Author: A.P. Cecil ~ Meter: S. M. Thou holy One and true, Our hearts in Thee confide, And in the circle of Thy love, As brethren we abide. In Thee the Father rests, His own anointed One, In Thee alone He finds delight, His well-beloved Son. In Thee we find delight, Firstborn ‘mongst brethren Thou;…
Author: Gilbert Lewis
And is it so! I Shall be Like Thy Son!
Author: J. N. Darby ~ Meter: 10.10.10.10 And is it so! I shall be like Thy Son, Is this the grace which He for me has won? Father of glory, though beyond all thought, In glory, to His own blest likeness brought. Oh, Jesus, Lord, who loved me like to Thee? Fruit of Thy work,…
Just as I Was Without One Plea
Author: Charlotte Elliott ~ Meter: 8.8.8.6. Just as I was — without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bad’st me come to Thee O Lamb of God, I came! Just as I was — poor, wretched, blind Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need in…
Father, Thy Sovereign Love Has Sought
Author: J. N. Darby ~ Meter: L.M. Father, Thy sov’reign love has sought Captives to sin, gone far from Thee; The work that Thine own Son hath wrought Has brought us back in peace and free. And now as sons before Thy face, With joyful steps the path we tread, Which leads us on to…
We Wait for Thee, O Son of God
Author: Unknown ~ Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7. We wait for Thee, O Son of God! And long for Thine appearing; “A little while” Thou’lt come, O Lord, Thy waiting people cheering. Thus hast Thou said: we lift the head In joyful expectation, For Thou wilt bring salvation. We wait for Thee, content to share, In patience, days…
We Are by Christ Redeemed
Author: Mary Bowley ~ Meter: 6.6.8.4.D. We are by Christ redeemed: The cost — His precious blood; Be nothing by our souls esteemed Like this great good. Were the vast world our own, With all its varied store, And Thou, Lord Jesus, wert unknown, We still were poor. Our earthen vessels break; The world itself…
When We Survey The Wondrous Cross
Author: Isaac Watts ~ Meter: L.M. When we survey the wondrous cross On which the Lord of glory died, Our richest gain we count but loss, And pour contempt on all our pride. Forbid it Lord, that we should boast, Save in the death of Christ, our God; All the vain things that charm us…
Guide us, O Thou Gracious Saviour
Author: W. Williams ~ Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7. Guide us, O Thou gracious Saviour, Pilgrims through this barren land; We are weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold us with Thy powerful hand. Bread of heaven! Feed us now and evermore. While we tread this vale of sorrow, May we in Thy love abide: Keep us ever, gracious…
The Holy One Who Knew No Sin
Author: Ms. H.K. Burlingham ~ Meter: C.M.D. The holy One who knew no sin, God made Him sin for us; The Saviour died our souls to win, Upon the shameful cross. His precious blood alone availed To wash our sins away; Through weakness He o’er hell prevailed, Through death He won the day. His beauty…
Sweet The Moments Which in Blessing
Author: J. Allen ~ Meter: 8.7.8.7. Sweet the moments which, in blessing, Musing o’er the cross we spend; Life and health and peace possessing From the dying sinner’s Friend. Here we rest — in wonder viewing All our guilt on Jesus laid! And a full redemption flowing From the sacrifice He made. Here we find…