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40 Joy to the World!

1. Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.
And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

2. Joy to the world! The Savior reigns; Let men their songs employ
while fields and flood, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

3. No more let sins and sorrows grow nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow, Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.

4. He rules the world with truth and grace and makes the nations prove
the glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.
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41 The Name of Jesus

1. The name of Jesus is so sweet, I love its music to repeat;
It makes my joys full and complete, The precious name of Jesus.

Refrain:
Jesus, O how sweet the name! Jesus, every day the same;
Jesus, let all saints proclaim its worthy praise.

2. I love the name of Him whose heart knows all my griefs, and bears a part,
Who bids all anxious fears depart, I love the name of Jesus.

3. That name I fondly love to hear; It never fails my heart to cheer;
Its music dries the fallen tear; Exalt the name of Jesus.

4. No word of man can ever tell how sweet the name I love so well;
Oh, let its praises ever swell, Oh, praise the name of Jesus.
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42 Jesus Saves

1. We have heard the joyful sound; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Spread the tidings all around, Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves;
Onward! 'tis our Lord's command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

2. Waft it on the rolling tide; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Tell to sinners far and wide; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Sing, ye islands of the sea, echo back, ye ocean caves;
Earth shall keep her jubilee, Jesus saves! Jesus saves!

3. Give the winds a mighty voice; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Let the nations now rejoice. Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Shout salvation full and free to each strand that ocean laves;
This our song of victory, Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
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43 Wonderful Words of Life

1. Sing them over again to me, Wonderful words of Life;
Let me more of their beauty see, Wonderful words of Life.
Words of life and beauty teach me faith and duty;

Refrain:
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of life,
Beautiful words, wonderful words, Wonderful words of Life.

2. Christ, the blessed one gives to all, Wonderful words of Life;
Sinner, list to the loving call; Wonderful words of Life.
All so freely given, Given without leaven;

3. Sweetly echo the gospel call, Wonderful words of Life,
Offer pardon and peace to all, Wonderful words of Life,
Jesus, only Savior, Sanctify forever,
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44 Count Your Blessings

1. When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessing, name them one by one,
and it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, Name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessing, see what God hath done.

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
and you will be singing as the days go by.

3. So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
do not be discouraged, God is over all,
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
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45 Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

1. Jesus, Savior, pilot me to over life's tempestuous sea.
Unknown waves before me roll hiding rocks and treacherous shoal;
Chart and compass come from Thee; Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

2. As a mother stills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild;
Boisterous waves obey Thy will when Thou sayst to them, "Be still!"
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me.

3. When at last I near the shore, the fearful breakers roar,
Twixt me and the peaceful rest, Then, while leaning on Thy breast,
May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee."
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46 Blessed Assurance

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long;
This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Wonderful visions now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above, Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest,
watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love,
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47 He Leadeth Me

1. He leadeth me! O blessed thought! O words with heaven comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be, Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.

Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be, for by His hand He leadeth me.

2. Sometimes 'mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
By waters still, o'er troubles sea, Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me.

3. Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine, nor ever murmur nor repine,
content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me.

4. And when my task on earth is done, When, by Thy grace the victory's won,
E'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me.
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48 Make Me a Blessing

1. Out in the highways and byways of life, many are weary and sad;
Carry the sunshine where darkness is rife, making the sorrowing glad.

Refrain:
Make me a blessing, Make me a blessing, Out of my life, May Jesus shine;
Make me a blessing, O Savior, I pray, Make me a blessing to someone today.

2. Tell the sweet story of Christ and His love; Tell of His power to forgive;
Others will trust Him if only you prove true every moment you live.

3. Give as 'twas given to you in your need; Love as the Master, loved you,
Be to the helpless a helper indeed; Unto your mission be true.
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49 Fairest Lord Jesus

1. Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son,
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul's Glory, Joy, and Crown.

2. Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands robed in the blooming garb of spring;
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

3. Fair is the sunshine, Fairer still the moonlight and all the twinkling, starry host;
Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer than all the angels heaven can boast.

4. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man!
Glory and honor, praise, adoration now and forever more be Thine!
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50 Loyalty to Christ

1. From over hill and plain there comes the signal strain,
'Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ.
Its music rolls along; the hills take up the song of
loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ.

Refrain:
On to victory! On to victory! Cries our great Commander,
On! On! We'll move at His command; We'll soon possess the land through
loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ.

2. O hear, ye brave, the sound that moves the earth around;
'Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ.
Arise to dare and do; Ring out the watch-word true of
loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ.

3. Come, join our loyal throng, We'll rout the giant wrong:
'Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ.
Where Satan's banners float we'll send the bugle note of
loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ.

4. The strength of youth we lay at Jesus' feet today,
'Tis loyalty, loyalty, loyalty to Christ.
His gospel we'll proclaim, throughout the world's domain, of
loyalty, loyalty, Yes, loyalty to Christ.
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51 My Jesus, I Love Thee

1. My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

2. I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

3. I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death
and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath
and say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

4. In mansions of glory and endless delight
I'll ever adore Thee in glory so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
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52 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

1. Savior, like a shepherd lead us; Much we need Thy tender care.
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us; For our use Thy folds prepare.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us; Thine we are,
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us; Thine we are.

2. We are Thine, do Thou befriend us; Be the Guardian of our way.
Keep Thy flock from sin defend us; Seek us when we go astray.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Hear the children when they pray,
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Hear the children when they pray.

3. Thou hast promised to receive us, Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse and power to free.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee, Blessed
Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee.

4. Early let us seek Thy favor; Early let us do Thy will.
Blessed Lord and only Savior. With Thy love our bosoms fill.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still.
Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still.
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53 There Is a Name I Love To Hear

1. There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth;
It sounds like music in mine ear, the sweetest name on earth.

Refrain:
Oh, how I love Jesus, Oh, how I love Jesus,
Oh, how I love Jesus because He first loved me.

2. It tells me of a Savior's love, Who died to set me free;
It tells me of His precious blood, the sinner's perfect plea.

3. It tells me what my Father hath in store for every day,
and, though I tread a darksome path, yields sunshine all the way.

4. It tells of One Whose loving heart can feel my deepest woe,
Who, in each sorrow, bears a part that none can bear below.
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54 One Day!

1. One day when heaven was filled with His praises,
One day when sin was as black as could be,
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin,
dwelt amongst men, my example is He!

Refrain:
Living, He loved me; dying, He saved me;
Buried, He carried my sins far away;
Rising, He justified, freely for ever.
One day He's coming, oh, glorious day!

2. One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain,
One day they nailed Him to die on the tree;
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected,
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He!

3. One day they left Him alone in the garden,
One day He rested, from suffering free;
Angels came down o'er His tomb to keep vigil;
Hope of the hopeless, my Savior is He!

4. One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door;
Then He arose, over death He had conquered,
Now is ascended, my Lord ever more!

5. One day the trumpet will sound for His coming,
One day the skies with His glories will shine;
Wonderful day, my beloved ones bringing,
glorious Savior, this Jesus is mine!
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55 Rock of Ages

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide my self in Thee;
Let the water and the blood, from Thy wounded side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure, save from wrath and make me pure.

2. Not the labor of my hands can fulfill Thy law's demands;
Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow,
These for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and Thou alone.

3. While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death,
When I rise to worlds unknown and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.
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56 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

1. 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word:
Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know "Thus saith the Lord."

Refrain:
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him; How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more!

2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood!

3. Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking life and rest and joy and peace.

4. I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end.
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57 Abide with me

1. Abide with me; fast falls the even tide.
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O, abide with me.

2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day;
Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see.
O Thou, who changest not, abide with me.

3. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness.
Where is death's sting? Where grave, thy victory?
I triumph still if Thou abide with me.

4. I need Thy presence every passing hour;
What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's power?
Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.
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58 The Lord's My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

1. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie
in pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by.

2. My soul He doth restore again and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness, e'en for His own Name's sake.

3. Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill,
for though art with me and Thy rod and staff me comfort still.

4. My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me,
And in God's house forever more my dwelling place shall be.
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59 The Lord's My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

1. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie
in pastures green; He leadeth me the quiet waters by.

2. My soul He doth restore again and me to walk doth make
within the paths of righteousness, e'en for His own Name's sake.

3. Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, yet will I fear none ill,
for though art with me and Thy rod and staff me comfort still.

4. My table Thou hast furnished in presence of my foes;
My head Thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me,
And in God's house forever more my dwelling place shall be.
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60 It is Well with My Soul

1. When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."

Refrain:
It is well; with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

2. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control;
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

3. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought:
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

4. And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend;
Even so, it is well with my soul.
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61 His Way with Thee

1. Would you live for Jesus and be always pure and good?
Would you walk with Him within the narrow road?
Would you have Him bear your burden, carry all your load?
Let Him have His way with thee.

Refrain:
His power can make you what you ought to be;
His blood can cleanse your heart and make you free;
His love can fill your soul, and you will see,
'twas best for Him to have His way with thee.

2. Would you have Him make you free and follow at His call?
Would you know the peace that comes by giving all?
Would you have Him save you so that you can never fall?
Let Him have His way with thee.

3. Would you in His kingdom find a place of constant rest?
Would you prove Him true in providential test?
Would you in His service labor always at your best?
Let Him have His way with thee.
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62 My Faith Looks up to Thee

1. My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary.
Savior divine.
Now hear me while I pray; take all my Guilt away,
O let me from the this day be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart strength to my fainting heart.
My zeal inspire.
As Thou has died for me, O may my Love to Thee
pure, warm and changeless be, a living fire!

3. While life's dark maze I tread and griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my Guide,
Bid darkness turn to day; wipe sorrow's Tears away,
nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.

4. When ends life's transient dream, When death's cold, sullen stream
Shall o'er me roll,
Blest Savior, them, in love, fear and distrust
Remove, O bear me safe in love, a ransomed soul!
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63 Living for Jesus

1. Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to Please Him in all that I do;
Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me.

Refrain:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee,
For Thou, in Thy atonement, Didst give Thyself for me;
I own no other Master, my heart shall be Thy throne;
My life I give henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone.

2. Living for Jesus who died in my place, Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace;
Such love constrains me to answer His call, Follow His leading and give Him my all.

3. Living for Jesus wherever I am. Doing each duty in His holy name;
Willing to suffer affliction and loss, deeming each trial a part of my cross.

4. Living for Jesus through earth's little while, My dearest treasure, the light of His smile;
Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem, Bringing the weary to find rest in Him.
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64 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Refrain:
Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

2. Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day today, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms;
I have blessed peace with my Lord to so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
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65 Tell It to Jesus

1. Are you weary, are you heavy hearted? Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;
Are you grieving over joys departed? Tell it to Jesus alone.

Refrain:
Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus, He is a friend Who's well know;
You've no other such a friend or brother; Tell it to Jesus alone.

2. Do the tears flow down your cheeks unbidden? Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;
Have you sins that to men's eyes are hidden? Tell it to Jesus alone.

3. Do you fear the gathering clouds of sorrow? Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;
Are you anxious what shall be tomorrow? Tell it to Jesus alone.

4. Are you troubled at the thought of dying? Tell it to Jesus, Tell it to Jesus;
For Christ's coming Kingdom are you sighing? Tell it to Jesus alone.
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66 What a Friend We Have in Jesus

1. What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness; Take it to the Lord in prayer!

3. Are we weak and heavy laden, cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our Refuge Take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there.
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67 I Was Glad, O, So Glad

1. I was glad, O, so glad, when they said unto me, "Let us go unto the house of the Lord,"
For a day in His courts is far better to be than a thousand away from God;
Singing praise, in the great congregation, to Eternal God, our Creator.
I was glad, O, so glad, when they said unto me, "Let us go unto the House of the Lord"

2. As a fountain of tears, I had poured out my soul when derided by doubts and oppressed.
I had gone, with the people who kept Holy day, to the House of God with joy and praise.
Why, O then, be cast down, O my soul, And why the disquiet within?
Hope and healing and health are from Thee, O, my God, loving kindness and mercy and truth.

3. I commune with my soul, making diligent search; I remember my song in the night;
My soul thirsts for Thy trust as in dry desert lands, for Thy power and Thy glory to come.
From a horrible pit He delivered, out of miry clay upon a rock;
Gave a song that is new, even praise to our God, seeing many shall trust in the Lord.

Words: 1990, Martha Dalton
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68 There's no Friend Like Jesus

1. There's no friend to me like Jesus, He my every need supplies;
He not only saves but keeps me, Nothing good from me denies.

Refrain:
Yes, in Him I'm fully trusting, Yes, through Him I'll conquer all,
For I know He saves and keeps me and He'll never let me fall.

2. All, yes, all to me is Jesus, Blest Redeemer, Savior, Guide;
And from every foe defends me, And in Him I'll ever hide.

3. I will never cease to love Him, He who died to set me free;
Now in Him I am abiding, And some day His face I'll see.
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69 God Will Take Care of You

1. Be not dismayed, what e'er betide, God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you.

Refrain:
God will take care of you through every day, o'er all the way;
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.

2. Through days of toil, when heart doth fail, God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you.

3. All you may need He will provide, God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you.

4. No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast, God will take care of you.
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70 Be Still, My Soul

1. Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;
Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2. Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know, His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.

3. Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord,
when disappointment, grief and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restores.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
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71 Faith of Our Fathers!

1. Faith of our fathers! living still in spite of dungeon, fire, and sword;
O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word;
Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to Thee till death.

2. Faith of our fathers! God's great power shall win all nations unto thee;
And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then be truly free;
Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to Thee till death.

3. Faith of our fathers! We will love both friend and foe in all our strife,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kindly words and virtuous life;
Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to Thee till death.
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72 He Is Able to Deliver Thee

1. 'Tis the grandest theme through the ages rung;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal tongue;
'Tis the grandest theme that world's e'er sung,

Refrain:
"Our God is able to deliver thee."
He is able to deliver thee, He is able to deliver thee;
Though by sin oppressed, Go to Him for rest;
"Our God is able to deliver thee."

2. 'Tis the grandest theme in the earth or main;
'Tis the grandest theme for a mortal strain;
'Tis the grandest theme, tell the world again,

3. 'Tis the grandest theme, let the tidings roll
to the guilty heart, to the sinful soul;
Look to God in faith, He will make thee whole,
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73 Great Is Thy Faithfulness

1. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee.
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.

Refrain:
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided,
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

2. Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness to
Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love.

3. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings, all mine, with ten thousand beside!
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74 I Love Thy Church, O Lord

1. I love Thy Church, O Lord, The house of Thine abode.
The Church our blest Redeemer saved with His own precious blood.

2. I love Thy Church, O God; Her walls before Thee stand
dear as the apple of Thine eye, and graven on Thy hand.

3. For her my tears shall fall, For her my prayers ascend;
To her my cares and toils be given till toils and cares shall end.

4. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways,
Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise.
Sure as Thy truth shall last, to Zion shall be given
the brightest glories earth can yield, and brighter bliss from heaven.
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75 I Know Whom I have Believed

1. I know not why God's wondrous grace to me He hath made know,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own.

Refrain:
But "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able
to keep that which I've committed unto Him against that day."

2. I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word wrought peace within my heart.

3. I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing men of sin.
Revealing Jesus, through the Word, creating faith in Him.

4. I know not what of good or ill may be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days, before His face I see.

5. I know not when my Lord may come, at night or noon day fair;
If faithful, when He comes again, "I'll meet Him in the air."
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76 O Thou the Shepherd of Israel Art

1. O Thou the Shepherd of Israel art;
Hear Thou our prayer and Thy favor impart;
Thou leader of Joseph, Thou guide of his way,
'Mid cherubim dwelling Thy glory display.
In Ephraim's, Manasseh's, and Benjamin's sight,
Come Thou and save us; awake in Thy might.

2. How long in anger wilt Thou turn away,
O Lord of hosts, when Thy people do pray?
With tears and sorrow their table is laid;
Of bitter mixture their drink hast Thou made.
Give us Thy favor, restore us Thy grace;
Then we shall live in the light of Thy face.

3. Thou made us a scorn to our neighbors around;
Our foes in laughter and scoffing abound.
O Thou, God if Israel, return unto Thine;
Look down from heaven and visit this vine;
No more shall we wander, delighting in shame;
Save us, O Lord, for we call on Thy name.
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77 The Mercy That Never Fails

When my soul cries out with a heavy heart, "Oh God, again I've failed."
Then He'll lift me up to the throne of grace with the mercy that never fails.

Refrain:
I'll sing Thy praises, Oh, Lord, my God, of the love that doth prevail;
And I'll look to Thee, on bended knee, for the mercy that never fails.

2. If a friend is bowed under sin's dark cloud, Then take your brother's hand
and petition Him Who forgives your sin with the mercy that never fails.

3. Though our sins be red as a crimson thread, and with foolish steps we've strayed,
Out of sin's dark night He brings a light, with the mercy that never fails.

Words: Bonnie French
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78 Come, Ye Disconsolate

1. Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish,
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel;
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.

2. Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying,
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
"Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot cure."

3. Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing
forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing
Earth has no sorrows but heaven can remove.
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79 Bless the Lord Eternal, O My Soul

1. Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, Bless His holy sacred name!
And forget not all His benefits to those who fear His name.
He forgives all our iniquities; Our diseases He will heal;
From destruction He redeems our life, and He crowns us with His love!

2. Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, Let the heavens praise His name.
For His mercy is as high above as heaven above the earth.
Not according to our many sins has the Lord so dealt with us;
For as far as east is from the west He removes from us our sins!

3. Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, Let the angels praise His name!
For in heaven He has fixed His throne and there He rules the earth.
The Eternal vindicates the cause of all those who have been wronged;
For His mercy is as high above as the heavens above the earth!

4. Bless the Lord Eternal, O my soul, For His love always endures!
And His loyalty is to our sons who keep all His commands.
As for man, he blossoms like a flower, and his days are like the grass;
But from death the Lord redeems our life, and He crowns us with His love!
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