I Looked Unto Jesus

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When wandering and doubting in sadness and sin

Author: T. Martin Towne
Tune: [When wandering and doubting in sadness and sin]
Published in 1 hymnal

Audio files: MIDI

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1 When wand’ring and doubting in sadness and sin,
And constantly looking my heart within,
I heard the sweet message that calmed me to peace,
Go look unto Jesus and find release.

Refrain:
I heard the sweet message, I looked unto Jesus,
Yes, Jesus the wonderful one,
He spoke to my heart in such accents of love,
O Jesus, the wonderful one.

2 I looked unto Jesus, that Savior divine,
For pardon and peace to this heart of mine,
I trusted his mercy and love unto me,
He broke all my fetters and set me free. [Refrain]

3 I carried my burdens, so heavy to bear,
And laid at his feet for his notice and care;
And now I am trusting to that sweet voice,
To guide me to heaven, my home, my choice. [Refrain]

Source: Pearls of Praise #125

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Author: T. Martin Towne

Towne, T. Martin. (Coleraine, Franklin County, Massachusetts, May 31 [sic], 1835-- ). Methodist. Attended Williston's Seminary, East Hampton, Mass. 1855 to Hudson, New York, then Albany. Taught in Ypsilanti, Michigan, then Detroit. Settled in Janesville, Wisconsin. Served in the Civil War. Settled in Chicago; married Belle Kellogg. Keith C. Clark, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line:	When wandering and doubting in sadness and sin
Title:	I Looked Unto Jesus
Author:	T. Martin Towne
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I heard the sweet message, I looked unto Jesus
Publication Date:	1893
Copyright:	Public Domain