Christ in Song ‎#102

102. A Sinner Like Me

1 I was once far away from the Saviour,
And as vile as a sinner could be;
I wondered if Christ, the Redeemer,
Could save a poor sinner like me.

2 I wandered on in the darkness,
Not a ray of light could I see,
And the tho't filled my heart with sadness,
There's no help for a sinner like me.

3 And then in that dark, lonely hour,
A voice sweetly whispered to me,
Saying Christ, the Redeemer, has power
To save a poor sinner like me.

4 I listened, and lo! 'twas the Savior
Who was speaking so kindly to me;
I cried, I'm the chief of sinners,
Oh, save a poor sinner like me.

5 I then fully trusted in Jesus,
And, oh, what a joy came to me!
My heart was filled with his praises,
For saving a sinner like me.

6 No longer in darkness I'm walking,
For the light is now shining on me,
And now unto others I'm telling
How he saved a poor sinner like me.

7 And when life's journey is over,
And I the dear Saviour shall see,
I'll praise him for ever and ever,
For saving a sinner like me.

Text Information

• First Line: I was once far away from the Saviour
• Title: A Sinner Like Me
• Author: C. J. B.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted; Living His Life: Joy of Salvation; Special Selections: Solos
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [I was once far away from the Saviour]
• Composer: C. J. Butler
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.