The Cyber Hymnal ‎#2704

2704. The Living Way

1 My many sins I now can see,
How black they all appear!
O what a dreadful history,
It fills my soul with fear;
I’m sorry, Lord, for what I’ve done,
I cry for help to Thee;
Now for the sake of Thy dear Son,
Have mercy, Lord, on me.

Refrain:
Lord, in thy blessèd Word I’ve read
About a "living way,"
And that the blood of Christ was shed
To wash my sins away.

2 In years that now are past and gone
The prophet gave a call,
And this was it—"Ho, every one";
That surely must mean all,
And if he called to every one
I’m surely counted in;
My doubts and fears are almost gone,
To trust I now begin. [Refrain]

3 He bade them "to the waters come,"
He spoke of "milk and wine";
I’m thirsty, Father, give me some,
What Jesus bought is mine:
I drink, I drink, by living faith,
I feel my sins forgiven;
The merits of my Savior’s death
Makes me an heir to Heaven. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My many sins I now can see
• Title: The Living Way
• Author: James L. Nicholson
• Refrain First Line: Lord, in thy blessèd Word I’ve read
• Meter: 86.86.86 D
• Language: Latin
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: GALÁPAGOS
• Composer: Nellie M. Jefferis (1881)
• Meter: 86.86.86 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: The Wells of Salvation by John R. Sweney and William J. Kirkpatrick (Philadelphia: John J. Hood, 1881)
• Copyright: Public Domain