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One sat alone beside the highway begging,
His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;
He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,
Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.
His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;
He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,
Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.
When Jesus comes the tempter’s pow’r is broken;
When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.
He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,
For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.
When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.
He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,
For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.
2
From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,
Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;
He cut himself as demon pow’rs possessed him,
Then Jesus came and set the captive free.
Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;
He cut himself as demon pow’rs possessed him,
Then Jesus came and set the captive free.
3
“Unclean! unclean!” the leper cried in torment,
The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;
The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,
Then Jesus came and cast out every fear.
The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;
The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,
Then Jesus came and cast out every fear.
4
Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,
For death had come and taken him away;
Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,
Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.
For death had come and taken him away;
Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,
Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.
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So men today have found the Savior able,
They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;
Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,
Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.
They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;
Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,
Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.
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New York, United States
Growing up, this was one of my mother's favorite hymns. It has become one of mine also. Thanks for the other three verses.
This is one of my favorite testamony songs I still like to sing it. I heard Bro Rolloff sing it in the early 80's. Thanks for giving me the words I did not have vs. 4.
Sigatoka, Nadroga, Fiji
In 1957 I use to sing this hymn round the piano in our lounge in Bara - Sigatoka, Fiji Islands. As there were no electric lights in those days we used the Tiley kerosene lantern which sat on the piano. Our fox terrier dog - Bits - loved the song and she would howl everything she heard the hymn being played and sung.
London, United Kingdom
When I was 14/15 my mum would sing this to me. I miss her so much xxx
Midlothian, Tx
Having recently retired I have struggled with many things and my options. As I was working in the house the Lord brought this song to my remembrance. I could only remember part of the chorus and looked it up. I sang this as a small girl, loved it then and still do. Sure ministers to me. Thank you for being here. May God continue to bless you and give you favor....
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
Hmm...this is one of my favorite classic hymns and I just can't get tired of listening to those wonderful words tell of the power of Jesus as He comes and breaks the power of the Devil and take all pains away. I simply love this hymn.
Covina, Ca, United States
Amazing love of God is manifested in our Savior who loves us dearly as his own brothers and sisters. I can't think of Him without crying for what He has done on the cross.
Richmond, Virginia, United States
My mother sings this to me and has done so for a long time. I love the melody and the lyrics ring true even now.
Sunrise, Florida, United States
The first time I heard this song was in the early 1950's when I was in the third grade one of my friends used to sing it and I never forget it. The title as I knew it from an old hymnal is When Jesus came. I guess in so ways we are all beggars and sometimes are blind.
Lake Orion, Michigan, United States
I learned this hymn as a child and never forgot the first stanza. As I laid in bed one night some of the hurtful memories of my youth returned. I then had a dream. I was a beggar, sad, discouraged, and hopeless. Then, in my dream, Jesus came. He walked over to me, embraced me and my heart was filled with joy.