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
Jesus, Lead My Heart To Thee 1869 Fanny J. Crosby W.F. Sherwin Bright jewels for the Sunday school 137 4/8 G 4 3 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_lead_my_heart_to_thee 1 Jesus lead my heart to thee; Help my weak endeavor Still thy faithful child to be; Loving Saviour, dwell with me, Make me thine forever. 2 Let me plead thy promise sweet, They who seek shall find me; Nearer to thy mercy seat, Nearer to thy sacred feet, Let thy goodness bind me. 3 I would love thee every day, I would grieve thee never; Savior, teach me how to pray, Keep me in the narrow way, Make me thine forever. 4 Hast thou borne the cross for me? Then, without repining, Let me bear it now for thee; Cheerful, Lord, whate'er it be, All to thee resigning.
Jesus, The Light of My Soul 1898 Fanny J. Crosby Ida Scott TAYLOR J. Howard Entwhistle Songs of Love and Praise, No. 5 128 6/8 Eb 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_has_saved_me_and_cleansed_me_from_ 1. Jesus has sav'd me and cleans'd me from sin, Jesus, the light of my soul; Now in his service anew I begin, Jesus, the light of my soul; Oh, what a wonder, Jesus should be, Full of compassion for sinners like me, Oh, what a wonder, his mercy is free, Jesus, the light of my soul! Chorus: Light of my soul, beautiful light, Leading me on to that country so bright; I will confess him, And worship and bless him, The beautiful light of my soul! 2. Jesus will help me my duty to do, Jesus, the light of my soul; Giving me courage my strength to renew, Jesus, the light of my soul; Oh, when he speaks, I'll swiftly obey, Gladly will follow where he leads the way, Follow the Star that is fairer than day, Jesus, the light of my soul. 3. Jesus has gone to prepare me a place, Jesus, the light of my soul; Oh, I shall sometime behold his dear face, Jesus, the light of my soul; Sometime, the things I can't understand, Sometime, the failures I hever had plann'd, He will explain in that beautiful land, Jesus, the light of my soul.
Keep Thou My Steps 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Charles H. Gabriel Young People's Songs of Praise 15 3/4 Bb 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/keep_thou_my_steps_o_lord 1 Keep Thou my steps, O Lord, Lest I should stray, Forgetful of Thy Word, And lose my way. Refrain: Keep Thou, O Lord, and guard me every hour Till I am safe beyond the tempter’s pow’r. 2 Keep Thou my hand, O Lord, Within Thine own And stay my wand’ring tho’ts, On Thee alone. [Refrain] 3 Keep Thou my heart, O Lord, For I am weak, Yet all my fears depart, If Thou but speak. [Refrain] 4 Keep Thou my life, O Lord, That I may be In heart and will subdued, Wholly to Thee. [Refrain]
Keep Thou My Way, O Lord 1869 Fanny J. Crosby Hubert P. Main Bright jewels for the Sunday school 84 3/4 Ab 3 22 https://hymnary.org/text/keep_thou_my_way_o_lord 1. Keep Thou my way, O Lord, be Thou ever nigh; Strong is Thy mighty arm, weak and frail am I; Then, my unchanging Friend, on Thee, my hopes depend, Till life’s brief day shall end, be Thou ever nigh. 2. Keep Thou my heart, O Lord, ever close to Thee; Safe in Thine arms of love, shall my refuge be; Then, over a tranquil tide, my bark shall safely glide; I shall be satisfied, ever close to Thee. 3. Keep Thou my all, O Lord, hide my life in Thine; O let Thy sacred light over my pathway shine; Kept by Thy tender care, gladly the cross I’ll bear; Hear Thou and grant my prayer, hide my life in Thine.
Keep Us Savior, Day By Day 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Wilson Meade I. Allan Sankey Young People's Songs of Praise 117 3/4 F 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/as_thou_wilt_o_savior 1 As Thou wilt, O Saviour, lead us; Where Thou wilt, direct our way; Thus in sweet and calm submission, Keep us ever, day by day. Refrain: Day by day, day by day; Where Thou wilt, direct our way; And, in sweet and calm submission, Keep us, Saviour, day by day. 2 As Thou wilt, O Saviour, lead us; Thine forever we would be; What Thou wilt, O Saviour, give us, Only keep us near to Thee. [Refrain] 3 As Thou wilt, O Saviour, lead us; In Thy promise we are blest; If we bear Thy yoke with patience, We shall find eternal rest. [Refrain]
Laurels, Fresh Laurels 1867 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Fresh Laurels 8 2/4 E 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/laurels_fresh_laurels_for_the_sunday_sch 1. Laurels, fresh laurels, for the Sunday School we bring; They will bloom in fadeless verdure Through a calm eternal spring; Then gladly hail with a pure delight, Oh, hail our beautiful wreath so bright; Laurels, Fresh Laurels, for the Sunday School, for the Sunday School, Laurels, Fresh Laurels, for the Sunday School we bring. 2. Laurels, Fresh Laurels, for the Sunday School to wear; All may win the precious garland, All the flaming crown may wear; The smile of hope and the dew of prayer, Has made this beautiful wreath so fair. Laurels, Fresh Laurels, for the Sunday School, for the Sunday School, Laurels, Fresh Laurels, for the Sunday School to wear. 3. Laurels, Fresh Laurels, then awake the song anew. They will make you good and gentle, You will love and praise them, too; Oh, meet in heaven the heart so true, That twined the beautiful wreath for you. Laurels, Fresh Laurels, then awake the song, then awake the song. Laurels, Fresh Laurels, then awake the song so new.
Lead On 1898 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Songs of Love and Praise, No. 5 138 4/4 Ab 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/lead_on_o_king_eternal_with_banner_sword 1. Lead on, O King, eternal, With banner, sword and shield. Lead on thy royal army, Exultant in the field; With courage bold and fearless, Our faith looks up to thee, And trusting in thy mercy, We'll shout the victory. Chorus: We'll shout the victory, We'll shout the victory, And trusting in thy mercy, We'll shout the victory. 2. The prince and pow'rs of darkness Are pressing on our track, And yet with all their froces, They cannot drive us back; For thou the King of glory Wilt our Deliv'rer be, And trusting in thy mercy, We'll shout the victory. 3. And when the battle's over We lay our armor down, And at thy feet in triumph Receive our starry crown; When thee our great Commander, Our joyful eyes shall see, Forever and forever, We'll shout the victory.
Let The Blessed Saviour In 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Ira D. Sankey Young People's Songs of Praise 162 4/4 C 3 13 https://hymnary.org/text/let_the_blessed_savior_in 1 Let the blessed Saviour in, He will cleanse from every sin; He is waiting at thy door, Hear Him calling o’er and o’er. Refrain: Let Him in, let Him in, Let the blessed Saviour in; Do not keep Him longer waiting, Let the blessed Saviour in. 2 Still His mercy pleads with thee, Come and find redemption free; Weak and helpless tho’ thou art, He will bind thy broken heart. [Refrain] 3 Still in pity, lo, He stands, Reaching forth His wounded hands; Grieve His patient love no more, Open now the bolted door. [Refrain]
Let The Saviour In 1890 Fanny J. Crosby J. Howard Entwhistle Notes of Praise 132 4/4 Eb 3 3 https://hymnary.org/text/theres_a_blessed_stranger_at_the_door 1. There's a blessed Stranger at the door, Let him in, let him in; He has knock'd, yes, often there before, Let him in, let him in. Chorus: 'Tis the Saviour standing at the door, Where he's often stood and knock'd before; He will cleans thy heart from all its sin; O then let the blessed Stranger in. 2. 'Tis your dearest Friend that's at the door, Let him in, let him in; Will you let him knock there o'er and o'er, Let him in, let him in. 3. Will you let him plead and knock in vain? Let him in, let him in. He may leave, to never come again, Let him in, let him in.
Little Ones May Come To Thee 1887 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 128 4/4 G 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/i_would_seek_and_find_thee_now 1. I would seek and find thee now, Blessed Saviour, teach me how, I would lay my heart to rest On thy gentle, loving breast. Chorus: Thou art pure and undefiled, I a weak and helpless child; Yet thy word has said to me, Little ones may come to thee, Yes, the little ones may come to thee. 2. Thou did'st leave thy crown of light, Thou did'st leave thy home so bright, Thou did'st leave them all for me That my soul might live with thee. 3. Precious Savior, Friend divine, Take and keep my hand in thine, Then how happy I shall be, Step by step to walk with thee.
Little Things 1864 Fanny J. Crosby T.E. Perkins The New Shining Star 15 2/4 Eb 3 9 https://hymnary.org/text/little_modest_violet_blue 1 Little modest violet blue, Spangled o’er with morning dew, Laughing in the sportive air, God has made thy leaves so fair; Little lambs that skip and play In the meadow fresh and gay, God protects you by His care, He has made your fleece so fair. 2 Little star with golden eye, God has placed thee in the sky; Little bird with glassy wing, God has taught thee how to sing; Little clouds that lightly rest, On the bosom of the west, Floating in the summer air, God has made your form so fair. 3 Little merry, laughing child, Ever playful, ever wild, Full of gladness, full of love, God has made thee, God above; He thy little spirit keeps, For He never, never sleeps; When thy little life is past, He will take thee home at last. Also published as "Little Modest Violet Blue"
Lo! The Sabbath Morning 1869 Fanny J. Crosby W.F. Sherwin Bright jewels for the Sunday school 125 4/4 Eb 3 2 https://hymnary.org/text/lo_the_sabbath_morning_breaking 1 Lo! the Sabbath morning breaking, breaking, Fills the heart with music, joy and gladness; Strains of pure devotion waking, waking, Let us join the chorus of praise to God. Chorus: While the cheerful bells are ringing, ringing, Chiming out their welcome loud and clear, Throngs of happy children singing, singing, Gather in the home they prize so dear. [Repeat stanza] 2 Gentle, loving Saviour, bending, bending, From a throne of mercy, grant thy blessing, While our grateful voices blending, blending, Swell the happy chorus of praise to Thee; 3 Where the golden harps are ringing, ringing, In the sunny vales of Eden fair, Where the pure in heart are singing, singing, Jesus may we dwell forever there.
Looking Unto Jesus 1868 Fanny J. Crosby T.E. Perkins Sabboth Carols 38 6/8 G 4 13 https://hymnary.org/text/weary_not_my_brother_cheerful_be_thy_son 1 Weary not, my brother, Cheerful be the song; Is thy burden heaven, And the journey long? Does the weight oppress thee? Cast it on the Lord; Run thy race with patience, Trusting in His word. Refrain: Looking unto Jesus, He has died for thee; Oh, glory be to Jesus! We’ll shout salvation free. 2 Seek, and thou shalt find Him, Still in faith believe; Call, and He will hear thee, Ask Him, and receive; In the darkest moment, In the deepest night, He will give thee comfort, He will give thee light. [Refrain] 3 Trials may befall thee, Thorns beset thy way; Never mind them, brother, Only watch and pray; Through the vale of sorrow Once the Saviour trod; Run thy race with patience, Pressing on to God. [Refrain] 4 Labor on, y brother, Thou shalt reap at last Fruits of joy eternal, When thy work is past; Crowds of shining angels View thee from the skies; Run thy race with patience, Yonder is the prize. [Refrain]
Lord, Be With and Watch Between Us 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Charles H. Gabriel Young People's Songs of Praise 24 4/4 Ab 4 5 https://hymnary.org/text/lord_be_with_and_watch_between_us 1 Lord, be with and watch between us, Guard the door of ev’ry heart; Make Thy face to shine upon us, And to each Thy grace impart. Refrain: Grant us peace, that, like a river Onward flows, and flows forever; Till in heav’n we all shall gather, Never more to part again. 2 Lord, be with and watch between us, Wheresoever we may be; In our absence from each other, May we still abide in Thee. [Refrain] 3 Lord, be with and watch between us, Keep our hearts from ev’ry sin; Still protect, defend, preserve us, Going out and coming in. [Refrain] 4 Lord, be with and watch between us, Lift our souls and light our way; To a life without a shadow, In a land of perfect day. [Refrain]
Love For Jesus 1867 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury Fresh Laurels 23 6/8 D 3 13 https://hymnary.org/text/i_love_the_name_of_jesus_that_the_name_t 1 I love the name of Jesus, That name the angels sing; And with their loud hosannas, The heavenly portals ring. To him my all confiding, In Him my joy complete, I learn with Christian meekness My duty at his feet. I learn with Christian meekness My duty at his feet. Chorus: I love, I love, I love the name of Jesus, The sweetest name, the name, The name the angels sing. 2 I love to think of Jesus, When all is clam and still; When pure and holy feelings, My grateful bosom fill, I love to think of Jesus, Whose mercy crowns my days, How just are all his counsels, And true are all his ways. 3 I love to work for Jesus, And worship at his throne, O may his spirit help me To live for him alone. To labor for my Saviour, My greatest joy shall be; I know that Jesus loves me Because he died for me.
My All In All 1904 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Northfield Hymnal 65 3/4 G 4 4 https://hymnary.org/text/i_have_a_friend_a_loving_friend 1 I have a Friend, a loving Friend, Who gave His life for me; I lean upon His sacred word, And there my trust shall be. In joy of grief, in bliss or pain, Whate’er my steps befall; How sweet to know my life is hid With Christ, my All in All. 2 I have a Friend, a constant Friend, Whose name I breathe in prayers; He bids me come when ere I will, And cast on Him my care. And though I pass thro’ waters deep, His mercy hears my call; How sweet to know my heart is staid On Christ, my All in All. 3 I have a Friend, a precious Friend, Who calms my every fear; What can I wish or ask beside, When He, my Lord, is near. And though the dearest hopes of earth, Like withered leaves may fall; How sweet to know there’s perfect rest In Christ, my All in All. 4 I have a Friend, a changeless Friend, Who loves me not alone; I hear His voice and feel His pow’r, While waiting at His throne; His watchful eye is o’er me still, Like dew His blessings fall; My heart, my soul, my life, I give, To Christ, my All in All.
My Great Physician 1902 Fanny J. Crosby Ira D. Sankey Young People's Songs of Praise 19 4/4 D 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/thou_art_my_great_physician 1 Thou art my great “Physician,” My Saviour and my All; I look to Thee for blessing, And on Thy mercy call, With tend’rest care Thou watchest Beside the couch of pain, And givest health and healing, When human help is vain, And givest health and healing, When human help is vain. 2 When in the midnight watches, With anxious care oppressed, I often hear Thee whisper, “Come unto Me and rest.” Thou carest for the weary, Dost mark the sparrow’s fall; Then surely I can trust Thee, Thou art my “All in All,” Then surely I can trust Thee, Thou art my “All in All.” 3 Thou art my “Tower of Refuge,” My “Strength” upon the way; My “Hope” of endless glory, When ends life’s fleeting day; Thou art the only “Healer” For body, mind and soul; And when all others fail me, Thy touch can make me whole, And when all others fail me, Thy touch can make me whole. 4 Thou art my “Resurrection” To life that never dies, Where Thou art now preparing A mansion in the skies; Then hasten Thine appearing, To take Thy people home, Where sickness, pain and sorrow, Shall never, never come, Where sickness, pain and sorrow, Shall never, never come.
My Hand In Thine 1881 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 107 6/8 C 4 1 https://hymnary.org/text/singing_singing_day_by_day 1. Singing, singing, day by day, All thy mercy Lord to me, Brighter, brighter grows the way While my soul communes with thee. Chorus: Thou has banished ev'ry fear With thy precious love divine; Lord, through all my journey here, Hold as now my hand in thine. 2. Singing, singing, o'er and o'er, What thy grace has done for me, On the wings of faith I soar Where my spirit soon will be. 3. Singing, singing, so I stand, Gazing forth with joyful eyes, On the blissful border land, Lost in wonder and surprise. 4. Singing, singing, oh how sweet Will that song in glory be, When the ransomed host I meet, When thy face, O Lord I see.
My Savior First of All 1894 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Hymn-songs 138 4/4 Ab 4 226 https://hymnary.org/text/when_my_lifework_is_ended_and_i_cross 1 When my lifework is ended and I cross the swelling tide, When the bright and glorious morning I shall see; I shall know my Redeemer when I reach the other side, And His smile will be the first to welcome me. Chorus: I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,) I shall know Him, And redeemed by His side I shall stand; I shall know Him, (I shall know Him,) I shall know Him By the print of the nails in His hand. 2 Oh, the soul thrilling rapture when I view His blessed face, And the luster of His kindly beaming eye; How my full heart will praise Him for the mercy, love and grace That prepared for me a mansion in the sky. [Chorus] 3 Oh, the dear ones in glory, how they beckon me to come, And our parting at the river I recall; To the sweet vales of Eden they will sing my welcome home, But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Chorus] 4 Thro' the gates to the city in a robe of spotless white, He will lead me where no tears will ever fall; In the glad song of ages I shall mingle with delight, But I long to meet my Savior first of all. [Chorus]
Near The Cross 1869 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Bright jewels for the Sunday school 130 6/8 F 4 642 https://hymnary.org/text/jesus_keep_me_near_the_cross 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross, There a precious fountain; Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calv'ry's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross Be my glory ever, Till my ransomed soul shall find Rest beyond the river. 2 Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me; There the Bright and Morning Star Shed His beams around me. [Refrain] 3 Near the cross! O lamb of God, Bring its scenes before me; Help me walk from day to day With its shadow o'er me. [Refrain] 4 Near the cross! I'll watch and wait, Hoping, trusting ever; Till I reach the golden strand, Just beyond the river. [Refrain]