The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#374

374. Once I was far in sin

1 Once I was far in sin,
But Jesus took me in,
Down where the living waters flow;
‘Twas there he gave me sight,
And let me see the light,
Down where the living waters flow.

Refrain:
Down where the living waters flow,
Down where the tree of life does grow;
I’m living in the light,
For Jesus now I fight,
Down where the living waters flow.

2 With Jesus at my side,
I need no other guide,
Down where the living waters flow;
He is my hope and stay,
He saves me every day,
Down where the living waters flow.

3 When fighting here is o’er,
I’ll rest for evermore,
Down where the living waters flow;
I’ll join the blood-washed throng,
And sing the angels’ sang,
Down where the living waters flow.

Text Information

• First Line: Once I was far in sin
• Author (Verses): James Conner Bateman (1855-88)
• Author (Chorus): Russell Kelso Carter (1849-1926)
• Refrain First Line: Down where the living waters flow
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The gospel: Witness

Tune Information

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