The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 ‎#21

21. Blind Bartimeus

1 Whence Jesus came, I cannot tell,
Nor why He came to me;
One thing I know, and know it well:
Tho’ I was blind, I see!
I once was blind but now I see!
And that is news enough for me,
And that is news enough for me.

2 When all was dark, Once touch’d my eyes,
And that is all I know;
For light came down from paradise,
And set my soul aglow.
I once was blind but now I see!
And that is light enough for me,
And that is light enough for me.

3 How it was done, I cannot say,
Nor even think nor dream;
Nor why a touch of moistened clay
Should make things what they seem.
I once was blind but now I see!
And that is truth enough for me,
And that is truth enough for me.

4 It is the Son of God! His grace
Makes trembling weakness strong;
Wipes tears away from sorrow’s face,
And teaches grief a song.
I once was blind but now I see!
And that is joy enough for me,
And that is joy enough for me.

Text Information

• First Line: Whence Jesus came, I cannot tell
• Title: Blind Bartimeus
• Author: Mrs. J. F. K.
• Refrain First Line: I once was blind but now I see
• Publication Date: 1894

Tune Information

• Name: [Whence Jesus came, I cannot tell]
• Composer: Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp