Let Youth Praise Him ‎#69

69. One sat alone beside the highway begging

1 One sat alone beside the highway begging,
His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;
He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,
Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.

Refrain:
When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken,
When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.
He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,
For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

2 From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,
Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;
He cut himself as demon pow'rs possess'd him,
Then Jesus came and set the captive free. [Refrain]

3 Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,
For death had come and taken him away;
Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,
Then Jesus came and night was turn'd to day. [Refrain]

4 So men today have found the Savior able,
They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;
Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,
Then Jesus came and dwelt Himself within. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: One sat alone beside the highway begging
• Author: Oswald J. Smith
• Refrain First Line: When Jesus comes the tempter's power is broken
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1964
• Topic: Jesus Christ
• Copyright: © 1940 by The Rodeheaver Co.

Tune Information

• Name: [One sat alone beside the highway begging]
• Composer: Homer Rodeheaver
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1940 by The Rodeheaver Co.