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.

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!

For Christ and the Church

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

"For Christ and the church" let our voices ring,
Let us honor the name of our own blessed King;
Let us work with a will in the strength of youth,
And loyally stand for the kingdom of truth.

"For Christ and the church" be our earnest prayer,
Let us follow His banner, the cross daily bear;
Let us yield, wholly yield, to the gospel's pow'r,
And serve faithfully ev'ry day, ev'ry hour.

"For Christ and the church" willing off'rings make,
Time and talents and gold for the dear Master's sake;
We will render the best we can bring to Him,
The heart's wealth of love, that will never grow dim.

"For Christ and the church" let us cast aside,
By His conquering grace, chains of self, fear, and pride;
May our lives be enriched by an aim so grand;
Then happy the call to the Savior's right hand.

Chorus:
For Christ, our dear Redeemer,
For Christ, the crucified;
For the church His blood hath purchased;
The church, His holy bride.

Give Me Thy Heart

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

"Give me thy heart," says the Father above,
No gift so precious to Him as our love,
Softly He whispers wherever thou art,
"Gratefully trust me, and give me thy heart."

"Give me thy heart," says the Savior of men,
Calling in mercy again and again;
"Turn now from sin, and from evil depart.
Have I not died for thee? Give me thy heart."

"Give me thy heart," says the Spirit divine,
"All that thou hast, to my keeping resign;
Grace more abounding is mine to impart,
Make full surrender and give me thy heart."

Chorus:
"Give me thy heart, Give me thy heart,"
Hear the soft whisper, wherever thou art;
From this dark world, He would draw thee apart,
Speaking so tenderly, "Give me thy heart."

Redeemed

Lyrics: Fanny J. Crosby
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick

Redeemed -- how I love to proclaim it!
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed through His infinite mercy,
His child, and forever I am.

Redeemed and so happy in Jesus,
No language my rapture can tell;
I know that the light of His presence
With me doth continually dwell.

I know I shall see in His beauty
The King in whose law I delight;
Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps,
And giveth me songs in the night.

Chorus:
Redeemed, redeemed,
Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb;
Redeemed, redeemed,
His child, and forever, I am.