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This hymn by William T. Sleeper and George C. Stebbins expresses deep faith and surrender to Jesus, seeking freedom from bondage, sin, and sorrow, and finding joy, love, and peace in His embrace. The lyrics convey a journey of transformation from darkness to light, from despair to rapture, and from fear to joy, ultimately seeking refuge in the comforting presence of Jesus. The uplifting words and music inspire believers to come to Jesus with humility, trust, and hope, finding solace and strength in His love and grace.
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Jesus, I Come Words by William T. Sleeper Music by George C. Stebbins Words and Music public domain 439
Out of my bondage, sorrow and nightJesus, I come, Jesus, I comeInto Thy freedom, gladness and lightJesus, I come to Thee
Out of my sickness into Thy healthOut of my want and into Thy wealthOut of my sin and into ThyselfJesus, I come to Thee
Out of my shameful failure and lossJesus, I come, Jesus, I comeInto the glorious gain of Thy crossJesus, I come to Thee
Out of earth’s sorrows into Thy balmOut of life’s storms and into Thy calmOut of distress to jubilant psalmJesus, I come to Thee
Out of unrest and arrogant prideJesus, I come, Jesus, I comeInto Thy blessed will to abideJesus, I come to Thee
Out of myself to dwell in Thy loveOut of despair into raptures aboveUpward for aye on wings like a doveJesus, I come to Thee
Out of the fear and dread of the tombJesus, I come, Jesus, I comeInto the joy and light of Thy homeJesus, I come to Thee
Out of the depths of ruin untoldInto the peace of Thy sheltering foldEver Thy glorious face to beholdJesus, I come to Thee