Author: Gambold ~ Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6. From various cares our hearts retire, Though deep and boundless their desire, We’ve now to please but One; Him, before whom each knee shall bow, With Him is all our business now, And those that are His own. With these our happy lot is cast, Through the world’s desert’s rude…
Category: Hymns
Archive of Hymn Posts
We’re Not of the World Which Fadeth Away
Author: J. G. Deck ~ Meter: 10s. or 11s. We’re not of this world which fadeth away, We’re not of the night, but children of day; The chains which once bound us by Jesus are riven, We’re strangers on earth, our home is in heaven. Our path is most rugged, and dangerous too, A wide…
Oh, That we Never Might Forget
Author: R. Viney ~ Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8. O that we never might forget What Christ has suffered for our sake, To save our souls and make us meet Of all Thy glories to partake; But keeping this in mind press on To glory and the victor’s crown. But, gracious Lord, when we reflect How apt to…
Lord, What is Man? Tis He Who Died
Author: J. G. Deck ~ Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8. Lord, what is man? ‘Tis He who died And all Thy nature glorified; Thy righteousness and grace displayed When He for sin atonement made; Obedient unto death, was slain — Worthy is He o’er all to reign. Thy counsels ‘ere the world began, All centered in the Son…
In Hope We Lift Our Wishful, Longing Eyes
Author: J.G. Deck ~ Meter: 10.10.10.10. In hope we lift our wishful, longing eyes, Waiting to see the Morning Star arise; How bright, how gladsome will His advent be, Before the Sun shines forth in majesty. How will our eyes to see His face delight, Whose love has cheered us thro’ the darksome night! How…
Jesus, My Saviour! Thou Art Mine!
Author: J. G. Deck ~ Meter: L. M. Jesus, my Saviour! Thou art mine, The Father’s gift of love divine; All Thou hast done, and all Thou art, Are now the portion of my heart. Poor, feeble, wretched as I am, I now can glory in Thy name; Now cleansed in Thy most precious blood…
Our Tongues Shall Spread the Saviour’s Fame
Author: Unknown ~ Meter: C.M. Our tongues shall spread the Saviour’s fame, Whose grace we daily prove, For since our souls have known His name, His banner has been — Love. When walking in the paths of sin, We far from Him did rove, By sweet constraint He drew us in, And waved His banner…
Brightness of the Eternal Glory
Author: Robinson ~ Meter: 8.7.8.7. Brightness of the eternal glory, Shall Thy praise unuttered lie? Who would hush the heaven-sent story Of the Lamb who came to die? Came from Godhead’s fullest glory Down to Calvary’s depth of woe, Now on high, we bow before Thee; Streams of praises ceaseless flow! Sing His blest triumphant…
O, Patient Spotless One!
Author: Unknown ~ Meter: S.M. O patient, spotless One! Our hearts in meekness train, To bear Thy yoke, and learn of Thee, That we may rest obtain. Jesus! Thou art enough The mind and heart to fill; Thy patient life — to calm the soul; Thy love — its fear dispel. O fix our earnest…
Lord, We Shall See Thee as Thou Art
Author: Unknown ~ Meter: C.M. Lord, we shall see Thee as Thou art In yonder mansions fair, We shall behold Thee face to face, Thy glorious image bear. With what delight, what wondering love, Each thrilling heart shall swell, When we, as sharers of Thy joy, Are called in heaven to dwell! O hasten, hasten…