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Psalm 59
What shall I render to the Lord for all his benefits to me? How shall my soul, by grace restored, give worthy thanks, O Lord, to thee? Salvation's cup of blessing now I take, and call upon God's name; before his saints I pay my vow and here my gratitude proclaim. His saints the L…
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Johnson Oatman • English
Matthew 16:26
Not all earth’s gold and silver Can make a sinner whole; What shall it profit thee, O man, If thou should’st lose thy soul? What shall it profit a man, What shall it profit a man, If He gain the whole world, And lose his own soul? The heaping up of riches To many seems life’s goa…
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E. R. Latta • English
Job 31:14
When we in the judgment stand, In that mighty company, And the judge shall question us, Oh, what shall our answers be? What for ev’ry triffling tho’t, And each idle word we say? What for ev’ry sinful act We may do from day to day. When that awful day we see, Oh, what shall our an…
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Emily S. Oakey • English
Galatians 6:7-8
Sowing the seed by the dawn-light fair, Sowing the seed by the noonday glare, Sowing the seed by the fading light, Sowing the seed in the solemn night: O what shall the harvest be? Sown in the darkness or sown in the light, Sown in our weakness or sown in our might, Gathered in t…
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August Gottlieb Spangenberg • John Wesley • English
Deuteronomy 32:3
What shall we offer our good Lord, poor nothings, for his boundless grace? Fain would we his great name record and worthily set forth his praise. Great object of our growing love, to whom our more than all we owe, open the fountain from above, and let it our full souls o’erflow.…
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Charles Wesley • English
Hebrews 6:6
Hearts of stone, relent, relent! Break, by Jesus' cross subdued; See his body, mangled, rent, Covered with a gore of blood; Sinful soul, what has thou done? Murdered God's eternal Son! Yes, our sins have done the deed, Drove the nails that fixed him there; Crowned with thorns his…
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Isaac Watts • English
Psalm 17
What sinners value, I resign: Lord! 'tis enough that Thou art mine! I shall behold Thy blissful face, And stand complete in righteousness. This life's a dream, an empty show; But the bright world to which I go Hath joys substantial and sincere: When shall I wake and find me there…
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Charles Coffin (1736) • John Chandler • English
Numbers 24:17-19
What star is this, with beams so bright, Which shame the sun’s less radiant light? ’Tis sent t’ announce a new-born King, Glad tidings of our God to bring. ’Tis now fulfilled what God decreed: “From Jacob shall a star proceed”; And lo! the eastern sages stand To read in heav’n th…
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Barney Elliott Warren (1901) • English
Matthew 19:14
I am so glad that the Savior hath said, “Come unto Me, come unto Me,” When He bestowed on each little one’s head, Blessings so rich and free. Come to the Savior, dear children, today, Come, let us walk in the heavenly way; Sweet is the promise to those who obey; Come, there is ro…
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Elisha A. Hoffman • English
1 Samuel 2:23
After the pleasures of life are o’er, And you shall stand, face to the shore Of the dim land of the evermore, Careless soul, what then? Careless soul, what then? Careless soul, what then? After the pleasures of life are o’er, Careless soul, what then? After the pulses shall cease…
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John Newton • English
Matthew 22:42-43
What think ye of Christ? is the test To try both your state and your scheme; You cannot be right in the rest, Unless you think rightly of him; As Jesus appears in your view, As he is beloved or not, So God is disposed to you, And mercy, or wrath are your lot. Some take him a crea…
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Charles Wesley • English
Mark 10:26-27
What tho' I cannot break my chain or e'er throw off my load, the things impossible to men are possible to God. Who, who shall in thy presence stand, or match Omnipotence; unfold the grasp of thy right hand and pluck the sinner thence? Faith to be healed I fain would have, O might…
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Habakkuk 3:17-19
What though no flow’rs the fig-tree clothe, though vines their fruit deny, the labour of the olive fail, and fields no meat supply? Though from the fold, with sad surprise, my flock cut off I see; though famine pine in empty stalls, where herds were wont to be? Yet in the Lord wi…
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Helen R. Young • English
Deuteronomy 33:27
What tho’ the tempests rage around thee, Child of the living God? Fear not to tread with faith and courage Where thy Redeemer trod; Fail not to bear the gospel banner, Fear not the world’s cold scorn; Tho' now the night be dark with sorrow, Joy cometh with the morn. Strong is the…
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Julia H. Johnston • English
Psalm 56:3
Sometimes the sky is overcast, I fear to lose my way; Until the storm be over-past, O keep me safe, I pray. In darkness, danger, and in doubt, My heart is sore dismayed, But "I will trust in Thee, O Lord, What time I am afraid." From all the unknown future days My timid heart rec…
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J. Hart • English
James 4:5
What tongue can fully tell That Christian’s grievous load, Who would do all things well, And walk the ways of God, But feels within foul envy lurk, And lust, and work, engendering sin? [Poor, wretched, worthless worm! In what sad plight I stand! When good I would perform, Then ev…
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Isaac Watts • English
Psalm 102:13-21
What vain desires and passions vain Attend this mortal clay! Oft have they pierced my soul with pain, And drawn my heart astray. How have I wandered from my God! And, following sin and shame, In this vile world of flesh and blood Defiled my nobler frame! For ever blessed be thy g…
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John S. Davis • English
Revelation 14:6
What was witnessed in the heavens? Why, an angel earthward bound. Had he something with him bringing? Yes, the gospel, joyful sound! It was to be preached in power On the earth, the angel said, To all men, all tongues and nations That upon its face are spread. Had we not before t…
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Cecil Frances Alexander • English
Proverbs 22:11
We are but little children weak, Nor born in any high estate; What can we do for Jesus' sake, Who is so high, and good, and great! When deep within our swelling heart The thoughts of pride and anger rise, When bitter words are on our tongues, And tears of passion in our eyes Then…
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William G. Schell • English
Revelation 21:10-27
There’s a city of gold in that land far away, With its streets and its buildings so rare; With its glories untold, in its bright, golden ray, Oh, what will it be to be there? Glory, glory, hallelujah! While eternity prolong; All the saints in heaven’s kingdom Singing one celestia…
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Fred P. Morris • English
Revelation 21:23
There are glories untold in that city of gold, On the brink of the beautiful river; Its wonderful light will burst on my sight, But what will it be to see Jesus? What will it be to see Jesus? What will it be to see Him? There are glories untold in that city of gold, But what will…
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Mrs. C. H. Morris • English
1 Corinthians 13:12
My heart is enraptur’d with Jesus; My constant companion is He; His love to my heart is more precious Than anything earthly could be. But what will it be? Oh, what will it be? A sinner redeem’d by His grace, Beholding Him face to face, Oh, what will it be? My soul! oh, what will…
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Nathaniel Norton (1921) • English
Matthew 27:22
Oh, what will you do with Jesus? The call comes loud and sweet; As tenderly He bids you Your burdens lay at His feet; Oh, soul so sad and weary, That sweet voice speaks to thee; Then what you will do with Jesus? Oh, what shall the answer be? Oh, what will you do with Jesus? The c…
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Martin W. Knapp • English
Matthew 27:22
Oh, what will you do with Jesus, Who knocks for you today? Will you open and bid Him enter, Or turn from Him away? I will open my heart’s door gladly, And crown Him there today; I will trust in His blood most precious, To wash my sins away. Oh, what will you do with Jesus, When s…
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P. P. Bilhorn • English
Matthew 27:22
What will you now do with Jesus? Jesus the Savior of men; Now unto all comes the question, Will you reject him again? What will you do, What will you do, "What will you now do with Jesus?" Will you reject or take Him tonight, "What will you now do with Jesus?" God's holy spirit i…
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P. P. Bliss • English
Acts 9:6
What wilt Thou have me to do, O Lord, What wilt Thou have me to do? Thou hast redeemed me, Thy right I own, Thine are my pow’rs, my Saviour, alone; Thou hast for me such great things done, What wilt Thou have me to do? What is the labor appointed me? Where shall I labor for Thee?…
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Anonymous • English
Exodus 3:6
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. When I was sinking down, sinking down, s…
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William Cutter • English
1 Corinthians 12:22
What if the little rain should say, “So small a drop as I Can ne’er refresh those thirsty fields, I’ll tarry in the sky; I’ll tarry in the sky, I’ll tarry in the sky, I can’t refresh those thirsty fields, I’ll tarry in the sky”! What if a shining beam of noon Should in its founta…
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Daniel Otis Teasley • English
Hebrews 4:15
If the sinful ways of life You are tempted to pursue, Just stop and think before you yield— What would Jesus do? What, oh, what would Jesus do? What, oh, what would Jesus do? When you’re tempted, always stop and think, What, oh, what would Jesus do? Let your heart from sin be cle…
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F. J. Berry • English
Mark 8:37
Brother afar from the Savior today, Risking your soul for the things that decay, O if today God should call it away, What would you give in exchange for your soul? What would you give? What would you give? What would you give in exchange for your soul? O if today God should call…
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William Gadsby • English
Romans 6:15
What, then! shall Christians sin, Because freed from the law? Shall sinners, saved by grace divine, From holiness withdraw? Shall grace seduce the mind, And lead the soul astray? And souls who under grace are found, Delight to disobey? Great God, forbid the thought! Preserve thy…
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Psalm 31
What'er events abide, Thy wisdom times them all: Then, LORD, Thy servant safely hide from those that seek His fall. The brightness of Thy face to me, O LORD, disclose; And, as Thy mercies still increase, preserve me from my foes. Me from dishonor save, who still have called on Th…
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Samuel Rodigast (1675) • Catherine Winkworth (1863) • English
Genesis 18:25
Whate'er my God ordains is right: his holy will abideth; I will be still, whate'er he doth, and follow where he guideth. He is my God; though dark my road, he holds me that I shall not fall: wherefore to him I leave it all. Whate'er my God ordains is right: he never will deceive…
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Johannes G. Olearius • Frances Elizabeth Cox • English
Luke 11:9-13
When afflictions sore oppress you, Low with grief and anguish bowed, Then to earnest prayer address you; Prayer will help you, through the cloud, Still to see your Savior near, Under ev'ry cross you bear; By the light His Word doth lend you, Prayer will joy and comfort send you.…
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John B. Vaughan • English
Revelation 7:14
My brother, awake, and sing the sweet story, Soon the day of reunion will come; Then oh, what a wonderful singing in glory, When all redeemed singers get home. Then, oh, what a wonderful, wonderful singing, When all redeemed singers get home; Reunion, reunion, thro’ ages still ri…
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James G. Deck • English
Hebrews 12:2
When along life's thorny road, Faints the soul beneath the load, By its cares and sins opprest, Finds on earth no peace or rest; When the wily tempter's near, Filling us with doubt and fear: Jesus, to Thy feet we flee, Jesus, we will look to Thee. Thou, our Savior, from the thron…
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Paul Henkel • English
Psalm 82
When Angels shall their trumpets sound, Descending in the skies: To wake the nations under ground, And cause them all to rise. Then shall the Righteous Judge descend And seated on his Throne; To which all nations must attend To shew what they have done. Then shall the powers of h…
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John Newton • English
John 6:67-69
When any turn from Zion's way, (As numbers often do,) Methinks I hear my Saviour say, "Wilt thou forsake me too?" Ah, Lord! with such a heart as mine, Unless thou hold me fast, My faith will fail, I shall decline, And prove like them at last. 'Tis thou alone hast power and grace,…
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William Bengo Collyer • English
1 Samuel 15:32
When, bending o'er the brink of life, My trembling soul shall stand, Waiting to pass death's awful flood, Great God, at thy command! When weeping friends surround my bed, And close my sightless eyes; When shatter'd by the weight of years This broken body lies: When ev'ry long-lov…
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James Relly • English
Revelation 21:9
When blinded with Pride, How vainly we try'd To find upon Earth the Lamb's beautiful Bride. Of Man we enquir'd, For her we admir'd, Whose Peace and Communion we greatly desir'd. Some said we should find, If we were inclin'd, The Bride amongst Men of an orthodox Mind. We sought am…
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Mary Nelson Keithahn (1997) • English
Genesis 4:8-10
When Cain killed Abel in a fight and Jacob stole another's right, when Joseph's brothers gave him chase, God wept, and mourned their fall from grace. In every family, small or great, when jealousy twists love to hate and rivals turn to enemies, God weeps at our hostilities. And w…
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Paul Henkel • English
Psalm 48
When Christ descending from the skies, As Bridegroom shall appear; With solemn sound of midnight cries, To call professors near. That sound will strike an awful damp, And shew the awful case Of those who only have the lamp, Without the oil of grace. The foolish virgins shall awak…
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Paul Henkel • English
Psalm 42
When Christ Jerusalem beheld, As he approached near-- His heart her doleful state bewail'd, His eyes they flow'd with tears. He look'd on her with deep distress, And strove to be here friend; But O, her heighth of wickedness, Determin'd her fatal end. Did'st thou but know in this…
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Paul Henkel • English
Psalm 62
When Christ let his Disciples know, That he should soon depart: And leave them to this world below-- It griev'd them to their heart. To them he also testified, What sorrows they would have: That they should see him crucified, And laid into the grave. Sure that was more distressin…
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Grace Wieser Davis • English
Luke 2:7
When Christ was born in Bethlehem, Uncrowned with royal diadem, The child within the manger lay, No room within the inn that day; No room for Christ, the Holy Child, No room for Christ, the meek and mild Though ages since have come and gone, So many crowd out God’s dear Son. No r…
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Paul Henkel • English
Psalm 84
When Christ was on the mount reveal'd In his Disciples view, Their hearts with dread and fear was fill'd, With joy, and wonder too. Their feeble eyes could scarce behold The brightness of his face; The Sun with all his glory could, Dart no such glorious rays. To prove that Jesus…
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Coelius Sedulius • J. M. Neale • English
Matthew 2:1-23
When Christ’s appearing was made known, King Herod trembled for his throne; but he who offers heavenly birth sought not the kingdom of this earth. The eastern sages saw from far and followed on his guiding star; by light their way to Light they trod, and by their gifts confessed…
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J. Dowling • English
Psalm 19:7
When converts first begin to sing, Wonder, wonder, wonder, Their happy souls are on the wing, Glory, hallelujah. Their theme is all redeeming love— Glory, hallelujah! Fain would they be with Christ above, Sing glory, hallelujah! They wonder why old saints don't sing, Wonder, wond…
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Thomas Cradock • English
Psalm 121
When cruel foes with causeless malice arm, And strike my harast soul with dread alarm, Around the neighb'ring hills I'll cast mine eye; They haply may immediate aid supply. Yet sure our God, of heav'n, of earth, dread Lord, In my distress will quick relief afford; Nor thou, my so…
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F. G. Lee • English
Revelation 7:15-17
When day’s shadows lengthen, Jesus, be Thou near; Pardon, comfort, strengthen, chase away my fear; Love and hope be deepened, faith more strong and clear. When the night grows darkest, and the stars are pale, When the foemen gather in death’s misty vale, Be Thou sword and buckler…
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Anne Steele • English
1 Corinthians 15:57
When death appears before my sight In all his dire array, Unequal to the dreadful sight, My courage dies away. But see my glorious Leader nigh! My Lord, my Savior lives: Before him death's pale terrors fly, And my faint heart revives. He left his dazzling throne above, He met the…
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Ray Palmer • English
Genesis 3:19
When downward to the darksome tomb I thoughtful turn my eyes, Frail nature trembles at the gloom And anxious fears arise. Why shrinks my soul?--in death's embrace Once Jesus captive slept: And angels, hovering o'er the place, His lowly pillow kept. Thus shall they guard my sleepi…
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Anne Steele • English
Isaiah 41:17
When fainting in the sultry waste, And parch'd with thirst extream, The weary pilgrim longs to taste The cool, refreshing stream; Should, sudden, to his hopeless eye A crystal spring appear, How would th' enliv'ning sweet supply His drooping spirits cheer! So longs the weary fain…
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Thomas Cradock • English
Psalm 120
When foes with cruel hate beset me round, My fame when impious tongues with slander wound, Quite destitute of aid, to thee I fly, To thee, dread father, and thou hear'st my cry. O thou, who art to simple truth a friend, And dost the honest, guileless heart defend. From sland'rous…
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John Henry Hopkins • English
Matthew 2:12
When from the East the wise men came, Led by the Star of Bethlehem, The gifts they bro't to Jesus were Of gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. Bright gold of Ophir, passing fine, Proclaims a King of royal line; For David's son in David's town, Is born the heir of David's crown. The…
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Robert Grant • English
John 11:35
When gath'ring clouds around I view, And days are dark, and friends are few, On Him I lean who not in vain Experienced ev'ry human pain; He sees my wants, allays my fears, And counts and treasures up my tears. If aught should tempt my soul to stray From heav'nly wisdom's narrow w…
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Thomas Cradock • English
Psalm 126
When God all-clement heard his people's cries, And freed them from their galling miseries; When he redeem'd them with his mighty hand, And safe-restor'd them to their native land; 'Twixt hope and fear distracted, long they seem Like men awaking from an irksome dream; Then were th…
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Isaac Watts • English
Psalm 16
When God is nigh, my faith is strong, His arm is my almighty prop: Be glad my heart; rejoice my tongue, My dying flesh shall rest in hope. Though in the dust I lay my head, Yet, gracious God, thou wilt not leave My soul for ever with the dead, Nor lose thy children in the grave.…
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John Keble • English
Exodus 19:16-23
When God of old came down from heaven, in power and wrath he came; before his feet the clouds were riven, half darkness and half flame: but, when he came the second time, he came in power and love; softer than gale at morning prime hovered his Holy Dove. The fires, that rushed on…
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Galatians 1:15-16
When God our Father's pleas'd For to reveal his Son, Immediately our Conscience eas'd Becomes his peaceful Throne. Consult we then no more Our Senses, Flesh and Blood, But in the day of heav'nly Pow'r commence the sons of God. Included all in One, We now with Rapture tell, We're…
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Isaac Watts • English
Psalm 126
When GOD revealed His gracious name, and changed my mournful state, my rapture seemed a pleasing dream, the grace appeared so great. The world beheld the glorious change, and did Thy hand confess; my tongue broke out in unknown strains, and sung surprising grace. "Great is the wo…
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T. H. Stockton • English
Isaiah 44:6
When God--neglected or denied-- From ancient tribes withdrew his grace, How soon the erring myriads strove With phantom forms to fill his place! On every hill, by every stream, All homes within, all waysides near, The hallowed idols senseless stood-- The helpless suppliants bowed…
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John Fawcett • English
1 Kings 17:6
When God's own people stand in need, His goodness will provide supplies; Thus when Elijah faints for bread, A raven to his comfort flies. At God's command, with speedy wings, The hungry bird resigns it prey, And to the rev'rend prophet brings The needful portion day by day. This…
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Edgar Fleenor • English
2 Thessalonians 1:7
Oh, the Lord will soon return, And the earth in flames shall burn, When He comes, when He comes; We shall see Him, every eye, Swiftly flying thro’ the sky, When He comes, when He comes. When He comes, when He comes, He will judge the quick and dead, When He comes. Hear His voice…
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Arthur A. Westbrook • English
1 Thessalonians 4:17
O how sweet ’twill be to meet the Lord, When He comes in glory, by and by; What a song of praise will be outpoured, When He comes in glory, by and by. How sweet! How sweet! When He comes in the sky! What joy! what joy! When He comes in glory, by and by. We will have our robes all…
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Ada Blenkhorn • English
1 Corinthians 15:23
Happy songs thro’ all the earth shall ring When He cometh, When He cometh, We shall all with joy behold our King Then our blessed Lord shall come again. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing aloud the joyful strain, Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lo! He comes a King to reign. Pain and sorrow the…
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Psalm 8:3-6
When Heav'n, thy beauteous work on high, Employs my wond'ring sight; The moon, that nightly rules the sky, With Stars of feebler light; What's man, say I, that, Lord, thou lov'st To keep him in thy mind? Or what his offspring, that thou prov'st To them so wond'rous kind? Him next…
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John King (1830) • English
Psalm 118:26
When his salvation bringing, to Zion Jesus came, the children all stood singing hosannas to his name: nor did their zeal offend him, but as he rode along, he let them still attend him, and smiled to hear their song. And since the Lord retaineth his love for children still, though…
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Evan A. Fry • English
John 17:3
When Holy Ghost shall come in pow'r, with knowledge deep, profound, you shall be witnesses of me to earth's remotest bound. Proclaim my words unto the world, to humble folk and kings; bear witness of those things you know, the peace my Spirit brings. Apostles, prophets, martyrs,…
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Shirley Erena Murray • English
John 11:25-26
When human voices cannot sing and human hearts are breaking, we bring our grief to you, O God, who knows our inner aching. Set free our spirits from all fear — the cloud of dark unknowing, and let the light, the Christ-light show the pathway of our going. Make real for us your ho…
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J. Hart • English
2 Corinthians 5:21
When I by faith my Maker see In weakness and distress, Brought down to that sad state for me Which angels can’t express; When that great God to whom I go For help, amazed I view, By sin and sorrow sunk as low As I, and lower too; [For all our sins we his may call, As he sustained…
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Isaac Watts (1707) • English
Isaiah 25:5
When I can read my title clear To mansions in the skies, I'll bid farewell to every fear, And wipe my weeping eyes. I'm goin' to trust in the Lord, I'm goin' to trust in the Lord, I'm goin' to trust in the Lord till I die: I'm goin' to trust in the Lord, I'm goin' to trust in the…
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Josiah Conder • English
Job 1:21
When I can trust my all with God, In trial's fearful hour, Bow, all resigned, beneath His rod, And bless His sparing power, A joy springs up amid distress, A fountain in the wilderness. O, to be brought to Jesus' feet, Though sorrows fix me there, Is still a privilege; and sweet…
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A. M. Bean • English
Romans 8:18
The sands have been washed in the footprints Of the Stranger on Galilee’s shore; And the voice that subdued the rough billows Will be heard in Judea no more, But the path of that lone Galilean, With joy I will follow today, And the toils of the road will seem nothing When I get t…
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Psalm 102
When I pour out my Soul in Pray'r, do Thou, O Lord, attend; to thy eternal Throne of Grace let my sad Cry ascend. O hide not Thou thy glorious Face in Times of deep Distress: Incline thine Ear, and when I call, my Sorrows soon redress. Each cloudy Portion of my Life like scatter'…
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Psalm 102
When I pour out my Soul in Pray'r, Do thou, O LORD, incline thine Ear; And let my sad Cry ascend, To thee, my only Friend: Hide not thy Face from my Distress, Do thy my Sorrows soon redress; And when I call on thee, Vouchsafe to comfort me. My Days like scatter'd Smoke expire, My…
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Maud Frazer Jackson • English
Matthew 27:36
When I see my Savior, hanging on Calvary, Bearing there for sinners bitterest agony, Gratitude o’erwhelms me, makes mine eyes grow dim, All my ransomed being captive is to Him. I can see the blood-drops, red ’neath His thorny crown, From the cruel nail wounds now they are falling…
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Elisha A. Hoffman • English
Exodus 12:7
Christ our Redeemer died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due; Sprinkle your soul with the blood of the Lamb, And I will pass, will pass over you. When I see the blood, When I see the blood, When I see the blood, I will pass, I will pass over you. Chiefest of sinne…
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Psalm 8
O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
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Annie Wittenmeyer • English
Revelation 21:21
The burdens of life may be many, The frowns of the world may be cold; To me it will matter but little, When I stand on the streets of gold. With joy I shall enter that city, The face of my Savior behold; And I shall be changed and be like Him, When I stand on the streets of gold.…
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