PUBLIC-DOMAIN CHRISTIAN BOOK
The Christian Hymn Book A Compilation of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected, by A. Campbell and Others
Campbell, Alexander, 1788-1866 · 182,065 words · 253 reading sections
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681 L. M. Serve the Lord with gladness. Psalm 100:2. Ye nations round the earth, rejoice, Before the Lord, your sovereign King; Serve him with cheerful heart and voice; With all your tongues his glory sing. 2 The Lord is God: ’tis he alone Doth life, and br…
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3 Thy presence in thy house afford, And bless the preaching of thy word, That sinners may their danger see, And now begin to mourn for thee. 689 C. M. Homage and devotion. With sacred joy we lift our eyes To those bright realms above, That glorious temple i…
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4 May we in faith receive thy word, In faith present our prayers, And in the presence of our Lord, Unbosom all our cares. 5 Show us some token of thy love, Our fainting hope to raise, And pour thy blessings from above, That we may render praise. 697 C. M. Q…
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3 Since thou hast been my help, To thee my spirit flies; And on thy watchful providence, My cheerful hope relies. 4 The shadow of thy wings My soul in safety keeps; I follow where my Father leads, And he supports my steps. 705 S. M. Reunion. And are we yet…
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2 Blest is the place where angels bend To hear our worship rise, Where kindred hearts their musings blend, And all the soul’s affections tend Beyond the vailing skies. 3 Blest are the hallowed vows that bind Man to his work of love— Bind him to cheer the humble mind, Console the weeping, lead the blind, And guide to j…
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715 L. M. He shall go in and out and find pasture. John 10:9. Now may the Lord our Shepherd lead To living streams his little flock; May he in flowery pastures feed; Shade us at noon beneath the rock! 2 Now may we hear our Shepherd’s voice, And gladly answe…
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O present still, though still unseen, When brightly shines the prosperous day, Be thoughts of thee a cloudy screen, To temper the deceitful ray! 2 And, O, when gathers on our path In shade and storm the frequent night, Be thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light. 726 …
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4 To God, the Only Wise, In every age adored; Let glory from the church arise Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 736 S. M. To the only wise God, our Saviour. Jude 24;25. To God, the Only Wise, Our Saviour and our King; Let all the saints below the skies Their h…
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3 Great Redeemer! thee we praise, Who the covenant sealed with blood While our hearts and voices raise Loud thanksgiving unto God. 747 7s. Col 1:11, 12. Glorious in thy saints appear; Plant thy heavenly kingdom here; Light and life to all impart; Shine on…
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To thee our wants are known, From thee are all our powers; Accept what is thine own, And pardon what is ours: Our praises, Lord, and prayers, receive, And to thy words a blessing give. 2 O, grant that each of us Now met before thee here, May meet together thus, When thou and thine appear: To thy blest presence may we …
136 wordsSECTION 131THE NEW LIFE—TRUST AND JOY.
760 L. M. The peace of God. Phil. 4:7. O peace of God, sweet peace of God! Where broods on earth this gentle dove! Where spread those pure and downy wings To shelter him whom God doth love? 2 Whence comes this blessing of the soul, This silent joy which can…
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4 Renouncing every worldly thing, And safe beneath thy sheltering wing, My sweetest thought henceforth shall be, That all I want I find in thee, In thee, my God, in thee. 766 L. M. 6 lines. My soul trusteth in thee. Psalm 57:1. Do not I trust in thee, O Lord? Do I n…
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4 Not so the impious and unjust: What vain designs they form! Their hopes are blown away like dust, Or chaff before the storm. 5 Sinners in judgment shall not stand Among the sons of grace, When Christ the judge at his right hand Appoints his saints a place. 6 His eyes behold the path they tread, His heart approves i…
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3 Whate’er events betide, Thy will they all perform; Safe in thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. 4 Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me— Secure of having thee in all Of having all in thee. 780 7s. Make me like a little child. …
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Through the love of God our Saviour, All will be well: Free and changeless is his favor; All, all is well: Precious is the blood that healed us; Perfect is the grace that sealed us; Strong the hand stretched out to shield us; All must be well; 2 Though we pass through tribulation, All will be well: Ours is such a full…
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Joyfully, joyfully, onward I move, Bound to the land of bright spirits above; Angelic choristers, sing as I come— Joyfully, joyfully, haste to thy home! Soon, with my pilgrimage ended below, Home to the land of bright spirits I go; Pilgrim and stranger, no more shall I roam: Joyfully, joyfully, resting at home. 2 Frie…
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799 7s, peculiar. They shall never perish. John 10:28. Now as long as here I roam, On this earth have house and home, Shall the light of love from thee Shine through all my memory, To my God I yet will cling, All my life the praises sing That from thankful hearts ou…
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Jesus! guide our way To eternal day! So shall we, no more delaying, Follow thee, thy voice obeying; Lead us by the hand To our Father’s land! 2 When we danger meet, Steadfast make our feet! Lord, preserve us uncomplaining ’Mid the darkness round us reigning! Through adversity Lies our way to thee. 3 Order all our way…
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806 L. M. And dying is but going home. Now let our souls, on wings sublime, Rise from the vanities of time, Draw back the parting vail, and see The glories of eternity. 2 Born by new, celestial birth, Why should we grovel here on earth? Why grasp at vain an…
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813 C. M. The true riches. You glittering toys of earth, adieu, A nobler choice be mine; A real prize attracts my view— A treasure all divine. 2 Away, unworthy of my cares, You specious baits of sense; Inestimable worth appears, The pearl of price immense! …
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Jerusalem, my happy home, O how I long for thee! When will my sorrows have an end? Thy joys when shall I see? 2 Thy walls are all of precious stones, Most glorious to behold! Thy gates are richly set with pearl, Thy streets are paved with gold. 3 Thy gardens and thy pleasant greens My study long have been; Such spark…
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O that I had wings like a dove, For, then, would I soon be at rest; I’d fly to the mansions above; The home of the pure and the blest; The place where no sorrow or tears Can ever my pleasures destroy; But where through eternity’s years, I’ll drink from an ocean of Joy! 2 The clouds that now hang o’er my soul, Make dar…
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4 And if you meet with troubles And trials on the way, Then cast your care on Jesus, And don’t forget to pray. Gird on the heavenly armor Of faith, and hope, and love, And when your warfare’s ended, You’ll reign with him above. 5 O! do not be discouraged, For Jesus is your Friend, And if you long for knowledge, On him…
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837 11s. I am weary. I am weary of straying; O fain would I rest, In that far distant land of the pure and the blest; Where sin can no longer her blandishment spread, And tears and temptations for ever are fled. 2 I am weary of hoping, where hope is untrue…
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O tell me no more of this world’s vain store; The time for such trifles with me now is o’er; A country I’ve found where true joys abound, To dwell I’m determined on that happy ground. 2 The souls that believe, in glory shall live, And me in that number will Jesus receive; My soul, don’t delay, he calls thee away, Rise…
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845 L. M. When I would do good, evil is present. Rom. 7:21. In thee, O Lord, I put my trust, Thou art my portion and my song; Thy ways, with me, are always just, But mine, with thee, are often wrong. 2 I can not do the things I would, For sin is in my flesh…
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3 I laid me down and slept—I woke— Thou, Lord! my spirit didst sustain; Bright from the east the morning broke— Thy comforts rose on me again. 4 I will not fear, though arméd throngs ’Compass my steps in all their wrath; Salvation to the Lord belongs: His presence guards his people’s path. 852 …
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2 Where is the zeal that led us then To make our Saviour’s glory known; That freed us from the fear of men, And kept our eyes on him alone? 3 Where are the happy seasons spent In fellowship with him we loved? The sacred joy, the sweet content, The blessédness that then we proved? 4 Behold, again we turn to thee, O ca…
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3 Let love upon my broken heart Pour out its healing balm; Bid all my trembling fears depart— My troubled spirit calm. 4 And now my hope new courage takes, My faith grows strong and sure; The cloud from off my vision breaks, Again my heart is pure. 5 My soul mounts up on wings of light And soars to climes above— The …
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3 Yet, Holy Father, wild despair Chase from my laboring breast; Thy grace it is which prompts the prayer, That grace can do the rest. 4 My life’s brief remnant all be thine; And when thy sure decree Bids me this fleeting breath resign, O, speed my soul to thee. 872 …
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3 See on the mountain top The standard of your God; In Jesus’ name ’tis lifted up, All stained with hallowed blood. 4 His standard-bearers, now To all the nations call: To Jesus’ cross, ye nations bow; He bore the cross for all. 5 Go up with Christ your Head; Your Captain’s footsteps see; Follow your Captain, and be …
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2 Listen, Christian, their hosanna Rolleth o’er thee—“God is love,” Write upon thy red-cross banner, “Upward ever—heaven’s above.” 3 By the thorn-road, and none other, Is the mount of vision won; Tread it without shrinking, brother! Jesus trod it—press thou on! 4 By thy trustful, calm endeavor, Guiding, cheering, lik…
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3 We’ll bear the consecrated cross, Till from the cross we’re free; And then go home to wear the crown, For there’s a crown for me. Yes, there’s a crown in heaven above, The purchase of my Saviour’s love, For me at his appearing; O that’s the crown for me! 4 The saints shall hear the midnight cry; The Lord will then a…
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7 Subdued and instructed, at length to thy will, My hopes, and my wishes, my all I resign; O give me a heart that can wait and be still, Nor know of a wish or a pleasure but thine. 8 There are mansions exempted from sin and from woe, But they stand in a region by mortals untrod; There are rivers of joy—but they roll n…
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898 L. M. Submissiveness. Be still, my heart! these anxious cares, To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares; They cast dishonor on thy Lord, And contradict his gracious word. 2 Brought safely by his hand thus far, Why wilt thou now give place to fear? How ca…
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905 C. M. I waited patiently for the Lord. Psalm 40:1. We wait in faith, in prayer we wait, Until the happy hour When God shall ope the morning gate, By his almighty power. 2 We wait in faith, and turn our face To where the day-light springs; Till he shall …
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912 C. H. M. They looked to him and were lightened. Psalm 34:5. I look to thee in every need, And never look in vain; I feel thy strong and tender love, And all is well again: The thought of thee is mightier far Than sin and pain and sorrow are. 2 Discouraged …
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2 Times of sickness, times of health, Times of penury and wealth— All must come, and last, and end, As shall please my heavenly Friend. 3 O thou gracious, wise and just! In thy hands my life I trust; Have I somewhat dearer still?— I resign it to thy will. 4 Thee at all times will I bless; Having thee, I all possess: …
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924 8s, 7s & 4s. Songs for sighing. Hallelujah! best and sweetest Of the hymns of praise above! Hallelujah! thou repeatest, Angel-host, these notes of love; This ye utter, While your golden harps ye move. 2 Hallelujah! Church victorious, Join the concert of the sk…
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3 A little while to wear the vail of sadness, To toil with weary step through miry ways, Then to pour forth the fragrant oil of gladness, And clasp the girdle round the robe of Praise! 4 A little while, ’mid shadow and illusion, To strive by faith love’s mysteries to spell, Then read each dark enigma’s bright solution…
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3 Whate’er my God ordains is right; Though I the cup must drink That bitter seems to my faint heart, I will not fear or shrink; Tears pass away With dawn of day; Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow all depart. 936 H. M. As Mount Zion, …
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939 L. M. Blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51. O Thou that hearest when sinners cry, Though all my sins before thee lie, Behold me not with angry look, But blot their memory from thy book. 2 Create my nature pure within, And form my soul averse to sin; Let…
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4 Up to the place of thine abode I lift my waiting eye; To thee, O holy Lamb of God! Whose blood for me so freely flowed, I raise my ardent cry. 946 7s, 6 lines. He hath borne our griefs. Weeping soul, no longer mourn, Jesus all thy griefs hath borne; View him ble…
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951 L. M. Prayer for general peace. Thy footsteps, Lord, with joy we trace, And mark the conquests of thy grace; Complete the work thou hast begun, And let thy will on earth be done. 2 O, show thyself the Prince of Peace; Command the din of war to cease; O,…
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2 But if at any time we cease Such channels to provide, The very founts of love for us Will soon be parched and dried. 3 For we must share, if we would keep, That blessing from above; Ceasing to give, we cease to have: Such is the law of love. 959 C. H. M. Ble…
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O praise our God to-day, His constant mercy bless, Whose love hath helped us on our way, And granted us success. 2 O happiest work below, Earnest of joy above, To sweeten many a cup of woe, By deeds of holy love! 3 Lord! may it be our choice This blesséd rule to keep: Rejoice with them that do rejoice, And weep with …
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Down the dark future, through long generations, The sounds of war grow fainter, and then cease; And like a bell with solemn, sweet vibrations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, “Peace!” 2 Peace! and no longer, from its brazen portals, The blast of war’s great organ shakes the skies; But beautiful as songs of t…
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977 L. M. Far from my thoughts, vain world, begone. Far from my thoughts, vain world! begone, Let my religious hours alone: Fain would mine eyes my Saviour see; I wait a visit, Lord! from thee. 2 My heart grows warm with holy fire, And kindles with a pure d…
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3 Here may the sick and wandering soul, To truth still blind, to sin a slave, Find better than Bethesda’s pool, Or than Siloam’s healing wave; And may we learn, while here, apart From the world’s passion and its strife, That thy true shrine’s a loving heart, And thy best praise a holy life! 984 …
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991 7s. Thou God seest me. Gen. 16:13. God is in the loneliest spot Present, though thou know it not; Morning vows and evening prayer Make a Bethel everywhere. 2 Go where duty guides thy feet; There good angels thou shalt meet; Hosts of God thou canst not…
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993 L. M. The things that are unseen are eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18. Thy will be done! I will not fear The fate provided by thy love; Though clouds and darkness shroud me here, I know that all is bright above. 2 The stars of heaven are shining on, Though these fr…
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When gathering clouds around I view, And days are dark and friends are few; On him I lean, who, not in vain, Experienced every human pain. He sees my wants, allays my fears, And counts and treasures up my tears. 2 If aught should tempt my soul to stray From heavenly wisdom’s narrow way, To fly the good I would pursue,…
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2 If thou shouldst take them all away, Yet would I not repine; Before they were possessed by me, They were entirely thine. 3 Nor would I drop a murmuring word, Though all the world were gone, But seek enduring happiness In thee, and thee alone. 1007 C. M. 6 lines. Go…
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1014 C. M. Thou hast loosed my bonds. Psalm 116:16. Now to thy heavenly Father’s praise, My heart, thy tribute bring; That goodness which prolongs my days, With grateful pleasure sing. 2 Whene’er he sends afflicting pains, His mercy holds the rod; His powerf…
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3 May thy will, not mine, be done; May thy will and mine be one: Chase these doubtings from my heart; Now thy perfect peace impart. 4 Saviour, at thy feet I fall; Thou my Life, my God, my All, Let thy happy servant be One for evermore with thee. 1022 7s. C…
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7 How boundless the gratitude due To thee, O thou God of my praise! The fountain of all I possess, The life and the light of my days! 1028 8s. When he hath tried me, etc. Job. 23:10. O why this disconsolate frame! Though earthly enjoyments decay, My Jesus …
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1033 4s & 6s, or C. M. Canticles 4:16. The spring-tide hour Brings leaf and flower, With songs of life and love; And many a lay Wears out the day In many a leafy grove. Bird, flower, and tree, Seem to agree Their choicest gifts to bring; But this poor heart Bears not its…
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1034 L. M. Soon will the storm of life be o’er. Gently, my Saviour, let me down, To slumber in the arms of death; I rest my soul on thee alone, E’en till my last, expiring breath. 2 Soon will the storm of life be o’er, And I shall enter endless rest; There I…
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2 Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, Death timely came with friendly care; The opening bud to heaven conveyed, And bade it bloom for ever there. 3 He died to sin, and all its woes, But for a moment felt the rod— On love’s triumphant wing he rose, To rest for ever with his God! 1041 …
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No bitter tears for thee be shed, Blossom of being! seen and gone! With flowers alone we strew thy bed, O blest departed one! Whose all of life, a rosy ray, Blushed into dawn, and passed away. 2 Yes! thou art fled, ere guilt had power To stain thy cherub-soul and form, Closed is the soft ephemeral flower That never fe…
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Historical Christian writing; not Scripture.