Himself
Authors: A.B. Simpson • Composers: A.B. Simpson • Meter: 6.5.6.5. double with refrain, 6.5.6.5.6.5.6.5. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1891
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1. Once it was the blessing,
Now it is the Lord;
Once it was the feeling,
Now it is His Word;
Once His gift I wanted,
Now, the Giver own;
Once I sought for healing,
Now Himself alone.
Chorus:
All in all forever,
Jesus will I sing;
Ev’rything in Jesus,
And Jesus ev’ry thing.
2. Once ’twas painful trying,
Now ’tis perfect trust;
Once a half salvation,
Now the uttermost;
Once ’twas ceaseless holding,
Now he holds me fast;
Once ’twas constant drifting,
Now my anchor’s cast.
3. Once ’twas busy planning,
Now ’tis trustful prayer;
Once ’twas anxious caring,
Now he has the care;
Once ’twas what I wanted,
Now what Jesus says;
Once ’twas constant asking,
Now ’tis ceaseless praise.
4. Once it was my working,
His it hence shall be;
Once I tried to use Him,
Now He uses me;
Once the pow’r I wanted,
Now the Mighty One;
Once for self I labored,
Now for Him alone.
5. Once I hoped in Jesus,
Now I know He’s mine;
Once my lamps were dying,
Now they brightly shine;
Once for death I waited,
Now His coming hail,
And my hopes are anchored
Safe within the vail.