Author: James M. Gray, 1851-1935 Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #111 (1970) First Line: Naught have I gotten but what I received Refrain First Line: Only a sinner saved by grace! Lyrics: 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] Topics: Cleansing and Forgiveness; Grace of God; Praise and Testimony; Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: [Naught have I gotten but what I received]
Only a Sinner