Joyful Sound ‎#112

112. O Saviour, Stay

1 Alas! how long have I refused
To hear the Saviour’s call?
And yet I cannot let him go,—
My life, my hope, my all!
O Saviour, stay, I will obey
Thy voice of love divine;
O Saviour, stay, go not away,
But take this heart of mine.

2 I come, a poor, unworthy soul,
And cast myself on thee;
Here, at the cross where thou hast died,
Have mercy, Lord, on me.
O Saviour, stay, I will obey
Thy voice of love divine;
O Saviour, stay, go not away,
But take this heart of mine.

3 Faith points to thy extended form,
And whispers, look and live;
I lift mine eyes, confess my sins,
And thou dost all forgive.
O Saviour, stay, I will obey
Thy voice of love divine;
O Saviour, stay, go not away,
But take this heart of mine.

4 Oh, blessed hour of hallowed peace
I ne’er before have known!
Thy smile, my rainbow of delight,
Shines brightly from thy throne.
O Saviour, stay, I now obey
Thy voice of love divine;
O Saviour, stay, and seal today
My heart forever thine.

Text Information

• First Line: Alas! how long have I refused
• Title: O Saviour, Stay
• Author: James L. Black
• Refrain First Line: O Saviour, stay, I will obey
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Alas! how long have I refused]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Notes: Public Domain.