Alexander's Gospel Songs No. 2 ‎#48

48. The Rescue Song

1 When I had wandered from the track
The Shepherd longed to bring me back,
Tho’ on the hills I went astray,
He rescued me—In His own way.

Refrain:
He rescued me in His own way,
He rescued me one happy day,
Tho’ on the hills I went astray,
He rescued me—In His own way.

2 He saw what misery was mine
And on my darkness He did shine,
It vanished at His first bright ray,
My night is gone—In His own way. [Refrain]

3 He raised me from the fearful pit,
And for His presence made me fit,
He came Himself to where I lay,
Delivered me—In His own way. [Refrain]

4 H wished to form a precious cup
For His own use; He took me up,
And though I am but helpless clay,
He fashions me—In His own way. [Refrain]

5 He longed to have me for His own,
So for my sin He must atone,
When enemies my soul would slay,
He conquered them—In His own way. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When I had wandered from the track
• Title: The Rescue Song
• Author: Ada R. Habershon
• Refrain First Line: He rescued me in His own way
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1910

Tune Information

• Name: [When I had wandered from the track]
• Composer: Robert Harkness