Only Christ, who died for me, Paid the price and made me free: 2 In my joys may I rejoice, only for [Thee! Is it in me? Is it in me? Is it, O Lord, in me? Gratefully accept relief, only for 2 I come in my need to the life-giving 8 Be my smiles and be my tears, only Be my love and be my life, only for o'er me, And I seem to walk aloneLonging, 'mid my cares and crosses, For the joys that now are flown! If I've Jesus, "Jesus only," Then my sky will have a gem; He's the Sun of brightest splendour, And the Star of Bethlehem. 2 What though all my earthly journey Bringeth nought but weary hours; And, in gasping for life's roses, Thorns I find instead of flowers! If I've Jesus," Jesus only,' He's the "Lily of the Valley," And the "Rose of Sharon" fair. 8 What though all my heart is yearning For the love of long ago Bitter lessons sadly learning From the shadowy page of woe! If I've Jesus, "Jesus only." He'll be with me to the end; And, unseen by mortal vision, Angel bands will o'er me bend. 4 When I soar to realms of glory, And an entrance I await, If I whisper, "Jesus only!" Wide will ope the pearly gate: When I join the heavenly chorus, And the angel hosts I see, Precious Jesus," Jesus only," Will my theme of rapture be. Word, Is it for me? is it for me? By faith in its power, let my soul be Is it, O Lord, for me ? [restored: Pardon and purity Jesus will give, Life everlasting to all who believeOh, that His power I may fully reIs it, O Lord, for me? [ceive: 3 There's peace in believing, whatever Is it for me? Is it for me? Is it, O Lord, for me? betides, Is it for me ? is it for me? There's rest for the soul that in Jesus abides: Is it, O Lord, for me? Surely the work of redemption is done, All for me! All for me! Surely 't is all for me! 423 2 3 4 COME, every joyful heart, That loves the Saviour's name, Tell all above, and all below, The debt of love to Him you owe. He left His starry crown, And laid His robes aside; On wings of love came down, And wept, and bled, and died: What He endured no tongne can tell, To save our souls from death and hell. From the dark grave He roseThe mansion of the dead; And thence His mighty foes [rode, In glorious triumph led; Up through the sky the Conqueror And reigns on high, the Saviour God. From thence He'll quickly comeHis chariot will not stayAnd bear our spirits home To realms of endless day: There shall we see His lovely face, And ever be in His embrace. Make me very sorry for my sins indeed. 2 2 Now I know Thou lovest, and dost plead for me! [to Thee. Make me very thankful, in my prayers Soon I hope in glory at Thy side to stand; [happy land. Make me fit to meet Thee in that 431 ATeven, ere the sun was set, The sick, O Lord, around Thee lay; Oh, in what divers pains they met ! I THINK when I read that sweet story of old, When Jesus was here among men, How He called little children as lambs to His fold; [Him then. I should like to have been with I wish that His hands had been placed on my head, [around me, That His arms had been thrown And that I might have seen His kind look when He said, "Let the little ones come unto Me." Yet still to His footstool in prayer I may go, And ask for a share of His love; And if I thus earnestly seek Him below, [above I shall see Him and hear Him In that beautiful place He has to gone prepare, For all who are washed and forgiven; And many dear children are gathering there, [heaven.' For "of such is the kingdom of Oh, with what joy they went away! 3 But thousands and thousands, who 2 Once more 'tis eventide; and we, Oppressed with various ills, draw near: What if Thy form we cannot see! We know and feel that Thou art here. 3 O Saviour Christ, our woes dispel! For some are sick and some are sad; And some have never loved Thee well, And some have lost the love they had: 4 And all, O Lord, crave perfect rest, And to be wholly free from sin; And they who fain would serve Thee best, Are conscious most of sin within. wander and fall, [come. Never heard of that heavenly home: I should like them to know there is room for them all, And that Jesus has bid them to I long for that blessed and glorious time, The fairest, and brightest, and best; When the dear little children of every clime [blest. Shall crowd to His arms and be 435 Psalms and Paraphrases. c.M. 2 THOU, my soul, bless God the Be stirred up, His holy name 2 Bless, O my soul, the Lord thy God, 4 Who doth redeem thy life, that thou Our vows, our prayers, we now pre 3 Through each perplexing path of life, 4 Oh, spread Thycovering wings around, And at our Father's loved abode 5 Such blessings from Thy gracious 439 2 C.M. COME, let us to the Lord our God With contrite hearts return : Our God is gracious, nor will leave The desolate to mourn. His voice commands the tempest And stills the stormy wave; [forth, And though His arm be strong to 'Tis also strong to save. [smite, 3 Long hath the night of sorrow reigned; 4 The dawn shall bring us light; Our hearts, if God we seek to know, 5 As dew upon the tender herb, As showers that usher in the spring, 6 So shall His presence bless our souls, That hallowed morn shall chase away 3 For God gave up His Son to death, 4 Not to condemn the sons of men No weapons in His hands are seen, 5 He came to raise our fallen state, 6 But veugeance just for ever lies 441 C.M. Fawe om The power to save, [rose ATHER of peace, and God of love! That power by which our Shepherd 2 Him from the dead Thou brought'st 2 Oh, may Thy Spirit seal our souls, 4 That to perfection's sacred height CONTENTS. a HYMN BLESSING for you 226 A drunkard reached. 110 A little pilgrim on life's 411 A long time I wandered 40 A ruler once came 879 Alas! and did my? ... 86 All glory to Jesus ... 185 All hail the power ... 140 All my doubts I give... 207 All people that on earth 83 All the way my Saviour 131| Almost persuaded 52 Amazing grace! ... 231 Am I a soldier? 75 Are you coming home? 397 Arise, my soul, arise ... 163 Art thou weary? 261 As I wandered round... 343 ... As when the Hebrew.. 440 431 At even, ere the sun... BEAUTIFUL Valley.. 315 143 Be glad in the Lord... 291 80 29 ... 246 YALL them in!" CALL 197 Jome, all ye saints... 818 Come, brethren, as we.. 248 HYMN Come, every Joyful Glory be to the Father 434 I have entered the valley 50 81 57 96 TALLELUJAH. He is 173 I know not the hour... 23 ... 181 ... 393 ... |