The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2088

2088. By Simple Faith

1 ’Tis simple faith that breaks the power
And sets us free from sin,
’Tis simple faith unlocks the gate
Of Heav’n and lets us in.

Refrain:
Fully believing, always receiving,
Blessing we ask of the Lord;
Gifts without measure,
Poured from His treasure—
Answers to faith in His word.

2 Just simple faith in Christ will save
The humblest trembling soul;
There’s none so poor, and none so sick,
But He will make them whole. [Refrain]

3 By simple faith we bring to Him,
Not wondrous words of prayer,
But humbly bring a contrite heart,
And trust, and leave it there. [Refrain]

4 Thus simple faith and perfect love
Shall lift my soul so high,
’Twill give a crown the stars above,
A home beyond the sky. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: ’Tis simple faith that breaks the power
• Title: By Simple Faith
• Author: Edgar Page Stites
• Refrain First Line: Fully believing, always receiving
• Language: English
• Source: The Wells of Salvation by John R. Sweney and William Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [’Tis simple faith that breaks the power]
• Composer: Thomas Ervin
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain