African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#361

361. I Will Arise

1 Come ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love, and pow'r.

Refrain:
I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O there are ten thousand charms.

2 Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Ev'ry grace that brings you nigh. [Refrain]

3 Come ye weary, heavy-laden,
Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you're better,
You will never come at all. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy
• Title: I Will Arise
• Author: Joseph Hart
• Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  John 8:12
• Topic: Admonition; Confession and repentance; Jesus Christ: His Love and Mercy; Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: RESTORATION
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 with refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Walker's Southern Harmony, 1835