Songs

Song title Year Composed Author Alias (if any) Composer Songbook Songbook page Time sig. Music key Stanzas Times Published Source URL Lyrics Editor Notes
A beautiful star of purest light 1870 Fanny J. Crosby NULL Songs of Salvation (Work Songs) 139 None None 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/a_beautiful_star_of_purest_light 1. A beautiful star of purest light On Bethlehem rose divinely bright, And over the infant Saviour smiled, While angels bless the Holy Child. Chorus: Shining still, beautiful Bethlehem Morning Star, Shining still, beautiful Bethlehem Morning Star, 2. That wonderful star, whose beams of old The prophets in their song foretold, That wonderful star that came to earth, Bright herald of the Saviour's birth. 3. Oh, children of God with rapture sing Hosanna to our Saviour King; And joyfully twine our garlands gay, Meet emblems for the Christmas day.
A Crown Laid Up For Me 1915 Fanny J. Crosby Charles H. Gabriel Williston Hymns 57 4/4 Ab 4 1 https://hymnary.org/text/firm_as_a_rock_i_will_cling_to_my_savior 1 Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior! He is my hope where’er I may be; O what a joy and peace in believing There is a home preparing for me. Refrain: My longing eyes by faith behold, The gates of pearl, the streets of gold; With Christ my Lord I there shall be, And wear the crown laid up for me. 2 Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior! Walking with Him no danger I fear; How can I want when He is my Shepherd, How can I fall when He is so near? [Refrain] 3 Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior! Praising His word, adoring His love; Praising His name whose infinite mercy Leadeth my soul to mansions above. [Refrain] 4 Firm as a rock I will cling to my Savior! Nearer He brings my dwelling so fair; Angels of light are waving me onward; Glory to God, my treasure is there. [Refrain] Composed date is estimated because hymnal was published after Fanny's death.
A Feast of Love Today 1898 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Songs of Love and Praise, No. 5 151 3/4 Eb 4 3 https://hymnary.org/text/a_feast_of_love_together 1. A feast of love together, A glorious feast is ours, Where dews of grace are falling Like summer's balmy show'rs. Chorus: A feast of love today, To help us on our way; With Christ our elder brother, A precious feast today. 2. A feast of love together, When heart and soul may rise Above these earthly longings, Beyond those changing skies. 3. A feast of love together, Where God himself presides, A feast of love and blessing, His gracious hand provides. 4. A feast of love together, And while our voices blend, We look with holy rapture, To one that ne'er shall end.
A Home In The Skies 1903 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Devotional Songs 139 6/8 C 4 3 https://hymnary.org/text/my_soul_is_uplifted_with_rapture_untold 1 My soul is uplifted with rapture untold, Tho’ oft I am tempted and tried; I think of a dwelling not made with hands, Where pleasures forever abide. Refrain: I’m bound for a home in the skies, O glory to Jesus my King; The songs of the millions redeemed by his grace, Forever and ever I’ll sing. 2 My faith in my Savior grows stronger each day, I trust him but never repine; In tranquil submission my heart can say, The will of my Father be mine. [Refrain] 3 I trust him in sorrow, I trust him in joy, I’ll trust him, as long as I live; For numberless blessings that crown me still, All honor and praise will I give. [Refrain] 4 And when I shall enter the portals of light, Where Jesus my Lord I shall see, I’ll tell of the mercy and wondrous love That promised a ransom for me. [Refrain]
A Jewel Worth Keeping 1869 Fanny J. Crosby W.F. Sherwin Bright jewels for the Sunday school 85 6/8 Eb 2 2 https://hymnary.org/text/i_know_of_a_jewel_whose_lustre 1 I know of a jewel whose lustre Is purer and brighter than gold-- A jewel that sparkles forever, Adorning the young and the old; A jewel more precious than rubies, Or pearls from the depth of the sea-- A jewel, dear children, worth keeping, A treasure for you and for me. Chorus: A jewel, dear children, worth keeping, A treasure for you and for me; A jewel, dear children worth keeping, A treasure for you and for me. 2 That jewel, the love that redeems us! O seek it by watching and pray'r; I know the dear Saviour is willing To give you that jewel so fair; And O, in the crown of the faithful, Its glory transcendent shall be-- A jewel, dear children, worth keeping, A treasure for you and for me.
A Smile From Jesus 1881 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 44 6/8 E 3 9 https://hymnary.org/text/though_kindred_ties_around_us 1. Though kindred ties around us Like ivy branches twine, Though life has many pleasures That o’er my pathway shine, Though words to friendship sacred More sweet than music fall, One look, one smile from Jesus Is dearer far than all. Refrain Dearer, yes, dearer, Dearer far than all, One look, one smile from Jesus, Is dearer far than all. 2. We meet in Christian converse, We speak of joys to come, We lift our eyes expectant To Eden’s blissful home; Though sweet and precious blessings With every moment fall, One look, one smile, from Jesus Is dearer far than all. [Refrain] 3. One look, one smile from Jesus, For whom our souls would live, Not Heav’n’s transcendent beauty Such holy joy can give; Beyond the silent river Though spirit voices call, One look, one smile, from Jesus Is dearer far than all. [Refrain]
A Stronger Faith 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Victor H. Benke Young People's Songs of Praise 23 4/4 F 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/i_need_o_lord_a_stronger_faith 1 I need, O Lord, a stronger faith, In this poor heart of mine, A faith to take Thee at Thy word, And all for Thee resign. Refrain: Grant me, O Lord, a living faith That I may follow Thee, Thro’ joy or sorrow, doubt or fear, Until Thy face I see. 2 A faith that to Thy promise clings, When clouds above me roll, A faith that sweetly works by love And purifies the soul. [Refrain] 3 A faith that soars beyond the sky, And looks within the veil, A faith that, till my latest hour, Shall never, never fail. [Refrain] 4 A patient, firm, enduring faith, The christian race to run, A faith to teach me how to say, My Lord, Thy will be done. [Refrain]
A Stronger Faith 1885 Fanny J. Crosby Martha J. LANKTON William J. Kirkpatrick Songs of Joy and Gladness 157 6/8 Db 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/a_stronger_faith_dear_savior 1 A stronger faith, dear Saviour, A firmer, deeper love, We need while on the journey To reach our home above. Refrain: To us, O Lord, that faith impart, On us that love bestow, Till, borne away on wings, we rise Where joys eternal flow, Where joys eternal flow. 2 A stronger faith, dear Saviour, More love to do Thy will; And where Thy voice would lead us, Thy steps to follow still. [Refrain] 3 A stronger faith, dear Saviour, A perfect trust in Thee; A faith in every trial Our Father’s hand to see. [Refrain] 4 A faith that, firm and steadfast, Beholds Thy constant light; But sees Thy smile the clearest Thro’ clouds of darkest night. [Refrain]
A Year of Precious Blessings 1907 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Best Endeavor Hymns 7 4/4 Db 3 7 https://hymnary.org/text/a_year_of_precious_blessings 1 A year of precious blessings And glorious vict'ries won,-- Of earnest work progressing, Its onward course has run; To Thee, O God, our Refuge, Whose goodness crowns our days, Within Thy earthly temple, We lift our souls in praise; Within Thy earthly temple, We lift our souls in praise. 2 Thou Master of assemblies In mighty pow'r descend, Behold our glad reunion, Conduct it to the end; Inspire our hearts with courage And deeper love for Thee, That all, Thy Name may honor, Where'er our field may be, That all, Thy Name may honor, Where'er our field may be. 3 O Church of God's anointed, March on the world to win,-- Lead forth thy ranks by millions Against the hosts of sin, Till at His throne in glory, Where angels prostrate fall, Our Hallelujah chorus Shall crown Him Lord of all, One Hallelujah chorus Shall crown Him Lord of all.
Abide With Me 1865 Fanny J. Crosby Sylvester Main Hallowed Songs (1865) 97 3/4 Bb 6 23 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_savior_hear_my_call_sinful 1 Jesus, Saviour! hear my call, Sinful though my heart may be; Thou, my life, my hope, my all, Lord, abide with me. 2 Lonely in a stranger land, Cast me not away from thee; Lead me by thy gentle hand, Lord, abide with me. 3 Thou hast died the lost to save, Died to set the captive free; Thou didst triumph o’er the grave, Lord, abide with me. 4 Fill me with thy love divine, Consecrate my life to thee; Bend my stubborn will to thine, Lord, abide with me. 5 When the shades of death prevail, Father, let me cling to thee; When I pass the gloomy vale, Lord, abide with me. 6 Then, oh, then, my raptured soul Heaven’s eternal rest shall see; There, while endless ages roll, Live and reign with me.
Able To Deliver 1899 Fanny J. Crosby Ira D. Sankey Sacred Songs, No. 2 79 4/4 Bb 3 17 https://hymnary.org/text/o_troubled_heart_be_thou_not_afraid 1 O troubled heart, be thou not afraid, In the Lord thy God, let thy hope be stayed; He will hear thy cry and will give thee aid, Whate'er thy cross may be. Chorus: He is able still to deliver thee, And His own right hand thy defence shall be: He is able still to deliver thee, Then be thou not afraid. 2 O troubled heart, tho' thy foes unite, Let thy faith be strong and thy armor bright; Thou shalt overcome thro' His pow'r and might, And more than conqueror be. [Chorus] 3 O troubled heart, when thy way is drear, He will rescue thee and dispel thy fear; In thy greatest need He is alway near,-- To Him all glory be. [Chorus]
All The Way My Savior Leads Me 1875 Fanny J. Crosby Rev. Robert Lowry Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs 60 3/4 Ab 3 298 https://hymnary.org/text/all_the_way_my_savior_leads_me 1 All the way my Savior leads me– What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His tender mercy, Who through life has been my guide? Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him to dwell! For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well; For I know, whate’er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well. 2 All the way my Savior leads me– Cheers each winding path I tread, Gives me grace for ev'ry trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! a spring of joy I see; Gushing from the rock before me, Lo! A spring of joy I see. 3 All the way my Savior leads me– Oh, the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above. When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way; This my song through endless ages: Jesus led me all the way.
All To Christ I Owe 1869 Fanny J. Crosby Asa Hull Bright jewels for the Sunday school 139 3/4 D 3 11 https://hymnary.org/text/redeeming_work_is_done 1 Redeeming work is done; The debt of sin is paid; The precious Lamb of God, My sacrifice is made. Refrain: Jesus paid it all; All to Him I owe! Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow. 2 I’ll bow at Jesus’ feet, And plead His grace so free; I’ll wash me in His blood, That blood was shed for me. [Refrain] 3 Yes, Jesus paid it all, To Him the glory be; His love my pardon speaks, And grace has set me free. [Refrain]
Another Day Is Over 1906 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Songs 106 4/4 C 4 6 https://hymnary.org/text/another_day_is_over 1 Another day is over, The evening shades descend, While heart and voice together In grateful praise we blend, In grateful praise we blend. 2 We come with earnest longing To breathe celestial air, We cast our ev’ry burden On Him who answers pray’r, On Him who answers pray’r. 3 O Saviour, grant Thy blessing, Reveal Thy smiling face, And richly pour upon us Thy soul refreshing grace, Thy soul refreshing grace. 4 Oh, happy, happy meeting, How sweet to feel and know We’re drawing one day nearer The home to which we go, The home to which we go.
As Now We Part 1898 Fanny J. Crosby Ida Scott TAYLOR J. Howard Entwhistle Songs of Love and Praise, No. 5 246 4/4 E 4 1 https://hymnary.org/text/god_bless_the_hearts_before_him_here 1. God bless the hears before him here, And bless this hour so sweet; God bless and hold us each most dear Until again we meet. Chorus: As now we part God bless each heart, His grace your ev'ry need supply; In all we do, God keep us strong and true, Dear friends, good-bye, good-bye. 2. While seasons swiftly come and go, And rears and smiles abound; God help us all in grace to grow, With love encompass'd round. 3. God bless to us his precious WOrd, And make its meaning clear; And let each heart anew be stirr'd To worship in his fear. 4. Now voice with voice, and soul with soul, We pray to meet again, While loud and long the echoes roll, And sound the great amen.
At The Cross 1903 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Melodies New and Old 173 3/4 Ab 4 11 https://hymnary.org/text/at_the_cross_i_was_kneeling 1 At the cross I was kneeling, When the Lord Himself revealing, Gave me peace in believing, When I sought His mercy there. 2 At the cross I will glory, And to all proclaim the story, How I found my Redeemer, And He heard my humble pray’r. 3 To the cross I am clinging, And my faith and hope are singing Songs of praise to my Saviour, For His kind and gentle care. 4 I was lost but He found me, With His love divine He bound me,— O my full heart adores Him, For He heard my humble pray’r. Included in "Fanny Crosby Speaks Again" #113 which is obviously misinformation!
Away! Away! 1867 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Fresh Laurels 71 4/4 Bb 4 8 https://hymnary.org/text/away_away_not_a_moment_to_linger 1. Away! away! not a moment to linger, Haste we now with footstep free, Where those who love in the vineyard to labor, Wait for you and me. Refrain To the Sunday school rejoicing we will go, ’Tis a place where all are happy here below. Where the way of life we learn to know, And seek our home above. 2. Away! away! where the angels are bending Lightly o’er the house of prayer. Glad hymns of praise to the Lord of the Sabbath, Sweetly echo there. [Refrain] 3. Away! away! for the moments are flying, Time for us will soon be o’er; This holy day we will try to improve it, Ere its light is o’er. [Refrain] 4. Away! away! not a moment to linger, Haste we now with footsteps free, Where those who love in the vineyard to labor, Wait for you and me. [Refrain]
Away, Away The Tempting Bowl 1867 Fanny J. Crosby Hubert P. Main Temperance Chimes 9 6/8 D 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/away_away_the_tempting_bowl 1 Away, away the tempting bowl, Its fatal charm is passed. I wake as from a fearful dream To see my state at last. Chorus: The voice of mercy now I hear, Its tones are music to my ear, It tells me Jesus still is near, And willing to forgive. 2 Among the wretched scenes of vice, Too often have I been, Too deeply drained the cruel draught, I'll never taste again. 3 I feel a quiet peace within I never knew before-- The pledge is signed, my promise sealed, And I will drink no more. 4 Away, away the tempting bowl, Its fatal charm is passed, A wretched, wand'ring soul reclaimed, May hope for heaven at last.
Banner of Temperance 1867 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Temperance Chimes 52 3/4 Bb 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/o_say_did_you_see_on_the_brow_of_that_ni Oh, say did you see on the brow of the night, That star like a watch-fire so tranquilly burning; 'Tis the day-beam of hope and the promise of light, And joy to the hearts of the wretched returning. Chorus: Then away to the fields with our standard and shield, Our course is progressing the tyrant must yield; And the banner of temp'rance in triumph shall wave, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 2 Though strong is our foe let us work with our might, The arrows of death from his quiver descending; We'll haste to the ground, while we boldly unite, Our cause with the vigor of heroes defending; Our colors unfold for we still do behold The day-beam of hope in its beauty untold, And the banner of temp'rance in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. 3 The time is not far when the tear of despair Shall be changed to a smile like the sunshine of gladness, When the drunkard reclaimed to his children shall beat The soul cheering news that will banish their sadness; Be stron, O, be strong, we shall conquer o'er long, Cold water, bright water, our motto and song; And the banner of temp'rance in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Be Kind To Each Other 1858 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Sabbath School Gems of Music and Poetry 141 3/4 C 3 27 https://hymnary.org/text/be_kind_to_each_other 1 Be kind to each other, The night's coming on, When friend and when brother Will surely be gone! Then, 'midst our dejections How sweet to have earned The blest recollection Of kindness returned. 2 When day hath departed, And memory keeps Her watch, broken-hearted, Where all she loved sleeps Let falsehood assail not, Nor envy disprove Let trifles prevail not, 'Gainst those who you love. 3 Nor change with the morrow, Should fortune take wing, But the deeper the sorrow, The closer still cling! O, be kind to each other, The night's coming on. When friend and when brother Will surely be gone. Music for this early publication is obfuscated. May be the earlies of Fanny's publicatons.