LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. ®|ajt*.— — - dojt^ng?^ !f o. Shelf. .SV-^h^l rQ-% UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. l'.H'fe»>"rtftti FAITH HYMNS. COMPILED BY / CHARLES CULLIS, M.D. NEW EDITION. WILLARD TRACT REPOSITORY. Beacon Hill Place, Boston. 239 Fourth Avenue, New York. 608 Arch St., Philadelphia. Santa Barbara, Cal. 3 Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, London. 1887. n?7 COPYRIGHT ; CHARLES CULLIS, 1887. The Library OF Congress WASHINGTON Frank Wood, Printer, Boston, PREFACE. The compiler offers no apology for issuing a new hymn-book, but feeling the need of a small, compact book of hymns on the higher Christian life, he has gathered together, as opportunity offered, the following "Faith Hymns," praying that the Lord's blessing may accompany them, and that the children of God may be comforted thereby. " Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his hoUness." FAITH HYMNS. 1 0. M. 1 A LL hail the power of Jesus name ! jLjL Let angels prostrate fall, Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown him Lord of all. 2 Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your tropliies at his feet, And crown him Lord of all. 3 Ye chosen seed of Israel's race, — Ye ransomed from the fall, — Hail him who saves you by his grace^ And crown him Lord of all. 4 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To him all majesty ascribe, And crown him Lord of all. 3 7i. 1 TESUS, lover of my soul, %/ Let me to thy bosom fly, While the billows near me roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Saviour, hide, Till the storm of life is past ; By per. O FAITH HTMNS. Safe into the haven guide, 0, receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none ; Hangs my helpless soul on the* ; Leave, 0, leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed ; All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy win^. 3 U.M. 1 A WAKE, my soul, stretch evpry Q«rT#, Jljl And press with vigor on ; A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey ; Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3 'Tis God's all-animating voice That calls thee from on high ; 'Tis his own hand presents the prize To thine admiring eye. 4 L. M. 1 A /TY blessed Jesus and my Lord, IVjL Thou purest source of joy to me. Earth has no joys which can afford The bliss which I have found in thee. 2 How sweet the joy of sins forgiven ! How sweet to feel thy cleansing bloo4 1 FAITH HYMNS. 7 How sweet to be an heir of heaven ! How sweet to be a child of God I 8 How sweet to give myself to thee, And feel that all I have is thine ! How sweet to know thou g'ivest me Thyself, and all thou hast is mine I 5 6s & 8s. 1 /^^OME, my fond, fluttering heart, \^y Comg, thou must now be free ; Thou and the world must part, However hard it be. My weeping passions own 'tis just, Yet cling still closer to the dust. 2 Ye fond pursuits, forbear; Ye dearest idols, fall; My love ye cannot share, For Jesus must have all. 'Tis bitter pain, 'tis cruel smart, But 0, thou must consent, my heart 8 Welcome, bleeding cross, Thou only way to God ; My former gains were loss, My path was folly's road. At last my heart U undeceived ; The world is given, and Christ received. 6 L.M. 1 ** T KNOW that my Redeemer lives ; " X What rich delight this sentence gives I He lives, triumphant from the grave; He lives, eternally to save. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 2 He lives, my kind and constant Friend, He lives, and loves me to the end ; He lives, and while he lives I'll sing Jesus, my Prophet, Priest, and King. 3 He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death ; He lives, my mansion to prepare ; He lives, to bring me safely there . 4 He lives — all glory to his name I He lives, my Saviour, still th^ same; O, the rich joy this sentence gives, " I know that my Redeemer lives ! " 1 T LAY my sins on Jesus, X The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all, and frees us From the accursed load. 2 I bring my guilt to Jesus ; To wash my crimson stains White, in his blood most precious, Till not a spot remains. 8 I lay my wants on Jesus, All fullness dwells in him ; He healeth my diseases, He doth my soul redeem. 4 I lay my griefs on Jesus, . My burdens and my cares ; He from them all releases. He all my sorrows shares 5 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine ; By per. FAITH HYMNS. ni« right hand me eraljraces, I on his breast recline. 6 I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes, His name abroad is poured. 8 s.M. 1 T WAS a wandering shecrp, JL I did not love the fold, I did not love my Shepherd's voice, I would not be controlled. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father's voice, I loved abroad to roam. 2 The Shepherd sought his sheep, The Father sought his child ; They followed me o'er vale and hill, O'er desert, waste, and wild ; They found me nigh to death, Famished, and faint, and lone ; They bound me with the bands of love, They saved the wandering one. 8 No more a wandering sheep, I love to be controlled ; I love my tender Shepherd's voice, I love the peaceful fold. No more a wayward child, I seek no more to roam ; I love my heavenly Father's voice* I love, I love his home. By per. 10 FAITH HYMNS. 9 . L.M. 1 TESUS, my all, to heaven is gone — %) He, whom I fix my hopes upon ; His track I see, and I'll pursue The narrow way, till him I view. 2 The way the holy prophets went, The road that leads from banishment, The king's highway of holiness, 1*11 go, for all his paths are peace. 8 This is the way I long have sought, And mourned because I found it not; My grief a burden long has been Because I was not saved from sin. 4 The more I strove against its power, I felt its weight and guilt the more ; Till late I heard my Saviour say, Come hither, soul ; I am the way. 5 Lo I glad I come ; and thou, blest Lamb, Shalt take me to thee as I am ; Nothing but sin have I to give, Nothing but love shall I receive. 6 Then will I tell to sinners round What a dear Saviour I have found ; I'll point to thy redeeming blood. And say, Behold the way to God. 10 L.M. I r~\ HAPPY day, that fixed my choice V>/ On thee, my Saviour and my God I Well may this glowing heart rejoice, And tell its raptures all abroad. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 11 2 'Tis done, the great transaction's done ; I am the Lord's, and he is mine; He drew me, and I followed on, Charmed to confess the voice divine. 8 Now rest, my long divided heart; Fixed on this blissful centre, rest : Nor ever from thy Lord depart, — With him of every good possessed. 11 6s &4fe. 1 I^EARER, my God, to thee, x\l Nearer to thee ; E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me. Still all my songs shall be, Nearer, my God, to thee. Nearer to thee. 2 Though like a wanderer, The sun gone down. Darkness come over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams Fd be Nearer, my God, to thee. Nearer to thee. 8 Here let my way appear Steps unto heaven ; All that thou sendest me In mercy given ; Angels to beckon me Kearer, my God, to thee. Nearer to thee. By per. 12 FAITH HYMNS. 4 Then, with my waking thoughts Bright with thy praise, Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise, So by my woes to be Nearer, ray God, to thee, Nearer to thee. 12 7b. 1 "D OCK of Ages, cleft for rae, Xx. Let me hide myself in thee ; Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin a double cure — Save from wrath and make me pure. 2 Could my tears forever flow. Could my zeal no languor know, These for sin could not atone ; Thou must save, and thou alone; In my hand no price I bring; Simply to the cross I cling. 3 While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold thee oh thy throne, — Rock of Ages, cleft for me. Let me hide myself in thee. 13 c.\>. 1 "pRAYER is the soul's sincere desire, X Uttered or unexpressed, The motion of a hidden Are That trembles in the breast By per. FAITH HYMNS. 13 2 Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear, The upward glancing of the eye, When none but God is near. 3 Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry, " Behold, he prays ! " i Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death; He enters heaven with prayer. 5 O Thou, by whom we come to God, The life, the truth, the way, — The path of prayer thyself hast trod •• Lord, teach us how to pray. 14, 8s, 7s, & 4s. 1 /^^ OD the Father, high in glory VJT Seated on the eternal throne, Lo ! thy children, bowed before thee. Seek thy smile and grace alone. God the Father, Make to us thy mercy known. 2 God the Son our blessed Saviour, Standing at the mercy-seat, Thou hast pledged thy gracious favor Wheresoe'er thy people meet. Blessed Jesus, Bless us, waiting at thy feet. d God the Father, Son, and Spirit, Love's essential oneness, come> M By per. 14 FAITH HYMNS. If we now thy grace inherit, Make this humble place thy home. Great Jehovah, Let thy answering glory come. 15 8s & 78. 1 TJE, who once was dead, now liveth; Xx Lo, he lives for evermore — He, who all our sins forgiveth, He, who all our judgment bore. 2 His the Conqueror's state, and glorious, Son of God and Son of man ; He, returned to heaven victorious, Finished all that he began. 8 Yes, *tis done ; from heaven's treasure All the fearful debt is paid ; Our transgressions' perfect measure God on his Beloved laid. 4 Tell around the wide creation What redeeming love hath done ; Publish full and free salvation Through the blood of God's dear Son. 16 P. M. I T^HERE'S a light in the window for thee, X . brother. There's a light in the window for thee ; A dear one has gone to the mansions above, -There's a light in the window for thee f A mansion in heaven we see. And a light in the window for the^ By per. FAITH HYMNS. 16 2 There's a crown, and a robe, and a palm, brother, When from toil and from care thou art free* The Saviour has gone to prepare thee a home, There's a light in the window for thee. 8 O, watch, and be faithful, and pray, brother, All thy journey o'er life's troubled sea; Though afflictions assail thee, and storms beat severe, There's a light in the window for thee. 4 Then on, perseveringly on, brother, Till from conflict and suffering free ; Bright angels now beckon thee over the stream> There's a light in the window for thee. 17 0. M 1 /^ FOR a heart to praise my God, vy A heart from sin set free, A heart that's sprinkled with the blood So freely shed for me ! — 2 A heart resigned, submissive, meek, My great Redeemer's throne. Where only Christ is heard to speak. Where Jesus reigns alone ! — 3 A heart in every thought renewed. And filled with love divine ; Perfect, and right, and pure, and goo^ A copy. Lord, of thine. 4 Thy nature, gracious Lord, impart ; Come quickly from above ; " \ Write thy new name upon my heai; Thy new, best name of love. By per. 16 FAITH HTMKS. 18 CM. 1 /^ FOR a closer walk with God, V^ A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamh ! 2 The dearest idol I have known, Whatever that idol be, Help me to tear it from thy throne, And worship only thee. S So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light will mark the road That leads me to the Lamb. 19 1 O HALL we gather at the river O Where bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God ? Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God. 2 On the margin of the river. Dashing up its silver spray. We will walk and worship ever, All the happy, golden day. 8 Ere we reach the shining river, Lay we every burden down ; Grace our spirits will deliver, And provide a robe and crown. By per. FAITH HYMK8. IT 20 0-M. 1 'T^HEBE is a fountain filled with blood, X Drawn from Immanuers veins ; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood) Lose all their guilty stains. 2 The dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day ; And there may I, though vile as he, Wash all my sins away. 8 Dear, dying Lamb, thy precious blood Shall never lose its power Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more. 4 E'er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 21 LM. 1 XT THEN I survey the wondrous cross VV On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast. Save in the cross of Christ, my God ; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 8 See, from his head, his hands, his feet. Sorrow and love flow mingled down ; Did o'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a orowa? 2 * By per. 18 FAITH HYMNS. 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering for too small ; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 22 c. M 1 /^ FOR a thousand tongues, to sing V^ My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumplis of liis grace. 2 Jesus, the name tliat charms our fears, That hids our sorrows cease, — 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, *Tis life, and health, and peace. 3 He breaks the power of canceled sin, He sets the prisoner free ; His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood availed for me. 4 Look unto him, ye nations ; own Your God, ye fallen race ; Look, and be saved through faith alone, Be justified by grace. 23 8s&tys 1 /^ BLESSED Jesus, Lamb of God, V^ Who hast redeemed us with thy blood From sin, and death and shame. With joy and praise we now would see The crown of glory won by thee, And *' worthy " thee proclaim, 1 Exalted by thy Father's love, All thrones, and powers, and names abore, At his right hand in heaven ; By per. FAITH HYMNS. 19 Wisdom and riches, power divine, Blessing and honor, Lord, are thine; All things to thee are given. S Our glorious Head, thou sittest there, And we shall soon thy glory share; Thy fullness, Lord, is ours : Our life thou art ; thy grace sustains ; Thy strength to us the victory gains O'er sin and Satan's powers. i Increase our faith, to thee we cry ; Teach us each day with thee to die, Each day by faith to live ; To glory, Lord, in thee alone. And know thy fullness all our own, And grace for grace receive. 5 Soon shall the day of glory come, And we shall reach the Father's home, And all thy beauty see ; Our highest joy to see thee shine, To hear thee own us, Lord, as thine, And ever dwell with thee. 24: ^ c. M, 1 OTILL on the Lord thy burden roll, O Nor let a care remain ; His mighty arm shall bear thy soul. And all thy griefs sustain. 2 Ne'er will the Lord his aid deny To those who trust his love ; And they who on his grace rely, Shall sing his praise above. By per. 20 FAITH HYMNS. 25 8b With a glad heart and free, Myself, liiy residue of days, I consecrate to thee. By per. 42 FAITH HYMNS. 2 Thy ransomed servant, I Restore to thee thine own<; And from this moment live or die, To serve my God alone. 59 P- M. 1 /""^OME, sing to me of heaven, V>^ When I'm about to die ; Sing songs of holy ecstasy, To waft my soul on high. CHORUS. There'll be no sorrow there, There'll be no sorrow there ; In heaven above, where all is love, There'll be no sorrow there. 2 When cold and sluggish drops Roll off my marble brow, Break forth in songs of joyfulness; Let'heaven begin below. Chords. — There'll be no sorrow, &e. 3 Then to my raptured ear Let one sweet song be given; Let music charm me last on earth. And greet me first in heaven. Chorus. — There'll be no sorrow, &c. 4- When round my senseless clay. Assemble those I love, Then sing of heaven, delightful heaven. My glorious home above. Chorus. — There'll be no sorrow, &a By per. FAITH HYMNS. 43 60 8s, 7s, & 4s. 1 /"^LORY, glory everlasting, vJT Be to Him who bore the cross, Who redeemed our souls by tasting Death — the death deserved by us : Spread his glory, Who redeemed his people thus. 2 His is love ; 'tis love unbounded. Without measure, without end ; Human thought is here confounded, — 'Tis too vast to comprehend : Praise the Saviour ! Magnify the sinner's Friend ! 3 V/hile we tell the wondrous story Of the Saviour's cross and shame, Sing we, " Everlasting glory Be to God and to the Lamb." Saints and angels, Give ye glory to his name I 61 C. M 1 r~\ JESUS, Jesus, dearest Lord 1 \^ Forgive me if I say. For very love, thy sacred name, A thousand times a day. 2 I love thee so, I know not how My transports to* control ; Thy love is like a burning fire Within my very soul. 3 For thou to me art all in all ; My honor and my wealth ; By per. 44 PAITH HYMNS. My heart's desire, my body's strength, My soul's eternal health. 4 Burn, burn, O Love, within my licart. Burn fiercely night and day, Till all the dross of earthly loves Is burned, and burned away. 6 O, light in darkness, joy in grief, O, heaven begun on earth ; Jesus, my love, my treasure, who Can tell what thou art worth ? 62 c. M. 1 /^^LORY to God the Father bo, V_J Glory to God the Son, Glory to God the Holy Ghost, Glory to God alone. 2 My soul doth magnify the Lord; My spirit doth rejoice In God, my Saviour and my God : I hear his joyful voice. 3 I need not go abroad for jo/ Who have a feast at home ; My sighs are turned into songs, — The Comforter is come. 4. Eye hath not seen, ear hath not h?ard, From fancy 'tis concealed. What thou. Lord, hast laid up for thiat. And hast to me revealed. 6 I see thy face, I hear thy voice, I taste thy sweetest love ; My soul doth leap, so glad with joy, To worship thee above. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 45 63 7I 1 /^"^REAT the joy when Christians meet; VJT Christian fellowship, how sweet I When their theme of praise the same, They exalt Jehovah's name. 2 Sing we then eternal love, Such as did the Father move ; He beheld the world undone, Loved the world, and gave his Son. 3 Sing the Ron's amazing love, How he left the realms above, Took our nature and our place. Lived and died to save our race. 4- Sing we too the Spirit's love ; With our stubborn hearts he strove. Chased the mists of sin away. Turned our night to glorious day. 5 Great the joy, the union sweet. When the saints in glory meet ; Where the theme is still the same. Where they praise Jehovah's name. 64 6S&48. 1 TI?ADE, fade each earthly joy, X^ Jesus is mine ! Break every tender tie, Jesus is mine ! Dark is the wilderness. Earth has no resting-place, Jesus alone can bless, Jesus is mine ! B7 per. 46 FAITU HYMNS. * 2 Tempt not my soul away, Jesus is mine ! Here would I ever stay, Jesus is mine ! Perishing tilings of clay, Born but for one brief day, " Pass from my heart away, Jesus is mine I 3 Farewell, ye dreams of night, Jesus is mine 1 Lost in this dawning light, Jesus is mine I All that my soul has tried. Left but a dismal void ; Jesus has satisfied, Jesus is mine ! 4 Farewell, mortality, Jesus is mine ' Welcome, eternity, Jesus is mine ! Welcome, O loved and blest. Welcome sweet scenes of rest. Welcome ray Saviour's breast, Jesus is mine ! 65 . 8s, 7s, & 4a. 1 T ORD, dismiss us with thy blessing, X-v Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each, thy lore possessing. Triumph in redeeming grace : 0, refresh us, Traveling through tliis wilderness. By per. FAITU HYMNS. 47 2 Thanks we give, and adoration, For thy gospel's joyful sound; May the fruits of tliy salvation In our hearts and lives ahound ; May thy presence With us evermore be found. 3 So, whene'er the signal's given, Us from earth to call away, Borne on angels' wings to heaven, Glad to leave our cumbrous clay, May we ready Rise and reign in endless day. 66 78. 1 TESUS, plant and root in me %) All the mind that was in thee ; Settled peace I then shall lind ; Jesus' is a quiet mind. 2 Anger I no more shall feel, — Always even, always still ; Meekly on my God reclined; Jesus' is a gentle mind. '6 I shall suffer and fulfill All my Father's gracious will ; Be in all alike resigned; Jesus' is a patient mind. 4 When 'tis deeply rooted here, Perfect love shall cast out fear; -* Fear doth servile spirits bind; Jesus' is a noble mind. By per. 48 FAITH HYMNB. 5 I shall nothing know beside Jesus, and him crucified; Perfectly to him be joined; Jesus' is a loving mind. 6 I shall triumph evermore, Gratefully my God adore : God so good, so true, so kind; Jesus' is a thankful mind. 7 Lowly, loving, meek and pure, • I shall to the end endure ; Be no more to sin inclined; Jesus' is a constant mind. 8 I shall fully be restored To the image of my Lord, Witnessing to all mankind Jesus' is a perfect mind. 67 P. M. 1 A BEAUTIFUL land by faith I see, xjL a land of rest from sorrow free ; The home of the ransomed, bright and fair. And beautiful angels too are there. CHORUS. Will you go, will you go, go to that beautiful land with me? Will you go, will you go, go to that beautiful land? 2 That land is called the City of Light; It ne'er has known the shades of night ; The glory of God, the light of day, Hath driven the darkness far away. Chorus. — Will you go, &c. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 49 8 In vision I see its streets of gold, Its gates of pearl too I behold, The river of life, the crystal sea, The ambrosial fruit of life's fair tree. Chorus. — Will you go, &c. 4 The ransomed throng arrayed in white, In rapture range the plains of light ; In one harmonious choir they praise Their glorious Saviour's matclilesa grace. Chorus. — Will you go, &c. 68 s. M. 1 TESTIS, my strength, my hope, J On thee I cast my care ; With humble confidence look up, And know thou hear'st my prayer. Give me on thee to wait. Till I can all things do ; On thee, almighty to (t^reate. Almighty to renew. 2 I want a sober mind, A self-renouncing will. That tramples down and casts behind The baits of pleasing ill ; A soul inured to pain, To hardship, grief, and loss ; Bold to take up, firm to sustain, The consecrated cross. 8 I want a godly fear, A quick, discerning eye. That looks to thee when sin is near^ And &ees the tempter fly : * By per. 50 FAITH HYMNS. A spirit still prepared, And armed with jealous care, For ever standing on its guard, And watching unto prayer. 69 P-M 1 IV/TY God, I am thine ; what a comfort IVl divine ! What a blessing to know that my Jesus is mine ! In the heavenly Lamb thrice happy I am, And my heart doth rejoice at the sound of Ids name. 2 True pleasures abound in the rapturous sound, And whoever hath found it hath paradise found ; My Redeemer to know, to feel his blood flow, This is life everlasting, — 'tis heaven below. 3 Yet onward I haste to the heavenly feast; That indeed is the fullness, but this is the taste ; And this I shall prove, till with joy I remove To the heaven of heavens in Jesus's love. 7'0 c. M. 1 A/TY God, I know, I feel thee mine, 1.VX And will not quit my claim, Till all I have is lost in thine. And all renewed I am. 2 I hold thee with a trembling hand And will not let thee go, Till steadfastly by faith I stand And all thy goodness know. By per. FAITH HTMNSr 51 71 C. M. 1 T WOULD commune with thee, ray God; JL E'en to thy seat I come ; I leave my joys, I leave my sins, And seek in thee ray home. 2 I stand upon the mount of God, With sunlight in my soul ; I see the storm in vales beneath, I hear the thunders roil. 3 But I am calm with thee, my God, Beneath these glorious skies ; And to the height on which I stand Nor storms nor clouds can rise. i O, this is life ! O, this is joy. My God, to find thee so ; Thy face to see, thy voice to hear, And all thy love to know ! 72 c. M 1 TTOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds XJL In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, And calms the troubled breast ; 'Tis manna to the hungry soul, And to the weary rest. 3 Dear name ! the rock on which I build, My shield and hiding-place. My never-failing treasury, filled With boundless stores of grace. By i:»er. 52 FAITH HYMNS. 4 Jesus, ray Shepherd, Husband, Friend, My Prophet, Priest, and King, My Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, Accept the praise I bring. 5 Till then I would thy love proclaim With every fleeting breath ; And may the music of thy name Hefresh my soul in death. 73 78. 1 T OIN each heart and tongue to bless U Christ, our Strength and Righteousness ; Highest praise to liim belongs, Theme of our suMimest songs. 2 Object of our choicest love. Thee we laud Avith hosts above. Thee we hail with joint acclaim, Sing the glories of thy name. 3 O that we thy love may taste ! Bless us and we shall be blest; All thy goodness may we feel, God with us, Immanuel. 74= s. M WANT a heart to pray, — To pray, and never cease; Never to murmur at thy stay, Or wish my sufferings less. This blessing above all — Always to pray — I want; Out of the deep on thee to call, And never, never faint. By per. 'I FAITH HYMNS. 53 2 I want a true regard, A single, steady aim. Unmoved by threatening or reward, To thee and thy great name ; A jealous, just concern For thine immortal praise; A pure desire that all may learn And glorify tliy grace. 3 I rest upon thy word — The promise is for me ; My succor and salvation. Lord, Shall surely come from thee : But let me still abide, Nor from my hope remove, Till thou my patient spirit guide Into thy perfect love. 75 p. M 1 "IV TY faith looks up to thee, iVl Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine. Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away ; O, let me, from this day, Be wholly thine. 2 May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart ; My zeal inspire ; As thou hast died for me, O, may my love for thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, A living fire. *■ By per. 54 FAITH HYMNS. 3 Wliile 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 Saviour, then, in love, Fear and distress remove ; 0, bear me safe above, A ransomed soul. 76 S. U 1 IDLEST be the tie that binds D Our hearts in Christian love ; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne We pour our ardent prayers ; Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, Our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes ; Our mutual burdens bear ; And often for eacli other flows The sympathizing tear. 4 When we asunder part. It gives us inward pain ; But we shall still be joined in heart. And hope to meet again. By j)er. FAITH HYMNS. 65 6 This glorious hope revives Our courage by the way ; Wliile each in expectation lives, And longs to see the day. 77 s. it 1 T ORD, with united hearts I V And lips now touched by thee, We meet to laud thy holiness, Eternal Trinity. 2 We meet in Jesus* name ; We know his blood was shed ; We know he stands within the vail, As our accepted Head. 3 His loveliness, and thine. Encircle us with light ; One with those perfect saints above, Who walk with him in white. 4 Our sins, our stains are gone ; Our beauty. Lord, art thou; And God, the righteous God, looks down On us, as children, now. 5 Therefore we chant thy praise, O blessed God, most high. To swell the tide of song that rolls Throughout the azure sky ; 6 ind blend our voices, Lord, * With angel choirs above; And sweep our harps in tune with those Who sing that thou art love. T>y per. 56 FAITH HYMNS. 78 C. M. 1 1\ /TY blessed Jesus, thou hast taught IVX A grateful heart to sing, While sheltering my weary soul Beneath thy loving wing. 3 I praise thee for that look divine Which broke my stony heart, And bade its sorrows and its fears For ever to depart. 3 I praise thee for that arm of power Which round ray feeble frame Has ever and anon been thrown, And still abides the same. 4 In adoration I would bow, O Lord, before thy throne, And yield myself a sacrifice To thee, and thee alone. 5 Lord, I am thine, and thou art mine ; 0, help me by thy grace To glorify thee day by day, And then to see thy face. 79 0. M 1 "OEING of beings, God of love, JD To thee our hearts we raise ; Thy all-sustaining power we prove. And gladly sing thy praise. 2 Thine, wholly thine, we want to be ; Our sacrifice receive ; Made, and preserved, and saved by thee, To thee ourselves we give. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 57 3 Come, Holy Ghost, the Saviour's love Shed in our hearts abroad ; So shall we ever live and move, And be with Christ in God. 80 P- M. 1 T? VEKY thing, both great and small, JH/ Christ gives me now to do ; Jesus lives, and gives me all, And more — makes all things new. Jesus gives me all, All the grace I need; Jesus lives, and gives me all, Yes, every thing I need. 2 When our Saviour we receive As Prophet, Priest, and King, We by faith divinely live. And works his tribute bring. 3 Christ in us doth live and move ; We're branches of the vine ; Jesus, word of life and love. In faith and works combine. 81 8s & 6s. 1 A yTY heart is resting, O my God; IVX I will give thanks and sing; My heart is at the secret source Of every precious thing. Now the frail vessel thou hast made No hand but thine shall fill, For the waters of the earth have failed, And I am thirsty still. By per. 68 FAITH HYMNS. 2 I thirst for springs of heavenly life. And here all day they rise ; I seek the treasure of thy love, And close at hand it lies. And a " new song " is in my mciitl), To long-loved music set ; Glory to thee, for all the grace I have not tasted yet. 3 My heart is resting, O my God, My heart is in thy care ; I hear the voice of joy and health liesounding everywhere. " Thou art ray portion," saith my soul, Ten thousand voices say. And the music of tlicir glad Amen Will never die away. 8.2 8s, 7s, & 43. 1 r^ THOU God of my salvation, V_x^ My Redeemer from all sin. Moved by thy divine compassion. Who hath died my heart to win, I will praise thee : Where shall I thy praise begin? 2 Though unseen, I love the Saviour; He hath brought salvation near; Manifests his pardoning favor ; And when Jesus doth appear. Soul and body Shall his glorious image bear. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 59 83 6s. 1 O KST to tlie weary soul XX. And aching breast is given; Grace makes the wounded whole, Love fills our heart with heaven. 2 For thee, my soul, for thee These priceless joys were bought; Thine is the mercy free That Christ to earth has brought. 3 Come, with the ransomed train, The Saviour's praises sing; Rejoice! the Lamb was slain; Adore ! he reigns a King. 4 And soon, before his face, We'll praise in liglit above, Triumphant through his grace, Made perfect by his love. 84: 8s&7s, 1 'X/'E who know your sins forgiven, Jl And are happy in the Lord„, Have you read that gracious promise Which is left upon record? — I will sprinkle you with water, I will cleanse you from all sin. Sanctify and make you holy, I will dwell and reign witliin. 2 Though you have much peace and comfort, Greater things you yet may find, — Freedom from unholy tempers. Freedom from the carnal mind. By per. 60 FAITH HYMNS. To procure your perfect freedom, Jesus suffered, groaned, and died , On the cross the healing fountain Gushed from his wounded side. 3 0, ye tender babes in Jesus, Hear your heavenly Father's will- Claim your portion, plead his promise, And he quickly will fulfill. Pray, and the refining fire Will come streaming from above; Now believe and gain the blessing, Nothing less than perfect love. 4 If you have obtained this treasure, Search and you shall surely find All the Christian marks and graces Planted, growing in your mind. Perfect faith and perfect patience, Perfect lowliness, and then Perfect hope and perfect meekness. Perfect love for God and men. 85 c.M 1 'TpHOU dear Redeemer, dying Lamb, A We love to hear of thee ; No music's like thy charming namo, Nor half so sweet can be. 2 O, let us ever hoar thy voice In mercy to us speak ; And in our Priest we will rejoice, Thou great Melchisedec. 3 Our Jesus shall be still our theme, While in this world we stay ; By per. FAITH HYMNS. 6 1 We'll sLig our Jesus' lovely name, When all things else decay. 4 When we appear in yonder cloud, With all the ransomed throng. Then will we sing more sweet, more loud, And Christ shall be our song. 8(3 7a 1 OONGS of praise the angels sang, C5 Heaven with hallelujahs rang. When Jehovah's work begun, When he spake and it was done. 2 Songs of praise awoke the morn When the Prince of Peace was born; Songs of praise arose when he Captive led captivity. 3 Heaven and earth must pass away, Songs of praise shall crown that day ; God will make new heavens, new earth, Songs of praise shall hail their birth. 4 And can man alone he dumb Till that glorious kingdom come ? No ; the church delights to raise Psalms, and hymns, and songs of praise. 5 Saints below, with heart and voice, Still in songs of praise rejoice; Learning here, by faith and love, Songs of praise to sing above. 6 Borne upon their latest breath, Songs of praise shall conquer death ; Then, amidst eternal joy, Songs of praise their powers employ. By per. 82 FAITH HYMlyS. 87 c. M. 1 T'VE found the pearl of greatest pric^e; X My heart doth sing for joy ; And sing I must, a Christ I have, — 0, what a Christ have I ! 2 My Christ he is the Lord of lords, He is the King of kings ; He is the Sun of Righteousness, With healing in his wings. 3 Christ is my meat, Christ is my drink, My medicine and my health; My peace, my strength, my joy, my crown, My glory and my wealth. . 4 Christ is my Father and my Friend, My Brother and my Love; My Head and Hope, my Counsellor, My Advocate above. 5 My Christ, he is tlie Heaven of heaven ; My Christ what shall I call? My Christ is first, my Christ is last, My Christ is All in All. B8 P. M 1 "DEHOLD, behold the Lamb of God JD On the cross ! For us he shed his precious blood, On the cross. 0, hear that strange expiring cry — " Eli lama sabachthani." Draw near and see the Saviour die, On the cross. By per. FATTH HYM^.^S. 63 2 Come, sinners, see him lifted up, On the cross : He drinks for you the bitter cup, On the cross. To heaven he turns his languid eyes ; '* 'Ti^finislied! " now the Conqueror cries Then bows his sacred head and dies On the cross. 3 And now the mighty deed is done, On the cross. The battlers fought, the victory's won,^ On the cross. The rocks do rend, the mountains quake, While Jesus doth atonement make, While Jesus suffers for our sake. On the cross. 4 Let every mourner rise and cling To the cross. Let every Christian come and sing. Round the cross. There let the preacher take his stand, And with the Bible in his hand, Go preach the doctrine through the land Of the cross. 5 Where'er I go I'Utell the story Of the cross ; In nothing else my soul shall glory Save the cross ; Yes, this m.y constant theme shall be. Through time and in eternity. That Jesus conquered death for me, On tlie cross. A By per- 64 FAITH HYMNS. 89 7s. 1 QOLDIERS on life's battl«-fiel(l, v3 Be ye valiant, bold, and strong; In the strife, with cheerful zeal Urge the Saviour's cause along. CHORUS. Onward, onward to glory, Yield not to the wily foe ; Victory and heaven are before thee, Shout your triumph as you go. 2 Hark, the battle is begun ! Rally, Christians, for your King 1 Forward, till the victory's won, T^U the shouts of triumph ring. 3 Jesus calls us to the field ; He will lead us evermore : *Neath his banner ne'er to yield, Till the mighty conflict's o'er. 4 Then, in yonder world of light We will lay our armor down, And, 'mid throngs of angels bright, Each receive a starry crown. 90 c- M. 1 TT TE travel now in wisdom's ways, V V Strangers to doubts and fears ; Our day illumed with brightest rays, And joyful are our tears. 2 We follow Jesus in the way ; He gives us peace within ; We travel in a flowery way. Because we're freed from sin. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 65 3 We have no will or wish to roam, Led by allurement strong, But onward to our Father's home. By grace are borne along. • 4 Cleansed by our Saviour from sin's stain, In mercy's living flood, Restored by grace, we press amain And hasten on to God. 91 c. M. 1 '"T^O our Redeemer's glorious name JL Awake the sacred song ! O, may his love — immortal flame ! — Tuno every heart and tongue. 2 His love what mortal thought can reach! What mortal tongue display? Imagination's utmost stretch In wonder dies away. 3 He took the dying traitor's place, And suffered in our stead; For us — O, miracle of grace ! — For sinful men he bled. 4 He left his radiant throne on high. Left the bright realms of bliss, And came on earth to bleed and die ' Was ever love like this ? 5 Dear Lord, while we adoring pay Our humble thanks to tliee. May every heart with rapture say, ** The Saviour died for me." 06 FAITH HYMNS. 6 0, mp.y the sweet and blissful theme Fill every heart and tongue, Till strangers learn thy glorious name. And join the sacred song. 02 P- ^ 1 T AM thine own, O Christ — X Henceforth entirely thine; And life, from this glad hour, New life is mine I 2 No earthly joys shall lure My quiet soul from thee; This deep delight, so pure. Is heaven to me. 3 My little song of praise In sweet content I sing; To thee the note I raise. My King ! lly King ! 4 I cannot tell the art By which such bliss is given; I know thou hast my heart, And I — have heaven I 5 O Peace ! O holy Rest ! O balmy breath of love ! Heart, divinest, best. Thy depth I prove. G I ask this gift of thee — A life all lily fair, 4nd fragrant as the gardens be Where seraphs ar«. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 67 93 P.M 1 /^^ENTLY, my Saviour, let me lean on tliee : V-T Tender thou art, yet mighty to defend; Nor doubt, nor gloomy fears shall visit me, While 'neath thy sheltering wing I bend. 2 Meekly, my Saviour, when thy chastening hand Shuts all of earth-love from my hungry heart, Meekly and humbly let my spirit stand, Emptied of all that thou shalt bid depart. 3 Eesting, blessed Saviour, on thy will, There let me cling, though all the world de- ride ; Thy smile, thy look of love, more precious still, When, all bereft, in tliy embrace I hide. i Trusting my Saviour, let me journey on, No dazzling, fleeting vision to pursue, But follow where the blood-washed saints hava gone, — A glorious, star-crowned retinue. 5 Tlien, patient Saviour, when my soul would faint. Or on this life too heavily would rest, Infold me in thine arms of sweet restraint. And bind my fluttering si)irit to thy breast. 04 C. M. 'A LL that 1 was — my sin, my guilt, My death — was all my own : Ail that I am I owe to thee. My gracious God, alone. Ey per. 68 FAITH HYMNS. 2 The evil of my former state Was mine, and only mine ; The good in which I now rejoice Is thine, and only thine. 8 The darkness of my former state, The bondage, all was mine ; The light of life in which I walk. The liberty, is thine. 4 Thy grace first made me feel my •in, And taught me to believe ; Then, in believing, peace I found. And now I live, I live. 6 All that I am, e'en here on earth. All that I hope to be '^^hen Jesus comes, and glory dawns, I owe it. Lord, to thee. 95 c.M 1 A MIND at " perfect peace " with God, jljl O, what a word is this ! A sinner reconciled through blood ; O, this, indeed, is bliss ! 2 By nature and by practice far — How very far ! — from God ; Yet now, by grace brought nigh to him, Through faith in Jesus' blood. 3 So nigh, so very nigh to God, I cannot nearer be ; For, in the person of his Son, I am as near as he. By per. FAITH HYMNS. 69 4 So dear, so very dear to God, More dear I cannot be ; The love wlierewith he loves the Son, Such is his love to me. 5 Why should I ever careful be, Since such a God is mine? lie watches o'er me night and day, And tells me, *' Mine is thine" 96 6s & 8s. 1 A RISE, my soul, arise, Jr\. Shake off thy guilty fears ; The bleeding Sacrifice In my behalf appears ; Before the throne my Surety stands, My name is written on his hands. 2 He ever lives above, For me to intercede ; His all-redeeming love. His precious blood to plead; His blood atoned for all our race. And sprinkles now the throne of graca 3 The Father hears him pray. His dear Anointed One ; He cannot turn away The presence of his Son : His Spirit answers to the blood. And tells me I am born of God. i My God is reconciled ; His pardoning voice I hear \ By per. TO FAITU HYMNS. He owns me for his child ; 1 can no longer fear. With confidence I now draw nigh, And " Father, Abba, Father," cry. 97 8s, 7s, & 48. 1 '^ I ^ARRY with me, O my Saviour, — X All my little store is tliine, Poor and scant; but richest treasure Cannot purchase love divine. Tarry with me, — All I have, Christ, is thine ! 2 Tarry with me. Lone and weary. My faint love would feast on thine ; Let the blessing of thy presence Fill this hungry Jieart of mine. Tarry with me, — Let the feast of love be mine. 3 Tarry with me. See, imploring. How my soul takes hold on thee ! Hear it pleading, gracious Spirit ! Dwell for evermore with me. Tarry with me, — Let me rest my soul in thee. 4 Tarry with me, blest Redeemer, — Never found I friend so dear; With thy arms of love infolding, What is life or death to fear I Tarry with me, — Bliss supreme if thou art near. 6 Tarry with me. Ever near me, All my life shall tell of thee ; By per. FAITH HYMNS. 71 All my songs be songs of praises, Hynmings of thy love to me. Tarry with me, — All my life shall glow with thee. C Tarry with me. Dost thou linger? Self abandons now my soul. Come, thou King, thou lovely Saviour, Take possession of the whole. Tarry with me, — I have crowned thee in my soul ! 98 S.M 1 'T^O God, the only wise, X Our Saviour and our King, Let all the saints below the skies Thei? humble praises bring. 2 'Tis hi' almighty love, His ' onduct and his care, Preser '^ us safe from sin and death, Ana '?very hurtful snare. 3 He wii* present our souls, Unbl >mished and complete, Before the glory of his face, With loys divinely great. 4 Then aJ) fbe chosen seed Shall VAcex around the throne. Shall bifes^ *b9 conduct of his grace, And n^bk<^ ^i»s wonders known. 5 To our I\edr