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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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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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.
Andrews, NC, United States
I remember my mother singing this as a solo in every church we attended while I was a child. I think it touched me then because I was an epileptic and I prayed for God to heal me. Another song I loved to hear her sing was "Stranger of Galilee."
San Diego, Ca, United States
I was touched by this song in the 70s when C.W Burpo used it as theme for his radio program. 40 years later it speaks to teens who cut themselves and idealists who wonder is there no solution to evil in the world. There is a triumphant solution. I have this translated into Japanese. Now I'm looking for sheet music to learn to sing this to anyone who needs an answer to their doubts with a touch and an "I will!"
Auckland, New Zealand
I sang this song in many Big Tent Crusade meetings and watched how people become repentent of their sins and gave their hearts to God.T his started way back in 1969. I want to do it again before Jesus comes!
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
This was written by my uncle. It thrills my heart that God continues to use its message.
As a child I often heard my father sing this solo in missionary meetings. Jesus IS the Redeemer.
Manila, Philippines
We truly need Him to come to us.
Nottingham, United Kingdom
I like this song very much. I am Helen's son.
Hookerton, NC, United States
This hymn is based on Scripture; the relief that Christ offers to everyone speaks to all. I know the words of the first stanza. Just wondered why the words are not here.
St. John's, Newfoundland And Labrador, Canada
I like this song because it was written by Dr. Oswald J. Smith, a great preacher and missionary statesman who founded and pastored a church in my hometown of Toronto, Ontario.
United States
Amen
Praise the Lord! No longer under the authority of Satan, but GOD!
The tempter's powers are now broken..he has no power over the Lord, our Savior..who has saved us. How I love Him! What great a death He has saved me from! No longer empty..unfeeling.. I will praise Him forever! Thank You Lord!<3