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Safe in the Arms of Jesus

Hymn lyrics to Safe in the Arms of Jesus, written by Fanny Brice after the death of her only child - a hymn of comfort
Hymn lyrics to Safe in the Arms of Jesus, written by Fanny Brice after the death of her only child – a hymn of comfort 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...
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Good King Wenceslas

"Good King Wenceslas", is a Christmas carol that tells a story of a Bohemian king who goes on a journey, braving harsh winter weather, to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen
“Good King Wenceslas“, is a Christmas carol that tells a story of a Bohemian king who goes on a journey, braving harsh winter weather, to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (December 26, the Second Day of Christmas). During the journey, his page is about to give up the struggle against the cold weather, but continues...
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Abba, Father, hear thy child

Hymn lyrics to Abba, Father, hear thy child by John Wesley
Hymn lyrics to Abba, Father, hear thy child by John Wesley Abba, Father, hear thy child,Late in Jesus reconciled;Hear, and all the graces shower,All the joy, and peace, and power;All my Saviour asks above,All the life and heaven of love.
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The Old Ship of Zion

Hymn lyrics to The Old Ship of Zion
Hymn lyrics to The Old Ship of Zion The Old Ship of Zion is written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889, played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner
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A Joyful Song of Praise We Sing

Song lyrics to A Joyful Song of Praise We Sing, by Ambrose N. Blatchford, 1876. A psalm of praise and thanksgiving.
Song lyrics to A Joyful Song of Praise We Sing, by Ambrose N. Blatchford, 1876. A psalm of praise and thanksgiving. A joyful song of praise we sing,And thankfully we gatherTo bless the love of God above,Our everlasting Father. Refrain:In Him rejoice with heart and voiceWhose glory fadeth...
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Ye Servants of God

Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim (1744) by Charles Wesley
Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim (1744) by Charles Wesley ‘Ye Servants of God! Your Master Proclaim‘ was written by Charles Wesley in 1744. The tune is ‘Laudate Dominum’ composed by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry in 1849. You servants of God, your Master proclaim,and publish abroad...
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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Hymn lyrics to Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (1887), lyrics by Anthony J. Showalter & Elisha Hoffman, music by Andrew J. Showalter
Hymn lyrics to Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (1887), lyrics by Anthony J. Showalter & Elisha Hoffman, music by Andrew J. Showalter Leaning on the Everlasting Arms has an interesting backstory. Gospel music author, teacher, and publisher Anthony Showalter said that he received letters from two of his...
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Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended

Hymn lyrics to Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended, lyrics by Johann Heermann (1630), music by Johann Cruger (1899)
Hymn lyrics to Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended, lyrics by Johann Heermann (1630), music by Johann Cruger (1899) Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended – a hymn on the suffering of Jesus Christ. Based on Isaiah 53:4
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A Mighty Fortress is our God

Hymn lyrics to A mighty Fortress is our God, by Martin Luther
Hymn lyrics to A Mighty Fortress is our God, by Martin Luther “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (originally written in German – “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott“) is one of the best known hymns by the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther. The first line paraphrases that of...
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