Author: Josephine Pollard Hymnal: Crowning Day, No. 6 #144 (1904) Hymnal Title: Crowning Day, No. 6 First Line: When by thoughts of sin Lyrics: 1 When by thoughts of sin
Burdened and distressed,
Longing for a place of refuge
On some shelt’ring breast.
Refrain:
Jesus took my heart
Close in His embrace;
Made it strong and smiles upon me,
Saved me by His grace.
2 From the mire of sin,
From each evil thought,
I am henceforth kept securely,
Out of danger brought. [Refrain]
3 When I doubted most,
When my faith was weak,
When a word in Jesus’ favor
I refused to speak. [Refrain]
4 Now the way is clear,
Doubtful shadows flee,
Since from darkness, in great mercy
Christ delivered me! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When by thoughts of sin]
Jesus Took My Heart