Glory to His Name

1

Down at the cross where my Savior died,

Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,

There to my sin was the blood applied;

Glory to His name!

2

I am so wondrously saved from sin,

Jesus so sweetly abides within;

There at the cross where He took me in;

    Glory to His name.

3

Oh, precious fountain that saves from sin,

I am so glad I have entered in;

There Jesus saves me and keeps me clean;

    Glory to His name.

4

Come to this fountain so rich and sweet;

Cast thy poor soul at the Savior’s feet;

Plunge in today, and be made complete;

    Glory to His name.

REFRAIN

Glory to His name,

 Glory to His name;

There to my sin was the blood applied;

    Glory to His name!

 

Elisha Albright Hoffman (1839-1929)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL7nM4QnK6M&list=RDRL7nM4QnK6M&start_radio=1

Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

 

1

Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Forgive our foolish ways!

Re-clothe us in our rightful mind,

In purer lives Thy service find,

In deeper reverence, praise.

2 

In simple trust like theirs who heard,

Beside the Syrian sea,

The gracious calling of the Lord,

Let us, like them, without a word

Rise up and follow Thee.

3 

O Sabbath rest by Galilee!

O calm of hills above,

Where Jesus knelt to share with Thee

The silence of eternity,

Interpreted by love.

4 

With that deep hush subduing all

Our words and works that drown

The tender whisper of Thy call,

As noiseless let Thy blessing fall

As fell Thy manna down.

5 

Drop Thy still dews of quietness,

Till all our strivings cease;

Take from our souls the strain and stress,

And let our ordered lives confess

The beauty of Thy peace.

6 

Breathe through the heats of our desire

Thy coolness and Thy balm;

Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;

Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,

O still, small voice of calm!

 

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7brCJdqEcVM&list=RD7brCJdqEcVM&start_radio=1

This is one of my favorite hymn texts of all time. When I was in college I actually embroidered these words onto a muslin banner and had it hanging in my dorm room.

Camping in Canaan's Land

1

I have left the land of bondage with its earthly treasures

I've journeyed to a place where there is love on every hand;

I've exchanged a land of heartaches for a land of pleasure

I'm camping, I'm camping in Canaan's happy land.

2

Out of Egypt I have traveled through the darkness dreary

Far over hills and valleys and across the desert sands;

But I've landed safe at home where I shall not grow weary,

I'm camping, I'm camping in Canaan's happy land

3

Yes, I've reached the land of promise with its scenes of glory

My journey ended in a place so lovely and so grand;

I've been led by Jesus to this blessed land of story

I'm camping, I'm camping in Canaan's happy land

CHORUS

Every day I'm camping in the land of Canaan

And with rapture I survey its wondrous beauties grand

Glory hallelujah I have found the land of promise

I'm camping, I'm camping in Canaan's happy land

E. M. Bartlett

Canaan was the land that God promised to Abraham's descendants (the Israelites), which they reached only after wandering 40 years in the wilderness. Our earthly journey is a metaphor for the wilderness, and Heaven is our "promised land".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxQuJXu3uyw&list=RDqxQuJXu3uyw&start_radio=1

 

[Just a quick note: I have run into some Church-of-Christ-ers who insist on changing the lyric from "in Canaan's happy land" to "toward Canaan's happy land". Now I'll admit it is technically more accurate -- because if we're alive we're not quite there yet -- but maybe we can try to be a little bit less pedantic?]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Ay8ZOrEHs&list=RDf_Ay8ZOrEHs&start_radio=1

He Set Me Free

1

Once like a bird in prison I dwelt

No freedom from my sorrow I felt

But Jesus came and listened to me

And glory to God, He set me free.

2

Now I am climbing higher each day

Darkness of night has drifted away

My feet are planted on higher ground

And glory to God, I'm homeward bound

3

Goodbye to sin and things that confound

Naught of the world shall turn me around

Daily I'm working, I'm praying too

And glory to God, I'm going through

CHORUS

He set me free, he set me free

He broke the bonds of prison for me

I'm glory-bound my Jesus to see

For glory to God, He set me free

Albert E Brumley

I love this video from Gaither Homecoming -- all the great old gospel singers who feel like family, many of whom have gone on ahead of us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eytcxRd0QQg&list=RDeytcxRd0QQg&start_radio=1

On the Jericho Road

1

As you travel along 

On the Jericho road,

Does the world seem all wrong

And heavy your load?

Just bring it to Christ,

Your sins all confess,

On the Jericho road

Your heart he will bless.

2

On the Jericho road

Blind Bartimaeus sat,

His life was a void,

So empty and flat;

But Jesus appeared,

One word brought him sight,

On the Jericho road

Christ banished his night.

3

O brother, to you

This message I bring,

Though hope may be gone,

He'll cause you to sing;

At Jesus' command,

Sin's shackles must fall,

On the Jericho road

Will you answer his call?

CHORUS

On the Jericho road

There's room for just two,

No more and no less,

Just Jesus and you;

Each burden he'll bear,

Each sorrow he'll share,

There's never a care

For Jesus is there.

Donald S. McCrossan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXppSmZBXgQ&list=RDHXppSmZBXgQ&start_radio=1

Luke 18:36-43

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Mark 10:46-52

And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.

Work, For the Night is Coming

 

1 

Work, for the night is coming:

Work through the morning hours;

Work while the dew is sparkling:

Work mid springing flowers;

Work when the day grows brighter;

Work in the glowing sun;

Work, for the night is coming,

When man's work is done.

2 

Work, for the night is coming:

Work through the sunny noon;

Fill brightest hours with labor:

Rest comes sure and soon.

Give every flying minute

Something to keep in store;

Work, for the night is coming,

When man works no more.

3 

Work, for the night is coming,

Under the sunset skies;

While their bright tints are glowing,

Work, for daylight flies.

Work till the last beam fadeth,

Fadeth to shine no more;

Work, while the night is darkening,

When man's work is o'er.

Author: Mrs. Harry Coghill

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX12AqK8dYo&list=RDDX12AqK8dYo&start_radio=1

Will You Not Tell it Today?

1 

If the name of the Savior is precious to you,

If His care has been constant and tender and true,

If the light of His presence has brightened your way,

O will you not tell of your gladness today?

Chorus:

Oh, will you not tell it today?

Will you not tell it today?

If the light of His presence has brightened your way,

Oh, will you not tell it today?

2 

If your faith in the Savior has brought its reward,

If a strength you have found in the strength of your Lord,

If the hope of a rest in His palace is sweet,

O will you not, brother, the story repeat? [Chorus]

3 

If the souls all around you are living in sin,

If the Master has told you to bid them come in,

If the sweet invitation they never have heard,

O will you not tell them the cheer-bringing word? [Chorus]

 

Author: Jessie Brown Pounds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peBs3E1O3J8&list=RDpeBs3E1O3J8&start_radio=1

BONUS:

Here is a video of a great performance of another great song that has the same message. Enjoy this rousing rendition by Angela Primm  -- 

"Said I wasn't gonna tell nobody, but I just couldn't keep it to myself"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6_HO_sRo_c&list=RDl6_HO_sRo_c&start_radio=1 

Here's another version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBsoXnCpcFE&list=RDmBsoXnCpcFE&start_radio=1

And another by Acappella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdo0tAcee08&list=RDWdo0tAcee08&start_radio=1