Onward Christian Soldiers Hymn Lyrics Sabine Baring-Gould 1 Onward Christian soldiers!Marching as to war,With the cross of JesusGoing on before.Christ, the royal Master,Leads against the foe;Forward into battle,See, His banners go! RefrainOnward, Christian soldiers!Marching as to war,With the cross of Jesus,Going on before. 2 At the name of JesusSatan’s host doth flee;On then, Christian soldiers,On …
Amazing Grace Hymn Lyrics Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,That saved a wretch; like me!I once was lost, but now am found,Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,And grace my fears relieved;How precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed! The Lord hath promised good to me,His …
Most of the old gospel hymns are still being sung today in the twenty-first century. There are many awesome old southern gospel hymns, which were composed in the 70s and before. It is difficult to rate the songs from the best to the worst because all of them were a hit in their day. The …
Come Unto Me Ye Weary Hymn Lyrics 1 “Come unto me, ye weary,and I will give you rest.”O blessed voice of Jesus,which comes to cheer the night!It tells of benediction,of pardon, grace, and peace,of joy that hath no ending,of love which cannot cease. 2 “Come unto me, dear children,and I will give you light.”O loving …
Behold the Glories of the Lamb Hymn Story This is Isaac Watts‘ first-ever hymn. Isaac Watts was born in 1674. He wrote this around 1688. He was therefore only a teenager when he wrote this hymn. When Isaac Watts was born, congregation singing involved chanting the psalms direct from the bible. Most people …
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Be Present at Our Table Lord Hymn Lyrics John Cennick Be present at our table, Lord;Be here and everywhere adored;Thy creatures bless, and grant that weMay feast in paradise with Thee. We thank Thee, Lord, for this our food,For life and health and every good;By Thine own hand may we be fed;Give us each day …
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My Faith Looks Up to Thee Hymn Lyrics Author: Ray Palmer My faith looks up to Thee,Thou Lamb of Calvary,Savior Divine;Now hear me while I pray;Take all my guilt away;Oh, let me from this dayBe wholly Thine. May Thy rich grace impartStrength to my fainting heart,My zeal inspire;As Thou hast died for me,Oh, may my …
Jesus The Very Thought of Thee Hymn Story This hymn was originally written by one of the most influential Christians of Europe in his day, Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153). He had the ear of kings and influential people of his day. His sermons and writings were well regarded for centuries. He helped in the establishment …
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Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Hymn Lyrics Author: Horatius Bonar I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, weary and worn and sad;I found in Him a resting place, and He has made …
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O For a Closer Walk with God Hymn Lyrics William Cowper O for a closer walk with God,A calm and heavenly frame,A light to shine upon the roadThat leads me to the Lamb! Where is the blessedness I knew,When first I saw the Lord?Where is the soul refreshing viewOf Jesus, and His Word? What peaceful …
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