Church Hymnal ‎#95

95. I'm Glad I Counted the Cost

1 When first I started to seek the Lord,
I’m glad I counted the cost;
I fully measured to Jesus’ word,
I’m glad I counted the cost.

Chorus:
I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize,
He saved my soul that was lost;
And now my treasures are in the skies,
I’m glad I counted the cost.

2 I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet,
I’m glad I counted the cost;
And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet,
I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus]

3 I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin,
I’m glad I counted the cost;
And now my Jesus abides within,
I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus]

4 Although the trials seem hard to bear,
I’m glad I counted the cost;
I now my burdens with Jesus share,
I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus]

5 ’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come,
I’m glad I counted the cost;
And bear my soul to that heav’nly home,
I’m glad I counted the cost. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: When first I started to seek the Lord
• Title: I'm Glad I Counted the Cost
• Author: W. J. Henry
• Refrain First Line: I've paid the price and obtained the prize
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1951
• Topic: Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: [When first I started to seek the Lord]
• Composer (air): W. J. Henry
• Harmonizer: A. L. B.