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There are three lessons I would write

Author: J. C. Schiller, 1759-1805 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #382 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 There are three lessons I would write, Three words as with a burning pen, In tracings of eternal light, Upon the hearts of men. 2 Have faith: where'er thy bark is driven The calm's disport, the tempest's mirth Know this God rules the host of heaven, The inhabitants of earth. 3 Have hope: though clouds environ now, And gladness hides her face in scorn, Put thou the shadow from thy brow; No night but hath its morn. 4 Have love: not love alone for one, But man as man thy brother call, And scatter like the circling sun Thy charities on all. 5 Thus grave these lessons on thy soul Faith, hope, and love, and thou shalt find Strength when life's surges rudest roll, Light when thou else wert blind. Languages: English Tune Title: ELMHURST

We are not here to play, to dream, to drift

Author: Dr. M. D. Babcock. 1858-1901 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #387 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 We are not here to play, to dream, to drift, We have hard work to do, and loads to lift, Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift. Be strong, be strong! 2 Say not the days are evil who's to blame? And fold the hands and acquiesce O shame! Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's name. Be strong, be strong! 3 It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong, How hard the battle goes, the day, how long; Faint not, fight on! To-morrow comes the song. Be strong, be strong! Languages: English Tune Title: TAUNTON

Splendour of the thoughts of God

Author: W. Russell Bowie, 1882- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #388 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 Splendour of the thoughts of God For the life of men, Visions of the saints and seers Burn for us again! From the night of ancient wrongs Wake our eyes to see Dawning in the skies the day God shall bring to be. 2 Lo, from out the heavy dark Strained and haggard eyes Turn toward that breaking dawn With their dumb surmise Women from their tragic shame, Weary men who bow To the burden of the world Cry Thy coming now! 3 Shame of all our lust and greed, Shame of lives that lie Couched in ease while down their streets Pain and want go by In the twilight of our sins, These we suffer long, While our strength lies dull before Earth's unrighted wrong. 4 Splendour of the thoughts of God Through the shadows rise, Burn the films of self and sin From our blinded eyes! Penitents, we come to learn What we ought to do; Give the vision then, O God, Strength to make it true! Languages: English Tune Title: DEDICATIO ANNI

Courage, brother! do not stumble

Author: Dr. Norman Macleod, 1812-1872 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #401 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 Courage, brother! do not stumble, Though thy path be dark as night; There's a star to guide the humble "Trust in God, and do the right." Let the road be rough and dreary, And its end far out of sight, Foot it bravely! strong or weary, Trust in God, and do the right. 2 Perish policy and cunning! Perish all that fears the light! Whether losing, whether winning, Trust in God, and do the right. Trust no party, sect, or faction; Trust no leaders in the fight; But in every word and action Trust in God, and do the right. 3 Trust no lovely forms of passion Fiends may look like angels bright; Trust no custom, school or fashion; Trust in God, and do the right. Some will hate thee, some will love thee, Some will flatter, some will slight: Cease from man, and look above thee Trust in God, and do the right. 4 Simple rule, and safest guiding, Inward peace, and inward might, Star upon our path abiding "Trust in God, and do the right." Courage, brother! do not stumble, Though my path be dark as night; There's a star to guide the humble "Trust in God, and do the right." Languages: English Tune Title: COURAGE, BROTHER

Say not, The struggle nought availeth

Author: Arthur Hugh Clough, 1819-1861 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #402 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 Say not, The struggle nought availeth, The labour and the wounds are vain, The enemy faints not nor faileth, And as things have been they remain. 2 If hopes were dupes, fears may be liars; It may be, in yon smoke concealed, Your comrades chase e'en now the fliers, And but for you possess the field. 3 For while the tired waves, vainly breaking, Seem here no painful inch to gain, Far back, through creeks and inlets making, Comes silent, flooding in, the main. 4 And not by eastern windows only, When daylight comes, comes in the light; In front the sun climbs slow how slowly! But westward, look! the land is bright. Languages: English Tune Title: BOLTON

O Master, let me walk with Thee

Author: Dr. Washington Gladden, 1836- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #376 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with Thee In lowly paths of service free; Teach me Thy secret, help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move With one clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer, dearer company, In work that keeps faith sweet and strong, In trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way, In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, O Master, let me live. Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY

Hark, the voice of Jesus calling

Author: Dr. D. March, 1816- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #400 (1917) Topics: The Church and the Kingdom of God Social Service Lyrics: 1 Hark, the voice of Jesus calling, "Who will go and work to-day? Fields are white, and harvests waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?" Loud and long the Master calleth, Rich reward He offers free; Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, O Lord, send me"? 2 If you cannot cross the ocean, And the heathen lands explore, You can find the heathen nearer, You can help them at your door; If you cannot give your thousands, You can give the widow's mite, And the least you give for Jesus Will be precious in His sight. 3 If you cannot be the watchman Standing high on Zion's wall, Pointing out the path to heaven, Offering life and peace to all, With your prayers and with your bounties You can do what Heaven demands; You can be like faithful Aaron Holding up the prophet's hands. 4 Let none hear you idly saying, "There is nothing I can do," While the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you; Take the task He gives you gladly; Let His work your pleasure be; Answer quickly when He calleth, "Here am I, O Lord, send me." Languages: English Tune Title: LUX EOI