Text Results

Switch back to the old search page.Advanced Search

Showing 51 - 60 of 149Results Per Page: 10 20 50

I Love to Tell the Story

Author: A. Catherine Hankey Meter: 7.6.7.6 D with refrain Appears in 1,211 hymnals Scripture: John 15 Lyrics: 1 I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. Refrain: I love to tell the story; 'twill be my theme in glory to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love. 2 I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. Refrain 3 I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. Refrain Topics: Church and Mission; Missions Used With Tune: HANKEY

I Need Thee Ev'ry Hour

Author: Annie S. Hawks; Robert Lowry Meter: 6.4.6.4 with refrain Appears in 975 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1-14 Refrain First Line: I need thee, O I need thee Lyrics: 1 I need thee ev'ry hour, most gracious Lord; no other voice but thine can peace afford. Refrain: I need thee, O I need thee, ev'ry hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior - I come to thee! 2 I need thee ev'ry hour; stay thou near by; temptations lose their pow'r when thou art nigh. [Refrain] 3 I need thee ev'ry hour; teach me thy will, and thy rich promises in me fulfill. [Refrain] 4 I need thee ev'ry hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. [Refrain] Topics: Prayer; Christ--Presence of; Prayer; Trust and Confidence Used With Tune: NEED

may the Grace of Christ Our Saviour

Author: John Newton Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 615 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1-17 Topics: Church; Eucharist; Family; Marriage; Christian Life Used With Tune: HALTON HOLGATE Text Sources: St. 3, New English Hymnal

Yes, Jesus loves me

Author: David Rutherford McGuire, 1929-71; Anna Bartlett Warner, 1820-1915 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Appears in 615 hymnals Scripture: John 15:12-15 First Line: Jesus loves me, this I know Topics: God's Love to Us; Hymns Specially Suitable for Children; Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Earthly life; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Personal Response to Jesus; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: JESUS LOVES ME

Savior, Thy Dying Love

Author: Sylvanus D. Phelps Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Appears in 556 hymnals Scripture: John 15:7-15 Lyrics: 1 Savior, Thy dying love Thou gavest me, Nor should I aught withhold, Dear Lord, from Thee; In love my soul would bow, My heart fulfill its vow, Some offering bring Thee now, Something for Thee. 2 At the blest mercy seat, Pleading for me, My feeble faith looks up, Jesus, to Thee; Help me the cross to bear, Thy wondrous love declare, Some song to raise, or prayer, Something for Thee. 3 Give me a faithful heart, Guided by Thee, That each departing day Henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done, Some wanderer sought and won, Something for Thee. 4 All that I am and have, Thy gifts so free In joy, in grief, through life, Dear Lord, for Thee; And when Thy face I see, My ransomed soul shall be, Through all eternity, Offered for Thee. Amen. Used With Tune: SOMETHING FOR JESUS

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 441 hymnals Scripture: John 15:10-14 First Line: When we walk with the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust and obey, for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of his Word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 2 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he will richly repay; not a grief nor a loss, not a frown nor a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. (Refrain) 3 But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows and the joy he bestows are for them who will trust and obey. (Refrain) 4 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we'll walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go– never fear, only trust and obey. (Refrain) Topics: Burdens; Jesus Christ Presence of; Obedience; Sorrow; Submission; Trust; Walking with God Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

I've Found a Friend

Author: James G. Small Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 391 hymnals Scripture: John 15:7-15 First Line: I've found a Friend; O such a Friend! Lyrics: 1 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! He loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him. And 'round my heart still closely twine Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and forever. 2 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! He bled, He died to save me; And not alone the gift of life, But His own self He gave me. Naught that I have mine own I call, I'll hold it for the Giver; My heart, my strength, my life, my all Are His, and His forever. 3 I've found a Friend, O such a Friend! So kind and true and tender, So wise a Counselor and Guide, So mighty a Defender! From Him, who loves me now so well, What power my soul can sever? Shall life or death, shall earth or hell? No! I am His forever. Used With Tune: FRIEND

Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me

Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76; John Wesley, 1703-91 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 347 hymnals Scripture: John 15:9-13 Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Unite my thankful heart to Thee, And reign without a rival there! Thine wholly, Thine alone, I am; Be Thou alone my constant flame. 2 Oh, grant that nothing in my soul May dwell, but Thy pure love alone; Oh, may Thy love possess me whole, My joy, my treasure, and my crown! All coldness from my heart remove; My ev'ry act, word, thought, be love. 3 This love unwearied I pursue And dauntlessly to Thee aspire. Oh, may Thy love my hope renew, Burn in my soul like heav'nly fire! And day and night, be all my care To guard this sacred treasure there. 4 In suff'ring be Thy love my peace, In weakness be Thy love my pow'r; And when the storms of life shall cease, O Jesus, in that final hour, Be Thou my rod and staff and guide And draw me safely to Thy side! Topics: Redeemer; Aspiration; Confirmation; Consecration; Cross and Comfort; Cross-bearing; Grace Used With Tune: RYBURN

Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed

Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Appears in 336 hymnals Scripture: John 15:1-17 Lyrics: 1 Bread of heaven, on thee we feed, for thy flesh is food indeed; ever may our souls be fed with this true and living bread, day by day with strength supplied through the life of him who died. 2 Vine of heaven, thy blood supplies this blest cup of sacrifice; Lord, thy wounds our healing give; to thy cross we look and live: Jesus, may we ever be grafted, rooted, built on thee. Topics: Eucharist; Bread; Eucharist; Vine Used With Tune: JESU, MEINE ZUVERSICHT

Take Time to Be Holy

Author: W. D. Longstaff, d. 1894 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 306 hymnals Scripture: John 15:7-15 Lyrics: 1 Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, And feed on His word; Make friends of God's children, Help those who are weak, Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. 2 Take time be holy, The world rushes on; Spend much time in secret With Jesus alone; By looking to Jesus, Like Him thou shalt be; Thy friends in thy conduct His likeness shall see. 3 Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy Guide, And run not before Him, Whatever betide; In joy or in sorrow, Still follow thy Lord, And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His word. 4 Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul, Each thought and each motive Beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit To fountains of love, Thou soon shalt be fitted For service above. Amen. Used With Tune: TAKE TIME TO BE HOLY