The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#1236

1236. Ten lepers were cleansed, but only one

1 Ten lepers were cleansed, but only one
Returned to give God glory;
O, where are the nine, ungrateful nine?
One only tells the story.

CHORUS:
Ye whose sins have been forgiven,
Glorify the Lord;
Jesus is the great Physician,
Praise his holy name.

2 The world was redeemed, but O how few
Accept the great salvation!
Unmindful of Him who died to save
Each tribe, and tongue, and nation. [Chorus]

3 If you have been healed and purified,
Tell others the glad story;
Remember 'tis sin not to return
And give to God the glory. [Chorus]

4 Be not like the nine, be like the one,
Ye who from Christ still tarry;
There's pardon for you, O, come today!
Christ will your burden carry. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Ten lepers were cleansed, but only one
• Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson
• Refrain First Line: Ye whose sins have been forgiven
• Publication Date: 1886
• Scripture:
  Luke 17:17
• Topic: Special Department: Bible Songs

Tune Information

• Name: THE UNGRATEFUL NINE
• Composer: Frank M. Davis
• Key: G Major or modal