Gospel Hymns No. 5 ‎#117

117. A Sinner like Me!

1 I was once far away from the Saviour,
And as vile as a sinner could be,
And I wonder’d if Christ the Redeemer
Could save a poor sinner like me.

2 I wander’d on in the darkness,
Not a ray of light could I see:
And the thought filled my heart with sadness,
There’s no hope for a sinner like me.

3 And then, in that dark lonely hour,
A voice sweetly whispered to me,
Saying, “Look unto Me! I have power
To save a poor sinner like thee.”

4 I listened: and lo! ‘Twas the Saviour
That was speaking so kindly to me;
And I cried, “I’m the chief of sinners:
Canst Thou save a poor sinner like me?”

5 I then fully trusted in Jesus;
And oh, now a joy came to me!
My heart was filled with His praises,
For saving a sinner like me.

6 No longer in darkness I’m walking,
The light is now shining on me;
And now unto others I’m telling
How He saved a poor sinner like me.

7 And when life’s journey is over,
And I the dear Saviour shall see,
I’ll praise Him for ever and ever,
For saving a sinner like me!

Text Information

• First Line: I was once far away from the Saviour
• Title: A Sinner like Me!
• Author: C. J. B.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1887
• Scripture:
  1 Timothy 1:15

Tune Information

• Name: [I was once far away from the Saviour]
• Composer: C. J. Butler