol
Compiled by John J. Niles, 1892-1980

Verse 1

I wonder as I wander out under the sky

How Jesus the Savior did come for to die

For poor orn’ry people like you and like I—

I wonder as I wander out under the sky.

Verse 2

When Mary birthed Jesus, ’twas in a cow’s stall,

With Wise Men, and farmers, and shepherds, and all;

But high from God’s Heaven, a star’s light did fall,

And the promise of ages it then did recall.

Verse 3

If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing,

A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing,

Or all of God’s angels in heav’n for to sing,

He surely could have had it, ’cause He was the King.

Verse 4

(Repeat first verse.)

The Holly and the Ivy

2004-12-08T15:20:00.000-05:00

Traditional Medieval Carol

Verse 1

The holly and the ivy,

When they are both full grown,

Of all the trees that are in the wood,

The holly bears the crown.

Chorus

O the rising of the sun,

And the running of the deer,

The playing of the merry organ,

Sweet singing in the choir.

Verse 2

The holly bears a blossom

As white as lily flower;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet Savior.

Chorus

Verse 3

The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood;

Any Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good.

Chorus

Verse 4

The holly bears a prickle

As sharp as any thorn;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

On Christmas day in the morn.

Chorus

Verse 5

The holly bears a bark

As bitter as any gall;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

For to redeem us all.

Chorus

Verse 6

(Repeat first verse.)

Chorus

Tell Me the Story of Jesus

2004-12-05T17:22:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Fanny Crosby,
Music by John R. Sweney

Verse 1

Tell me the story of Jesus,

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Tell how the angels in chorus,

Sang as they welcomed His birth.

“Glory to God in the highest!

Peace and good tidings to earth.”

Chorus

Tell me the story of Jesus,

Write on my heart every word.

Tell me the story most precious,

Sweetest that ever was heard.

Verse 2

Fasting alone in the desert,

Tell of the days that are past.

How for our sins He was tempted,

Yet was triumphant at last.

Tell of the years of His labor,

Tell of the sorrow He bore.

He was despised and afflicted,

Homeless, rejected and poor.

Chorus

Verse 3

Tell of the cross where they nailed Him,

Writhing in anguish and pain.

Tell of the grave where they laid Him,

Tell how He liveth again.

Love in that story so tender,

Clearer than ever I see.

Stay, let me weep while you whisper,

Love paid the ransom for me.

Chorus

The First Noel

2004-12-04T15:30:00.000-05:00

Traditional English Carol

Verse 1

The first Noel the angel did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;

In fields where they lay tending their sheep,

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Chorus

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,

Born is the King of Israel.

Verse 2

They lookèd up and saw a star

Shining in the east, beyond them far;

And to the earth it gave great light,

And so it continued both day and night.

Chorus

Verse 3

And by the light of that same star,

Three Wise Men came from country far;

To seek for a King was their intent,

And to follow the star wherever it went.

Chorus

Verse 4

This star drew nigh to the northwest,

Over Bethlehem it took its rest;

And there it did both stop and stay,

Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Chorus

Verse 5

Then did they know assurèdly,

Within that house the King did lie;

One entered in them for to see,

And found the Babe in poverty.

Chorus

Verse 6

Then entered in those Wise Men three,

Full reverently upon the knee,

And offered there, in His presence,

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Chorus

Verse 7

Between an ox stall and an ass,

This Child truly there He was;

For want of clothing they did Him lay

All in a manger among the hay.

Chorus

Verse 8

Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our heavenly Lord;

That hath made heaven and earth of naught,

And with His blood mankind hath bought.

Chorus

Verse 9

If we in our time shall do well,

We shall be free from death and hell;

For God hath preparèd for us all

A resting place in general.

Chorus

We Three Kings

2004-12-03T13:32:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by John H. Hopkins, Jr.

Verse 1

We three kings of Orient are;

Bearing gifts we traverse afar,

Field and fountain,

Moor and mountain,

Following yonder star.

Chorus

O star of wonder, star of light,

Star with royal beauty bright,

Westward leading,

Still proceeding,

Guide us to thy perfect light.

Verse 2

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain;

Gold I bring to crown Him again,

King forever,

Ceasing never,

Over us all to reign.

Chorus

Verse 3

Frankincense to offer have I;

Incense owns a Deity nigh;

Prayer and praising,

All men¹ raising,

Worshipping God on high.

Chorus

Verse 4

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

Breathes a life of gathering gloom;

Sorrowing, sighing,

Bleeding, dying,

Sealed in the stone cold tomb.

Chorus

Verse 5

Glorious now behold Him arise:

King and God and sacrifice;

Alleluia,

Sounds through the earth and skies.²

Chorus

¹Some hymnals read, “Voices”
²Some hymnals read, “Allelujah, Allelujah, Earth to Heav’n replies.” and others read, “Heav’n signs Allelujah; Allelujah, earth replies.”
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Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne

2004-12-02T19:07:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Emily E. Elliott,
Music by Timothy R. Matthews

Verse 1

Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown,

When Thou camest to earth for me;

But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room

For Thy holy nativity.

Chorus

O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,

There is room in my heart for Thee.

Verse 2

Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang,

Proclaiming Thy royal degree;

But of lowly birth didst Thou come to earth,

And in great humility.

Chorus

Verse 3

The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest

In the shade of the forest tree;

But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God,

In the deserts of Galilee.

Chorus

Verse 4

Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word,

That should set Thy people free;

But with mocking scorn and with crown of thorn,

They bore Thee to Calvary.

Chorus

Verse 5

When the heav’ns shall ring, and the angels¹ sing,

At Thy coming to victory,

Let Thy voice call me home, saying “Yet there is room,

There is room at My side for thee.”

Chorus

My heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,

When Thou comest and callest for me.

¹Some hymnals read, “her choirs shall”
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I Am Thine, O Lord

2004-11-28T16:57:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Fanny Crosby,
Music by W. Howard Doane

Verse 1

I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,

And it told Thy love to me;

But I long to rise in the arms of faith

And be closer drawn to Thee.

Chorus

Draw me nearer, nearer blessed Lord,

To the cross where Thou hast died.

Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer blessed Lord,

To Thy precious, bleeding side.

Verse 2

Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,

By the power of grace divine;

Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,

And my will be lost in Thine.

Chorus

Verse 3

O the pure delight of a single hour

That before Thy throne I spend,

When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,

I commune as friend with friend!

Chorus

Verse 4

There are depths of love that I cannot know

Till I cross the narrow sea;

There are heights of joy that I may not reach

Till I rest in peace with Thee.

Chorus

On a Rugged Hill

2004-11-27T13:57:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by J. Keith Whitford,
© 1946 J. Keith Whitford.
Used by permission of Ken Whitford of Merismos Records
(Pending permission of Zondervan Publishing).

Verse 1

On a rugged hill

Stood a rugged cross,

And upon that cross there hung in shame

God’s beloved Son,

Christ the Lovely One,

Who from Heaven to the sinner came.

Chorus

Calv’ry, rugged hill of sorrow,

Where the Prince of Glory died for me;

Wounded, crushed and broken-hearted,

Lone He suffered untold agony.

Sinless, there He bore my burdens,

That from sinful shame I might be free.

Glorious day—He took my sins away,

On the cross of Calvary.

Verse 2

On a rugged hill

Stood a mocking throng,

Scorning Him who came to save the lost.

It was not in vain

That the Savior came

To redeem the world at priceless cost.

Chorus

Rock of Ages

2004-11-24T15:22:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Augustus M. Toplady,
Music by Thomas Hastings

Verse 1

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in thee;

Let the water and the blood,

From thy riven side which flowed,

Be of sin the double cure:

Cleanse me from its guilt and pow’r.

Verse 2

Not the labors of my hands

Can fulfill thy law’s demands;

Could my zeal no respite know,

Could my tears forever flow,

All for sin could not atone;

Thou must save, and thou alone.

Verse 3

Nothing in my hand I bring;

Simply to thy cross I cling.

Naked, come to thee for dress;

Helpless, look to thee for grace;

Foul, I to the fountain fly;

Wash me, Savior, or I die.

Verse 4

While I draw this final breath,

When mine eyelids close in death,

When I soar to worlds unknown,

See thee on thy judgment throne,

Rock of Ages, cleft for me,

Let me hide myself in thee.

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

2004-11-20T13:56:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by George Duffield, Jr.,
Music by George J. Webb

Verse 1

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross;

Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss.

From vict’ry unto vict’ry His army shall He lead,

Till ev’ry foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.

Verse 2

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the solemn watchword hear;

If while we sleep He suffers, away with shame and fear.

Where’er ye meet with evil, within you or without,

Charge for the God of battles, and put the foe to rout.

Verse 3

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey;

Forth to the mighty conflict, in this His glorious day.

Ye that are men¹ now serve Him against unnumbered foes;

Let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.

Verse 4

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in His strength alone;

The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.

Put on the Gospel armor, each piece put on with² prayer;

Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.

Verse 5

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, each soldier to his post,

Close up the broken column, and shout through all the host:

Make good the loss so heavy in those that still remain,

And prove to all around you that death itself is gain.

Verse 6

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;

This day the noise of battle, the next the victor’s song.

To him that overcometh³ a crown of life shall be;

He⁴ with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.

¹Some hymnals read, “brave”
²Some hymnals read, “and watching unto”
³Some hymnals read, “those who vanquish evil”
⁴Some hymnals read, “They”
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At Calvary

2004-11-13T16:32:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by William R. Newell,
Music by Daniel B. Towner

Verse 1

Years I spent in vanity and pride,

Caring not my Lord was crucified,

Knowing not it was for me He died

On Calvary.

Chorus

Mercy there was great, and grace was free;

Pardon there was multiplied to me;

There my burdened soul found liberty

At Calvary.

Verse 2

By God’s Word at last my sin I learned;

Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned,

Till my guilty soul imploring turned

To Calvary.

Chorus

Verse 3

Now I’ve given to Jesus everything,

Now I gladly own Him as my King,

Now my raptured soul can only sing

Of Calvary!

Chorus

Verse 4

Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan!

Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!

Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span

At Calvary!

Chorus

Am I a Soldier of the Cross?

2004-11-12T13:06:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Isaac Watts,
Music by Thomas A. Arne

Verse 1

Am I a soldier of the cross,

A follower of the Lamb,

And shall I fear to own His cause,

Or blush to speak His Name?

Verse 2

Must I be carried to the skies

On flow’ry beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize,

And sailed through bloody seas?

Verse 3

Are there no foes for me to face?

Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vile world a friend to grace,

To help me on to God?

Verse 4

Sure I must fight if I would reign;

Increase my courage, Lord.

I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Supported by Thy Word.

Verse 5

Thy saints in all this glorious war

Shall conquer, though they die;

They see the triumph from afar,

By faith’s discerning eye.

Verse 6

When that illustrious day shall rise,

And all Thy saints shall shine

In robes of vict’ry through the skies,

The glory shall be Thine.

The Cleansing Wave

2004-11-10T13:14:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Phoebe W. Palmer,
Music by Phoebe P. Knapp

Verse 1

Oh, now I see the cleansing wave,

The fountain deep and wide;

Jesus, my Lord, mighty to save,

Points to His wounded side.

Chorus

The cleansing stream I see! I see!

I plunge, and oh, it cleanseth me!

Oh, praise the Lord! It cleanseth me!

It cleanseth me—yes, cleanseth me.

Verse 2

I rise to walk in Heav’n’s own light,

Above the world and sin,

With heart made pure and garments white,

And Christ enthroned within.

Chorus

Verse 3

I see the new creation rise;

I hear the speaking blood.

It speaks! Polluted nature dies!

Sinks ’neath the cleansing flood.

Chorus

Verse 4

Amazing grace! ’tis Heav’n below

To feel the blood applied,

And Jesus, only Jesus know,

My Jesus crucified.

Chorus

Blessed Be the Fountain (Whiter Than the Snow)

2004-11-09T10:51:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Eden R. Latta,
Music by Henry S. Perkins

Verse 1

Blessed be the fountain of blood

To a world of sinners revealed;

Blessed be the dear Son of God:

Only by His stripes we are healed.

Though I’ve wandered far from His fold,

Bringing to my heart pain and woe,

Wash me in the blood of the Lamb,

And I shall be whiter than snow.

Chorus

Whiter than the snow,

Wash me in the blood of the Lamb,

And I shall be whiter than snow.

Verse 2

Thorny was the crown that He wore,

And the cross His body o’ercame;

Grievous were the sorrows He bore,

But He suffered thus not in vain.

May I to that fountain be led,

Made to cleanse my sins here below;

Wash me in the blood that He shed,

And I shall be whiter than snow.

Chorus

Verse 3

Father, I have wandered from Thee,

Often has my heart gone astray;

Crimson do my sins seem to me—

Water cannot wash them away.

Jesus, to that fountain of Thine,

Leaning on thy promise, I go;

Cleanse me by Thy washing divine,

And I shall be whiter than snow.

Chorus

Near the Cross

2004-11-05T13:11:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Fanny Crosby,
Music by William Howard Doane

Verse 1

Jesus, keep me near the cross,

There a precious fountain

Free to all, a healing stream

Flows from Calvary’s mountain.

Chorus

In the cross, in the cross,

Be my glory ever;

Till my raptured soul shall find

Rest beyond the river.

Verse 2

Near the cross, a trembling soul,

Love and mercy found me;

There the bright and morning star

Sheds its beams around me.

Chorus

Verse 3

Near the cross! O Lamb of God,

Bring its scenes before me;

Help me walk from day to day,

With its shadows o’er me.

Chorus

Verse 4

Near the cross I’ll watch and wait,

Hoping, trusting ever,

Till I reach the golden strand,

Just beyond the river.

Chorus

Alas! and Did my Savior Bleed (At the Cross)

2004-11-02T13:35:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Isaac Watts,
Chorus lyrics by Ralph E. Hudson,
Music for "Alas! and Did my Savior Bleed" by Hugh Wilson,
Music for "At the Cross" by Ralph E. Hudson

Verse 1

Alas! and did my Savior bleed,

And did my Sovereign die?

Would He devote that sacred head

For such a worm as I?

Chorus (Wilson tune omits)

At the cross, at the cross where I first saw the light,

And the burden of my heart rolled away,

It was there by faith I received my sight,

And now I am happy all the day!

Verse 2

Thy body slain, sweet Jesus, Thine—

And bathed in its own blood—

While the firm mark of wrath divine,

His soul in anguish stood.

Chorus

Verse 3

Was it for crimes that I had done

He groaned upon the tree?

Amazing pity! grace unknown!

And love beyond degree!

Chorus

Verse 4

Well might the sun in darkness hide

And shut his glories in,

When Christ the mighty Maker died,

For man the creature’s sin.

Chorus

Verse 5

Thus might I hide my blushing face

While His dear cross appears,

Dissolve my heart in thankfulness,

And melt my eyes to tears.

Chorus

Verse 6

But drops of grief can ne’er repay

The debt of love I owe:

Here, Lord, I give my self away—

’Tis all that I can do.

Chorus

On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand

2004-10-31T15:31:00.000-05:00

Hymn lyrics by Edward Mote,
Music by William B. Bradbury

Verse 1

My hope is built on nothing less

Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.

I dare not trust the sweetest frame,

But wholly lean on Jesus’ Name.

Chorus

On Christ the solid Rock I stand,

All other ground is sinking sand;

All other ground is sinking sand.

Verse 2

When darkness veils His lovely face,

I rest on His unchanging grace.

In ev’ry high and stormy gale,

My anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus

Verse 3

His oath, His covenant, His blood

Support me in the whelming flood.

When all around my soul gives way,

He then is all my Hope and Stay.

Chorus

Verse 4

When He shall come with trumpet sound,

Oh may I then in Him be found.

Dressed in His righteousness alone,

Faultless to stand before the throne.

Chorus

Nothing but the Blood

2004-10-28T14:17:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Robert Lowry

Verse 1

What can wash away my sin?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

What can make me whole again?

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh! precious is the flow

That makes me white as snow;

No other fount I know,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Verse 2

For my pardon, this I see,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

For my cleansing this my plea,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Verse 3

Nothing can for sin atone,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

Naught of good that I have done,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Verse 4

This is all my hope and peace,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

This is all my righteousness,

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Verse 5

Now by this I’ll overcome—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

Now by this I’ll reach my home—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Verse 6

Glory! Glory! This I sing—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus;

All my praise for this I bring—

Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus

Hallelujah for the Cross

2004-10-27T14:46:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Horatius Bonar,
Music by James McGranahan

Verse 1

The cross, it standeth fast,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Defying every blast,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

The winds of hell have blown,

The world its hate hath shown,

Yet it is not overthrown;

Hallelujah for the cross!

Chorus

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

Hallelujah for the cross;

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

It shall never suffer loss!

Verse 2

It is the old cross still,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Its triumph let us tell,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

The grace of God here shone

Through Christ, the blessed Son,

Who did for sin atone,

Hallelujah for the cross!

Chorus

Verse 3

’Twas here the debt was paid,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Our sins on Jesus laid,

Hallelujah, hallelujah!

So round the cross we sing

Of Christ, our offering,

Of Christ, our living King;

Hallelujah for the cross!

Chorus

In the Cross of Christ I Glory

2004-10-26T17:46:00.001-04:00

Hymn lyrics by John Bowring,
Music by Ithamar D. Conkey,
Alt. tune by W. G. Whinfield

Verse 1

In the cross of Christ I glory,

Towering o’er the wrecks of time;

All the light of sacred story

Gathers round its head sublime.

Verse 2

When the woes of life o’ertake me,

Hopes deceive, and fears annoy,

Never shall the cross forsake me;

Lo! It glows with peace and joy.

Verse 3

When the sun of bliss is beaming

Light and love upon my way,

From the cross the radience streaming

Adds more luster to the day.

Verse 4

Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,

By the cross are sanctified;

Peace is there that knows no measure,

Joys that through all time abide.

Verse 5

(Same as verse 1)

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

2004-10-25T14:31:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Elizabeth C. Clephane,
Music by Frederick C. Maker

Verse 1

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand,

The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land;

A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way,

From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.

Verse 2

O safe and happy shelter, O refuge tried and sweet,

O trysting place where Heaven’s love and Heaven’s justice meet!

As to the holy patriarch that wondrous dream was giv’n,

So seems my Savior’s cross to me, a ladder up to Heav’n.

Verse 3

There lies beneath its shadow but on the further side,

The darkness of an awful grave that gapes both deep and wide;

And there between us stands the cross, two arms outstretched to save,

A watchman set to guard the way from that eternal grave.

Verse 4

Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see

The very dying form of One Who suffered there for me;

And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess:

The wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.

Verse 5

I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place;

I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face;

Content to let the world go by, to know no gain or loss;

My sinful self, my only shame; my glory all, the cross.

And Can it Be (Amazing Love)

2004-10-23T16:22:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Charles Wesley,
Music by Thomas Campbell

Verse 1

And can it be that I should gain

An int’rest 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, shouldst die for me?

Refrain

Amazing love! How can it be,

That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

Verse 2

’Tis myst’ry all: th’Immortal dies:

Who can explore His strange design?

In vain the firstborn seraph tries

To sound the depths of love divine.

’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,

Let angel minds inquire no more.

Refrain

’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,

Let angel minds inquire no more.

Verse 3

He left His Father’s throne above,

So free, so infinite His grace—

Emptied Himself of all but love,

And bled for Adam’s helpless race:

’Tis mercy all, immense and free,

For O my God, it found out me!

Refrain

’Tis mercy all, immense and free,

For O my God, it found out me!

Verse 4

Long my imprisoned spirit lay,

Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;

Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray—

I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;

My chains fell off, my heart was free,

I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Refrain

My chains fell off, my heart was free,

I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

Verse 5

Still the small inward voice I hear,

That whispers all my sins forgiv’n;

Still the atoning blood is near,

That quenched the wrath of hostile Heav’n.

I feel the life His wounds impart;

I feel the Savior in my heart.

Refrain

I feel the life His wounds impart;

I feel the Savior in my heart.

Verse 6

No condemnation now I dread;

Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;

Alive in Him, my living Head,

And clothed in righteousness divine,

Bold I approach th’eternal throne,

And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Refrain

Bold I approach th’eternal throne,

And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

2004-10-22T13:51:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by Isaac Watts,
Music by Lowell Mason

Verse 1

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And poor contempt on all my pride.

Verse 2

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,

Save in the death of Christ my God!

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

Verse 3

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down!

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Verse 4

His dying crimson, like a robe,

Spreads o’er His body on the tree;

Then I am dead to all the globe,

And all the globe is dead to me.

Verse 5

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were a present far too small;

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all.

The Old Rugged Cross

2004-10-21T15:26:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by George Bennard

Verse 1

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

Chorus

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

Verse 2

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above

To bear it to dark Calvary.

Chorus

Verse 3

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,

A wondrous beauty I see,

For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,

To pardon and sanctify me.

Chorus

Verse 4

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;

Its shame and reproach gladly bear;

Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,

Where His glory forever I’ll share.

Chorus

There’s Power in the Blood

2004-10-20T15:26:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Lewis E. Jones

Verse 1

Would you be free from the burden of sin?

There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;

Would you o’er evil a victory win?

There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Chorus

There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r

In the blood of the Lamb;

There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder-working pow’r

In the precious blood of the Lamb.

Verse 2

Would you be free from your passion and pride?

There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;

Come for a cleansing to Calvary’s tide;

There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Chorus

Verse 3

Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow?

There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;

Sin stains are lost in its life-giving flow.

There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Chorus

Verse 4

Would you do service for Jesus your King?

There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;

Would you live daily His praises to sing?

There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.

Chorus

Are You Washed in the Blood

2004-10-19T15:55:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics and Music by Elisha A. Hoffman

Verse 1

Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus

Are you washed in the blood,

In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?

Are your garments spotless? Are they white as snow?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Verse 2

Are you walking daily by the Savior’s side?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus

Verse 3

When the Bridegroom cometh, will your robes be white?

Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Will your soul be ready for the mansions bright,

And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

Chorus

Verse 4

Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,

And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;

There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,

O be washed in the blood of the Lamb!

Chorus

There is a Green Hill Far Away

2004-10-18T15:09:00.000-04:00

Hymn lyrics by C. F. Alexander,
Music for 4-verse-with-chorus version by George C. Stebbins,
Alt. tunes (5-verse versions) by William Horsley and John H. Gower

Verse 1

There is a green hill far away,

Without a city wall,

Where the dear Lord was crucified,

Who died to save us all.

Chorus

O dearly, dearly has He loved,

And we must love Him too,

And trust in His redeeming blood,

And try His works to do.

Verse 2

We may not know, we cannot tell

What pains He had to bear;

But we believe it was for us

He hung and suffered there.

Chorus

Verse 3

He died that we might be forgiv’n,

He died to make us good,

That we might go at last to Heav’n,

Saved by His precious blood.

Chorus

Verse 4

There was no other good enough

To pay the price of sin;

He only could unlock the gate

Of Heav’n, and let us in.

Chorus

For the 5-verse version, simply omit the chorus and add it as verse 5.