He Took My Sins Away

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I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad

Author: Mrs. M. J. Harris
Tune: [I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad]
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1 I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad,
He took my sins away, He took my sins away;
And now His love has made my heart so glad,
He took my sins away.

Refrain:
He took my sins away, He took my sins away,
And keeps me singing ev'ry day!
I'm so glad He took my sins away,
He took my sins away.

2 The load of sin was more than I could bear,
He took them all away, He took them all away;
And now on Him I roll my ev'ry care,
He took my sins away. [Refrain]

3 No condemnation have I in my heart,
He took my sins away, He took my sins away;
His perfect peace He did to me impart,
He took my sins away. [Refrain]

4 If you will come to Jesus Christ today,
He'll take your sins away, He'll take your sins away;
And keep you happy in His love each day,
He'll take your sins away. [Refrain]

Source: Yes, Lord!: Church of God in Christ hymnal #133

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Author: Mrs. M. J. Harris

Margaret Jenkins Harris USA 1865-1919. Born in Rushville, IL, she married evangelist, John Harris, and they were active in holiness meetings as musicians and song evangelists. She played the organ for accompaniment to their duets. She was also known as an effective preacher with strong messages. She was a member of the Iowa Holiness Association. She and her husband served as music directors for the 1901 General Holiness Convention in Chicago, IL. She also edited the “Glorious Gospel In Song” hymnbook for the Christian Witness Publishing Company of Chicago. She died in Miami, FL. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	I came to Jesus, weary, worn, and sad
Title:	He Took My Sins Away
Author:	Mrs. M. J. Harris
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	He took my sins away
Publication Date:	1903
Notes:	Spanish translation: See "Cansado y triste vine al Salvador" by H. C. Ball
Copyright:	Public Domain