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
He Reigns Evermore 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Ira D. Sankey Young People's Songs of Praise 3 3/4 Db 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/o_praise_the_lord_ye_nations_all 1 O praise the Lord, ye nations all, Whose eye beholds the sparrows fall, At morn and night His deeds recall, Who reigneth ever more. Refrain: O praise the Lord, our mighty King; Let mortal tongues their tribute bring, While heav’n and earth His glory sing, Who reigneth ever more. 2 He crowns each day with blessings new, His gifts descend like early dew, His ways are just His statutes true, Who reigneth ever more. [Refrain] 3 We would His goodness gladly own, And bow with rev’rence at His throne, To worship Him, or God alone, Who reigneth ever more. [Refrain]
He Shall Reign Forever 1869 Fanny J. Crosby Chester G. Allen Bright jewels for the Sunday school 8 4/4 C 3 3 https://hymnary.org/text/come_and_join_the_glorious_army 1 Come and join the glorious army praising God below, Singing still the songs of Zio, joyful as we go; With a steadfast hope in Jesus, who has triumphed o'er the grave, Our trust is in His mighty army, the strong to save. Chorus: He shall reign forever glory to His name, Shout aloud, ye nations all! Wondrous love proclaim! He has died to save us, died to make us free, Blessed Saviour, King of glory, praise to thee. 2 We will bear His glorious banner nobly till we die, We are pressing boldly onward where our treasures lie, He has promised His protection and His promise cannot fail, Our hope is in His mercy, and we must prevail. 3 Walking still beneath the shadow of His mighty wings, We shall reach the golden city of the King of kings: Oh! the pleasures that await us on that bright celestial shore, We'll join the noble army who have gone before.
He Will Meet Us By The Way 1873 Fanny J. Crosby Ella/Ellen DALE William H. Doane Royal Diadem for the Sunday School 8 4/4 Bb 3 1 https://hymnary.org/ 1. In the journey of life, when troubled tho'ts arise, Like the billows upon the sea, Let us look unto him whose tender loving arm Our present help will be. CHORUS: He will meet us by the way, Yes, he'll meet us by the way, And our hearts will burn with love When we think of the joy, the never ending rest, For us prepared above. 2. He will cheer as he cheered his faithful ones of old When they mourned for their absent Lord, And commune with his children walking in the path He taught them in his word. 3. O the peace that will come like early morning dew, When in secret we kneel in prayer, And the door of the soul to all the world is closed, With only Jesus there! No entry on hymnary.org
Hide Thou Me 1880 Fanny J. Crosby Rev. Robert Lowry Good As Gold 81 3/4 Ab 3 63 https://hymnary.org/text/in_thy_cleft_o_rock_of_ages In Thy cleft, O Rock of Ages, Hide Thou me; When the fitful tempest rages, Hide Thou me; Where no mortal arm can sever From my heart Thy love forever, Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages, Safe in Thee. 2 From the snare of sinful pleasure, Hide Thou me; Thou my soul’s eternal treasure, Hide Thou me; When the world its power is wielding, And my heart is almost yielding, Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages, Safe in Thee. 3 In the lonely night of sorrow, Hide Thou me; Till in glory dawns the morrow, Hide Thou me; In the sight of Jordan's billow, Let thy bosom be my pillow; Hide me, O Thou Rock of Ages, Safe in Thee.
Hold Thou My Hand 1880 Fanny J. Crosby Grace J. FRANCES Hubert P. Main Good As Gold 112 2/4 Ab 4 64 https://hymnary.org/text/hold_thou_my_hand_so_weak_i_am_and_helpl 1 Hold thou my hand! so weak I am, and helpless, I dare not take one step without thy aid; Hold thou my hand! for then, O loving Saviour, No dread of ill shall make my soul afraid. 2 Hold thou my hand! and closer, closer draw me To thy dear self, my hope, my joy, my all; Hold thou my hand, lest haply I should wander, And, missing thee, my trembling feet should fall. 3 Hold thou my hand! the way is dark before me Without the sunlight of thy face divine; But when by faith I catch its radiant glory, What heights of joy, what rapturous songs are mine. 4 Hold thou my hand! that when I reach the margin Of that lone river thou didst cross for me, A heavenly light may flash across its waters, And every wave like crystal bright shall be.
Holy Is The Lord 1869 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Bright jewels for the Sunday school 98 4/4 F 3 105 https://hymnary.org/text/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord_sing_o_ye_peo 1. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord! Sing, O ye people, gladly adore Him; Let the mountains tremble at His word, Let the hills be joyful before Him; Mighty in wisdom, boundless in mercy, Great is Jehovah, King over all. [Chorus] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Let the hills be joyful before Him. 2. Praise Him, praise Him! shout aloud for joy, Watchman of Zion, herald the story; Sin and death His kingdom shall destroy, All the earth shall sing of His glory; Praise Him ye angels, ye who behold Him Robed in His splendor, matchless, divine. [Chorus] 3. King Eternal, blessed be His name! So may His children gladly adore Him; When in heav'n we join the happy strain, When we cast our bright crowns before Him; There in His likeness joyful awaking, There we shall see Him, there we shall sing. [Chorus]
Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord 1869 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Bright jewels for the Sunday school 98 4/4 F 3 105 https://hymnary.org/text/holy_holy_holy_is_the_lord_sing_o_ye_peo 1. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord! Sing, O ye people, gladly adore Him; Let the mountains tremble at His word, Let the hills be joyful before Him; Mighty in wisdom, boundless in mercy, Great is Jehovah, King over all. [Chorus] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, Let the hills be joyful before Him. 2. Praise Him, praise Him! shout aloud for joy, Watchman of Zion, herald the story; Sin and death His kingdom shall destroy, All the earth shall sing of His glory; Praise Him ye angels, ye who behold Him Robed in His splendor, matchless, divine. [Chorus] 3. King Eternal, blessed be His name! So may His children gladly adore Him; When in heav'n we join the happy strain, When we cast our bright crowns before Him; There in His likeness joyful awaking, There we shall see Him, there we shall sing. [Chorus]
I Come, O Gracious Lord 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Ira D. Sankey Young People's Songs of Praise 43 3/4 Eb 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/i_come_o_gracious_lord 1 I come, O gracious Lord; I can no longer stay; Thy gentle voice from paths of sin, Is calling me away. I come, as Thou hast said, With all my sins to Thee, And lay my burden at the cross, Where Thou hast died for me. 2 No refuge, Lord, have I, And wither should I go, But unto Thee, whose cleansing blood Can make me white as snow; Thy mercy, Lord, I plead, And look to Thee alone, Wilt Thou not take me as I am, And make me all Thine own? 3 Heal Thou my broken heart, For I, Thy voice have heard; I seek the shelter of Thy love, And rest upon Thy word; I come, I yield at last— And give my wand’rings o’er, O cleanse me by Thy precious blood, And keep me evermore.
I Know 1904 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Melodies New and Old 162 3/4 Eb 4 1 https://hymnary.org/text/i_know_that_he_in_whom_i_trust 1 I know that He in who I trust, His own will ne'er forsake, The bond of love, His blood hath seal'd, Nor life, nor death can break. Chorus: I know that soon with the veil My sould His face shall see. And at His feet with dear ones there, I'll sing His love to me. 2 I know that He whose name I wear Inscribed upon my breast, Will keep me safe, when storms are near, And lull the waves to rest. 3 I know that He is God of Love, Of Truth, of Hope, of Life! And He will safely guide me through This vale of tears and strife. 4 I kow that He, my All in All, With His my life will hide, I know His words abide in me, And I, in Him, abide.
I Live But In Thee 1881 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 88 4/4 G 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/o_light_of_my_spirit_and_joy 1. O light of my spirit and joy of my heart, Thou chief among thousands, how lovely Thou art! I think of Thy goodness where’er I may be, My rock and salvation, I live but for Thee. Refrain I live but in Thee, I live but in Thee, My rock and salvation, I live but in Thee; I live but in Thee, I live but in Thee, My rock and salvation, I live but in Thee. 2. I care not for treasures that rust and decay, I seek not for pleasures that vanish away, Enough that my Savior my portion will be, O loving Redeemer, I live but in Thee. [Refrain] 3. Thus far hast Thou led me, I’ll trust Thee for all, I know Thou wilt ever respond to my call; I feel that Thy grace is sufficient for me, O Savior of sinners, I live but in Thee. [Refrain]
I Will Praise Thee 1905 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Tent Songs 19 4/4 Db 4 6 https://hymnary.org/text/thou_didst_love_me_o_my_savior 1 Thou didst love me, O my Saviour, When my heart was far from Thee, Thou didst give Thyself a ransom To atone for one like me. Refrain: I will praise Thee, I will bless Thee, For the peace Thy love bestows, And the fountain Thou hast opened, That to all so freely flows. 2 I beseech Thee, O my Saviour, “That my earthly life may be, But a shadow to that glory, Of my hidden life in Thee.” [Refrain] 3 I will praise Thee, O my Saviour, For the message I have heard, And the lessons Thou hast taught me, By the Spirit thro’ Thy word. [Refrain] 4 I will praise Thee, O my Saviour, For Thy tender, patient care, And the promise that assures me, Thou wilt hear and answer pray’r. [Refrain] Similar to #24 in "Fanny Crosby Speaks Again", but not identical
I Will Sing of Thy Redemption 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Victoria STUART Victor H. Benke Young People's Songs of Praise 94 9/8 Eb 3 12 https://hymnary.org/text/o_thou_rock_of_my_salvation_hope_and 1 O Thou Rock of my salvation, Hope and refuge of my soul, Thou wilt hide me when the tempest, And the stormy billows roll. Refrain: I will sing of Thy redemption, And proclaim the wondrous grace That beyond the vale and shadow Has prepared for me a place. 2 Thou who didst so kindly watch me, Ere my heart to Thee I gave, Thou whose love has paid my ransom, Can I doubt Thy pow’r to save? [Refrain] 3 Thou who art my staff and comfort While this fleeting life shall last, I will trust Thee for the future, And adore Thee for the past. [Refrain]
In Jesus' Name 1904 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Melodies New and Old 186 4/4 Eb 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/there_is_life_in_jesus_name 1 There is life in Jesus' name, there is life, And his love is ever deep and wide; When the storm and tempest wake and the waves around us break, 'Tis the rock in whos cleft we may hide. Chorus: There is life and hope, there is love for all, And joy that nevermore shall cease, There is life, true life O blessed be His name, There is life, hope and joy, love and peace. 2 There is hope in Jesus' name, there is hope, When our parted ones have gone to rest; What a meeting that will be When each other's face we see, In that home in the land of the blest. 3 There is joy in Jesus' name, there is joy, 'Tis a joy that every heart may know; To rejoice in every thought is the lesson that He taught, When He came to the world, long ago. 4 There is peace in Jesus' name, there is peace, For this perfect rest and peace, we pray. When our work on earth is done and our crown of glory won, We'll have peace thru a long endless day.
Into The Sunshine 1904 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Gospel Melodies New and Old 158 4/4 F 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/come_out_into_the_sunshine 1 Come out into the sunshine That sparkles ever bright; Why should we walk in darkness When Jesus is the light? 'Tis He who now before us, Unveils the golden rays That change the night of mourning To songs of joy and praise. Chorus: O welcome now the sunshine, While music thro the air Is borne aloft on seraph wings To yonder clime so fair; O welcome now its glory That sparkles ever bright, We do not walk in darkness, For Jesus is the light. 2 Come out into the sunshine Where pleasant pastures grow, And let us walk together, By cooling streams that flow; Among the hills and valleys, The harp of nature rings, And all the vast creation Adore the King of kings. 3 Come out into the sunshine And happy let us be, To know its beams of gladness, To ev'ry one are free; O dwell amid the sunshine Of pure and holy love; The gift of our Creator, Who sent it from above.
Is The Light of Beauty Waning 1869 Fanny J. Crosby W.F. Sherwin Bright jewels for the Sunday school 104 3/4 Ab 4 1 https://hymnary.org/text/is_the_light_of_beauty_waning 1 Is the light of beauty waning? Shed no tear of vain regret; Do not grieve tho' youth has faded, And the morning star has set. Chorus: Strike thy tent and urge thy way, To thy house not made with hands, To the realms of endless day; To the happy angel bands. 2 Is the weight of care and sorrow Pressing down thy weary heart? Early hopes and kindred pleasures, Do they one by one depart? 3 Is thy footstep, once so buoyant, Growing faint and feeble now? Has the chilly frost of winter Left its traces on thy brow? 4 Summer flow'rs may los their fragrance, Autumn's withered leaves may fall, In the brighter land before thee, Thou will tank thy God for all.
Jesus Help Me 1866 Fanny J. Crosby Henry Tucker The New Golden Shower 115 2/4 Ab 3 7 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_help_me_i_am_weary 1. Jesus, help me, I am weary, Let me hold Thy hand in mine; For the stream of living water, In a thirsty land I pine; O my Father, do not leave me, In this dark and dreadful hour, Fold me in Thy arms of mercy, Keep me from the tempter’s pow’r. 2. Jesus, help me, I am fainting, ’Neath the desert’s burning sky; Lead to pastures cool and fragrant, There my every want supply; Shade me with Thy wings eternal, Let me feel Thee ever near; Thou canst whisper words of comfort, Thou canst dry the falling tear. 3. Jesus, help me, I am sinking, In the cold and chilly wave; Give me strength, my faith increasing, Thou alone hast power to save. Let my soul be filled with rapture, Let my hope be stayed in Thee, Let me bear my cross with patience, Till I sleep and wake with Thee.
Jesus Is Calling 1883 Fanny J. Crosby George C. Stebbins Westminster Sabbath-School Hymnal 91 6/8 C 4 423 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_is_tenderly_calling_you_home 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home- Calling today, calling today; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away? Refrain: Calling today, Calling today, Jesus is calling, Is tenderly calling today. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest- Calling today, calling today; Bring Him thy burden and thou shalt be blest- He will not turn thee away. [Refrain] 3 Jesus is waiting; O come to Him now- Waiting today, waiting today; Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow- Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain] 4 Jesus is pleading; O list to His voice- Hear Him today, hear Him today; They who believe on His name shall rejoice- Quickly arise and away. [Refrain]
Jesus Is Passing This Way 1895 Fanny J. Crosby Annie L. JAMES William H. Doane International Song Service 30 6/8 G 4 57 https://hymnary.org/text/is_there_a_heart_that_is_waiting 1 Is there a heart that is waiting, Longing for pardon today? Hear the glad message proclaiming Jesus is passing this way. Is there a heart that has wandered? Come with thy burden today; Mercy is tenderly pleading, Jesus is passing this way. Refrain: Jesus is looking for thee, Jesus is looking for thee, Sweet is the message today, Jesus is looking for thee. 2 Is there a heart that is broken, Weary and sighing for rest? Come to the Saviour who offers Peace to the sad and oppressed. Come to thy only redeemer, Come to his infinite love, Come to the gate that is leading Homeward to mansions above.
Jesus Will Give You Rest 1879 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Joy To The World 11 4/4 G 4 133 https://hymnary.org/text/will_you_come_will_you_come_with_your_po 1 Will you come, will you come, with your poor broken heart, Burdened and sin oppressed? Lay it down at the feet of your Savior and Lord, Jesus will give you rest. Chorus: O happy rest, sweet, happy rest, Jesus will give you rest; Oh! why won’t you come in simple, trusting faith? Jesus will give you rest. 2 Will you come, will you come? there is mercy for you, Balm for your aching breast; Only come as you are, and believe on His name, Jesus will give you rest. [Chorus] 3 Will you come, will you come? you have nothing to pay; Jesus, who loves you best, By His death on the cross purchased life for your soul, Jesus will give you rest. [Chorus] 4 Will you come, will you come? how He pleads with you now! Fly to His loving breast; And whatever your sin or your sorrow may be, Jesus will give you rest. [Chorus]
Jesus, Help Me 1866 Fanny J. Crosby Henry Tucker The New Golden Shower 115 2/4 Ab 3 7 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_help_me_i_am_weary 1. Jesus, help me, I am weary, Let me hold Thy hand in mine; For the stream of living water, In a thirsty land I pine; O my Father, do not leave me, In this dark and dreadful hour, Fold me in Thy arms of mercy, Keep me from the tempter’s pow’r. 2. Jesus, help me, I am fainting, ’Neath the desert’s burning sky; Lead to pastures cool and fragrant, There my every want supply; Shade me with Thy wings eternal, Let me feel Thee ever near; Thou canst whisper words of comfort, Thou canst dry the falling tear. 3. Jesus, help me, I am sinking, In the cold and chilly wave; Give me strength, my faith increasing, Thou alone hast power to save. Let my soul be filled with rapture, Let my hope be stayed in Thee, Let me bear my cross with patience, Till I sleep and wake with Thee.