1Christ is made the sure foundation,Christ the head and cornerstone,chosen of the Lord, and precious,binding all the Church in one;holy Zion’s help for ever,and her confidence alone. 2All that dedicated city,dearly loved of God on high,in exultant jubilationpours perpetual melody;God the One in Three adoringin glad hymns eternally. 3To this temple, where we call thee,come, […]
1I love Thee, I love Thee, I love Thee,my Lord;I love Thee, my Savior, I love Thee, my God.I love Thee, I love Thee, and that Thou dost know;But how much I love Thee my actions will show. 2I’m happy, I’m happy, O, wondrous account!My joys are immortal, I stand on the mount!I gaze on
1In the cross of Christ I glory,towering o’er the wrecks of time;all the light of sacred storygathers round its head sublime. 2When the woes of life o’ertake me,hopes deceive, and fears annoy,never shall the cross forsake me.Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3When the sun of bliss is beaminglight and love upon my way,from
1How sweet the name of Jesus soundsIn a believer’s ear!It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,And drives away his fear. 2It makes the wounded spirit whole,And calms the troubled breast;“Tis manna to the hungry soul,And to the weary, rest. 3Dear name, the rock on which I build,My shield and hiding place,My neverfailing treasury, filledWith boundless
1Jesus, priceless Treasure, Source of purest pleasure, Truest Friend to me:Ah! how long I’ve panted, And my heart has fainted, thirsting, Lord, for Thee.Thine I am, O spotless Lamb, I will suffer naught to hide Thee,Nought I ask beside Thee. 2In Thine arms I rest me; foes who would molest me Cannot reach me here.Though
1Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature,O thou of God and man the Son!Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor,thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown. 2Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,robed in the blooming garb of spring:Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purerwho makes the woeful heart to sing. 3Fair is the
1Jesus, the very thought of theewith sweetness fills the breast;but sweeter far thy face to see,and in thy presence rest. 2No voice can sing, no heart can frame,Nor can the memory findA sweeter sound than Jesus’ name,The Savior of mankind. 3O hope of every contrite heart!O joy of all the meek,to those who fall, how
1Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts!Thou fount of life! Thou light of men!From the best bliss that earth imparts,We turn unfilled to Thee again. 2Thy truth unchanged has ever stood;Thou savest those that on Thee call;To them that seek Thee Thou art good,To them that find Thee, all in all. 3We taste Thee, O Thou
1King of glory, King of peace, I will love Thee;And that love may never cease, I will move Thee.Thou hast granted my request, Thou hast heard me;Thou didst note my working breast, Thou hast spared me. 2Wherefore with my utmost art I will sing Thee,And the cream of all my heart I will bring Thee.Though
1My song shall be of Jesus;His mercy crowns my days,He fills my cup with blessings,And tunes my heart to praise.My song shall be of Jesus,The precious Lamb of God,Who gave Himself my ransom,And bought me with His blood. 2My song shall be of JesusWhen, sitting at His feet,I call to mind His goodnessIn meditation sweet:My
