The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 ‎#197

197. Shall I Turn Back

1 Lost, lost on the mountains of sin and despair,
Till Jesus in love sought and rescued me there;
He saved me from wand’ring, He gave me release,
And led me in pathways of blessing and peace.

Refrain:
And shall I turn back into the world?
Oh, no! not I! not I!
And shall I turn back into the world?
Oh, no! not I! not I!

2 My days, swiftly passing, have brought from above
So many bright tokens of mercy and love;
“More grace” He has given, and burdens removed,
Yes, over and over His goodness I’ve proved. [Refrain]

3 How well I remember, in sorrow’s dark night,
The lamp of His word shed its beautiful light,
And sweet was the voice of the Comforter then,
Awaking new praises again and again. [Refrain]

4 Before me the tow’rs of Jerusalem rise,
Each day I am nearing my home in the skies;
My Savior a mansion of joy will prepare,
And loved ones are waiting to welcome me there. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Lost, lost on the mountains of sin and despair
• Title: Shall I Turn Back
• Author: E. E. Hewitt
• Refrain First Line: And shall I turn back into the word
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1894

Tune Information

• Name: [Lost, lost on the mountains of sin and despair]
• Arranger: J. J. H.