International Song Service ‎#122

122. Child of sin and sorrow

1 Child of sin and sorrow,
Filled with dismay,
Wait not for tomorrow,
Yield thee today.
Heav'n bids thee come
While yet there's room;
Child of sin and sorrow,
Hear and obey.

2 Child of sin and sorrow,
Why wilt thou die?
Come, while thou canst borrow
Help from on high:
Grieve not that love
Which from above,
Child of sin and sorrow,
Would bring thee nigh.

3 Child of sin and sorrow,
Thy moments glide,
Like the flitting arrow,
Or the rushing tide;
Ere time is o'er,
Heaven's grace implore;
Child of sin and sorrow
In Christ confide.

4 Child of sin and sorrow,
Where wilt thou be
Through that long to-morrow,
Eternity?
Exiled from home,
Darkly to roam,
Child of sin and sorrow,
Where wilt thou flee?

Text Information

• First Line: Child of sin and sorrow
• Author: Thomas Hastings
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: CHILD OF SIN AND SORROW
• Composer: Thomas Hastings
• Meter: 6s & 4s
• Key: B♭ Major