Melodies of Praise ‎#238

238. When He Reached Down His Hand for Me

1 Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way,
And was wretched and vile as could be;
But my Saviour above, gave me peace, joy and love,
When He reach’d down His hand for me.

Chorus:
When He reached down His hand for me,
When He reach’d down His hand for me;
I was lost and undone, without God or His Son,
When He reached down His hand for me.

2 I was nearing despair, when He came to me there,
And he showed me that I could be free;
Then He lifted my feet, gave me glory complete,
When He reach’d down His hand for me. [Chorus]

3 How my heart doth rejoice since I made Him my choice,
From the tempest to Him now I flee;
Now I lean on His arm, I’m secure from all harm,
Since He reach’d down His hand for me. [Chorus]

4 Since the Lord gave me peace heav’nly joys never cease,
Lord, I give all my life unto Thee;
Guide my feet, hold my hand, grant with Thee I may stand,
For you reach’d down your hand for me. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way
• Title: When He Reached Down His Hand for Me
• Author (Arranger and 4th v.): G. E. W.
• Author: R. E. W.
• Refrain First Line: When He reached down His hand for me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957

Tune Information

• Name: [Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way]
• Composer: G. E. Wright
• Arranger: R. E. Winsett