Text 1Beneath the cross of JesusI fain would take my stand,the shadow of a mighty rockwithin a weary land;a home within the wilderness,a rest upon the way,from the burning of the noontide heat,and the burden of the day. 2Upon that cross of Jesusmine eye at times can seethe very dying form of Onewho suffered there…
Category: GOSPEL
Text 1In the blood from the cross,I have been washed from sin;But to be free from dross,Still I would enter in. RefrainDeeper yet, deeper yet,Into the crimson flood;Deeper yet, deeper yet,Under the precious blood. 2Day by day, hour by hour,Blessings are sent to me;But for more of His power,Ever my prayer shall be. 3Near to…
Text 1Nearer, still nearer, close to Thy heart,Draw me, my Savior, so precious Thou art;Fold me, O fold me close to Thy breast,Shelter me safe in that haven of rest,Shelter me safe in that haven of rest. 2Nearer, still nearer, nothing I bring,Nought as an offering to Jesus my King-Only my sinful now contrite heart,Grant…
Text 1Rock of Ages, cleft for me,Let me hide myself in Thee;Let the water and the blood,From Thy riven side which flowed,Be of sin the double cure,Cleanse me from its guilt and power. 2Not the labor of my handsCan fulfill Thy law’s demands;Could my zeal no respite know,Could my tears forever flow,All for sin could…
Text 1“Forgive our sins as we forgive,”You taught us, Lord, to pray;But You alone can grant us graceTo live the words we say. 2How can Your pardon reach and blessThe unforgiving heartThat broods on wrongs and will not letOld bitterness depart? 3In blazing light Your cross revealsThe truth we dimly knew:How trifling others’ debts to…
Text 1I lay my sins on Jesus,The spotless Lamb of God;He bears them all, and frees usFrom the accursed load,From the accursed load. 2I bring my guilt to Jesus,To wash my crimson stainsWhite in His blood most preciousTill not a stain remains,Till not a stain remains. 3I lay my wants on Jesus,All fullness dwells in…
Text 1God, be merciful to me,On Thy grace I rest my plea;Plenteous in compassion Thou,Blot out my transgressions now;Wash me, make me pure within,Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin,Wash me, make me pure within,Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. 2I am evil, born in sin;Thou desirest truth within.Thou alone my Savior art,Teach Thy…
Text 1I’ve wandered far away from God,Now I’m coming home;The paths of sin too long I’ve trod;Lord, I’m coming home. RefrainComing home, coming homeNever more to roam;Open wide Thine arms of love;Lord I’m coming home. 2I’ve wasted many precious years,Now I’m coming home;I now repent with bitter tears;Lord, I’m coming home. 3I’m tired of sin…
Text 1Chief of sinners though I be,Jesus shed His blood for me;Died that I might live on high,Died that I might never die;As the branch is to the vine,I am His, and He is mine. 2O the height of Jesus’ love!Higher than the heaven above,Deeper than the deepest sea,Lasting as eternity;Love that found me-wondrous thought!Found…
Text 1Would you be free from the burden of sin?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Would you o’er evil a victory win?There’s wonderful power in the blood. RefrainThere is pow’r, pow’r, wonder working pow’rIn the blood of the Lamb;There is pow’r, pow’r, wonder working pow’rIn the precious blood of the Lamb. 2Would be…