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F. E. Belden • English
John 16:13
Ask for the Guide Book, the Bible from heav'n; For our salvation the pages were giv'n; If of a truth you are seeking the way, Ask for the Guide Book, believer, and obey. Ask for the Guide Book, search the blessed Guide Book; Read it, heed it, on your upward way; Ask for the Guide…
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Harriet Auber • English
Matthew 2:1-12
Bright was the guiding star, which shone With meek and kindly ray To lead the magi to the home Where the Redeemer lay. But lo! a brighter, clearer light Now points to his abode; It shines through sin and sorrow's night To guide us to our God. O haste to follow where it leads, The…
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R. E. Winsett • English
1 Corinthians 2:9
We’ve often heard how Jesus came upon this earth to die, That we might be redeemed from sin and meet Him in the sky; His persecutions then were great, by Judas He was sold, He died for us! O precious love! Yes the half has never been told. Yes the half has never been told, Yes th…
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Knowles Shaw • English
John 21:25
Man was lost--but wonderful story, Tho' he'd wandered away from the fold; There was love from the Father in glory, But the half has never been told. But the half has never been told, The half has never been told; Till we meet our Savior in glory, The half can never be told. Jesus…
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Frances R. Havergal (1878) • English
1 Kings 10:7
I know I love Thee better, Lord Than any earthly joy: For Thou hast given me the peace Which nothing can destroy. The half has never yet been told, Of love so full and free; The half has never yet been told, The blood, it cleanseth me. I know that Thou art nearer still Than any e…
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P. P. Bliss • English
1 Kings 10:7
Repeat the story o’er and o’er, Of grace so full and free; I love to hear it more and more, Since grace has rescued me. The half was never told, The half was never told, Of grace divine, so wonderful, The half was never told. And oh, what rapture will it be With all the host abov…
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Johnson Oatman • English
Revelation 10:1
Once a sinner far from Jesus, I was perishing with cold, But the blessèd Savior heard me when I cried; Then He threw His robe around me, And He led me to His fold, And I’m living on the hallelujah side. Oh, glory be to Jesus, let the hallelujahs roll; Help me ring the Savior’s pr…
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William Hunter • English
Luke 5:20
There is a spot to me more dear Than native vale or mountain; A spot for which affection’s tear Springs grateful from its fountain. ’Tis not where kindred souls abound, Though that is almost Heaven, But where I first my Savior found, And felt my sins forgiven. Hard was my toil to…
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D. S. Warner • English
Daniel 5:23-27
See the great king of Babel in these latter days of time, Make a feast that’s universal, all the nations drink her wine; As they eat, drink, and revel in her lofty steeple hall, God proclaims her desolation by His hand upon the wall. ’Tis the hand of God on the wall, ’Tis the han…
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Harriett H. Pierson • English
John 20:25-28
The hand that was nailed to the cross of woe, In love reaches down to the world below; ’Tis beckoning now to the souls that roam, And pointing the way to the heav’nly home. The hand of my Savior I see, The hand that was wounded for me: ’Twill lead me in love to the mansions above…
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K. Shaw • English
Daniel 5:5-6
At the feast of Belshazzar, and a thousand of his lords, While they drank from golden vessels, as the Book of Truth records; In the night as they revel in the royal palace hall, They were seized with consternation,- 'twas the hand upon the wall. 'Tis the hand of God on the wall,…
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Anne Steele • English
Psalm 84
How lovely, how divinely sweet, O Lord, Thy sacred courts appear! Fain would my longing passions meet The glories of Thy presence there. Oh, blest the men, blest their employ, Whom Thine indulgent favors raise To dwell in those abodes of joy, And sing Thy never-ceasing praise. Go…
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Anne Steele (1780) • English
2 Corinthians 6:18
Extensive promise! O what hopes divine, What rich delight, the gracious words impart! My father! when my faith can call thee mine, A ray of heaven illuminates my heart. Lord, if thy word confirm my heavenly birth, And bid me say "my father," then I live; Not all the tenderest, de…
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Anne Steele (1760) • English
John 17:24
O could we read our int'rest here, Jesus, in these dear words of thine, A heav'n of pleasure would appear, A blissful view of joys divine. Dear Saviour, let thy boundless grace Remove our guilt, our fears remove; Then shall our thoughts with rapture trace The radiant mansions of…
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Philo Dibble • English
Acts 3:19-21
The happy day at last has come. The truth restored is now made known. The promised angel’s come again To introduce Messiah’s reign. The gospel trump again is heard. The truth from darkness has appeared. The lands which long benighted lay Have now beheld a glorious day: The day by…
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Andrew Young • English
Psalm 149:5
There is a happy land, Far, far away, Where saints in glory stand, Bright, bright as day. O how they sweetly sing: Worthy is our Saviour-King! Loud let his praises ring, Praise, praise for aye. Come to this happy land, Come, come away; Why will you doubting stand, Why still delay…
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Psalm 1
That man hath perfect blessedness who walketh not astray In counsel of ungodly men, nor stands in sinners' way, Nor sitteth in the scorner's chair: But placeth his delight Upon God's law, and meditates on his law day and night. He shall be like a tree that grows near planted by a…
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Anne Steele • English
Psalm 23
Happy the man of heavenly birth, Beyond the proudest boast of earth Whom mercy thus sustains: To scenes of living verdure led, Plenty and peace their blessings spread, And not a thought complains. Conducted by his gracious guide Where streams of sweet refreshment glide, And fed w…
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Thomas Haweis • English
Psalm 68:18
The happy morn is come! Triumphant o’er the grave, The Lord hath left the tomb Omnipotent to save. Captivity is captive led; For Jesus liveth that was dead. Who now accuseth them For whom their Surety died? Who now shall those condemn Whom God hath justified? Christ hath the rans…
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D. S. Warner • English
Psalm 144:15
Who but the Christian is happy and free, Filled with the glory of God? None in creation so happy as He, Washed and redeemed in the wonderful blood. Jesus, the one who my sorrows hath healed, Thou are the one who my spirit hath sealed; Only Thy glory from heaven revealed, Only Thy…
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John Henry Yates (1891) • English
Matthew 11:28
Our life is like a stormy sea Swept by the gales of sin and grief, While on the windward and the lee Hang heavy clouds of unbelief; But o’er the deep a call we hear, Like harbor bell’s inviting voice; It tells the lost that hope is near, And bids the trembling soul rejoice. This…
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W. Tucker • English
Psalm 85:9
O love! beyond conception great, That form'd the vast, stupendous plan! Where all divine perfections meet To reconcile rebellious man! There wisdom shines in fullest blaze, And justice all her rights maintains: Astonish'd angels stoop to gaze, While mercy o'er the guilty reigns.…
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William J. Henry • English
Matthew 20:6
Why stand ye all day idle? The harvest time is here, Behold, with flaming sickle the reapers gather near; Oh, hear the earnest pleadings which come from every land, “Lord, send us gospel workers, to lend a helping hand.” Oh, who will go for Jesus across the stormy wave, And o’er…
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George Burgess • English
Psalm 126:5-6
The harvest dawn is near, The year delays not long; And he who sows with many a tear, Shall reap with many a song. Sad to his toil he goes, His seed with weeping leaves; But he shall come, at twilight's close, And bring his golden sheaves.
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John B. Hague • English
Jeremiah 8:20
Hark, sinner, while God from on high doth entreat thee, And warnings with accents of mercy doth blend; Give ear to his voice, lest in judgment he meet thee, "The harvest is passing, the summer will end." The harvest is passing, the summer will end; The harvest is passing, the sum…
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William J. Henry • English
Jeremiah 8:20
The harvest is past and the summer is ended, Alas, precious soul, this may be thy sad cry: “The Spirit is gone I’ve so often offended, And now with the lost I must perish and die.” The harvest is past, And I am not saved; How fearful the cost For a soul to be lost! The harvest is…
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H. L. Gilmour (1885) • English
Psalm 68:18
My soul in sad exile was out on life's sea, So burdened with sin, and distressed, Till I heard a sweet voice saying, "Make Me your choice," And I entered the haven of rest. I've anchored my soul in the haven of rest, I'll sail the wide seas no more; The tempest may sweep o'er the…
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Thomas Kelly (1820) • English
Exodus 3:15
The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. The highest place that Heav'n affords Is his, is his by right, The King of Kings and Lord of Lords, And Heav'n's eternal light. The joy of all who dwell above, Th…
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Isaac Watts • English
Matthew 8:16-17
Behold, the blind their sight receive! Behold, the dead awake and live! The dumb speak wonders, and the lame Leap like the hart, and bless His name. Thus doth th'eternal Spirit own And seal the mission of the Son; The Father vindicates His cause, While He hangs bleeding on the cr…
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Charles Wesley • English
1 John 5:11
Jesus hath died that I might live, Might live to God alone; In Him eternal life receive, And be in spirit one. Saviour, I thank thee for the grace, The gift unspeakable: And wait with arms of faith t’embrace, And all Thy love to feel. My soul breaks out in strong desire The perfe…
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Philip Doddridge • English
1 Peter 1:22
Great spirit of immortal love, Vouchsafe our frozen hearts to move; With ardor strong these breasts inflame To all that own a Savior's name. Still let the heavenly fire endure Fervent and vigorous, true and pure: Let every heart and every hand Join in the dear fraternal band. Cel…
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John Cawood • English
Acts 16:9
Hark! what mean those lamentations, Rolling sadly through the sky? ’Tis the cry of heathen nations, Come and help, or we die! Hear the heathen’s sad complaining, Christians, hear their dying cry; And the love of Christ constraining, Join to help them, ere they die.
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John Barnard • English
Psalm 79
The heathen, Lord, thy heritage, Did furiously invade; Defiled thy temple, and in heaps, Jerusalem have laid. The bodies of thy servants slain, For meat to fowls of heaven; And thy saints flesh, to savage beasts, They cruelly have given. They round about Jerusalem, Their blood, l…
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Psalm 19
The heav'ns God's glory do declare, the skies his hand-works preach: Day utters speech to day, and night to night doth knowledge teach. There is no speech nor tongue to which their voice doth not extend: Their line is gone through all the earth, their words to the world's end. In…
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Aldine S. Kieffer • English
Psalm 73:25
Whom have I in heav’n but Thee? Blessed Saviour, mighty Friend; On the land or on the sea, Thou canst keep me to life’s end. Tho’ my strength of heart may fail, As I journey by the way, Thou wilt guard when foes assail Me upon my pilgrim way. Thou wilt guide me with Thy hand, Me…
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Anne Steele • English
Revelation 3:20
And will the Lord thus condescend To visit sinful worms? Thus at the door shall mercy stand In all her winning forms? Surprising grace!--and shall my heart Unmoved and cold remain? Has this hard rock no tender part? Must mercy please in vain? Shall Jesus for admission sue-- His c…
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Charles Wesley • English
Song of Solomon 2:3
Savior of all, to thee we bow, And own thee faithful to thy word; We hear thy voice, and open now, Our hearts to entertain our Lord. Savior of all, to thee we bow, And own thee faithful to thy word, We hear thy voice, and open now, Our hearts to entertain our Lord. Come in, come…
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Charles Wesley • English
John 14:2-3
Away with our sorrow and fear! We soon shall recover our home; The city of saints shall appear, The day of eternity come. From earth we shall quickly remove, And mount to our promised abode, The house of our Father above, The palace of angels and God. By faith we already behold T…
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Joseph Bromehead • English
Genesis 28:10-12
Jerusalem, my happy home, when shall I come to thee? When will my sorrows have an end? Thy joys, when shall I see? O happy harbor of the saints, O sweet and pleasant soil! In thee no sorrow may be found, no grief, no care, no toil. Thy saints are crowned with glory great; they se…
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Laura E. Newell • English
Matthew 25:34
The beautiful heavenly kingdom Where Christ is the light of the day, We fain would behold when he calls us To walk in the bright shining way. For Jesus is waiting to bless us, He calls us in accents of love, And there in the beautiful kingdom, We’d praise him forever above. The b…
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Lewis Hartsough • English
Hebrews 11:16
I love to think of the heav'nly land, Where white-robed angels are; Where many a friend is gathered safe, From fear and toil and care. There’ll be no parting, There’ll be no parting, There’ll be no parting, There’ll be no parting there. I love to think of the heav'nly land, Where…
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A. Cleveland Coxe • English
Matthew 25:10
In the silent midnight watches, List thy bosom's door! How it knocketh, knocketh, knocketh, Knocketh, evermore! Say not 'tis thy pulses beating, 'Tis thy heart of sin; 'Tis thy Saviour knock, and crieth, "Rise and let me in!' Death comes down with reckless footsteps, To the hall…
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Harry Loper • English
Judges 3:20
There’s a wire from earth to heaven, and it reaches to the throne; We can always send a message, making all our wishes known; For the blessed Holy Spirit, who indites the heart’s desire, Waits to send the swift despatches over pray’r’s connecting wire. You can tell to him your me…
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St. Thomas, Aquinas • J. M. Neale • English
Matthew 20:29
The heavenly Word, proceeding forth yet leaving not the Father’s side, accomplishing his work on earth had reached at length life’s eventide. By false disciple to be given to foemen for his life athirst, himself, the very bread of heaven, he gave to his disciples first. He gave h…
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Charles Wesley • English
Exodus 14:22
Arm of the Lord, awake, awake! Thine own immortal strength put on; With terror clothed, hell's kingdom shake And cast thy foes forever down. As in the ancient times appear; The sacred annals speak thy fame: Be now omnipotently near, To endless ages still the same. Thy arm, Lord,…
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1 Kings 8:27
The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of His work displays the firmament. In all the lands resounds the word. Never perceived, ever understood, ever, ever, ever understood. The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of His work, The wonder of His work dis…
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Josiah Conder • English
Psalm 19
The heavens declare his glory, Their Maker's skill the skies; Each day repeats the story, And night to night replies, Their silent proclamation Throughout the earth is heard; The record of creation, The page of nature's word. So pure, so soul-restoring, Is truth's diviner ray; A…
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Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth His handy work. Day unto day uttereth speech: and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language: where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out througt all the earth: and their words to…
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T. R. Birks (1874) • English
Psalm 19
The heavens declare your glory, the firmament your power; day unto day the story repeats from hour to hour. Night unto night replying, proclaims in every land, O LORD, with voice undying, the wonders of your hand. The sun with royal splendor goes forth to chant your praise, and m…
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Isaac Watts (1719) • English
Exodus 3:14
The heav'ns declare Thy glory, LORD; in every star Thy wisdom shines; but when our eyes behold Thy word, we read Thy name in fairer lines. The rolling sun, the changing light, and nights and days Thy pow'r confess; but the blest volume Thou hast writ reveals Thy justice and Thy g…
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Psalm 19
The Heav'ns declare thy glory, Lord, which that alone can fill; The firmament and stars express their great Creator's skill. The dawn of each returning day fresh beams of knowledge brings; And from the dark returns of night divine instruction springs. Their pow'rful language to n…
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Psalm 19
The Heav'ns declare thy Glory, LORD, Which that, and that alone can fill; The Firmament and Stars express their great Creator's wond'rous Skill: Each Dawn fresh Beams of Knowledge brings, From ev'ry Night Instruction springs. Their pow'rful Language to no Space, Or Realm, or Regi…
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Psalm 19
The heavens on high abroad declare the majesty of God; And forth the firmament doth show, his handy work abroad. Day speaks to day, and night to night, the knowledge that declared. There neither speech nor language is where their voice is not heard. Their line through all the ear…
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Charles Wesley (1743) • English
Psalm 24
Our Lord is risen from the dead; Our Savior is gone up on high; The pow'rs of hell are captive led, Dragged to the portals of the sky. There His triumphal chariot waits, And angels chant the solemn lay: "Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates, Ye everlasting doors, give way!" Loos…
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Jehoida Brewer • English
Psalm 32:7
Hail, sovereign love, that first began The scheme to rescue fallen man! Hail, matchless, free, eternal grace, That gave my soul a hiding-place! Against the God who rules the sky I fought with hand uplifted high; Despised the mention of his grace, Too proud to seek a hiding-place.…
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J. W. Cunningham • English
Genesis 15:12
From Calvary a cry was heard, A bitter and heart-rending cry; My Saviour! every mournful word Bespeaks thy soul's deep agony. A horror of great darkness fell On thee, thou spotless, holy One! And all the swarming hosts of hell Conspired to tempt God's only Son. The scourge, the t…
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Lewis Hartsough • English
Psalm 61:2
Lead me to the rock that’s higher Than the rock poor self can show; Lead me to its perfect shelter, The strong tower from every foe. In the higher rock I’m trusting, Restful, peaceful, saved and free, ’Tis the tested rock of ages, Its dear shadow shelters me. Yes, the higher rock…
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Nils Frykman • Andrew T. Frykman • English
Psalm 1:2
The highest joy that can be known To those who heav’nward wend— It is the Word of Life to own, And God to have as friend; It is the Word of Life to own, And God to have as friend. The Word doth give me wealth untold, All good it has in store; My deepest sorrows lose their hold To…
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William J. Henry • English
Isaiah 35:8
We’re a band of happy pilgrims bound for our home above, Walking in the highway of the King; Our lips are filled with praises, our hearts are full of love, Walking in the highway of the King. Walking in the highway of the King, Walking in the highway of the King; With hearts all…
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M. Lowrie Hofford • English
Isaiah 40:3
The highway of the Lord prepare, The highway of the King; Let mountains sink, let valleys rise, And shouts of rapture ring. Prepare ye the way of the Lord, Prepare ye the way of the Lord; Make straight in the desert, Make straight in the desert, A highway for our God. Let desert…
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Psalm 99
God is King forever: let the nations tremble; throned above the cherubim, by all the earth adored; He is great in Zion, high above all peoples; praise Him with fear, for holy is the LORD. Merciful as mighty, He delights in justice, for He reigns in righteousness and rules in equi…
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John Needham • English
Leviticus 19:2
Holy and reverend is the name Of our eternal King; Thrice holy Lord! the angels cry: Thrice holy let us sing. Holy is He in all His works, And saints are His delight; But sinners and their wicked ways Shall perish from His sight. The deepest reverence, homage, love, Pay, O my sou…
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E. S. Lorenz • English
Psalm 17:8
I am safe, whatever may betide me; I am safe, who ever may deride me; I am safe, as long as I confide me In the hollow of God’s hand. In the hollow, hollow of his hand! In the hollow, hollow of his hand! I am safe, while God himself doth hold me In the hollow of his hand. What th…
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C. H. Spurgeon • English
John 14:26
The Holy Ghost is here, Where saints in prayer agree; As Jesus' parting gift,--is near Each pleading company. Not far away is he, To be by prayer brought nigh, But here in present majesty As in his courts on high. He dwells within our soul, An ever welcome guest; He reigns with a…
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D. W. Whittle • English
John 14:16
The Holy Ghost is here, The promise is fulfilled; From Christ believers have received What God to Him hath willed. The Holy Ghost is here, Forever to abide; He never can depart from those For whom the Saviour died. The Holy Ghost is here, Let Him our Teacher be; Then light shall…
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D. S. Warner • English
Hebrews 10:19
There is a blest pavilion, A sacred inner court, The place of God’s own dwelling With all the world shut out. Oh, holy resting place! Oh, calm and pure retreat! Where God unveils His face, And life is only sweet. Oh, sweet and tranquil home, Where only God is known! Within this g…
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Mary Nelson Keithahn (1996) • English
Isaiah 2:2-4
The Holy One of Israel has promised wars will end; the lion with the calf shall dwell, and wolf a lamb befriend. Let pruning hooks and plowshares made from battle swords and spears, that people may be unafraid, and lay aside their fears. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Pray for God's pea…
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D. S. Warner • English
Isaiah 10:21
Are you of the holy remnant, Gathered to the King of Peace? Have you found a full atonement, And abundance of His grace? Yes, my soul has come to Zion, On the high and holy way, And I’ve seen the darkness flying, Driven by the light of day. Have you heard a voice from heaven, Cal…
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Isaac Watts • English
Psalm 23
God, who in various methods told His mind and will to saints of old, Sent down his Son, with truth and grace, To teach us in these latter days. Our nation reads the written word, That book of life, that sure record: The bright inheritance of heav'n Is by the sweet conveyance giv'…
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John 14:26
Descend Holy Spirit, the Dove, And visit a sorrowful breast, My burden of guild to remove, And bring me assurance and rest: Thou only hast power to relieve A sinner o'erwhelm'd with his load, The sense of election to give, And sprinkle his heart with the blood. With me, if of old…
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J. H. Kurzenknabe • English
1 Timothy 6:12
Ho! gallant volunteer, Quickly arise; Lo! Satan’s host appear With battle cries. Quick! ere the conflict’s lost, Forth at whatever cost; Be this thy warrior boast, Vict’ry is mine. Marching on, near and far, Marching on for the war; Marching on, armies rise, Marching on for the p…
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Psalm 31:15
It matters not—the manner of our going; Sooner or later comes the Master’s call; In summer’s sunshine, or in winter’s blowing, The message comes to all. It matters not, if only we are ready, Doing His will, accepted by His grace, Bearing the banner of our great hope steady, And s…
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John R. Clements • English
Revelation 12:5
Tho' burdens heavy we here must bear, And the eyes are made dim with tears, There’ll be naught of sorrow “over there” In the “home of the endless years.” In the better land, In that sunny land, In that Eden land, safe by and by; In that better land, In that sunny land, In that Ed…
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D. S. Warner • English
Psalm 90:1
Let us sing a sweet song of the home of the soul, The glorious place of our rest; It is not far away in the heavens untold, But deep in the Infinite breast. I’m at home, blessed home, I am safe in the bosom Divine; Oh, the home of the soul, Thy heaven of glory is mine. He that dw…
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DeWitt Clinton Huntington • English
Psalm 55:6
O think of the home over there, By the side of the river of light, Where the saints all immortal and fair Are robed in their garments of white. Over there, over there, O think of the home over there. Over there, over there, O think of the home over there. O think of the friends o…
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Jennie Wilson • English
Hebrews 11:16
Beyond the dusky ocean, Where solemn waters roll, There is a country glad and bright, The homeland of my soul. O homeland, dear homeland, O happy sinless shore; Beyond the tide I shall abide, Safe there forevermore. Beyond the shadows falling, So soon on life’s brief day, My soul…
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Hugh R. Haweis (1872) • English
John 16:2
The homeland! the homeland! The land of the free-born; There’s no night in the homeland, But aye the fadeless morn; I’m sighing for the homeland, My heart is aching here; There’s no pain in the homeland To which I’m drawing near. My Lord is in the homeland With angels bright and…
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Charles Wesley (1759) • English
Isaiah 33:17
How happy every child of grace, Who knows his sins forgiven! "This earth," he cries, is not my place, I seek my place in heaven: A country far from mortal sight, Which yet by faith I see, The land of rest, the saints’ delight, The heaven prepared for me." O what a blessed hope is…
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D. W. Whittle • English
Titus 2:13
A lamp in the night, a song in time of sorrow; A great glad hope which faith can ever borrow To gild the passing day, with the glory of the morrow, Is the hope of the coming of the Lord. Blessèd hope, blessèd hope, Blessèd hope of the coming of the Lord; How the aching heart it c…
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James Montgomery (1819) • English
Genesis 7:8-9
O where shall rest be found Rest for the weary soul? 'Twere vain the ocean's depths to sound, Or pierce to either pole. Beyond this vale of tears There is a life above, Unmeasured by the flight of years; And all that life is love. Thro' Christ, the Life, the Way, May we that life…
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