I Have a Savior

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I have a Savior, He died for me

Author: Robert Harkness
Tune: [I have a Savior, He died for me]
Published in 16 hymnals

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1. I have a Savior, He died for me
In cruel anguish on Calv’ry’s tree.
I do not merit such love divine,
Only God’s mercy makes Jesus mine.

Refrain
Jesus, my Savior, I come to Thee
In full surrender Thine own to be.

2. I have a keeper, He now prevails,
I fear no evil whate’er assails.
His arms enfold me, safe and secure,
In His blest keeping vict’ry is sure. [Refrain]

3. I have a master, He bids me go
Rescue lost sinners from sin and woe.
I love to serve Him, this master true,
Now I am willing His will to do. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #2807

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Author: Robert Harkness

After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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First Line:	I have a Savior, He died for me
Title:	I Have a Savior
Author:	Robert Harkness
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Jesus, my Savior, I come to Thee
Publication Date:	1909
Copyright:	Public Domain