Tuesday, August 5, 2008

There's a Fountain Free

Lyrics: Mrs. M.B.C. Slade
Music: Dr. A.B. Everett

There's a fountain free,
'Tis for you and me:
Let us haste, O, haste to its brink;
'Tis the fount of love
From the Source above,
And He bids us all freely drink.

There's a living stream,
With a crystal gleam:
From the throne of life now it flows;
While the waters roll
Let the weary soul
Hear the call that forth freely goes.

There's a living well
And its waters swell
And eternal life they can give;
And we joyful sing,
Ever spring, O Spring,
As we haste to drink and to live.

There's a rock that's cleft
And no soul is left,
That may not its pure waters share;
'Tis for you and me,
And its stream I see:
Let us hasten joyfully there.

Chorus:
Will you come to the fountain free?
Will you come? 'Tis for you and me;
Thirsty soul, hear the welcome call:
'Tis a fountain opened for all

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

There Is Sunshine in My Soul

Lyrics: Eliza E. Hewitt
Music: John R. Sweney

There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my light.

There is music in my soul today,
A carol to my King,
And Jesus, listening, can hear
The songs I cannot sing.

There is springtime in my soul today,
For when the Lord is near,
The dove of peace sings in my heart,
The flow'rs of grace appear.

There is gladness in my soul today,
And hope and praise and love,
For blessings which He gives me now,
For joys laid up above.

Chorus:
O there's sunshine, blessed sunshine,
While the peaceful, happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in my soul.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All

Lyrics: W. Oliver Cooper
Music: Minzo C. Jones

Often I'm hindered on my way,
Burdened so heavy I almost fall;
Then I hear Jesus sweetly say;
"Heaven will surely be worth it all."

Many the trials, toils and tears,
Many a heartache may here appall;
But the dear Lord so truly says:
"Heaven will surely be worth it all."

Toiling and pain I will endure,
Till I shall hear the death angel call;
Jesus has promised and I'm sure
Heaven will surely be worth it all.

Chorus:
Heaven will surely be worth it all.
Worth all the sorrows that here befall;
After this life with all its strife,
Heaven will surely be worth it all.

Monday, December 3, 2007

Jesus Calls Us

Lyrics: Cecil F. Alexander
Music: William H. Jude

Jesus calls us o'er the tumult
Of our life's wild restless sea,
Day by day His sweet voice soundeth,
Saying, "Christian, follow Me."

Jesus calls us from the worship
Of the vain world's golden store;
From each idol that would keep us,
Saying, "Christian, love Me more."

In our joys and in our sorrows,
Days of toil, and hours of ease;
Still He calls, in cares and pleasures,
"Christian, love Me more than these."

Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies,
Savior, make us hear Thy call,
Give our hearts to Thine obedience,
Serve and love Thee best of all.

Sunday, December 2, 2007

Again the Lord of Light and Life

Lyrics: Anna L. Barbauld
Music: Thomas A. Arne

Again the Lord of light and life
Awakes the kindling ray,
Unseals the eyelids of the morn,
And pours increasing day.

O what a night was that which wrapt
The heathen world in gloom!
O what a Sun which rose this day
Triumphant from the tomb!

This day be grateful homage paid,
And loud hosannas sung;
Let gladness dwell in ev'ry heart,
And praise on ev'ry tongue.

Ten thousand diff'rent lips shall join
To hail this welcome morn,
Which scatters blessings from its wings
To nations yet unborn.

Friday, November 30, 2007

There Is Rest, Sweet Rest

Lyrics: Eliza E. Hewitt
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick

There is rest, sweet rest, at the Master's feet,
There is favor now at the mercy-seat,
For atoning blood has been sprinkled there:
There is always a blessing, a blessing in prayer.

There is grace to help in our time of need,
For our Friend above is a friend indeed;
We may cast on Him ev'ry grief and care;
There is always a blessing, a blessing in prayer.

When our songs are glad with the joy of life,
When our hearts are sad with its ills and strife,
When the powers of sin would the soul ensnare,
There is always a blessing, a blessing in prayer.

There is perfect peace tho' the wild waves roll,
There are gifts of love for the seeking soul,
Till we praise the Lord in His home so fair:
There is always a blessing, a blessing in prayer.

Chorus:
There's a blessing in prayer, in believing prayer,
When our Savior's name to the throne we bear;
Then a Father's love will receive us there:
There is always a blessing, a blessing in prayer.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Stepping in the Light

Lyrics: Eliza E. Hewitt
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick

Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior,
Trying to follow our Savior and King;
Shaping our lives by His blessed example,
Happy, how happy, the songs that we bring.

Pressing more closely to Him who is leading,
When we are tempted to turn from the way;
Trusting the arm that is strong to defend us,
Happy, how happy, our praises each day.

Walking in footsteps of gentle forbearance,
Footsteps of faithfulness, mercy and love;
Looking to Him for the grace freely promised,
Happy, how happy, our journey above!

Trying to walk in the steps of the Savior,
Upward, still upward we'll follow our Guide;
When we shall see Him, "the King in His beauty,"
Happy, how happy, our place at His side!

Chorus:
How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior,
Stepping in the light, Stepping in the light,
How beautiful to walk in the steps of the Savior,
Led in paths of light!