Please give today to support Hymnary.org during one of only two fund drives we run each year. Each month, Hymnary serves more than 1 million users from around the globe, thanks to the generous support of people like you, and we are so grateful. 

Tax-deductible donations can be made securely online using this link.

Alternatively, you may write a check to CCEL and mail it to:
Christian Classics Ethereal Library, 3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

I Have the Witness

Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears]
Published in 8 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears,
Have I been cleansed from the guilt of the years;
It was the Savior who came to my heart,
Touching with blood ev’ry part.

Refrain:
I have the witness, O glory to God!
Jesus abides and I’m under the blood,
Washed and made white in the soul-cleansing flood,
I am the child of a King.

2 Freely He giveth me more of his grace,
Daily I walk in light of His face;
Wholly submissive I trust to His care,
Safely He keeps ev’rywhere. [Refrain]

3 Dwelling in me is the Savior divine,
Since I have Him all things surely are mine;
Largely I ask and He heareth my cry,
Quickly His need doth supply. [Refrain]

Source: Great Gospel Songs #87

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Pseudonyms: Mary Slater… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Not by my trying, nor yet by my tears
Title: I Have the Witness
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I have the witness, O glory to God
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 8 of 8)
Page Scan

Full Gospel Songs #87

Glad Praise #d107

Glorious Gospel Hymns #d369

Page Scan

Gospel Praises #98

TextAudioPage Scan

Great Gospel Songs #87

Page Scan

New Songs of the Old Faith #20

Page Scan

Songs of Redemption #217

Page Scan

The Best of All #21

Suggestions or corrections? Contact us