The Cyber Hymnal ‎#13323

13323. Coming To Thee

1 I am coming to Thee, Savior,
Heavy laden and oppressed,
For I need Thy saving mercy,
And I want Thy heav’nly rest.
Earth’s bright hopes have failed and faded,
Earth’s dear love has passed away;
I am burdened, weary hearted,
As I come to Thee today.

Refrain:
I am coming, simply coming,
In my sinfulness to Thee;
I am sure Thou wilt receive me,
For Thy promise is my plea.

2 I am coming to Thee, Savior,
I have heard Thy loving call,
And tho’ untold sins oppress me,
Thou canst save me from them all.
I am coming, sadly owning
That I do not come aright;
Yet believing that my darkness
Will be changed to perfect light. [Refrain]

3 I am coming! tho’ the tempter
Bids my trembling soul despair;
If I reach Thy feet, O Jesus,
I shall never perish there.
If I do but touch Thy garment,
Thou wilt surely make me whole;
Lord, I come, I touch, I trust Thee
Save, oh save my sinful soul. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am coming to Thee, Savior
• Title: Coming To Thee
• Author: Eva Travers Poole
• Refrain First Line: I am coming, simply coming
• Meter: 87.87.87 D
• Language: English
• Source: Pure Delight!, by George F. Root and Charles C. Case (Cincinnati: John Church, 1883)
• Notes: Alternate tunes: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE by E. C. Huckabee; HILLSDALE by John R. Sweney

Tune Information

• Name: CHECOTAH
• Composer: Charles Clinton Case (1883)
• Meter: 87.87.87 D
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain