Hymns of Ephrem the Syrian (On the Nativity)
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Tune: Ephrem the Syrian, mid-4th century, from *Nineteen Hymns on the Nativity of Christ in the Flesh* Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 5 1 "The Babe that I carry carries me," saith Mary, 1 4 5 1 1 4 "and He has lowered His wings, and taken and placed me between His pinions, 5 1 1 4 5 and mounted into the air; and a promise has been given me 1 1 4 5 that height and depth shall be my Son's. 1 1 4 5 I have seen Gabriel that called Him Lord, 1 1 4 5 1 1 and the high priest, the aged servant, that carried Him and bare Him. 4 5 1 1 I have seen the Magi when they bowed down, 4 5 1 1 4 and Herod when he was troubled because the King had come."
I Am Coming, Lord (I Hear Thy Welcome Voice)
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Tune: Traditional Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 6m 4 I hear Thy welcome voice 1 5 6m That calls me, Lord, to Thee, 4 1 5 For cleansing in Thy precious blood 6m 4 That flowed on Calvary. Refrain 1 5 I am coming, Lord! 6m 4 Coming now to Thee! 1 5 6m Wash me, cleanse me in the blood 4 1 That flowed on Calvary. Verse 2 5 6m 'Tis Jesus calls me on 4 1 To perfect faith and love, 5 6m 4 To perfect hope, and peace, and trust, 1 5 For earth and heaven above. Verse 3 6m 4 'Tis Jesus who confirms 1 5 The blessed work within, 6m 4 1 By adding grace to welcomed grace, 5 6m 4 Where reigned the power of sin. Verse 4 1 5 All hail, atoning blood! 6m 4 All hail, redeeming grace! 1 5 6m 4 All hail, the gift of Christ our Lord, 1 5 Our strength and righteousness!
I Am Thine, O Lord (Draw Me Nearer)
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Tune: Fanny Crosby, 1875 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 2m 5 1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice, 6m 2m 5 And it told Thy love to me; 1 6m 2m 5 1 But I long to rise in the arms of faith 6m 2m 5 And be closer drawn to Thee. Refrain 1 6m 2m Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, 5 1 6m To the cross where Thou hast died; 2m 5 1 Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, 6m 2m To Thy precious, bleeding side. Verse 2 5 1 6m Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, 2m 5 1 By the pow'r of grace divine; 6m 2m 5 1 Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, 6m 2m 5 And my will be lost in Thine. Verse 3 1 6m 2m 5 O the pure delight of a single hour 1 6m 2m That before Thy throne I spend, 5 1 6m 2m 5 When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God, 1 6m 2m I commune as friend with friend! Verse 4 5 1 6m 2m There are depths of love that I cannot know 5 1 6m Till I cross the narrow sea; 2m 5 1 6m 2m There are heights of joy that I may not reach 5 1 6m Till I rest in peace with Thee.
I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus
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Tune: Bullinger (Ethelbert W. Bullinger) or Ursula (William H. Monk) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 6m 4 1 I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, 5 Trusting only Thee; 6m 4 Trusting Thee for full salvation, 1 Great and free. Verse 2 5 6m 4 I am trusting Thee for pardon; 1 5 At Thy feet I bow, 6m 4 1 For Thy grace and tender mercy 5 Trusting now. Verse 3 6m 4 1 I am trusting Thee for cleansing 5 6m In the crimson flood; 4 1 5 Trusting Thee to make me holy 6m By Thy blood. Verse 4 4 1 5 I am trusting Thee to guide me; 6m 4 Thou alone shalt lead, 1 5 Every day and hour supplying 6m All my need. Verse 5 4 1 5 I am trusting Thee for power; 6m 4 Thine can never fail; 1 5 6m Words which Thou Thyself shalt give me 4 Must prevail. Verse 6 1 5 6m I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus; 4 1 Never let me fall; 5 6m I am trusting Thee forever, 4 And for all.
I Bind Unto Myself Today (St. Patrick’s Breastplate)
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Tune: St. Patrick / Deirdre (traditional Irish melodies, arr. Charles Villiers Stanford) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m I bind unto myself today 4 5 1 The strong Name of the Trinity, 6m 4 By invocation of the same, 5 1 6m 4 The Three in One, and One in Three. Verse 2 5 1 6m I bind this day to me forever, 4 5 1 By power of faith, Christ's incarnation; 6m 4 5 His baptism in the Jordan river, 1 6m 4 His death on cross for my salvation; 5 1 6m His bursting from the spicèd tomb, 4 5 1 His riding up the heav'nly way, 6m 4 5 His coming at the day of doom 1 6m I bind unto myself today. Verse 3 4 5 1 Christ be with me, Christ within me, 6m 4 5 Christ behind me, Christ before me, 1 6m 4 Christ beside me, Christ to win me, 5 1 6m Christ to comfort and restore me. 4 5 1 Christ beneath me, Christ above me, 6m 4 5 Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, 1 6m 4 5 Christ in hearts of all that love me, 1 6m 4 Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. Verse 4 5 1 6m I bind unto myself the Name, 4 5 1 The strong Name of the Trinity, 6m 4 By invocation of the same, 5 1 6m 4 The Three in One, and One in Three, 5 1 6m Of Whom all nature hath creation, 4 5 Eternal Father, Spirit, Word: 1 6m 4 Praise to the Lord of my salvation, 5 1 6m Salvation is of Christ the Lord!
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
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Tune: Duke Street (traditional) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 4 5 1 I know that my Redeemer lives; what comfort this sweet sentence gives! 6m 4 5 1 6m 4 He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting Head! Verse 2 5 1 6m 4 5 He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save, 1 6m 4 5 1 He lives all-glorious in the sky, He lives exalted there on high. Verse 3 6m 4 5 1 6m 4 5 He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above, 1 6m 4 5 1 6m 4 He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to help in time of need. Verse 4 5 1 6m 4 5 1 6m He lives, my kind, wise, heav'nly Friend, He lives and loves me to the end; 4 5 1 6m 4 5 1 He lives, and while He lives, I'll sing; He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King!
I Know Whom I Have Believed
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Tune: Daniel W. Whittle (as "El Nathan"), 1883 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 4 I know not why God's wondrous grace 5 1 6m To me He hath made known, 4 5 1 Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love 6m 4 Redeemed me for His own. Refrain 5 1 6m But I know Whom I have believed, 4 5 1 And am persuaded that He is able 6m 4 5 To keep that which I've committed 1 6m Unto Him against that day. Verse 2 4 5 1 I know not how this saving faith 6m 4 To me He did impart, 5 1 6m Nor how believing in His Word 4 5 Wrought peace within my heart. Verse 3 1 6m 4 I know not how the Spirit moves, 5 1 Convincing men of sin, 6m 4 Revealing Jesus through the Word, 5 1 Creating faith in Him. Verse 4 6m 4 5 1 I know not what of good or ill 6m 4 May be reserved for me, 5 1 6m Of weary ways or golden days, 4 5 Before His face I see. Verse 5 1 6m 4 5 I know not when my Lord may come, 1 6m At night or noonday fair, 4 5 1 6m Nor if I walk the vale with Him, 4 5 1 Or "meet Him in the air."
I Love to Tell the Story
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Tune: Katherine Hankey, 1866 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 5 1 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, 4 5 1 1 4 Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; 5 1 1 4 5 I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true, 1 1 4 5 It satisfies my longings as nothing else would do. Refrain 1 1 4 I love to tell the story, 5 1 1 'Twill be my theme in glory, 4 5 1 To tell the old, old story 1 4 Of Jesus and His love. Verse 2 5 1 1 4 5 I love to tell the story, more wonderful it seems 1 1 4 5 1 Than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams; 1 4 5 1 1 I love to tell the story, it did so much for me, 4 5 1 1 4 And that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. Verse 3 5 1 1 4 5 I love to tell the story, 'tis pleasant to repeat, 1 1 4 5 1 What seems each time I tell it more wonderfully sweet; 1 4 5 1 1 I love to tell the story, for some have never heard 4 5 1 1 The message of salvation from God's own holy Word. Verse 4 4 5 1 1 4 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best 5 1 1 4 5 Seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest; 1 1 4 5 1 And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song, 1 4 5 1 1 'Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.
I Need Thee Every Hour
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Tune: Annie S. Hawks, 1872 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 4 5 I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord; 1 6m 4 5 No tender voice like Thine can peace afford. Refrain 1 6m 4 I need Thee, O I need Thee, 5 1 Every hour I need Thee! 6m 4 5 O bless me now, my Savior, 1 6m I come to Thee! Verse 2 4 5 1 6m I need Thee every hour, stay Thou near by; 4 5 1 6m Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh. Verse 3 4 5 1 6m I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain; 4 5 1 6m Come quickly and abide, or life is vain. Verse 4 4 5 1 6m I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy will; 4 5 1 And Thy rich promises in me fulfill. Verse 5 6m 4 5 1 I need Thee every hour, most Holy One; 6m 4 5 1 O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.
I Shall Not Be Moved
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Tune: Traditional Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 4 5 I shall not be, I shall not be moved, 1 6m 4 5 I shall not be, I shall not be moved; Refrain 1 6m 4 Like a tree planted by the water, 5 1 I shall not be moved. Verse 2 6m 4 5 1 6m When my cross is heavy, I shall not be moved, 4 5 1 6m 4 When my cross is heavy, I shall not be moved; Verse 3 5 1 6m 4 5 The church of God is marching, I shall not be moved, 1 6m 4 5 1 The church of God is marching, I shall not be moved; Verse 4 6m 4 5 1 6m King Jesus is our Captain, I shall not be moved, 4 5 1 6m 4 King Jesus is our Captain, I shall not be moved; Verse 5 5 1 6m 4 5 Come on and join the army, I shall not be moved, 1 6m 4 5 1 Come on and join the army, I shall not be moved; Verse 6 6m 4 5 1 Fighting sin and Satan, I shall not be moved, 6m 4 5 1 Fighting sin and Satan, I shall not be moved; Verse 7 6m 4 5 1 When my burden's heavy, I shall not be moved, 6m 4 5 1 When my burden's heavy, I shall not be moved; Verse 8 6m 4 5 1 6m Don't let the world deceive you, I shall not be moved, 4 5 1 6m 4 Don't let the world deceive you, I shall not be moved; Verse 9 5 1 6m 4 5 If my friends forsake me, I shall not be moved, 1 6m 4 5 1 If my friends forsake me, I shall not be moved.
I Surrender All
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Tune: Judson W. Van DeVenter, 1896 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 All to Jesus I surrender, 1 5 1 All to Him I freely give; 4 1 5 I will ever love and trust Him, 1 4 In His presence daily live. Refrain 1 5 1 I surrender all, I surrender all; 4 1 5 All to Thee, my blessed Savior, 1 I surrender all. Verse 2 4 1 All to Jesus I surrender, 5 1 4 Humbly at His feet I bow; 1 5 Worldly pleasures all forsaken, 1 4 1 Take me, Jesus, take me now. Verse 3 5 1 All to Jesus I surrender, 4 1 Make me, Savior, wholly Thine; 5 1 4 Let me feel the Holy Spirit, 1 5 1 Truly know that Thou art mine. Verse 4 4 1 All to Jesus I surrender, 5 1 4 Lord, I give myself to Thee; 1 5 1 Fill me with Thy love and power, 4 1 5 Let Thy blessing fall on me. Verse 5 1 4 All to Jesus I surrender, 1 5 1 Now I feel the sacred flame; 4 1 5 Oh, the joy of full salvation! 1 4 Glory, glory, to His Name!
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
Grace & Redemption · Standard chart
Tune: James McGranahan, 1877
Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
Chart: Standard — Close to the widely-used traditional congregational chart for this gospel hymn.
Verse 1
1 4 1
I will sing of my Redeemer
5 1
And His wondrous love to me;
1 4 1
On the cruel cross He suffered,
5 1
From the curse to set me free.
Refrain
1 4 1
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
5 1
With His blood He purchased me;
1 4 1
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
5 1 1
Paid the debt, and made me free.
Verse 2
1 4 1
I will tell the wondrous story,
5 1
How my lost estate to save,
1 4 1
In His boundless love and mercy,
5 1
He the ransom freely gave.
Refrain
1 4 1
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
5 1
With His blood He purchased me;
1 4 1
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
5 1 1
Paid the debt, and made me free.
Verse 3
1 4 1
I will praise my dear Redeemer,
5 1
His triumphant power I'll tell,
1 4 1
How the victory He gives me
5 1
Over sin and death and hell.
Refrain
1 4 1
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
5 1
With His blood He purchased me;
1 4 1
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
5 1 1
Paid the debt, and made me free.
Verse 4
1 4 1
I will sing of my Redeemer
5 1
And His heav'nly love to me;
1 4 1
He from death to life hath brought me,
5 1 1
Son of God, with Him to be.
Refrain
1 4 1
Sing, O sing of my Redeemer!
5 1
With His blood He purchased me;
1 4 1
On the cross He sealed my pardon,
5 1 1
Paid the debt, and made me free.
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
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Tune: Francis H. Rowley, 1886 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 5 6m I will sing the wondrous story 4 1 5 Of the Christ Who died for me; 6m 4 1 How He left His home in glory 5 6m For the cross of Calvary. Refrain 4 1 5 Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story 6m 4 1 Of the Christ Who died for me, 5 6m 4 Sing it with the saints in glory, 1 5 Gathered by the crystal sea. Verse 2 6m 4 1 I was lost, but Jesus found me, 5 6m 4 Found the sheep that went astray, 1 5 6m Threw His loving arms around me, 4 1 5 Drew me back into His way. Verse 3 6m 4 1 I was bruised, but Jesus healed me, 5 6m 4 Faint was I from many a fall, 1 5 6m Sight was gone, and fears possessed me, 4 1 5 But He freed me from them all. Verse 4 6m 4 1 Days of darkness still come o'er me, 5 6m Sorrow's path I often tread, 4 1 5 But His presence still is with me; 6m 4 1 By His guiding hand I'm led. Verse 5 5 6m 4 Soon He'll come the Lord of glory, 1 5 6m Come the church His bride to claim, 4 1 5 And complete the wondrous story — 6m 4 Come, Lord Jesus, come again! Verse 6 1 5 6m He will keep me till the river 4 1 5 Rolls its waters at my feet; 6m 4 1 Then He'll bear me safely over, 5 6m 4 Where the loved ones I shall meet.
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go
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Tune: Mary Brown, 1894 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 5 1 It may not be on the mountain's height, 1 4 Or over the stormy sea; 5 1 1 4 It may not be at the battle's front 5 1 1 My Lord will have need of me; 4 5 1 1 But if by a still, small voice He calls 4 5 1 To paths I do not know, 1 4 5 1 I'll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine: 1 4 5 1 I'll go where You want me to go. Refrain 1 4 5 1 1 I'll go where You want me to go, dear Lord, 4 5 1 Over mountain, or plain, or sea; 1 4 5 1 1 I'll say what You want me to say, dear Lord, 4 5 1 1 I'll be what You want me to be. Verse 2 4 5 1 Perhaps today there are loving words 1 4 5 Which Jesus would have me speak; 1 1 4 5 There may be now, in the paths of sin, 1 1 4 Some wanderer whom I should seek. 5 1 1 4 O Savior, if Thou wilt be my guide, 5 1 1 Though dark and rugged the way, 4 5 1 My voice shall echo the message sweet, 1 4 5 1 I'll say what You want me to say. Verse 3 1 4 5 There's surely somewhere a lowly place 1 1 4 In earth's harvest fields so wide, 5 1 1 4 Where I may labor through life's short day 5 1 For Jesus, the crucified. 1 4 5 So trusting my all unto Thy care, 1 1 I know Thou lovest me; 4 5 1 1 I'll do Thy will with a heart sincere, 4 5 1 1 I'll be what You want me to be.
I’ve Got Peace Like a River
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Tune: Traditional Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 2m 5 I've got peace like a river, 1 1 2m I've got peace like a river, 5 1 1 2m I've got peace like a river in my soul. 5 1 1 I've got peace like a river, 2m 5 1 I've got peace like a river, 1 2m 5 1 I've got peace like a river in my soul. Verse 2 1 2m 5 I've got love like a river, 1 1 2m I've got love like a river, 5 1 1 2m I've got love like a river in my soul. 5 1 1 I've got love like a river, 2m 5 1 I've got love like a river, 1 2m 5 1 I've got love like a river in my soul. Verse 3 1 2m 5 I've got joy like a river, 1 1 2m I've got joy like a river, 5 1 1 2m I've got joy like a river in my soul. 5 1 1 I've got joy like a river, 2m 5 1 I've got joy like a river, 1 2m 5 1 I've got joy like a river in my soul.
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
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Tune: St. Denio (traditional Welsh melody) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m Immortal, invisible, God only wise, 4 5 1 In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, 6m 4 5 1 Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, 6m 4 5 Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Verse 2 1 6m 4 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, 5 1 6m 4 Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; 5 1 6m Thy justice like mountains high soaring above, 4 5 1 6m Thy clouds which are fountains of goodness and love. Verse 3 4 5 1 6m 4 To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small; 5 1 6m 4 5 In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; 1 6m 4 5 We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, 1 6m 4 5 And wither and perish — but naught changeth Thee. Verse 4 1 6m 4 5 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, 1 6m 4 5 Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; 1 6m 4 5 1 All laud we would render: O help us to see 6m 4 5 1 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee.
In the Cross of Christ I Glory
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Tune: Rathbun (Ithamar Conkey, 1849) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 2m In the cross of Christ I glory, 5 1 4 Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; 2m 5 1 All the light of sacred story 4 2m Gathers round its head sublime. Verse 2 5 1 4 When the woes of life o'ertake me, 2m 5 Hopes deceive, and fears annoy, 1 4 2m Never shall the cross forsake me. 5 1 4 Lo! It glows with peace and joy. Verse 3 2m 5 1 When the sun of bliss is beaming 4 2m 5 Light and love upon my way, 1 4 2m From the cross the radiance streaming 5 1 4 Adds more luster to the day. Verse 4 2m 5 1 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, 4 2m By the cross are sanctified; 5 1 4 Peace is there that knows no measure, 2m 5 1 Joys that through all time abide.
In the Garden
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Tune: Traditional Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 5 6m I come to the garden alone, 4 1 5 6m While the dew is still on the roses; 4 1 5 6m And the voice I hear, falling on my ear, 4 1 The Son of God discloses. Refrain 5 6m 4 1 5 And He walks with me, and He talks with me, 6m 4 1 5 And He tells me I am His own, 6m 4 1 5 And the joy we share as we tarry there, 6m 4 None other has ever known. Verse 2 1 5 6m 4 He speaks, and the sound of His voice 1 5 6m 4 Is so sweet the birds hush their singing; 1 5 6m 4 And the melody that He gave to me 1 5 Within my heart is ringing. Verse 3 6m 4 1 I'd stay in the garden with Him 5 6m 4 Tho' the night around me be falling; 1 5 6m 4 1 But He bids me go; thro' the voice of woe, 5 6m 4 His voice to me is calling.
In the Sweet By and By
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Tune: Sanford F. Bennett, 1868 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 5 6m 4 There's a land that is fairer than day, 1 5 6m 4 And by faith we can see it afar; 1 5 6m For the Father waits over the way 4 1 5 To prepare us a dwelling place there. Refrain 6m 4 1 In the sweet by and by, 5 6m 4 We shall meet on that beautiful shore; 1 5 6m In the sweet by and by, 4 1 5 We shall meet on that beautiful shore. Verse 2 6m 4 1 We shall sing on that beautiful shore 5 6m 4 The melodious songs of the blest, 1 5 6m And our spirits shall sorrow no more, 4 1 5 6m Not a sigh for the blessing of rest. Verse 3 4 1 To our bountiful Father above 5 6m 4 We will offer our tribute of praise 1 5 6m For the glorious gift of His love 4 1 5 And the blessings that hallow our days.
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
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Tune: Edmund Hamilton Sears, 1849 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 5 1 1 It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, 4 5 1 1 4 From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: 5 1 1 4 5 "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heaven's all-gracious King." 1 1 4 5 1 The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. Verse 2 1 4 5 1 1 Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, 4 5 1 1 4 And still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world; 5 1 1 4 5 Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, 1 1 4 5 1 And ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. Verse 3 1 4 5 1 1 And ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low, 4 5 1 1 4 Who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow, 5 1 1 4 5 Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing. 1 1 4 5 1 O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing! Verse 4 1 4 5 1 1 For lo! the days are hastening on, by prophet bards foretold, 4 5 1 1 4 When with the ever-circling years comes round the age of gold; 5 1 1 4 5 When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, 1 1 4 5 1 1 And the whole world give back the song which now the angels sing.
It Is Well with My Soul
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Tune: Ville du Havre (Philip P. Bliss) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 2m 5 When peace like a river attendeth my way, 1 4 2m When sorrows like sea billows roll, 5 1 4 2m Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, 5 1 4 2m It is well, it is well with my soul. Refrain 5 1 4 It is well with my soul, 2m 5 1 4 It is well, it is well with my soul. Verse 2 2m 5 1 4 Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, 2m 5 Let this blest assurance control, 1 4 2m That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, 5 1 4 2m And hath shed His own blood for my soul. Verse 3 5 1 4 2m 5 My sin — oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! — 1 4 2m 5 My sin, not in part but the whole, 1 4 2m 5 1 Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, 4 2m 5 1 Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! Verse 4 4 2m 5 1 4 And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, 2m 5 1 4 The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; 2m 5 1 4 The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, 2m 5 1 4 Even so, it is well with my soul.
Jerusalem the Golden
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Tune: Ewing (Alexander Ewing) or Ewing/Golden Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 Jerusalem the golden, 4 1 With milk and honey blest, 5 Beneath thy contemplation 1 4 Sink heart and voice oppressed. 1 5 1 I know not, oh, I know not 4 1 What social joys are there, 5 1 What radiancy of glory, 4 1 What light beyond compare. Verse 2 5 1 4 They stand, those halls of Zion, 1 5 All jubilant with song, 1 4 1 And bright with many an angel, 5 1 And all the martyr throng; 4 1 5 The Prince is ever in them, 1 4 The daylight is serene; 1 5 The pastures of the blessed 1 4 Are decked in glorious sheen. Verse 3 1 5 1 There is the throne of David; 4 1 And there, from care released, 5 1 4 The shout of them that triumph, 1 5 1 The song of them that feast; 4 1 5 And they who, with their Leader, 1 4 Have conquered in the fight, 1 Forever and forever 5 1 4 Are clad in robes of white. Verse 4 1 5 O sweet and blessed country, 1 4 The home of God's elect! 1 5 O sweet and blessed country, 1 4 That eager hearts expect! 1 5 Jesus, in mercy bring us 1 4 1 To that dear land of rest, 5 1 4 Who art, with God the Father 1 5 And Spirit, ever blest.
Jesus Is All the World to Me
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Tune: Elizabeth (Thompson) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 2m 5 Jesus is all the world to me, 1 1 2m My life, my joy, my all; 5 1 1 2m He is my strength from day to day, 5 1 Without Him I would fall. 1 2m 5 1 When I am sad, to Him I go; 1 2m 5 No other one can cheer me so. 1 1 2m 5 When I am sad, He makes me glad; 1 He's my Friend. Verse 2 1 2m 5 Jesus is all the world to me, 1 1 My Friend in trials sore; 2m 5 1 I go to Him for blessings, and 1 2m 5 He gives them o'er and o'er. 1 1 2m He sends the sunshine and the rain, 5 1 1 He sends the harvest's golden grain; 2m 5 1 Sunshine and rain, harvest of grain; 1 He's my Friend. Verse 3 2m 5 1 Jesus is all the world to me, 1 2m 5 And true to Him I'll be; 1 1 2m O how could I this Friend deny, 5 1 1 When He's so true to me? 2m 5 1 Following Him I know I'm right; 1 2m 5 He watches o'er me day and night. 1 1 2m Following Him by day and night; 5 He's my Friend. Verse 4 1 1 2m Jesus is all the world to me, 5 1 I want no better Friend; 1 2m 5 1 I trust Him now, I'll trust Him when 1 2m Life's fleeting days shall end. 5 1 1 Beautiful life with such a Friend, 2m 5 1 Beautiful life that has no end; 1 2m Eternal life, eternal joy; 5 He's my Friend.
Jesus Is Tenderly Calling
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Tune: Fanny Crosby, 1883 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 2m Jesus is tenderly calling thee home — 5 1 Calling today, calling today; 6m 2m 5 1 Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam 6m 2m Farther and farther away? Refrain 5 1 Calling today, calling today, 6m 2m 5 Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today. Verse 2 1 6m 2m 5 Jesus is calling the weary to rest — 1 6m Calling today, calling today; 2m 5 1 6m Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest; 2m 5 1 He will not turn thee away. Verse 3 6m 2m 5 1 Jesus is waiting, oh, come to Him now — 6m 2m Waiting today, waiting today; 5 1 6m 2m Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow; 5 1 Come, and no longer delay. Verse 4 6m 2m 5 1 Jesus is pleading, oh, list to His voice — 6m 2m 5 Hear Him today, hear Him today; 1 6m 2m 5 They who believe on His name shall rejoice; 1 6m Quickly arise and away.
Jesus Loves Me
Children’s Hymns · Algorithmic chart (verify before use)
Tune: Anna Bartlett Warner, 1860 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 6m 2m Jesus loves me, this I know, 5 1 6m For the Bible tells me so; 2m 5 Little ones to Him belong, 1 6m 2m They are weak, but He is strong. Refrain 5 1 Yes, Jesus loves me, 6m 2m Yes, Jesus loves me, 5 1 Yes, Jesus loves me, 6m 2m The Bible tells me so. Verse 2 5 1 6m Jesus loves me, He who died 2m 5 Heaven's gate to open wide; 1 6m 2m He will wash away my sin, 5 1 6m Let His little child come in. Verse 3 2m 5 1 Jesus loves me, this I know, 6m 2m 5 As He loved so long ago, 1 6m Taking children on His knee, 2m 5 1 Saying, "Let them come to Me." Verse 4 6m 2m 5 Jesus loves me, He will stay 1 6m 2m Close beside me all the way; 5 1 6m If I love Him, when I die 2m 5 1 He will take me home on high.
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Children’s Hymns · Algorithmic chart (verify before use)
Tune: "Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!" (George F. Root, 1864) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 5 Jesus loves the little children, 6m 4 1 All the children of the world; 5 6m 4 Red and yellow, black and white, 1 5 6m They are precious in His sight; 4 1 5 6m Jesus loves the little children of the world.
Jesus Paid It All
Grace & Redemption · Standard chart
Tune: All to Him I Owe (John T. Grape, 1868)
Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
Chart: Standard — Close to the widely-used traditional congregational chart for this hymn.
Verse 1
1 4 1
I hear the Savior say,
5 1
"Thy strength indeed is small;
6m 4 1 5
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
1 4 1
Find in Me thine all in all."
Refrain
1 4 1
Jesus paid it all,
5 1 5
All to Him I owe;
6m 4 1 5
Sin had left a crimson stain,
1 4 1
He washed it white as snow.
Verse 2
1 4 1
Lord, now indeed I find
5 1 1
Thy pow'r, and Thine alone,
6m 4 1
Can change the leper's spots
1 4 1
And melt the heart of stone.
Refrain
1 4 1
Jesus paid it all,
5 1 5
All to Him I owe;
6m 4 1 5
Sin had left a crimson stain,
1 4 1
He washed it white as snow.
Verse 3
1 4 1
For nothing good have I
5 1 1
Whereby Thy grace to claim;
6m 4 1
I'll wash my garments white
1 4 1
In the blood of Calvary's Lamb.
Refrain
1 4 1
Jesus paid it all,
5 1 5
All to Him I owe;
6m 4 1 5
Sin had left a crimson stain,
1 4 1
He washed it white as snow.
Verse 4
1 4 1
And when before the throne
5 1 1
I stand in Him complete,
6m 4 1 5
"Jesus died my soul to save,"
1 4 1
My lips shall still repeat.
Refrain
1 4 1
Jesus paid it all,
5 1 5
All to Him I owe;
6m 4 1 5
Sin had left a crimson stain,
1 4 1
He washed it white as snow.
Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting
The Beauty & Loveliness of Jesus · Algorithmic chart (verify before use)
Tune: Tranquility (James Mountain, 1876) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 5 Jesus, I am resting, resting, 6m 4 1 In the joy of what Thou art; 5 6m 4 I am finding out the greatness 1 5 Of Thy loving heart. 6m 4 1 Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, 5 6m 4 And Thy beauty fills my soul, 1 5 For by Thy transforming power, 6m 4 Thou hast made me whole. Refrain 1 5 Jesus, I am resting, resting, 6m 4 1 In the joy of what Thou art; 5 6m 4 I am finding out the greatness 1 5 Of Thy loving heart. Verse 2 6m 4 O how great Thy lovingkindness, 1 5 Vaster, broader than the sea! 6m 4 O how marvelous Thy goodness, 1 5 Lavished all on me! 6m 4 1 Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved, 5 6m 4 Know what wealth of grace is Thine, 1 5 Know Thy certainty of promise, 6m 4 And have made it mine. Verse 3 1 5 Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, 6m 4 1 I behold Thee as Thou art, 5 6m 4 And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, 1 Satisfies my heart; 5 6m Satisfies its deepest longings, 4 1 Meets, supplies its every need, 5 6m Compasseth me round with blessings: 4 1 Thine is love indeed! Verse 4 5 6m 4 Ever lift Thy face upon me, 1 5 6m As I work and wait for Thee; 4 1 5 Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, 6m 4 Earth's dark shadows flee. 1 5 Brightness of my Father's glory, 6m 4 Sunshine of my Father's face, 1 5 Keep me ever trusting, resting, 6m 4 Fill me with Thy grace.
Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Cross & Atonement · Algorithmic chart (verify before use)
Tune: Fanny Crosby, 1869 Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, 5 1 There a precious fountain, 4 1 5 Free to all, a healing stream, 1 4 Flows from Calvary's mountain. Refrain 1 5 1 In the cross, in the cross, 4 1 Be my glory ever, 5 1 4 Till my raptured soul shall find 1 5 Rest beyond the river. Verse 2 1 4 1 Near the cross, a trembling soul, 5 1 Love and mercy found me; 4 1 5 There the Bright and Morning Star 1 4 Shed His beams around me. Verse 3 1 5 1 Near the cross! O Lamb of God, 4 1 Bring its scenes before me; 5 1 4 Help me walk from day to day 1 5 With its shadow o'er me. Verse 4 1 4 1 Near the cross I'll watch and wait, 5 Hoping, trusting ever, 1 4 1 Till I reach the golden strand, 5 1 Just beyond the river.
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
The Beauty & Loveliness of Jesus · Algorithmic chart (verify before use)
Tune: Martyn (Simeon B. Marsh) or Aberystwyth (Joseph Parry) Chart: Algorithmic (verify before use) Verse 1 1 4 Jesus, Lover of my soul, 1 5 1 Let me to Thy bosom fly, 4 1 While the nearer waters roll, 5 1 4 While the tempest still is high. 1 5 1 Hide me, O my Savior, hide, 4 1 5 Till the storm of life is past; 1 4 Safe into the haven guide; 1 5 1 O receive my soul at last. Verse 2 4 1 Other refuge have I none; 5 1 4 Hangs my helpless soul on Thee. 1 5 1 Leave, ah! leave me not alone; 4 1 Still support and comfort me. 5 1 4 All my trust on Thee is stayed, 1 5 1 All my help from Thee I bring; 4 1 Cover my defenseless head 5 1 4 With the shadow of Thy wing. Verse 3 1 5 1 Thou, O Christ, art all I want; 4 1 5 More than all in Thee I find. 1 4 1 Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, 5 1 4 Heal the sick, and lead the blind. 1 5 1 Just and holy is Thy name; 4 1 I am all unrighteousness; 5 1 4 False and full of sin I am, 1 5 1 Thou art full of truth and grace. Verse 4 4 1 5 Plenteous grace with Thee is found, 1 4 1 Grace to cover all my sin; 5 1 Let the healing streams abound; 4 1 5 Make and keep me pure within. 1 4 1 Thou of life the Fountain art; 5 1 4 Freely let me take of Thee; 1 5 1 Spring Thou up within my heart, 4 1 Rise to all eternity.