1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. CHORUS So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling … Read more
Gratitude – 6.6.6.6.8.8. 1. On wings of living light, At earliest dawn of day, Came down the angel bright, And rolled the stone away. CHORUS Your voices raise with one accord, To bless and praise your risen Lord. 2. The keepers, watching near, At that dread sight and sound Fell down with sudden fear Like … Read more
1. O heart bow’d down with sorrow! O eyes that long for sight! There’s gladness in believing; In Jesus there is light. “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in … Read more
1. I’ve a message from the Lord, Hallelujah! The message unto you I’ll give, ‘Tis recorded in His word, Hallelujah, It is only that you “look and live.” Chorus “Look and live,” my brother, live; Look to Jesus now and live; ’Tis recorded in His world, Hallelujah, It is only that you “look and live” … Read more
1. Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise, To pay thy morning sacrifice. 2. All praise to Thee, who safe has kept, And hast refreshed me whilst I slept. Grant, Lord, when I from death shall wake, I may of endless life … Read more
Mendebras – 7.6.7.6.D 1. O day of rest and gladness, O day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, Most beautiful, most bright: On thee, the high and lowly, Through ages joined in tune, Sing “Holy, holy, holy,’ To the great God Triune. 2. On thee at the creation The light first … Read more
1. Long I have wander’d afar from my Lord, Now I am coming home; Longing to be to His favour restor’d, Now I am coming home. CHORUS Yes, I am coming, Dear Lord, I’m coming, Just now I’m coming home. Yes, I am coming, Dear Lord, I’m coming, Just now I’m coming home. 2. Tired … Read more
Weber – 7.7. 1. Ere another Sabbath’s close, Ere again we seek repose, Lord, our song ascends to Thee, At Thy feet we bow the knee. 2. For the mercies of the day, For this rest upon our way, Thanks to Thee alone be given, Lord of earth, and King of heaven. 3. Cold our … Read more
Ardgowan – 9.8.9.8. 1. The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended, The darkness falls at thy behest; To thee our morning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall sanctify our rest. 2. We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping, While earth rolls onward into light, Through all the world her watch is keeping, And rests not now … Read more
Calilee –8.8.8.8. 1. Sweet is the work, my God, my King, to praise your name, give thanks and sing; to show your love by morning light, and talk of all your truth at night. 2. Sweet is the day, the first and best, on which I share your sacred rest; so let my heart in … Read more