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Author: Mark Adams Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: I wandered once in woe and shame Refrain First Line: Sing hallelujah, I am saved! Lyrics: 1 I wandered once in woe and shame, My life was lost in sin’s fierce flame; Now I believe in Jesus’ name; My soul is saved, sing hallelujah! Refrain: Sing hallelujah, I am saved! Sing hallelujah, I am saved! From sin and shame, thro’ Jesus’ name, My soul is saved, sing hallelujah! 2 I wandered far, but found no peace, From sin’s alarms no glad release; But Jesus bade my struggles cease, And I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] 3 I once was weak and passion’s slave, And Satan’s onset dared not brave; But Christ has power the weak to save, And I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] 4 A son of God, a child of light, With hope and joy my life is bright; Despair and gloom have taken flight, For I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I wandered once in woe and shame] Text Sources: Spirit and Life by Edmund S. Lorenz and David E. Dortch (Dayton, OH: Christian Publishing Association, 1893)

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[I wandered once in woe and shame]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: John Tibballs Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 33331 16551 35321 Used With Text: Sing Hallelujah

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Sing Hallelujah

Author: Mark Adams Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #10584 First Line: I wandered once in woe and shame Refrain First Line: Sing hallelujah, I am saved! Lyrics: 1 I wandered once in woe and shame, My life was lost in sin’s fierce flame; Now I believe in Jesus’ name; My soul is saved, sing hallelujah! Refrain: Sing hallelujah, I am saved! Sing hallelujah, I am saved! From sin and shame, thro’ Jesus’ name, My soul is saved, sing hallelujah! 2 I wandered far, but found no peace, From sin’s alarms no glad release; But Jesus bade my struggles cease, And I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] 3 I once was weak and passion’s slave, And Satan’s onset dared not brave; But Christ has power the weak to save, And I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] 4 A son of God, a child of light, With hope and joy my life is bright; Despair and gloom have taken flight, For I am saved, sing hallelujah! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I wandered once in woe and shame]