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Track Title (verses) Hymn Number1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (4) . . . . . . . . . . . #1102. Abide with Me (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #7003. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (2) . . . . . . . #1544. Amazing Grace (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #3785. America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) (4) . . . . . . #6976. And Are We Yet Alive (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #5537. Be Present at Our Table, Lord (1) . . . . . . . . . . . #6218. Beneath the Cross of Jesus (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . #2979. Blessed Assurance (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #36910. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (4) . . . . . . . . . . #30211. Crown Him with Many Crowns (3) . . . . . . . . . #32712. For All the Saints (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #71113. For the Beauty of the Earth (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #9214. God Be with You till We Meet Again (3) . . . . . #67215. Have Thine Own Way, Lord (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . #38216. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (3) . . . . . #6417. I Love to Tell the Story (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #15618. I Need Thee Every Hour (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #39719. It Is Well with My Soul (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #37720. Jesus Loves Me (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #19121. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (2) . . . . . . . . . . . #8922. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (3) . . . . . . . . #13323. My Faith Looks Up to Thee (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . #45224. Nearer, My God, to Thee (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #52825. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (3) . . . . . . . . #5726. O God, Our Help in Ages Past (3) . . . . . . . . . . #11727. O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (3) . . . . . . . #43028. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (1) #9529. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (3) . . . . . . . . . #13930. Rise Up, O Men of God (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #57631. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . #36132. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (2) . . . . . . . . #38133. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (2) . . . . . . #34834. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (2) . . . . #50035. Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (2) . . . . . . . . . . . #51436. Sweet Hour of Prayer (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #49637. The Battle Hymn of the Republic (3) . . . . . . . . #71738. The Church's One Foundation (2) . . . . . . . . . . . #545

The number in parenthesis indicates the number of music verses played on the CD. The numberon the right corresponds to the number where the hymn appears in The United MethodistHymnal.

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Track #1. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (4)UM Hymn Number 110

Text: Martin Luther Trans. by Frederick H. Hedge Music: Martin Luther Harmony from The New Hymnal for American Youth

Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG, Meter: 87.87.66.667

1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevaling. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.

2. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing.Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabbaoth, his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle.

3. And though this world, with devilsfilled,

should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.

4. That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill; God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever.


Track #2. Abide with Me (5)UM Hymn Number 700

Text: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Music: W.H. Monk, 1823-1889

Tune: EVENTIDE, Meter: 10 10.10 10

1. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; 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 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.

4. I fear no foe, with thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, and tears not bitterness.Where is death's sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if thou abide with me.

5. Hold thou thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom and point me to the skies. Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee; in life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.


Track #3. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name (2)UM Hymn Number 154

Text: Edward Perronet; alt. by John Rippon Music: Oliver Holden

Tune: CORONATION, Meter: CM

1. All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all.

2. 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.Hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all.

3. Sinners, whose love can ne'er forget the wormwood and the gall, go spread your trophies at his feet, and crown him Lord of all. Go spread your trophies at his feet, 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. To him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all.

5. Crown him, ye martyrs of your God, who from his altar call; extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod, and crown him Lord of all. Extol the Stem of Jesse's Rod, and crown him Lord of all.

6. O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all. We'll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all.


Track #4. Amazing Grace (4)UM Hymn Number 378

Text: John Newton; st 6 anon. Music: 19th cent. USA melody; harm. by Edwin O. Excell

Tune: ---, Meter: CM

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.

2. 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.

3. Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

4. The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.

5. Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace.

6. When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun.


Track #5. America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) (4)UM Hymn Number 697

Text: Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895 Music: Thesaurus Musicus

Tune: AMERICA, Meter: 664.6664

1. My country,' tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; land where my fathers died, land of the pilgrims' pride, from every mountainside let freedom ring!

2. My native country, thee, land of the noble free, thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills, thy woods and templed hills; my heart with rapture thrills, like that above.

3. Let music swell the breeze, and ring from all the trees sweet freedom's song; let mortal tongues awake; let all that breathe partake; let rocks their silence break, the sound prolong.

4. Our fathers' God, to thee, author of liberty, to thee we sing; long may our land be bright with freedom's holy light; protect us by thy might, great God, our King.


Track #6. And Are We Yet Alive (3)UM Hymn Number 553

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Music: Johann G. Nageli; arr. by Lowell Mason

Tune: DENNIS, Meter: SM

1. And are we yet alive, and see each other's face? Glory and thanks to Jesus give for his almighty grace!

2. Preserved by power divine to full salvation here, again in Jesus' praise we join, and in his sight appear.

3. What troubles have we seen, what mighty conflicts past, fightings without, and fears within,since we assembled last!

4. Yet out of all the Lord hath brought us by his love; and still he doth his help afford, and hides our life above.

5. Then let us make our boast of his redeeming power, which saves us to the uttermost, till we can sin no more.

6. Let us take up the cross till we the crown obtain, and gladly reckon all things loss so we may Jesus gain.


Track #7. Be Present at Our Table, Lord (1)UM Hymn Number 621

Text: John Cennick, 1718-1755 (UM st. 2 altered) Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551; attr. to Louis Bourgeois, c. 1510-1561

Tune: OLD 100TH, Meter: LM

Be present at our table, Lord; be here and everywhere adored;

thy creatures bless, and grant that we may feast in paradise with thee.


Track #8. Beneath the Cross of Jesus (3)UM Hymn Number 297

Text: Elizabeth C. Clephane, 1830-1869 Music: Frederick C. Maker, 1844-1927

Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER, Meter: 76.86.86.86

1. Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.

2. Upon that cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me; and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess: the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness.

3. I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all the cross.


Track #9. Blessed Assurance (3)UM Hymn Number 369

Text: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915 Music: Phoebe P. Knapp, 1839-1908

Tune: ASSURANCE, Meter: 9 10.9 9 with Refrain

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O 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, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)

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. (Refrain)


Track #10. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (4)UM Hymn Number 302

Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Music: Lyra Davidica, 1708

Tune: EASTER HYMN, Meter: 77.77 D

1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!

2. Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where's thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

5. Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia! Praise to thee by both be given, Alleluia! Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia! Hail the Resurrection, thou, Alleluia!

6. King of glory, soul of bliss, Alleluia! Everlasting life is this, Alleluia! Thee to know, thy power to prove, Alleluia! Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia!


Track #11. Crown Him with Many Crowns (3)UM Hymn Number 327

Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894, and Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 Music: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893 Tune: DIADEMATA, Meter: SMD

1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

2. Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

3. Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, and all be prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.

4. Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side, those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.


Track #12. For All the Saints (4)UM Hymn Number 711

Text: William W. How, 1823-1897 Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958

Tune: SINE NOMINE, Meter: 10 10 10 with Alleluias

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.Alleluia, Alleluia!

3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia!

4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!

6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!


Track #13. For the Beauty of the Earth (3)UM Hymn Number 92

Text: Folliot S. Pierpoint Music: Conrad Kocher; Arr. by W.H. Monk

Tune: DIX, Meter: 77.77.77

1. For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale, and tree and flower, sun and moon, and stars of light; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

3. For the joy of ear and eye, for the heart and mind's delight, for the mystic harmony, linking sense to sound and sight; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

4. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

5. For thy church, that evermore lifteth holy hands above, offering upon every shore her pure sacrifice of love; Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

6. For thyself, best Gift Divine, to the world so freely given, for that great, great love of thine, peace on earth, and joy in heaven: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.


Track #14. God Be with You till We Meet Again (3)UM Hymn Number 672

Text: Jeremiah E. Rankin, 1828-1904 Music: William G. Tomer, 1833-1896

Tune: GOD BE WITH YOU, Meter: 98.89 with Refrain (MH--no refrain)

1. God be with you till we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.

Refrain:Till we meet, till we meet, till we meet at Jesus' feet;till we meet, till we meet, God be with you till we meet again.

2. God be with you till we meet again;neath his wings securely hide you, daily manna still provide you; God be with you till we meet again. (Refrain)

3. God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you,put his arms unfailing round you; God be with you till we meet again. (Refrain)

4. God be with you till we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you, smite death's threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again. (Refrain)


Track #15. Have Thine Own Way, Lord (3)UM Hymn Number 382

Text: Adelaide A. Pollard, 1862-1934 Music: George C. Stebbins, 1846-1945

Tune: ADELAIDE, Meter: 54.54 D

1. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after thy will, while I am waiting, yielded and still.

2. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Search me and try me, Savior today! Wash me just now, Lord, wash me just now, as in thy presence humbly I bow.

3. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me I pray! Power, all power, surely is thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine!

4. Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Hold o'er my being absolute sway. Fill with thy Spirit till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me!


Track #16. Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty (3)UM Hymn Number 64

Text: Reginald Heber Music: John B. Dykes

Tune: NICAEA, Meter: 11 12.12 10

1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,perfect in power, in love and purity.

4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,God in three persons, blessed Trinity.


Track #17. I Love to Tell the Story (3)UM Hymn Number 156

Text: Katherine Hankey, 1834-1911 Music: William G. Fischer, 1835-1912

Tune: HANKEY, Meter: 76.76 D with Refrain

1. I love to tell the story of unseen things above, of Jesus and his glory, of Jesus and his love. I love to tell the story, because I know 'tis true; it satisfies my longings as nothing else can do. (Refrain)

2. I love to tell the story; more wonderful it seems than all the golden fancies of all our golden dreams. I love to tell the story, it did so much for me; and that is just the reason I tell it now to thee. (Refrain)

3. I love to tell the story; 'tis pleasant to repeat what seems, each time I tell it, more wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the story, for some have never heard the message of salvation from God's own holy Word. (Refrain)

4. I love to tell the story, for those who know it best seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the new, new song, 'twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long.(Refrain)

Refrain:I love to tell the story, 'twill be my theme in glory, to tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.


Track #18. I Need Thee Every Hour (3)UM Hymn Number 397

Text: Annie S. Hawks, 1835-1918 Music: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

Tune: NEED, Meter: 64.64 with Refrain

1. I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford.

Refrain:I need thee, O I need thee; every hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee.

2. I need thee every hour; stay thou nearby; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. (Refrain)

3. I need thee every hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. (Refrain)

4. I need thee every hour; teach me thy will; and thy rich promises in me fulfill. (Refrain)

5. I need thee every hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. (Refrain)


Track #19. It Is Well with My Soul (3)UM Hymn Number 377

Text: Horatio G. Spafford Music: Philip P. Bliss

Tune: VILLE DU HAVRE, Meter: 11 8.11 9 with Refrain

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. (Refrain)

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! (Refrain)

4. And, Lord, haste the day when my 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. (Refrain)


Track #20. Jesus Loves Me (3)UM Hymn Number 191

Text: Anna B. Warner (st 1) and David Rutherford McGuire (sts 2, 3) Music: William B. Bradbury

Tune: ---, Meter: 77.77 with Refrain

1. Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain:Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2. Jesus loves me! This I know, as he loved so long ago, taking children on his knee, saying, "Let them come to me." (Refrain)

3. Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way, wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live. (Refrain)


Track #21. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (2)UM Hymn Number 89

Text: Henry Van Dyke Music: Ludwig van Beethoven; Arr. by Edward Hodges

Tune: HYMN TO JOY, Meter: 87.87 D

1. Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!

2. All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.

3. Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

4. Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; love divine is reigning o'er us, binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife; joyful music leads us sunward, in the triumph song of life.


Track #22. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (3)UM Hymn Number 133

Text: Elisha A. Hoffman Music: Anthony J. Showalter

Tune: SHOWALTER, Meter: 10 9.10 9 with Refrain

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. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms.(Refrain)

3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms.(Refrain)


Track #23. My Faith Looks Up to Thee (3)UM Hymn Number 452

Text: Ray Palmer, 1808-1887 Music: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872 Tune: OLIVET, Meter: 664.6664

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 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 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, then in love, fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul!


Track #24. Nearer, My God, to Thee (3)UM Hymn Number 528

Text: Sarah F. Adams, 1805-1848 Music: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872

Tune: BETHANY, Meter: 64.64.6664

1. Nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee! E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

2. Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, darkness be over me, my rest a stone; yet in my dreams I'd be nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

3. There let the way appear, steps unto heaven; all that thou sendest me, in mercy given; angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

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, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!

5. Or if, on joyful wing cleaving the sky, sun, moon, and stars forgot, upward I fly, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to thee; nearer, my God, to thee, nearer to thee!


Track #25. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (3)UM Hymn Number 57

Text: Charles Wesley Music: Carl G. Glaser; arr. by Lowell Mason

Tune: AZMON, Meter: CM

1. O for a thousand tongues to singmy great Redeemer's praise,the glories of my God and King,the triumphs of his grace!

2. My gracious Master and my God,assist me to proclaim,to spread through all the earth abroadthe honors of thy name.

3. Jesus! the name that charms our fears,that bids our sorrows cease;'tis music in the sinner's ears,'tis life, and health, and peace.

4. He breaks the power of canceled sin,he sets the prisoner free;his blood can make the foulest clean;his blood availed for me.

5. He speaks, and listening to his voice,new life the dead receive;the mournful, broken hearts rejoice,the humble poor believe.

6. Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,your loosened tongues employ;ye blind, behold your savior come,and leap, ye lame, for joy.

7. In Christ, your head, you then shall know,shall feel your sins forgiven;anticipate your heaven below,and own that love is heaven.


Track #26. O God, Our Help in Ages Past (3)UM Hymn Number 117

Text: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Music: Attr. to William Croft; harm. by W.H. Monk

Tune: ST. ANNE, Meter: CM

1. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home.

2. Under the shadow of thy throne, still may we dwell secure; sufficient is thine arm alone, and our defense is sure.

3. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, from everlasting, thou art God, to endless years the same.

4. A thousand ages, in thy sight, are like an evening gone; short as the watch that ends the night, before the rising sun.

5. Time, like an ever rolling stream, bears all who breathe away; they fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the opening day.

6. O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come; be thou our guide while life shall last, and our eternal home.


Track #27. O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (3)UM Hymn Number 430

Text: Washington Gladden, 1836-1918 Music: H. Percy Smith, 1825-1898

Tune: MARYTON, Meter: LM

1. O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care.

2. Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear, winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way.

3. Teach me thy patience; still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong;

4. In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live.


Track #28. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow (1)UM Hymn Number 95

Text: Thomas Ken Music: Attr. to Louis Bourgeois Tune: OLD 100TH, Meter: LM

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.Amen.


Track #29. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (3)UM Hymn Number 139

Text: Joachim Neander Music: Erneuerten Gesanbuch; harm. by William Sterndale Bennett

Tune: LOBE DEN HERREN, Meter: 14 14.478

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation. O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration!

2. (Trans. copr. 1989 by UM Publishing House)

3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, who with his love doth befriend thee.

4. (Trans. copr. 1989 by UM Publishing House)

5. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before him! Let the amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him.


Track #30. Rise Up, O Men of God (3)UM Hymn Number 576

Text: William P. Merrill, 1867-1954 Music: William H. Walter, 1825-1893

Tune: FESTAL SONG, Meter: SM

1. Rise up, O men of God! Have done with lesser things. Give heart and mind and soul and strength to serve the King of kings.

2. Rise up, O men of God! The kingdom tarries long. Bring in the day of brotherhood and end the night of wrong.

3. Rise up, O men of God! The church for you doth wait, her strength unequal to her task; rise up, and make her great!

4. Lift high the cross of Christ! Tread where his feet have trod. As brothers of the Son of Man, rise up, O men of God!


Track #31. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me (3)UM Hymn Number 361

Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1740-1778 Music: Thomas Hastings, 1784-1872 Tune: TOPLADY, Meter: 77.77.77

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself 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 labors of my hands can fulfill thy law's commands; could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow, all for sin could not atone; thou must save, and thou alone.

3. Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to the cross I cling; naked, come to thee for dress; helpless, look to thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die.

4. While I draw this fleeting breath, when mine eyes shall close in death, when I soar to worlds unknown, see thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee.


Track #32. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us (2)UM Hymn Number 381

Text: Attr. to Dorothy A. Thrupp, 1779-1847 Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868

Tune: BRADBURY, Meter: 87.87 D

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, thou dost 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, O hear us when we pray. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! Hear, O hear us when we 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! We will early turn to thee. Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus! We will early 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.


Track #33. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (2)UM Hymn Number 348

Text: Will L. Thompson Music: Will L. Thompson

Tune: THOMPSON, Meter: 11 7.11 7 with Refrain

1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me.

Refrain:Come home, come home; ye who are weary come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!

2. Why should we tary when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me? (Refrain)

3. Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, passing from you and from me; shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming, coming for you and for me. (Refrain)

4. O for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. (Refrain)


Track #34. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart (2)UM Hymn Number 500

Text: George Croly, 1780-1860 Music: Frederick C. Atkinson, 1841-1897 Tune: MORECAMBE, Meter: 10 10.10 10

1. Spirit of God, descend upon my heart;wean it from earth; through all its pulses move;stoop to my weakness, mighty as thou art,and make me love thee as I ought to love.

2. I ask no dream, no prophet ecstasies,no sudden rending of the veil of clay,no angel visitant, no opening skies;but take the dimness of my soul away.

3. Has thou not bid me love thee, God and King?All, all thine own, soul, heart and strength and mind.I see thy cross; there teach my heart to cling.O let me seek thee, and O let me find.

4. Teach me to feel that thou art always nigh;teach me the struggles of the soul to bear.To check the rising doubt, the rebel sigh,teach me the patience of unanswered prayer.

5. Teach me to love thee as thine angels love,one holy passion filling all my frame;the kindling of the heaven-descended Dove,my heart an altar, and thy love the flame.


Track #35. Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (2)UM Hymn Number 514

Text: George Duffield, Jr., 1818-1888 Music: George J. Webb, 1803-1887

Tune: WEBB, Meter: 76.76 D

1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross;lift high his royal banner, it must not suffer loss.From victory unto victory his army shall he lead,till every foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey;forth to the mighty conflict, in this his glorious day.Ye that are brave now serve him against unnumbered foes;let courage rise with danger, and strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, stand in his strength alone;the arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.Put on the gospel armor, each piece put on with prayer;where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.

4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the strife will not be long;this day the noise of battle, the next the victor's song.To those who vanquish evil a crown of life shall be;they with the King of Glory shall reign eternally.


Track #36. Sweet Hour of Prayer (2)UM Hymn Number 496

Text: William Walford, 1772-1850 Music: William B. Bradbury, 1816-1868

Tune: SWEET HOUR, Meter: LMD

1. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! that calls me from a world of care, and bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief, and oft escaped the tempter's snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!

2. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! the joys I feel, the bliss I share of those whose anxious spirits burn with strong desires for thy return! With such I hasten to the place where God my Savior shows his face, and gladly take my station there, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!

3. Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer! thy wings shall my petition bear to him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since he bids me seek his face, believe his word, and trust his grace, I'll cast on him my every care, and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!


Track #37. The Battle Hymn of the Republic (3)UM Hymn Number 717

Text: Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910 Music: USA campmeeting tune

Tune: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC, Meter: 15 15 15.6 with Refrain

1. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; he is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; he hath loosed the fateful lightning of his terrible swift sword; his truth is marching on. (Refrain)

2. I have seen him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps,they have builded him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I can read his righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps; his day is marching on. (Refrain)

3. He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat; he is sifting out the hearts of men before his judgment seat; O be swift, my soul, to answer him; be jubilant, my feet! Our God is marching on.(Refrain)

4. In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, with a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me; as he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, while God is marching on. (Refrain)

5. He is coming like the glory of the morning on the wave, he is wisdom to the mighty, he is honor to the brave; so the world shall be his footstool, and the soul of wrong his slave. Our God is marching on.(Refrain)

Refrain:Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! Glory, glory, hallelujah! His truth is marching on.


Track #38. The Church's One Foundation (2)UM Hymn Number 545

Text: Samuel J. Stone, 1839-1900 Music: Samuel Sebastian Wesley, 1810-1876

Tune: AURELLA, Meter: 76.76 D

1. The church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the Word. From heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.

2. Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth; her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

3. Though with a scornful wonder we see her sore oppressed, by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed, yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up, "How long?" And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.

4. Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war, she waits the consummation of peace forevermore; till, with the vision glorious, her longing eyes are blest, and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

5. Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won. O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we like them, the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.

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