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
Our Mission Field At Home 1866 Fanny J. Crosby T.F. Seward The New Golden Shower 31 4/4 C 3 6 https://hymnary.org/text/how_many_in_our_favored_land 1 How many in our favored land, This holy day profane; Neglect the Savior’s gracious call, And take His name in vain; Then while we pray for heathen climes, Far o’er the crystal foam, O let us ever bear in mind, Our mission field at home. Refrain: Our mission field at home, Our mission field at home; May each and all remember still, Our mission field at home. 2 "Go feed My lambs," our Savior said, " bring them to My fold"; For us the same command is giv’n, As then to him of old; While others toil for dying souls, Far o’er the ocean’s foam, Be ours to wave its noble cause, Our mission field at home. [Refrain] 3 How many a poor neglected child With pleading eye we meet; A gentle word might hither guide Its little wandering feet; A precious lamb, that God may bless, Beneath this hallowed dome, Then let us ever bear in mind, Our mission field at home. [Refrain]
Our Welcome Song 1881 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 125 4/4 A 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/our_hearts_are_full_of_joy_and_song 1. Our hearts are full of joy and song, While here once more we come. And warmly greet the many friends Within our Sabbath home. Chorus: Thrice welcome, glad welcome to all; We're happy, as happy can be; Of Jesus we sing, our Redeemer and king; For who is so loving as he? 2. Oh, welcome, welcome, ev'ry one Where purest pleasures dwell; Where faith and hop when e'er we meet Their precious story tell. 3. Oh, welcome, welcome, ev'ry one, To this our home so dear; Where we are taught the way of life That blessed way so dear. 4. Oh, welcome, welcome, ev'ry one, And this shall be our prayer, That each of us at God's right hand A robe and crown may wear.
Pass Me Not 1868 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Songs of Devotion for Christian Associations 102 4/4 Ab 4 890 https://hymnary.org/text/pass_me_not_o_gentle_savior 1 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief; Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief. [Refrain] 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. [Refrain] 4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav'n but Thee? [Refrain]
Perfect Peace 1889 Fanny J. Crosby George C. Stebbins Sacred Songs, No. 2 46 3/4 A 4 4 https://hymnary.org/text/precious_words_like_music_stealing 1 Precious words, like music stealing, O’er the troubled heart oppressed; To the weary fainting spirit, Breathing comfort, hope, and rest. Refrain: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee, Because he trusteth in Thee, Because he trusteth in Thee.” 2 Precious words, that cheer us onward, When the day is dark and drear, Lighting up the path before us, While their living tunes we hear. [Refrain] 3 Precious words of holy promise, From the home of angels bright; By the Spirit softly whispered In the silent hours of night. [Refrain] 4 Precious words, that lift us upward, All our earthly cares above, To the Fount of life eternal, And the source of endless love. [Refrain]
Pilgrim, Watch and Pray 1864 Fanny J. Crosby T.E. Perkins Hallowed Songs (1865) 194 4/4 Ab 3 22 https://hymnary.org/text/softly_on_the_breath_of_evening 1 Softly, on the breath of evening, Comes the tender sigh of day; Lonely heart, by sorrow laden, 'Tis the time to pray. Chorus: Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning, Weary pilgrim, cease thy mourning, Rest beyond forever. 2 'Tis the hour when hallowed feelings Chase our doubts and fears away; 'Tis the hour for calm devotion; Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus] 3 Tho' temptations dark oppress thee, Jesus guides thee on thy way; He will hear thy lightest whisper; Pilgrim, watch and pray. [Chorus] First published in 1864 in "The New Shining Star", but no digital copies can be found.
Praise Him! Praise Him! 1869 Fanny J. Crosby Chester G. Allen Bright jewels for the Sunday school 82 6/8 A 3 388 https://hymnary.org/text/praise_him_praise_him_jesus_our_blessed_ 1 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! Sing, O earth, his wonderful love proclaim! Hail him, hail him! Highest archangels in glory! Strength and honor give to his holy name! Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard his children. In his arms he carries them all day long. Refrain: Praise him! Praise him! tell of his excellent greatness. Praise him! Praise him! ever in joyful song. 2 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! For our sins, he suffered, and bled, and died. He our rock, our hope of eternal salvation, hail him, hail him! Jesus, the crucified. Sound his praises, Jesus who bore our sorrows, love unbounded, wonderful, deep, and strong. [Refrain] 3 Praise him, praise him! Jesus, our blessed redeemer! Heav’nly portals loud with hosannas ring! Jesus, Savior, reigneth forever and ever! Crown him, crown him! prophet, and priest, and king! Christ is coming, over the world victorious. Pow’r and glory unto the Lord belong. [Refrain] Original title was "Praise! Give Praise!"
Praise His Name 1915 Fanny J. Crosby B.D. Ackley International Song Service 30 4/4 Ab 5 1 https://hymnary.org/text/from_the_towering_hills_that_rise 1 From the tow’ring hills that rise Far beyond the glowing skies, Hark! the everlasting song Like an ocean rolls along. Refrain: Day and night they shout and sing, Praise the Lord, our mighty King! Tell His wondrous love with loud acclaim, Hallelujah! praise His name! 2 There the saints of ev’ry time, Ev’ry nation, tongue and clime, Gather round their loving Lord, More than conqu’rors thro’ His word. [Refrain] 3 They who on the field of life Overcome thro’ toil and strife, By the tranquil stream that flows, Rest in peace and calm repose. [Refrain] 4 Thro’ the furnace they who passed, Tried as gold and pure at last, Anchored now within the vale, Sing of faith that cannot fail. [Refrain] 5 When our march of life is o’er, When we wake to sleep no more, May we join that blissful throng, There to learn their holy song. [Refrain]
Prayer Is the Key 1904 Fanny J. Crosby I. Allan Sankey Northfield Hymnal 39 4/4 Eb 4 5 https://hymnary.org/text/how_sweet_to_hide_ourselves_away 1 How sweet to hide ourselves away Where only God is near, And breathe our inmost secret tho’ts Where only He can hear. Refrain: Pray;r is the key, the only key, To heav’n’s unfailing store; Faith is the hand that guides our own, But pray’r unlocks the door. 2 There’s not a wound that sorrow gives,— There’s not a pain we feel— But if we go to God in pray’r, His love will gently heal. [Refrain] 3 How oft in pray’r a sudden light Breaks forth thro’ clouded skies, And on its beams, to Him we love, Our longing souls arise. [Refrain] 4 In pray’r we find a calm relief, From every throb of pain; And they who trust in Christ, our Lord, Shall never trust in vain. [Refrain]
Precious To Me 1868 Fanny J. Crosby Hubert P. Main Chapel Melodies 58 4/4 Eb 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/precious_to_me_the_name_of_jesus 1. Precious to me the name of Jesus, Dearer than all the world beside; He is my life, my hope, and comfort, Light of my soul, my shield and guide. Chorus: Glory to God in him exulting, I will tread the heavenly way, Up to the gates of joy eternal, Up to the realms of endless day. 2. Trials may come and cares oppress me, Still to the Saviour's cross I'll flee-- Sheltered by him in every danger, Jesus the Lord who died for me. 3. Grant me thy blessing, O my Father, Closer to thee, my soul unite, Soon I shall pas the vale of sorry-- Soon will my faith be lost in sight.
Rally Round The Cross 1865 Fanny J. Crosby Philip Phillips Hallowed Songs (1865) 68 2/4 F 3 9 https://hymnary.org/text/hark_the_gospel_trumpet_sounding_hear_it 1 Hark the Gospel trumpet sounding, Hear its echo far and wide; Millions to the Cross are flying, Where the Saviour bled and died Come andjoin that noble army, And our battle cry shall be, Rally round the Cross of Jesus, He has died to make us free. Chorus: Rally round the Cross, Rally round the Cross, Jesus died to make us free; Rally, rally round the Cross. 2 Through his all atoning merit, We no more are slaves to sin; By his grace we yet may conquer Foes without and foes within. Courage, let our hearts be valiant, And our armor brightly shine; Take the helmet of salvation, Wield the sword of truth divine. 3 See our glorious banner waving O'er the Christian's battle-ground; Faithful at our posts of duty, Let us each and all be found. See our glorious banner waving, To its colors boldly stand; Lo! one "beacon" in the distance, Pointing to the promised land.
Redeemed 1881 Fanny J. Crosby John R. Sweney Wells of Salvation 66 6/8 Bb 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/redeemed_and_with_the_price_of_blood 1. Redeemed, and with the price of blood, Which Thou hast shed for me, I stand, a monument of grace, A witness, Lord, for Thee. Refrain Redeemed, and made by simple faith An heir of heaven above! Oh, love surpassing human thought! Oh, vast, unmeasured love! 2. Redeemed, no longer dead in sin, But raised by pow’r divine, My tongue, rejoicing, cries aloud, All glory, Lord, be Thine. [Refrain] 3. Redeemed, my heart is filled with praise, My soul true comfort knows, And daily feels the calm of peace That like a river flows. [Refrain] 4. Redeemed, I’ll tell it o’er and o’er; Redeemed my song shall be, My watchword through the vale of death, My passport home to Thee. [Refrain]
Redeemed, How I Love To Proclaim It 1882 Fanny J. Crosby William J. Kirkpatrick Songs of Redeeming Love 7 6/8 A 5 184 https://hymnary.org/text/redeemed_how_i_love_to_proclaim_it 1 Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child, and forever, I am. Refrain: Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! His child, and forever, I am. 2 Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus, No language my rapture can tell, I know that the light of his presence With me doth continually dwell. [Refrain] 3 I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long; I sing, for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song. [Refrain] 4 I know I shall see in His beauty The King in whose law I delight, Who lovingly guardeth my footsteps, And giveth me songs in the night. [Refrain] 5 I know there's a crown that is waiting In yonder bright mansion for me, And soon, with the spirits made perfect, At home with the Lord I shall be. Originally titled "Redeemed" which conflicts with another song.
Rescue The Perishing 1869 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Songs of Devotion for Christian Associations 642 4/4 Bb 4 739 https://hymnary.org/text/rescue_the_perishing_care_for_the_dying 1 Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o’er the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save. Refrain: Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying; Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save. 2 Though they are slighting Him, Still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive; Plead with them earnestly, plead with them gently; He will forgive if they only believe. [Refrain] 3 Down in the human heart, Crushed by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore; Touched by a loving heart, wakened by kindness, Chords that were broken will vibrate once more. [Refrain] 4 Rescue the perishing, Duty demands it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide; Back to the narrow way patiently win them; Tell the poor wanderer a Savior has died. [Refrain]
Sabbath Bells Are Pealing 1869 Fanny J. Crosby W.F. Sherwin Bright jewels for the Sunday school 109 2/4 Bb 3 1 https://hymnary.org/text/sabbath_bells_are_pealing_thoughts_of 1 Sabbath bells are pealing, Thoughts of hallowed rest revealing; Hear their music stealing, On the quiet air; Oh! the welcome, welcome sound, Spreading peace and joy around, Hear them say, Haste away To the house of prayer. 2 Tuneful strains are ringing, Happy voices sweet are singing, Praise and glory bringing To our God above; Heav'nly Father, dearest Friend, While before thy throne we bend, Grateful lays We would raise, For thy wond'rous love. 3 Through the Holy Spirit, Through the Saviour's precious merit, May we all inherit Joy with Thee above; There, among the pure and blest, May we find eternal rest: Sweetly there, Free from care-- Sing redeeming love.
Sad Is The Drunkard's Life 1866 Fanny J. Crosby William B. Bradbury The New Golden Shower 112 6/4 C 4 2 https://hymnary.org/text/sad_is_the_drunkards_life 1 Sad is the drunkard's life, Wasting in crime, Far from the path of right, Reckless of time, Tears of repentant grief, Chill as they start, Hardly a tender thought, Wakes in his heart. 2 Often a single spark, Kindles a flame, Kindness may win him back, Prayer may reclaim, Go when he sits alone, Burdened with care, Tell him his sinful course, Plead with him there. 3 Pictures a happy past, Gone from his sight, Bring back his early youth, Cloudless and bright, Tell how a mother's eye, Watched while he slept, Tell how she prayed for him, Sorrow'd and wept. 4 Point to the better land, Home of the blest, Where she has passed away Gone to her rest, O'er that departed one, Memory will yearn God in his mercy grant, He may return.
Safe In The Arms of Jesus 1868 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Songs of Devotion for Christian Associations 559 4/4 G 3 412 https://hymnary.org/text/safe_in_the_arms_of_jesus 1 Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o’ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. Hark! ’tis the voice of angels, Borne in a song to me, Over the fields of glory, Over the jasper sea. Refrain: Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o’ershaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest. 2 Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe from corroding care, Safe from the world’s temptations, Sin cannot harm me there. Free from the blight of sorrow, Free from my doubts and fears; Only a few more trials, Only a few more tears. [Refrain] 3 Jesus, my heart’s dear refuge, Jesus has died for me; Firm on the Rock of Ages, Ever my trust shall be. Here let me wait with patience, Wait till the night is o’er; Wait till I see the morning Break on the golden shore. [Refrain]
Save Me Now 1881 Fanny J. Crosby William J. Kirkpatrick Wells of Salvation 149 4/4 A 4 10 https://hymnary.org/text/lord_my_wayward_heart_is_broken 1 Lord, my wayward heart is broken, May I come to thee? In thy gentle arms of mercy Hast thou room for me? Refrain: Save me! save me! Weeping at the cross I bow; Hear my humble supplication, Jesus, save me now. 2 Tho’ I long have grieved thy Spirit, Long refused thy grace, Do not cast me from thy presence, Do not hide thy face. [Refrain] 3 Could my faith but touch thy garment Healed my soul would be; Let thy smile of sweet forgiveness Shed one beam for me. [Refrain] 4 Save me now, or I must perish, Save me, I implore; Speak those loving words so tender, “Go and sin no more.” [Refrain]
Saved By Grace 1891 Fanny J. Crosby George C. Stebbins Christian Endeavor Hymns 118 3/4 F 4 189 https://hymnary.org/text/some_day_the_silver_cord_will_break_cros 1 Some day the silver cord will break, And I no more as now shall sing; But oh, the joy when I shall wake Within the palace of the King! Refrain: And I shall see Him face to face, And tell the story—-Saved by grace; And I shall see Him face to face, And tell the story—-Saved by grace. 2 Some day my earthly house will fall, I cannot tell how soon ’twill be; But this I know-—my All in All Has now a place in heav’n for me. (Refrain) 3 Some day, when fades the golden sun Beneath the rosy-tinted west, My blessed Lord will say, “Well done!” And I shall enter into rest. (Refrain) 4 Some day: till then I’ll watch and wait, My lamp all trimmed and burning bright, That when my Saviour opes the gate, My soul to Him may take its flight. (Refrain)
Saved By Grace 1866 Fanny J. Crosby NULL The New Golden Shower 93 3/4 C 3 3 https://hymnary.org/text/precious_savior_i_have_found_thee 1 Precious Savior, I have found thee, Now I feel thy power divine; In my raptured soul reflected, I can see thy glory shine. Chorus: What a change from grief to gladness, Lost in wonder I adore, Precious Savior, I have found thee, Thou are mine I ask no more. 2 Earthly pleasures fading round me, Like the autumn leaf may fall; Jesus thou wilt give me comfort, Thou art dearer far than all. 3 I will praise thee, I will bless the, This my happy song shall be; When I reach the port of glory, Jesus thou hast died for me. (Chorus 3rd only) Saved by grace, thy child forever, Lost in wonder, love and praise; Precious Saviour I have found thee, Thou art mine, I ask no more.
Savior, More Than Life to Me 1875 Fanny J. Crosby William H. Doane Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs 48 3/4 Ab 3 400 https://hymnary.org/text/savior_more_than_life_to_me 1 Savior, more than life to me, I am clinging, clinging close to Thee; Let Thy precious blood applied, Keep me ever, ever near Thy side. Refrain: Ev'ry day, ev'ry hour Let me feel thy cleansing pow'r; May Thy tender love to me Bind me closer, closer, Lord, to Thee. 2 Through this changing world below, Lead me gently, gently as I go; Trusting Thee, I cannot stray, I can never, never lose my way. [Refrain] 3 Let me love Thee more and more, Till this fleeting, fleeting life is o'er; Till my soul is lost in love, In a brighter, brighter world above. [Refrain] Originally titled "Every Day and Hour"