Joyful Lays ‎#103

103. Thou Must be Born again

1 He came in the hush of the silent night,
For his soul had no rest within;
And he heard from the lips of the holy one,
Thou must be born again.

Refrain:
Thou must be born again, poor soul,
Thy heart must be cleansed from sin;
Thy will must bow,
And, with sweet control,
Thy Lord must reign within.

2 He came, for he knew that his only hope
Must be staid on the truth he heard;
And he knew that the voice in his heart that rang
Had come from Christ the Lord. [Refrain]

3 He came, for he longed for the peace that flows
From the joy of a purer life;
And he longed for a heart that was free from sin,
No more with God at strife. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: He came in the hush of the silent night
• Title: Thou Must be Born again
• Author: W. O. Cushing
• Refrain First Line: Thou must be born again, poor soul
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Scripture:
  John 3:1

Tune Information

• Name: [He came in the hush of the silent night]
• Composer: W. H. Doane
• Key: D Major