African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#232

232. Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (I Will Arise and Go to Jesus)

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

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,
Every 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: Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (I Will Arise and Go to Jesus)
• Author: Joseph Hart, 1712-1768
• Author (refrain): Anonymous
• Refrain First Line: I will arise and go to Jesus
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 6:37
• Topic: The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; Consolation; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: ARISE
• Meter: 87.87. with Refrain
• Key: g minor
• Source: Walker's Southern Harmony, 1835