Hymns, #1078

Gospel - General

Eng/Kor:1078  Chin:-  Span:-  Rus:-  Tag:-  Fra:1078  Por:-

Lyrics:Oswald J. Smith
Music:Homer Rodeheaver
Meter:11.10.11.10.D.

This hymn has a unique tune.

 
 1 

One sat alone beside the highway begging,

His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;

He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,

Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.

 

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;

When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 
 2 

From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,

Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;

He cut himself as demon pow'rs possessed him,

Then Jesus came and set the captive free.

 

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;

When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 
 3 

"Unclean! Unclean!" the leper cried in torment,

The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;

The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,

Then Jesus came and cast out every fear.

 

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;

When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 
 4 

Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,

For death had come and taken him away;

Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,

Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.

 

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;

When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 
 5 

So men today have found the Savior able,

They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;

Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,

Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.

 

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;

When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.

He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,

For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

 
Hymn #1078