Hymn 283
Once I was far away from the Lord
Meter: 8.8.7.7. & Ref.
Scripture: Ephesians 2:13
Once I was far away from the Lord,
I frustrated Him with my manners;
But now Jesus hath saved me.
Oh, how sweet shall it be,
Sweet of sweet it shall be,
Oh, how sweet shall it be
For Jesus to dwell within me.
Now indignation and anger,
Satan now bound me with its chain;
Jesus had now cut the chain.
Lusts of the world now filled my heart,
And all sorts of arrogancy;
Now all burnt by spirit’s fire.
Now I am free from depression,
ffFrom all sorts of lukewarmness;
Oh praise Jehovah with me.
I am singing just everyday,
In happiness I jump and dance;
It’s by the Spiritual pow’r.
Thy precious blood now cleanseth me,
The water of life in me flows;
My salvation now is full.
All ye my brothers and my friends,
Who dare this deliverance neglect?
To Him salvation is free.