Complete words to CEM Hymnbook Downloaded from www.abcog.org/music/hymn120.txt * 120 Love Is 1. Though I speak with the tongues of angels, though I have the gift of prophecy, Though I understand all mysteries and have not love, I have nothing. Love is patient, love is kind, envies not nor is full of pride. Where knowledge is, it will pass away; where there are tongues they will be stilled. Though I speak with angels' tongues, without love in my heart, I have nothing. 2. Though my faith can make mountains wander, though all my goods I give to the poor, Though I give my body to the flames and have not love, I have nothing. Love seeks not self nor is rude, thinks no evil, rejoices in all truth. But now abide faith and hope and love, and love is greatest of these three. Though my faith makes mountains move, without love in my heart, I have nothing. Copyright, 1992, Condie Erwin * 121 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart 1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move, Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, and make me love Thee as I ought to love. 2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstacies, No sudden rending of the veil of clay, No angel visitant, no opening skies, but take the dimness of my soul away. 3. Teach me to feel that Thou art always nigh; Teach me the struggles of the soul to bear, to check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh. Teach me the patience of unanswered prayer. 4. Teach me to love Thee as Thine angels love; one holy passion filling all my frame, the baptism of the heaven descended Dove, My heart an altar and Thy love the flame. * 122 Through the Love of God, Our Savior 1. Through the love of God, our Savior, all will be well; Free and changeless is His favor, All will be well. Precious is the blood that healed us, perfect is the grace that sealed us, Strong the hand stretched out to shield us, All will be well. 2. Though we pass through tribulation, all will be well; Ours is such a full salvation, All will be well. Happy when in God confiding, Fruitful if in Christ abiding, Holy through the Spirit's guiding. All will be well. 3. We expect a bright tomorrow; all will be well. Faith can sing through days of sorrow, All will be well. On our Father's love relying, Jesus every need supplying, In our living, in our dying, All will be well. * 123 Tell me the Old, Old Story 1. Tell me the old, old story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love. Tell me the story simply, as to a little child, for I am weak and weary and helpless, and defiled. Refrain: Tell me the old, old story, Tell me the old, old, story, Tell me the old, old story of Jesus and His love. 2. Tell me the story slowly that I may take it in, That wonderful redemption, God's remedy for sin. Tell me the story often, for I forget so soon; The early dew of morning has passed away at noon. 3. Tell me the story softly, with earnest tones and grave; Remember, I'm the sinner whom Jesus came to save, Tell me the story always if you would really be, in any time of trouble, a comforter to me. * 124 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 1. Come, Thou long expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free. From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art, Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. 2. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever, Now, Thy gracious Kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne. 3. Come, Almighty, to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return and never, never more Thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above, Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, glory in Thy perfect love. * 125 I would be True 1. I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care. I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare, I would be brave, for there is much to dare. 2. I would be friend of all the foe, the friendless; I would be giving and forget the gift. I would be humble, for I know my weakness; I would look up, and laugh and love and lift, I would look up, and laugh and love and lift. * 126 Face to Face 1. Face to face with Christ my Savior, Face to face, how can it be When, with joy, I behold Him, Jesus Christ, Who died for me? Refrain: Face to face shall I behold Him, He alone may glorify, Face to face in all His glory, I shall see Him by and by! 2. Only faintly now I see Him with the darkling veil between, But a blessed day is coming when His glory shall be seen. 3. What rejoicing in His presence when are banished grief and pain, When the crooked ways are straightened and the dark things shall be plain! 4. Face to face O blissful moment! Face to face, to see and know, Face to face with my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, Who loves me so. * 127 Mine Eyes upon the Lord 1. Mine eyes upon the Lord continually are set, for He it is that shall bring forth my feet out of the net; Turn unto me Thy face, and to me mercy show because that I am desolate and am brought very low. 2. My heart's griefs are increased, relieve me from distress; See mine affliction and my pain, and all my sins forgive. Consider Thou my foes because they many are, and it a cruel hatred is which they against me bear. 3. O do Thou keep my soul, do Thou deliver me, and let me never be ashamed because I trust in Thee; Let uprightness and truth keep me, who Thee attend. Redemption, Lord, to Israel from all his troubles send. * 128 He Hideth My Soul 1. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, where rivers of pleasure I see. Refrain: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, that shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of His love and covers me there with His hand, and covers me there with His hand. 2. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day. 3. With numberless blessings each moment He crowns; and filled with His fullness divine, I sing in my rapture, oh, glory to God for such a Redeemer as mine! 4. When clothed in His brightness, transported I rise to meet Him in clouds of the sky; Then we shall return to be rulers with Him, when Jesus shall come from on high. * 129 Take My Life and Let it be 1. Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love, at the impulse of Thy love. 2. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King, always, only, for my King. 3. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee; Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold, Not a mite would I withhold. 4. Take my love, my God, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee, ever, only, all for Thee. * 130 How Excellent is Thy Name 1. How excellent in all the earth, Lord, our Lord, is Thy name! Who hast Thy glory far advanced above the starry frame, From mouths of babes and infants Lord, Strength by Thee is ordained so that Thy enemies be crushed, Thy vengeful foes restrained. 2. When I look up unto the heavens which Thine own fingers framed, Unto the moon and to the stars, which were by Thee ordained, Then say I, what is man that Thou should be mindful of Him? Or what, the son of man, that Thou so kind to him should be? 3. For Thou hast made him little less than the angels above, with glory and with dignity, with honor crowned his head, Appointed Lord of all Thy works, all things under his feet, All sheep and oxen, yes, and beasts that in the field to stray. * 131 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! 2. O come, Thou Day spring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to fight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! 3. O come, Desire of nations, bind all people in one heart and mind; Bidden envy, strife and discord cease, fill the whole world with heaven's peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! * 132 O Zion, Haste 1. O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, to tell to all the world that God is Light; That He who made all nations is not willing one should perish, Lost in shades of night. Refrain: Publish glad tiding, Tidings of peace; Tidings of Jesus, Redemption and release. 2. Behold how many thousands still are lying bound in the darksome prison house of sin; with none to tell them of the Savior's dying or of the life He died for them to win. 3. Proclaim to every people, tongue and nation that God in Whom they live and move is love; Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation and died on earth that man might live in love. 4. Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious; Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way, Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious, and all thou spendest Jesus will repay. * 133 Thou didst Leave thy Throne 1. Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown when Thou camest to earth for me, But in Bethlehem's home there was found no room for Thy holy nativity. O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee! 2. Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang, proclaiming Thy royal degree; But in lowly birth didst Thou come to earth, and in great humility, O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee! 3. The foxes found rest and birds their nest in the shade of the forest tree; But Thy couch was the sod, O Thou Son of God, in the desert of Galilee, O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee! 4. Thou camest, O Lord, with the living word that should set Thy people free; But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, they bore Thee to Calvary. O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room in my heart for Thee! 5. When the heavens shall ring, and her choirs shall sing at Thy coming to victory, Let Thy voice call me on, saying, "Yet there is room, there is room at My side for thee." And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, when Thou comest and callest me. * 134 The Trumpet shall Sound 1. Behold, I show, I show you all a mystery; We shall not sleep, but we shall all be changed. In just a while, the twinkling of an eye you'll see, The trumpet shall sound, and we shall all be raised. Refrain: But thanks to God, Who giveth us the victory Through Christ the Lord, Eternal, Living One. Always abound and do the work He's given me, Beloved of God and Christ, His chosen sons. 2. O death, O grave, where is your sting, your victory? The sting of death is sin, defined by law. And when this mortal puts on immortality, The trumpet shall sound, rejoice for ever more. Copyright by Ross Jutsum, used by permission. * 135 If I Take the Wings of the Morning 1. If I take the wings of the morning, fly away to an isle of the sea, Even there would Your eye behold me; Whither from your presence I flee? Refrain: Where will I hide from Thee, O God; Whither, Lord, Whither will I flee? Search me and know all the thoughts of my heart, and ever will I sing praise to Thee. 2. If I say, "I'll hide in the darkness; Let it be in concealment to me," Yet the night shall be light around me; day and night are alike unto Thee. 3. All your precious thoughts, could I count them, they would be as the grains of sand; and I know before I was fashioned, in Your book was my substance planned. Copyright, 1990, Martha Dalton * 136 There's a Great Day Coming 1. There's a great day coming, A great day coming, There's a great day coming by and by, When the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come? Refrain: Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for the judgment day? Are you ready? Are you ready for the judgment day? 2. There's a bright day coming, A bright day coming, There's a bright day coming by and by, But its brightness shall only come to them that love the Lord; Are you ready for that day to come? 3. There's a sad day coming, A sad day coming, There's a sad day coming by and by, When the sinner shall hear his doom, "Depart, I know ye not." Are you ready for that day to come? * 137 A Child of the King 1. My Father is rich in houses and lands; He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold His coffers are full; He has riches untold. Refrain: I'm a child of the King, A child of the King; With Jesus my Savior, I'm a child of the King. 2. My Father's own Son, the Savior of men, once wandered on earth with the poorest of them; but now He is pleading our pardon on high that we may be His when He comes by and by. 3. I once was an outcast stranger on earth, a sinner by choice and an alien by birth; but I've been adopted, my name's written down, an heir to a mansion, a robe and a crown. * 138 Mount Zion Stands Most Beautiful 1. The Lord Eternal is most great and greatly to be praised! within the city of our God, upon His holy hill. Mount Zion stands most beautiful, the joy of all the land! The city of the mighty King doth on her north side stand. 2. Within her palaces our God is for a refuge known, for lo, the kings assembled; together they did come. When they beheld it, all amazed, they fled in great dismay; And being troubled at Thy sight, they thence did haste away. 3. As we have heard, we saw within the city of our God, The city which the Lord of Hosts established evermore. We of Thy lovingkindness thought in Thy most holy place; O God, according to Thy name, Thy praise fills all the earth! * 139 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come 1. Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home. All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide for our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home. 2. All the blessings of the field, All the stores the gardens yield, All the fruits in full supply, ripened 'neath the summer sky, All that spring with bounteous hand scatterest o'er the smiling land; All that liberal autumn pours from her rich o'er-flowing stores. 3. These to Thee, our God, we owe, Source whence all our blessings flow; And for these our souls shall raise grateful vows and solemn praise. Come, then, thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home; Come to God's own temple, come, Raise the song of harvest home. * 140 O Come, All Ye Faithful 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, Born the King of angels! Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! 2. O sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation! O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! 3. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given, Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! * 141 Come, Come, Ye Saints 1. Come, come, ye Saints, no toil nor labor fear, But with joy wend your way. Though hard to you this journey may appear, Grace shall be as your day. 'Tis better far for us to strive our useless cares from us to drive; Do this, and joy your hearts will swell, All is well! All is well! 2. Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? 'Tis not so; all is right, Why should we think to earn a great reward if we now shun the fight? Gird up your loins; fresh courage take, Our God will never us forsake; And soon we'll have this tale to tell, All is well! All is well! 3. We'll find the place which God for us prepared in the day of His rest, where none shall come to hurt or make afraid; there the Saints will be blessed. We'll make the air with music ring, Shout praises to our God and King; Above the rest these words we'll tell, All is well! All is well! * 142 Let the Lower Lights be Burning 1. Brightly beams our Father's mercy from His lighthouse ever more, But to us He gives the keeping of the lights along the shore. Refrain: Let the lower lights be burning! Send a gleam across the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman you may rescue, you may save! 2. Dark the night of sin has settled, Loud the angry billows roar, Eager eyes are watching, longing, for the lights along the shore. 3. Trim your feeble lamp, my brother, Some poor sailor tempest tossed, Trying now to make the harbor, the darkness may be lost. * 143 Come to the Feast 1. All things are ready, come to the Feast! Come, for the table now is spread; Ye famishing, ye weary, come, And thou shalt be richly fed. Refrain: Hear the invitation, Come, whosoever will; Praise God for full salvation, For whosoever will. 2. All things are ready, come to the Feast! Come, for the door is open wide; A place of honor is reserved for you at the Master's side, 3. All things are ready, Come to the Feast! Come, while He waits to welcome thee, Delay not while this day is thine, Tomorrow may never be, 4. All things are ready, Come to the Feast! Leave every care and worldly strife; Come, feast upon the love of God and drink everlasting life, * 144 On Jordan's Stormy Banks 1. On Jordan's stormy banks I stand, and cast a wistful eye to Canaan's fair and happy land, where my possessions lie. Refrain: I am bound for the promised land, I am bound for the promised land; who will come and go with me? I am bound for the promised land. 2. All o'er those wide extended plains shines one eternal day; There God the Son for ever reigns and scatters night away. 3. No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; Sickness and sorrow, pain and death are felt and feared no more. 4. When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blest? When shall I see my Father's face and in His bosom rest? * 145 We've a Story to Tell to the Nations 1. We've a story to tell to the nations that shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, a story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. Refrain: For the darkness shall turn to dawning, and the dawning to noon day bright, And Christ's great Kingdom shall come on earth, the Kingdom of love and light. 2. We've a song to be sung to the nations that shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evil And shatter the spear and sword. And shatter the spear and sword. 3. We've a message to give to the nations that the Lord Who reigneth above hath sent us His Son to save us and show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. 4. We've a Savior to show to the nations, Who the path of sorrow hath trod, that all of the wold's great peoples might come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. * 146 Whosoever Will 1. "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Spread the blessed tidings all the world around; Spread the joyful news wherever man is found; Refrain: "Whosoever will may come." "Whosoever will, whosoever will," Send the proclamation over vale and hill; 'tis a loving Father calls the wanderer home: "Whosoever will may come." 2. "Whosoever cometh" need not delay; Now the door is open, enter while you may, Jesus is the true, the only Living Way: 3. "Whosoever will," the promise secure, "Whosoever will" for ever must endure. "Whosoever will," 'tis life forever more; * 147 Give of Your Best to the Master 1. Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Throw your soul's fresh, glowing ardor into the battle for truth. Jesus has set the example, dauntless was he, young and brave. Give Him your loyal devotion, Give Him the best that you have. Refrain: Give of your best to the Master, Give of the strength of your youth; Clad in salvation's full armor, join in the battle for truth. 2. Give of you best to the Master, Give Him first place in your heart. Give Him first place in your service, consecrate every part. Give, and to you shall be given; God His beloved Son gave. Gratefully seeking to serve Him, Give Him the best that you have. 3. Give of your best to the Master; Naught else is worthy His love. He gave Him self for your ransom, Gave up His glory above. Laid down His life without murmur, You from sin's ruin to save; Give Him your heart's adoration, Give Him the best that you have. * 148 For Even from My Youth, O God 1. For even from my youth, O God, by Thee have I been taught; And hither to I have declared the wonders Thou hast wrought. And now, O God, forsake me not when I am old and gray, till I proclaim Thy wondrous deeds to this and every age. 2. Thy perfect righteousness, O God, the heaven's height exceeds; O God, who is like Thee, who has performed such mighty deeds? Thou Who has shown me trials sore and great adversities wilt quicken me again and bring me from the depths of earth. 3. My greatness and my power Thou wilt increase and far extend, against all grief on every side to me will comfort send. And I will also praise Thy truth, O God, with psaltery; Thou Holy One of Israel, with harp I'll sing to Thee. * 149 Yield Not to Temptation 1. Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; Each victory will help you some other to win. Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Savior to help you, comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2. Shun evil companions, bad language disdain; God's name hold in reverence, not take it in vain. Be thoughtful and earnest, kind hearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. 3. To him that o'ercometh God giveth a crown; Through faith we shall conquer, though often cast down. He Who is our Savior our strength will renew; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. * 150 This is My Father's World 1. This is my Father's world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father's world, I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas, His hand the wonders wrought. 2. This is my Father's world, The birds their carols raise; The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker's praise. This is my Father's world, He shines in all that's fair, In the rustling grass I hear Him pass, He speaks to me everywhere. 3. This is my Father's world, O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father's world, The battle is not done; Jesus Who died shall be satisfied and earth and heaven be one. * 151 The Heavens God's Glory do Declare 1. The heavens God's glory do declare, The skies His handiworks teach; Day after day their speech pours forth, and knowledge, night after night. There is no speech nor spoken word. Their voice is never heard; And yet their voice spreads to all the earth, Their words to the ends of the world. 2. The heavens a tent for the sun He made, Which comes forth like a bride groom, leaving his chamber glowing bright to run his course with joy. From heaven's end its rising is, Its circuit to its ends; And there is nothing from its heat, No nothing is hidden thereof. 3. The law of God is a perfect law, for it converts the soul; Sure are the sayings of our God, They make the simple wise. Statutes of God are right and just, And do rejoice the heart. The Lord's commandments are pure and clear, and light to the mind they impart. * 152 My Country 'tis of Thee 1. My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountain side let freedom ring. 2. My native country, thee, land of the noble fee, Thy name I love, I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; My heart with rapture thrills like that above. 3. Let music swell the breeze and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song. Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathe partake, Let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong. 4. Our fathers' God, to Thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing. Long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light; protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King. * 153 America, the Beautiful 1. O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea! 2. O beautiful for pilgrim feet, whose stern, impassioned stress, a thoroughfare for freedom beat across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, confirm thy soul in self control, they liberty in law! 3. O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life! America! America! My God thy gold refine, Till all success be nobleness and every grace divine! 4. O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years, Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed his grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from seat to shining sea! * 154 Honor Your Father and Mother 1. Honor your father and mother, That your days may be long on the land. Bountiful blessings for ever, The Eternal your God did command. The first commandment with promise. And by this we should all understand. So honor your father and mother That your days may be long on the land. 2. Christ, son of Joseph and Mary, Whose father and mother we know, Left us a perfect example To follow wherever we go. He taught us to keep the commandments, His great law, which forever will stand. So honor your father and mother That your days may be long on the land. 3. Heaven'ly Jerus'lem forever, It is free and the mother of all. How much our heavenly Father Gives gifts to the children He calls. He promises life everlasting, And to serve at our Master's right hand, So honor your father and mother That your days may be long on the land. Copyright by Ross Jutsum, used by permission. * 155 Onward, Christian Soldiers 1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, with the word of Jesus going on before, Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; forward into battle, see His banners go. Refrain: Onward, Christian soldiers, marching at to war, with the word of Jesus going on before. 2. Like a might army moves the Church of God; Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod. We are not divided, all one body we; One in hope and doctrine, one in charity. 3. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane, but the Church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never against that Church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, which can never fail. 4. Onward, then, ye people, join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song. Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King; This through countless ages men and angels sing. * 156 Rescue the Perishing 1. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, tell them of Jesus the Mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2. Though they are slighting Him, still He is waiting, waiting the penitent child to receive. Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; He will forgive if they only believe. 3. Down in the human heart, crushed by the tempter, feelings lie buried that grace can restore. Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, chords that are broken will vibrate once more. 4. Rescue the perishing, duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide. Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. * 157 Send the Light 1. There's a call comes ringing o'er the restless wave, Send the Light! Send the light! There are souls to rescue, there are souls to save, Send the light! Send the light! Refrain: Send the light! the blessed gospel light; Let it shine from shore to shore! Send the Light! the blessed gospel light; let it shine forever more. 2. We have heard the Macedonian call today: Send the light! Send the light! And a golden offering at His feet we lay, Send the light! Send the light! 3. Let us pray that grace may every where abound, Send the light! Send the light! And a Christ-like spirit everywhere be found, Send the light! Send the light! 4. Let us not grow weary till the work be done, Send the light! Send the light! Let us gather jewels for a crown to come, Send the light! Send the light! * 158 Work, For The Night is Coming 1. Work, for the night is coming, Work through the morning hours; Work while the dew is sparkling, Work amid springing flowers. Work while the day grows brighter under the glowing sun; Work for the night is coming when man's work is done. 2. Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon. Give every flying minute something to keep in store; Work for the night is coming when man works no more. 3. Work, for the night is coming under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for the daylight flies; Work, till the last beam fadeth, fadeth to shine no more; Work, while night is darkening, when man's work is o'er. * 159 To the Work 1. To the work! to the work! we are servants of God, Let us follow the path that our Master has trod; With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew, let us do with our might what our hands find to do. Refrain: Toiling on; toiling on, toiling on, toiling on; Let us hope, let us watch, and labor till the Master comes. 2. To the work! to the work! let the hungry be fed; to the fountain of life let the weary be led. In His life and its banner our glory shall be, while we herald the tidings, "Salvation is free!" 3. To the work! to the work! there is labor for all, for the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall; and the name of Jehovah exalted shall be in the loud, swelling chorus, "Salvation is free!" 4. To the work! to the work! in the strength of the Lord, and a robe and a crown shall our labor reward when the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be and we shout with the ransomed, "Salvation is free!" *