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There's a joy in my heart since the Savior came

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1 There’s a joy in my heart since the Saviour came,
‘Tis a joy deeper than the sea;
From the bondage of sin, glory to His name!
Jesus came and He rescued me.

Refrain:
He rescued me, He rescued me,
Hallelujah! He rescued me,
He rescued me, He rescued me,
Hallelujah! He rescued me.

2 From the world and its snares, Jesus rescued me,—
Set my feet in the “Narrow Way;”
Like a song in the night, in His love so free,
And His smile brightens ev’ry day. [Refrain]

3 I have found at His side sweetest peace within,
For I walk in His glad sunshine,
And I know He will keep me from guilt and sin,
By the hold of His hand on mine. [Refrain]

Source: Songs of Help: for the Sunday school, evangelistic and church services #60

Author: James M. Black

James Milton Black USA 1856-1938 Born in South Hill, NY, Black was an American hymn composer, choir leader and Sunday school teacher. He worked, lived,and died in Williamsport, PA. An active member, he worked at the Pine Tree Methodist Episcopal Church there. He married Lucy Love Levan. He started his music career with John Howard of New York and Daniel B. Towner of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He edited a dozen gospel song books and wrote nearly 1500 songs. He also served on the commission for the 1905 Methodist Hymnal. John Perry  Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There's a joy in my heart since the Savior came
Author: James M. Black
Language: English
Refrain First Line: He rescued me, he rescued me
Copyright: Public Domain

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Songs of Help #60

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