Only a contrite sinner Kneeling at Jesus' feet

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Only a contrite sinner Kneeling at Jesus' feet

Author: Ida L. Reed
Tune: [Only a contrite sinner]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Only a contrite sinner,
Kneeling at Jesus' feet;
Weary and heavy-laden,
Longing for rest complete.

Refrain:
Only a contrite sinner,
Longing to be made whole;
Praying for peace and pardon,
Jesus, save my soul.

2 Only a contrite sinner,
Pleading for saving grace,
Turning from sin's dark pathway,
Seeking a Savior's face. [Refrain]

3 Only a contrite sinner,
Saved by His blood, he sings;
Walking by faith in Jesus,
Child of the King of kings. [Refrain]

Source: Awakening Songs for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services #157

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Author: Ida L. Reed

Ida Lilliard Reed (Smith), 1865-1951 Born: November 30, 1865, near Arden, Barbour County, West Virginia. Died: July 8, 1951, Arden, West Virginia. Buried: Ebenezer Methodist Church, Arden, West Virginia. Reed is said to have written 2,000 hymns in her lifetime. In 1939, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers recognized her "substantial contribution to American music" by awarding her a small "weekly bonus." © The Cyber Hymnal™ (www.hymntime.com/tch) Go to person page >

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