Jesus Found Me
Authors: Henry Irving Rasmus • Composers: George D. Elderkin • Meter: 13.11.12.10. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1900
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1. ‘Twas in the starless night of sorrow, that he found me,
When the spectre of my grief was holding sway,
O ‘twas then he threw his loving pow’r around me,
And chased the shades of sorrow all away.
Chorus:
Jesus found me, hallelujah! Jesus found me!
I shall never, never cease his praise to sing,
And when time shall end and heaven opens round me,
I’ll kiss his feet, and endless homage bring.
2. ‘Twas on the sea of sinful pleasure, that he found me,
And the sky was black, the storm was boding ill,
When he spake in wondrous voice, the waves, commanding,
“O heed, ye angry passion, peace, be still.”
3. ‘Twas when the lamp of faith was burning low, he found me,
And no honey drops were on the chalice rim,
That he said “My child, whenever did I fail thee?
My spirit take, let vict’ry here begin.”
4. ‘Twas in the hour of holy triumph, that he found me,
On the mountain top of vision with my Lord,
And I walked with scenes of glory all around me,
And shouted, Hallelujah! unto God.