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Advent Hymnals

1876 · English

Hymns and Tunes for Those who Keep the Commandments of God and the Faith of Jesus

265 of 526 hymns with words.

  1. 1What shall I render to my GodWhat shall I render to my God For all his kindness shown? My feet shall visit thine abode, My songs address thy throne.
  2. 2Before Jehovah's awful throneBefore Jehovah's awful throne, Ye nations, bow with sacred joy; Know that the Lord is God alone; He can create, and he destroy.
  3. 3Servants of God, in joyful laysServants of God, in joyful lays, Sing ye the Lord Jehovah's praise; His glorious name let all adore, From age to age, for evermore.
  4. 4Almighty Father, bless the wordAlmighty Father, bless the word, Which, through thy grace, we now have heard; Oh! may the precious seed take root, Spring up, and bear abundant fruit.
  5. 5High in the heavens, Eternal GodHigh in the heavens, Eternal God, Thy goodness in full glory shines; Thy truth shall break through every cloud That veils thy just and wise designs.
  6. 6Lord, grant thy blessing here todayLord, grant thy blessing here today; Oh! give thy people joy and peace; The tokens of thy love display, And favor that shall never cease.
  7. 7Go, preach my gospel, saith the LordGo, preach my gospel, saith the Lord; Bid the whole world my grace receive; He shall be saved that trusts my word; And they condemned who disbelieve.
  8. 8When I survey the wondrous crossWhen I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
  9. 9Jesus, and shall it ever beJesus, and shall it ever be, A mortal man ashamed of thee? Ashamed of thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days?
  10. 10Not all the nobles of the earthNot all the nobles of the earth, Who boast the honors of their birth, Are to be named in the same day As those who bear the Christian name.
  11. 11Great God, attend, while Zion singsGreat God, attend, while Zion sings The joy that from thy presence springs; To spend one day with thee on earth Exceeds a thousand days of mirth.
  12. 12How pleasant, how divinely fairHow pleasant, how divinely fair, O Lord of hosts, thy dwellings are! With long desire my spirit faints To meet th' assemblies of thy saints.
  13. 13How sweet to leave the world awhileHow sweet to leave the world awhile, And seek the presence of our Lord; Dear Saviour, on thy people smile, And come according to thy word.
  14. 14From every stormy wind that blowsFrom every stormy wind that blows, From every swelling tide of woes, There is a calm, a sure retreat, 'Tis found beneath the mercy-seat.
  15. 15What various hindrances we meetWhat various hindrances we meet, In coming to the mercy-seat; Yet, who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there.
  16. 16Oh, for a thousand tongues to singOh, for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise! The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of his grace.
  17. 17Behold the Lamb of GodBehold the Lamb of God, Who, walking in his sight, Make all the precepts of his word Their study and delight.
  18. 18Harvey's ChantWITH our ears we this night appear
  19. 19Hymn 19HOW sweet the sound of Jesus' name
  20. 20Hymn 20HOLY and reverend is the name
  21. 21Hymn 21COME, let us join our cheerful songs
  22. 22Hymn 22BEFORE the gracious throne we bow
  23. 23Thou art my portion, O my GodThou art my portion, O my God! Soon as I know thy way, My heart makes haste to love thy word, And suffers no delay.
  24. 24Awake, ye saints, and raise your eyesAwake, ye saints, and raise your eyes, And raise your voices high; Awake, and praise that sovereign love That shows salvation nigh.
  25. 25DoveSTAND up, and bless the Lord
  26. 26Hymn 26HOW holy God's commands !
  27. 27Hymn 27COME, blessed Jesus, from above
  28. 28GerrarLet those refuse to sing
  29. 29Hymn 29HOW beauteous are their feet
  30. 30Hymn 30LORD, at this closing hour
  31. 31Praise to Him by whose kind favorPraise to Him by whose kind favor Heavenly truth has reached our eyes; May its sweet reviving savor Fill our hearts, and calm our fears.
  32. 32Hymn 32HOLY Spirit, source of gladness
  33. 33Hymn 33PRAISE to thee, thou great Creator !
  34. 34Hymn 34GLORY to God on high !
  35. 35Hymn 35COME, all ye saints of God
  36. 36Bonar, DoubleA FEW more years shall roll
  37. 37GreenvilleFAR from mortal cares retreating
  38. 38Hymn 38LONG upon the mountains, weary
  39. 39BelovedO thou, in whose presence my soul takes delight
  40. 40Hymn 40BE joyful in God, to whom praises belong
  41. 41O Thou, to whom, in ancient timeO Thou, to whom, in ancient time, The psalmist's sacred harp was strung, Whom kings adored in song sublime, And prophets praised with glowing tongue,—
  42. 42Hymn 42O THOU who see, Eternal One !
  43. 43Hymn 43HERE, in thy name, Eternal God
  44. 44Hymn 44GOD is the refuge of his saints
  45. 45Hymn 45TO thee this temple we devote
  46. 46Hymn 46PRAISE the Lord ! ye heavens adore him
  47. 47Hymn 47'TWAS by an order from the Lord
  48. 48HamburgI LOVE the sacred book of God
  49. 49Hymn 49LET everlasting glories crown
  50. 50Hymn 50GOD, in the gospel of his Son
  51. 51Notting HillOH ! could I find, from day to day
  52. 52Hymn 52FATHER of mercies, in thy word
  53. 53Hymn 53Here the Redeemer's welcome voice
  54. 54Hymn 54A GLORY in the word we find
  55. 55Hymn 55LET others boast of wealth or power
  56. 56Hymn 56HOW shall the young secure their hearts
  57. 57Hymn 57BLESSED Bible, how I love it !
  58. 58How perfect is thy wordHow perfect is thy word, Thy judgments all are just; And ever in thy promise, Lord, May man securely trust.
  59. 59God's holy law is magnifiedGod's holy law is magnified, Speaks nothing but despair; Burdened with guilt, and are oppressed, We find no comfort there.
  60. 60Holy Bible! book divine!Holy Bible! book divine! Precious treasure, thou art mine ! Mine, to tell me whence I came; Mine, to teach me what I am.
  61. 61Great God! with wonder and with praiseGreat God! with wonder and with praise, On all thy works I look; But still thy wisdom, power, and grace, Shine brightest in thy book.
  62. 62Thy precious promises are sweetThy precious promises are sweet; I keep thy law in sight; Through all the business of the day, To form my actions right.
  63. 63Thou book of life, in thee are foundThou book of life, in thee are found The mysteries of my Maker's will; Treasures of knowledge here abound, To guide my doubtful footsteps still.
  64. 64Come, dearest Lord, and feed thy sheepCome, dearest Lord, and feed thy sheep, On this sweet day of rest; Oh! bless the flock, and make this fold Enjoy a heavenly feast.
  65. 65Lord of the Sabbath and its lightLord of the Sabbath and its light, I hail thy hallowed day of rest; It is my weary soul's delight, The solace of my care-worn breast.
  66. 66We've endured now on holy timeWe've endured now on holy time, God's blessed sign of living faith; The labors of the week are past, Now let each cause made to cease.
  67. 67Truth is the sum of things we seekTruth is the sum of things we seek, Oh! tell us where shall it be found; For this we search, and pray, and weep, That truth may in our hearts abound.
  68. 68Blest hour, when mortal man retiresBlest hour, when mortal man retires To hold communion with his God, To send to Heaven his warm desires, And listen to his sacred word.
  69. 69Delightful is thy first gift of HeavenDelightful is thy first gift of Heaven To man, of Eden then possessed, Jehovah's rest-day, kindly given, That all his creatures might be blessed.
  70. 70I love thine earthly Sabbaths, LordI love thine earthly Sabbaths, Lord, For they are days of holy rest; And have a meaning in thy word, That they shall be forever blest.
  71. 71Sweet is the work, my God, my KingSweet is the work, my God, my King, To praise thy name, give thanks, and sing; To show thy love by morning light, And talk of all thy truth at night.
  72. 72This is the day the Lord hath blessedThis is the day the Lord hath blessed, Which God hath sanctified and blest, When throned in majesty he stood, And viewed his works and called them good.
  73. 73Awake, my heart! my soul arise!Awake, my heart! my soul arise! This is the day believers prize; Improve this Sabbath, then, with care; Let every moment have its share.
  74. 74Ere long we hope again to goEre long we hope again to go, To meet the ones we love so dear; Our grass, once more, above the grave, From folly and from sin to save.
  75. 75Another six days' work is doneAnother six days' work is done, Another Sabbath is begun; Return, my soul, enjoy thy rest, Improve the day that God has blest.
  76. 76Six days of toil and careSix days of toil and care, I bid you all adieu; My soul, enjoy thy Sabbath hours, I gladly welcome you.
  77. 77Lord of the Sabbath, hear us prayLord of the Sabbath, hear us pray, In this thy house on this thy day; Accept, as grateful sacrifice, The songs which from thy temple rise.
  78. 78Thus far we've parted again to meetThus far we've parted again to meet Before Jehovah's mercy seat; To seek his face, to hear his word, And get refreshment from the Lord.
  79. 90Thy holy Sabbath, LordThy holy Sabbath, Lord, Thy people hail with joy; Come, bring us what to hear thy word, Let praise and love employ.
  80. 101Hymn 101HAIL, peaceful day ! divinely blest !
  81. 102FreeportAGAIN the day returns of holy rest
  82. 103Hymn 103HAIL, happy day ! thou day of holy rest—
  83. 104Hymn 104WELCOME, sweet day of rest
  84. 105Hymn 105DELAY not, delay not ; O sinner, draw near
  85. 106Hymn 106'TIS the last call of mercy, that lingers for thee
  86. 107Hymn 107AWAKED from sin's delusive sleep
  87. 108WindhamBROAD is the road that leads to death
  88. 109Show pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive!Show pity, Lord, O Lord, forgive! Let a repenting sinner live; Are not thy mercies large and free? May not the guilty trust in thee?
  89. 110Hymn 110I COME hither, all ye weary souls
  90. 111Hymn 111JUST as I am—without one plea
  91. 112Hymn 112WITH broken heart and contrite sigh
  92. 113Hymn 113COME, weary souls, with sin distressed
  93. 114Hymn 114DARK was the night, and cold the ground
  94. 115Hymn 115COME, humble sinner, in whose breast
  95. 116Return, O wanderer, returnReturn, O wanderer, return, And seek thy Father's face; Those new desires which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace.
  96. 117Hymn 117SAY, burdened soul, whose numerous sins
  97. 118Hymn 118MY Lord, my Life, what shall I cry
  98. 119Hymn 119OH, for a heart to praise my God !
  99. 120OlmitzI SEEK the mercy-seat
  100. 121Hymn 121NOW is th' accepted time
  101. 122Hymn 122FATHER, I dare believe
  102. 123Hymn 123BESIDE the gospel pool
  103. 124Hymn 124DID Christ o'er sinners weep ?
  104. 125O sinner, make thy choice to-day!O sinner, make thy choice to-day! Soon will the Judge appear; And then thy cries will sound too late; Too late for God to hear.
  105. 126Hymn 126AH ! whither should I go
  106. 127Hymn 127SINNERS, haste to mercy's gate
  107. 128Hymn 128HEAVY clouds are gathering fast
  108. 129Hymn 129SINNER, art thou still secure ?
  109. 130Savior, Prince, enthroned aboveSavior, Prince, enthroned above, Repentance to impart, Give me, through thy dying love, The humble, contrite heart.
  110. 131To-day the Savior calls!To-day the Savior calls! Ye wanderers, come! O ye benighted souls, Why longer roam?
  111. 132FaithBy faith I see the day, That ends my woe, When I shall yield my gain O'er all my loss.
  112. 133'Tis by the faith of Jesus we come'Tis by the faith of Jesus we come, We walk through deserts dark as night; Till we arrive at Heaven, our home, Truth is our guide, and faith our light.
  113. 134Faith, keep distances and depths in sightFaith, keep distances and depths in sight, O thou, my God, I trust my case If thou shouldst all my help forsake, No flesh can stand before thine eyes.
  114. 135Oh! happy are they who yet sail onOh! happy are they who yet sail on, O thou, my Savior and my God! Well may I let thy glowing bridge, And tell thy raptures all abroad.
  115. 137How happy every child of graceHow happy every child of grace, Who knows his sins forgiven! This earth, he cries, is not my place, I seek my place in Heaven
  116. 138'Tis faith that purifies the heart'Tis faith that purifies the heart, 'Tis faith that works by love; That bids all sinful joys depart, And lifts the thoughts above.
  117. 139Oh! could our thoughts and wishes flyOh! could our thoughts and wishes fly, Above these gloomy shades, To those bright worlds beyond the sky, Where sorrow ne'er invades!
  118. 140With joy we meditate the graceWith joy we meditate the grace Of our High Priest above; His heart is made of tenderness, His bowels glow with love.
  119. 141I know that my Redeemer livesI know that my Redeemer lives, And ever prays for me; A token of his love he gives, A pledge of liberty.
  120. 142My spirit on my careMy spirit on my care, Blest Saviour, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For thou art love divine.
  121. 143Give to the winds thy fearsGive to the winds thy fears, Hope and be undismayed; God hears thy sighs and counts thy tears, He shall lift up thy head.
  122. 144In every trying hourIn every trying hour Let thy soul to Jesus fly; This will nerve thy fainting power, When swelling billows rise.
  123. 147Away my unbelieving fear!Away my unbelieving fear! Fear shall in me no more have place; My Saviour doth not yet appear; He hides the brightness of his face: But shall I therefore let him go, And basely to the tempter yield? No, in the strength of Jesus, no, I never will give up my shield.
  124. 148Ah! why should doubts and fears arise?Ah! why should doubts and fears arise? And sorrows fill my weeping eyes? Too slow, alas! the mind receives The comforts that the gospel gives.
  125. 149Arise, my soul, ariseArise, my soul, arise, Shake off thy guilty fears; The bleeding sacrifice In my behalf appears; Before the throne my Saviour stands, My name is written on his hands.
  126. 151Buried beneath the yielding waveBuried beneath the yielding wave, The great Redeemer lies; Faith views him in the watery grave, And thence beholds him rise.
  127. 152Baptized into our Saviour's deathBaptized into our Saviour's death, Our souls to sin must die; With Christ our Lord we live anew, With Christ ascend on high.
  128. 161Blest Saviour, we thy call obeyBlest Saviour, we thy call obey, Not of constraint, but with delight, Thy servants hither come to-day, To honor thine appointed rite.
  129. 162Let plenteous grace descend on thoseLet plenteous grace descend on those Who, hoping in thy word, This day have solemnly declared That Jesus is their Lord.
  130. 170Eternal Spirit, source of truthEternal Spirit, source of truth, Our contrite hearts inspire; Revive the flame of heavenly love, And feed the pure desire.
  131. 171Spirit Divine, attend our prayerSpirit Divine, attend our prayer, And make our hearts thy home; Descend with all thy gracious power; Come, Holy Spirit, come!
  132. 178He dies! the friend of sinners dies!He dies! the friend of sinners dies! Lo! Salem's daughters weep around; A solemn darkness veils the skies, A sudden trembling shakes the ground.
  133. 179How sweet the name of Jesus soundsHow sweet the name of Jesus sounds In sinful man! 'twas death and hell! Eternal death, destruction sure— Who, who, what portion could endure!
  134. 193The Christian warrior—see him standThe Christian warrior—see him stand, In the whole armor of his God! The Spirit's sword is in his hand, The word of truth, the Spirit's rod.
  135. 194Jesus, the conqueror, reigns!Jesus, the conqueror, reigns! Shed in my heart abroad— Then shall his feet no longer pain, Nor leave the heavenly road.
  136. 206Light of the world, the lightLight of the world, the light, Those friendly brethren prove, Whose cheerful hearts unite wide Of harmony and love!
  137. 207The heavenly treasure now we haveThe heavenly treasure now we have In a vile house of clay; But Christ will to the mansion move, And keep us to that day.
  138. 208How sweet, how heavenly is the sightHow sweet, how heavenly is the sight When those that love the Lord In one another's peace delight, And thus fulfil his word!
  139. 209Oh! could I find, from day to dayOh! could I find, from day to day, A nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away, While leaning on his word.
  140. 210O Saviour, may we never restO Saviour, may we never rest Till thou art formed within, Till thou hast calmed our troubled breast, And crushed the power of sin.
  141. 211Rejoice in the LordRejoice in the Lord Who makes your cause his own; The hope that kindleth here below Shall ne'er be overthrown.
  142. 212Awake, my soulAwake, my soul! stretch every nerve, And press with vigor on; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown.
  143. 213Am I a soldier of the crossAm 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?
  144. 214Lord, in the strength of graceLord, in the strength of grace, With a glad heart, and free, Myself, my residue of days, I consecrate to thee.
  145. 215If, through unruffled seasIf, through unruffled seas, Calmly toward Heaven we sail, With grateful hearts, O God, to thee, We'll own the fostering gale.
  146. 216The Spirit in our heartsThe Spirit in our hearts Is whispering, Sinner, come; And Jesus calls, with sweetest voice, To all his children, Come!
  147. 217Oh! watch, and fight, and prayOh! watch, and fight, and pray; The battle ne'er give o'er; Renew it boldly every day, And help divine implore.
  148. 218Jesus, my all, to heaven is goneJesus, my all, to heaven is gone, On thee I cast my care; With humble confidence look on, And know thou hear'st my prayer.
  149. 219Equip me for the warEquip me for the war, And teach my hands to fight; My simple, upright heart prepare, And guide my words aright.
  150. 220When, my Saviour, shall I beWhen, my Saviour, shall I be Perfectly restored in thee? Poor and vile in my own eyes, Only in thy wisdom wise?
  151. 221God of love that hearest prayerGod of love that hearest prayer, Kindly for thy people care, Who on thee alone depend; Love us, save us to the end.
  152. 222Sleep not, soldier of the crossSleep not, soldier of the cross, Foes are lurking all around; Look and hear to find retreat, This is but lay battle ground.
  153. 223Hark, my soul, it is the LordHark, my soul, it is the Lord; 'Tis the Saviour; hear his word; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee; Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou me?
  154. 224'Tis my happiness below'Tis my happiness below Not to live without the cross; But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying every loss.
  155. 226I want a principle withinI want a principle within Of jealous, godly fear; A sensibility of sin, A pain to feel it near; I want the first approach to feel Of pride or fond desire; To catch the wandering of my will, And quench the kindling fire.
  156. 227The Lord is our ShepherdThe Lord is our Shepherd, our guardian and guide; Whatever we want, he will kindly provide; By th' streams of true pasture we sweetly reposed; His care and protection no harm shall disclose.
  157. 228How firm a foundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word! What more can he say than to you he hath said, Who unto the Saviour for refuge have fled?
  158. 229Prayer is appointed to conveyPrayer is appointed to convey The blessings God designs to give; Be long life or short our stay, They learn to pray when first they live.
  159. 241Why should we tremble to conveyWhy should we tremble to convey The Christian to the tomb? There once the flesh of Jesus lay, And left a long perfume.
  160. 242Ah! lovely appearance of deathAh! lovely appearance of death— How beautiful and fair, Yes, even now, though void of breath, God's impress still is there.
  161. 267My soul is happy when I hearMy soul is happy when I hear The Saviour is so nigh, And longs to see his sign appear Upon the opening sky.
  162. 268Hail, glorious day! ere long to dawnHail, glorious day! ere long to dawn, And set at rest our hopes: O glorious morn! the trump comes forth, With shouts of victory.
  163. 273Weeping endures but for a nightWeeping endures but for a night, Joy cometh with the morning light; Joy cometh of celestial birth, Unclothed by the blight of earth.
  164. 274Come, Lord, and tarry notCome, Lord, and tarry not; Bring the long-looked-for day; Oh! why these years of waiting here, These ages of delay?
  165. 275We know he must be hereWe know he must be here, If this vile house of clay, This tabernacle, suit below, In ruinous decay
  166. 276Son of God, thy people shieldSon of God, thy people shield, Must we still thine absence mourn? Let thy promise be fulfilled, Thou hast said, I will return. Gracious Master, soon appear, Take me to thy home of light; Thou wilt close the constant tear, Hope be turned to joyful sight.
  167. 277When, along life's thorny roadWhen, along life's thorny road, Faints the soul beneath the load; When, by cross and loss oppressed, Worn and weary, seeks for rest; When the wily tempter's near, Filling us with doubt and fear; Jesus, to thy cross we flee; Jesus, we will look to thee.
  168. 278Beyond this gloomy nightBeyond this gloomy night Eternal beauties rise; A land of love, a land of light, Unseen by mortal eyes.
  169. 279Break, break, eternal dayBreak, break, eternal day, Bid darkness flee away, Pour on our sight, Light from the world of joy, Bliss pure without alloy; Then ne'er shall gloom annoy, All shall be bright.
  170. 280The day comes on apaceThe day comes on apace! Soon shall his face at last; Who trust the Saviour's grace Shall see his face at last. The clouds that now obstruct their sight Shall quickly all be put to flight.
  171. 281Oh! how I long to see that dayOh! how I long to see that day When the redeemed shall come To Zion, clad in white array, Their blissful, happy home.
  172. 282There is a land, a better land than thisThere is a land, a better land than this— There's my home, there's my home, My captive heart still there for bliss, There's my home, there's my home. A captive here, I long to soar, I long to count my exile o'er, And lo! where sorrows come no more; There's my home, there's my home.
  173. 283Oh! could I speak the matchless worthOh! could I speak the matchless worth, Oh! could I sound the glories forth, Which in my Saviour shine! I'd soar and touch the heavenly strings, And vie with Gabriel while he sings In notes almost divine.
  174. 284Behold! I come! the Saviour criesBehold! I come! the Saviour cries, On wings of love I fly; So come, dear Lord, my soul replies, And bring salvation nigh.
  175. 285Hark! I hear the blest tidingsHark! I hear the blest tidings; Soon, soon, Jesus will come, Robed, robed in honor and glory, To gather his ransomed ones home. Yes, yes, oh! yes, To gather his ransomed ones home.
  176. 286Home, home, home! before usHome, home, home! before us! When, when shall we be there? Long, long, here we have wandered, Burdened with sorrow and care; Home, home, home, home— Sorrow breathes not in its air.
  177. 287How long, O Lord our SaviourHow long, O Lord our Saviour, Wilt thou remain away? Our hearts are growing weary Of thy so long delay. Oh! when shall come the moment, When, brighter far than morn, The sunshine of thy glory Shall on thy people dawn!
  178. 288Christ, the Lord, will come againChrist, the Lord, will come again, None shall wait for him in vain, Let us live his glory see; Christ will come and call for me.
  179. 289Long for my Saviour I've been waitingLong for my Saviour I've been waiting, Long time have watched by night and day; Feared, lost my faith and hope debating, I shall never see the way.
  180. 290Lo! the long hastening on, soon the morning will dawnLo! the long hastening on, soon the morning will dawn, When the King shall in glory descend; We expect soon to join all the bright, holy throng, In the kingdom that never shall end.
  181. 291Gracious Father, guard thy childrenGracious Father, guard thy children From the foe's destructive wiles, In this dark and trying hour. Thou wilt surely prove thy people, Let thy power upon them shine, But thy word illumine our pathway, And in God thy strength recline.
  182. 292Watchmen on the walls of ZionWatchmen on the walls of Zion, What, oh! tell us, of the night! Is the day-star now advancing? Will the morn soon greet our sight? Shine thy vision, Saints of God!
  183. 293Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comesHark the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long; He comes to reign upon his throne; Lift up your joyful song.
  184. 294Seasons of affliction, with sorrow oppressedSeasons of affliction, with sorrow oppressed, How oft have I sighed for the season of rest, When my heart in this wilderness world I have found, But find in the bosom of Jesus a home.
  185. 295Time, thou speed'st on, but slowlyTime, thou speed'st on, but slowly; Hours, how lovely is your pace! Eve with Him, the light and holy, Shall we stand before his face. Here is naught but care and mourning; Comes a joy, it will not stay, Fairly shines the sun at dawning, Night will soon o'ercloud the day.
  186. 297Day of glory, when shall we beholdDay of glory, when shall we behold Earth overwhelmed with thy splendor untold? Dark is this desert, and weary our road; Oh! for that day-spring that cometh from God! Deep are earthly shadows, its sorrows and gloom; Oft is its gladness laid low in the tomb. Joys and sufferings, like shadows depart, Griefs and afflictions abide in the heart.
  187. 298We speak of the realms of the blestWe speak of the realms of the blest, That country so bright and so fair; And oft are the glories confessed, But what must it be to be there! We speak of its pathway of gold, Its walls decked with jewels so rare, Its wonders and pleasures untold, But what must it be to be there!
  188. 299Tis the midst of temptation, and sorrow, and strifeTis the midst of temptation, and sorrow, and strife, And evils unnumbered, of this bitter life, I look for a blessed earth, free from all care, A home upon earth's surface, with Jesus a living all there.
  189. 301Twas a doleful night on Calvary's heightTwas a doleful night on Calvary's height, When the Lamb of God was slain; But there's a morning coming bright, When the just shall rise again. For the day O Jesus, my Saviour! dear Saviour, come!
  190. 302Lone pilgrim, cease that mournful sighLone pilgrim, cease that mournful sigh— Thy Jesus lives, and thou shalt die! Have loved ones gone, does earth look drear? Look up! shed not that bitter tear.
  191. 303Dear Saviour, we would know thy loveDear Saviour, we would know thy love Which yet no measure knows; For is it not the source of all From these salvation flows.
  192. 304Lo! He comes; th' Archangel's trumpetLo! He comes; th' Archangel's trumpet Wakes to life the slumbering dead; Mid ten thousand thousand angels, See their great exalted Head! Hallelujah! Welcome, welcome, Son of God.
  193. 305Hark! th' Archangel's trump is soundingHark! th' Archangel's trump is sounding, Solemn tones break on the ear; Louder now its echoes bounding, All the earth astonished hear: Hallelujah! Christ our Saviour doth appear.
  194. 306O happy day! that bursts the tombO happy day! that bursts the tomb, And sets the joyful pris'ners free; That lifts the saints from death and gloom, To light and immortality.
  195. 307The Saviour comes, his advent's nighThe Saviour comes, his advent's nigh; He soon will rend the azure sky, Descending swift to earth once more, When God shall dwell indeed with men.
  196. 308The Lord is coming! let this beThe Lord is coming! let this be The herald note of jubilee; And when we meet, and when we part, The salutation from the heart.
  197. 309Star of our hope! he'll soon appearStar of our hope! he'll soon appear, The last loud trumpet speaks him near; Hail him, all saints, from shore to shore, How welcome to the faithful soul!
  198. 310I know that my Redeemer livesI know that my Redeemer lives; He lives, and on the earth shall stand; All power to him the Father gives, My dust has numbered in his hand.
  199. 332THE day of wrath, that dreadful dayTHE day of wrath, that dreadful day, When heaven and earth shall pass away— What power shall be the sinner's stay? How shall he meet that dreadful day?
  200. 333DARK brood the heavens over theeDARK brood the heavens over thee! Black clouds of gloom are gathering fast! In vain the lightnings of the free— Thy days of sin and mirth are past.
  201. 334THE great decisive day is at handTHE great decisive day is at hand! The great decisive day is at hand! The day when Christ will come To call his children home, And to seal the sinner's doom, Is at hand, is at hand; And to seal the sinner's doom, is at hand.
  202. 335A DAY of awful grandeur dawnsA DAY of awful grandeur dawns, And lo! the Judge appears; Ye heavens, retire before his face; And make his advent known.
  203. 336THAT awful day will surely comeTHAT awful day will surely come— Th' appointed hour makes haste— When I must stand before my Judge, And pass the solemn test.
  204. 337THE angel comes; he comes to reapTHE angel comes; he comes to reap The harvest of the earth; And hear the cry of them, not weep Wide waves his flaming sword.
  205. 338AND must I be to judgment broughtAND must I be to judgment brought, And answer in that day, For every vain and idle thought, And every word I say?
  206. 339SINNERS, the call obeySINNERS, the call obey, The latest call of God; Turn, turn, or in that awful day, Of a devoted race.
  207. 340OH! I can think, and will it beOH! I can think, and will it be The hour of Judgment now is come, Which soon must fix our destiny, And seal the sinner's fearful doom? Yes, it is so; the Judgment hour Is swiftly hastening to its close; Then will the Judge, in mighty power, Descend in vengeance on his foes.
  208. 341The WarningAh, guilty sinner, ruined by transgression, What shall thy doom be, when arrayed in terror, God shall command thee, covered with pollution, Up to the judgment.
  209. 342I WITNESSED on a cloud, the Judge will comeI WITNESSED on a cloud, the Judge will come, Bright flames prepare his way; Thunder and darkness, fire and storm, Lead on the dreadful day.
  210. 343AND will the Judge descendAND will the Judge descend? And must the dead arise? And not a single soul escape His all-discerning eyes?
  211. 344ZION, the city of our GodZION, the city of our God, How glorious is the place! The Saviour there has his abode, And saints well not his face.
  212. 345OUR Lord is risen from the deadOUR Lord is risen from the dead; Our Jesus is gone up on high! A captive host he led captive To the bright portals of the sky.
  213. 346WE'VE no abiding city hereWE'VE no abiding city here; Sad truth, were this to be our home; But let this thought our spirits cheer, We seek a city yet to come.
  214. 347THY kingdom come. Thus day by dayTHY kingdom come. Thus day by day, We lift our hands to God and pray; But who has ever truly weighed The meaning of the words he said?
  215. 348THE time is near when Zion's sonsTHE time is near when Zion's sons, With rapturous joy shall sing the song Foretold by seers—anointed ones: We have a city great and strong.
  216. 349GREAT God, whose universal swayGREAT God, whose universal sway All known and unknown worlds obey, Now give the kingdom to thy Son, Extend his power, exalt his throne.
  217. 350A MYSTERY doth the gospel showA MYSTERY doth the gospel show; We shall ere long be changed below, All our corruption put away, And their loud songs salute the skies.
  218. 351JERUSALEM, my happy homeJERUSALEM, my happy home, Oh! how I long for thee! When will my sorrows have an end? Thy joys, when shall I see?
  219. 352ON the high cliffs of Jordan, with pleasure I standON the high cliffs of Jordan, with pleasure I stand, And view the fair city which God hath prepared; And enter the kingdom prepared as their home.
  220. 353HarwellHark! ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of your glory. Ever bright and joyous, Jesus reigns the God of glory.
  221. 367HartelBehold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before. His wunded love is waiting still, Can you no other friend so ill.
  222. 368BEHOLD a Stranger at the doorBEHOLD a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still, You treat no other friend so ill.
  223. 383MelitaWhen pain and grief a mortal frame Rachel me with a gentle, loving slum, to call - the mourner leaps.
  224. 384I WAIT, O my soul, thy Maker's willI WAIT, O my soul, thy Maker's will, Tumultuous passions all be still, Nor let a murmuring thought arise; His ways are just, his counsels wise.
  225. 398Social WorshipWhat poor, despised company Of travelers are these, Who walk in yonder narrow way, Along the rugged maze?
  226. 399Blessed Are the Pure in HeartBlest are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs, Their soul is his abode.
  227. 400NewellWhat poor despised company Of travelers are these, Who walk in yonder narrow way, Along the rugged maze? Along the rugged maze?
  228. 412Hymn 412OH ! what mighty change
  229. 413Hymn 413COME, ye that fear the Lord
  230. 414BethanyThough like a wanderer
  231. 415Hymn 415JESUS, we thy promise claim
  232. 416The ConvertThat sweet comfort is mine
  233. 417Hymn 417FOR a season called to part
  234. 452Hymn 452JOYFULLY, joyfully, onward I move
  235. 453Hymn 453WHEN thou, my righteous Judge, shalt come
  236. 454Hymn 454O GOD, my inmost soul convert
  237. 455Hymn 455I'M but a stranger here
  238. 456Hymn 456FADE, fade, each earthly joy
  239. 457Hymn 457LET me go where saints are going
  240. 458Hymn 458O THOU that hearest prayer
  241. 459Hymn 459HASTE, my dull soul, arise—
  242. 460I Will Follow TheeI will follow thee, my Saviour, wheresoever thou dost go
  243. 461Hymn 461MY hope is built on nothing less
  244. 462Hymn 462BLESSED Jesus, meek and lowly
  245. 463Hymn 463ONCE more before we part
  246. 464Hymn 464Jesus, set crowned, I believe into the day, And hear me sweetly last. Whom can this all asleep.
  247. 487Hymn 487I SEE thee kneeling in the garden
  248. 488Hymn 488GOD of the morning, at thy voice
  249. 489Hymn 489MY opening eyes with rapture see
  250. 490Hymn 490MY LORD, breathe an evening blessing
  251. 491WoodlandI LOVE to steal awhile away
  252. 492Hymn 492I GIVER and guardian of our sleep
  253. 493Hymn 493LORD of my life, whose tender care
  254. 494Hymn 494WHILE thee I seek, protecting Power
  255. 495Hymn 495HOW can we see the children, Lord
  256. 496Hymn 496THE day is past and gone
  257. 497Hymn 497THE Saviour kindly calls
  258. 520Hymn 520THE sprinkled blood is speaking
  259. 521Hymn 521THOU art the Way ;—to thee alone
  260. 522Hymn 522I CAN see beyond the river
  261. 523Hymn 523LIFT the voice and sound the trumpet
  262. 524Hymn 524THERE is an hour of hallowed peace
  263. 525Hymn 525GOD moves in a mysterious way
  264. 530Old HundredDISMISS us with thy blessing, Lord
  265. 531Hymn 531MAY the grace of Christ, our Saviour
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