Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E106

E106. Drifting Away from the Saviour

1 Drifting away from the Saviour,
Casting reproach on the Lord;
Drifting away from Him temple,
Heeding no longer His word.

Chorus:
Drifting away, Drifting away,
Drifting away from the Saviour,
Drifting, still drifting away.

2 Drifting away from the Saviour,
Slighting and grieving His love;
Drifting away from the mansions
He is preparing above. [Chorus]

3 Drifting away from the Saviour,
Lonely and helpless thou art;
Drifting away from His people,
Ever so dear to His heart. [Chorus]

4 Drifting away from the Saviour,
He who has shown you the way;—-
Drifting away from His teaching,
Farther and farther each day. [Chorus]

5 Drifting away from the Saviour,
Still He is mindful of thee:
Come unto Him and, believing,
Pardoned thro’ grace thou shalt be. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Drifting away from the Saviour
• Title: Drifting Away from the Saviour
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby
• Refrain First Line: Drifting away, drifting away
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Warning-Admonition
• Copyright: © 1907 by the Biglow & Main Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: DRIFTING AWAY
• Composer: I. Allen Sankey
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. With Chorus
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.