Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#111

111. Only a Sinner

1 Naught have I gotten but what I received,
Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed;
Boasting excluded, pride I abase -
I’m only a sinner, saved by grace!

Chorus:
Only a sinner saved by grace!
Only a sinner saved by grace!
This is my story, to God be the glory -
I’m only a sinner saved by grace!

2 Once I was foolish, and sin ruled my heart,
Causing my footsteps from God to depart;
Jesus hath found me, happy my case -
I now am a sinner, saved by grace! [Chorus]

3 Tears unavailing, no merit had I;
Mercy had saved me, or else I must die;
Sin had alarmed me, fearing God’s face -
But now I’m a sinner saved by grace! [Chorus]

4 Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows,
Loving his Savior, to tell what he knows;
Once more to tell it would I embrace -
I’m only a sinner saved by grace! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Naught have I gotten but what I received
• Title: Only a Sinner
• Author: James M. Gray, 1851-1935
• Refrain First Line: Only a sinner saved by grace!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Cleansing and Forgiveness; Grace of God; Praise and Testimony; Salvation

Tune Information

• Name: [Naught have I gotten but what I received]
• Composer: Daniel B. Towner, 1850-1919
• Key: C Major