I am wretched, poor and needy

I am wretched, poor and needy

Tune: REPENTANCE (Broster)
Published in 8 hymnals

Representative Text

1 I am wretched, poor, and needy;
Whither shall I fly?
There's a voice within
that tells me I must surely die.
Some have sought him; some have found him;
From their fears set free,
They sing his praises all the day;
But 'tis not so with me.

2 Oft he calls me as he passes,
Bids me come to him:
Oh, I cannot find the Saviour,
For my eyes are dim.
Some have sought him; some have found him:
From their blindness free,
They follow Jesus in the way;
But 'tis not so with me.

3 Conscience tells me of my danger,
Bids me not delay;
But I wander without knowing
How to find the way.
Some have found him, and press onward;
From their burdens free.
The shining goals is full in view;
But 'tis not so with me.

Source: The New Sabbath School Hosanna: enlarged and improved: a choice collection of popular hymns and tunes, original and selected: for the Sunday school and the family circle... #29

Text Information

First Line: I am wretched, poor and needy
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 8 of 8)

American Sunday School Hymn Book. 2nd ed. #a210

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American Sunday School Hymn Book. New ed. #aa210

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Anniversary and Sabbath School Hymns #117

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Songs for the Sabbath School and Vestry #66

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The American Sunday-School Hymn-Book #210

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The New Sabbath School Hosanna #29

The Sabbath School Hosanna #d65

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