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Help Me, Master

Author: Lanta Wilson Smith Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: You've wandered far in the fields of sin Refrain First Line: Why, oh, why so long delay? Lyrics: 1 You’ve wandered far in the fields of sin, You’re weak and worn with despair, Come back, come back to the Father’s home, With joy He’ll welcome you there. Refrain: Why, oh, why so long delay? Jesus is calling, come today, He’ll hear your penitent, pleading cry, “Help me, Master, or I die!” 2 You’ve scorned and slighted His loving voice, But hear Him patiently call: “Tho’ sins like mountains around you rise, My love can pardon them all.” [Refrain] 3 The peace of pardon will heal the heart, So broken, sin-sick and sore, The sins and errors of all the past Shall be remembered no more. [Refrain] 4 Then come today with your burdened heart And find the joy you have craved; Believe, and sing with triumphant shout: “My soul thro’ Jesus is saved!” [Refrain] Used With Tune: [You've wandered far in the fields of sin]

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[You've wandered far in the fields of sin]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. M. Black Incipit: 13332 15654 33321 Used With Text: Help Me, Master?

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Help Me, Master

Author: Lanta Wilson Smith Hymnal: The Chorus of Praise #51 (1898) First Line: You've wandered far in the fields of sin Refrain First Line: Why, oh, why so long delay? Lyrics: 1 You’ve wandered far in the fields of sin, You’re weak and worn with despair, Come back, come back to the Father’s home, With joy He’ll welcome you there. Refrain: Why, oh, why so long delay? Jesus is calling, come today, He’ll hear your penitent, pleading cry, “Help me, Master, or I die!” 2 You’ve scorned and slighted His loving voice, But hear Him patiently call: “Tho’ sins like mountains around you rise, My love can pardon them all.” [Refrain] 3 The peace of pardon will heal the heart, So broken, sin-sick and sore, The sins and errors of all the past Shall be remembered no more. [Refrain] 4 Then come today with your burdened heart And find the joy you have craved; Believe, and sing with triumphant shout: “My soul thro’ Jesus is saved!” [Refrain] Tune Title: [You've wandered far in the fields of sin]

Help Me, Master?

Author: Lanta Wilson Smith Hymnal: Tears and Triumphs No. 2 #76 (1897) First Line: You've wandered far in the fields of sin Refrain First Line: Why, oh, why so long delay? Languages: English Tune Title: [You've wandered far in the fields of sin]

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Lanta Wilson Smith

1856 - 1939 Author of "Help Me, Master" in The Chorus of Praise

James M. Black

1856 - 1938 Person Name: J. M. Black Composer of "[You've wandered far in the fields of sin]" in The Chorus of Praise James Milton Black USA 1856-1938 Born in South Hill, NY, Black was an American hymn composer, choir leader and Sunday school teacher. He worked, lived,and died in Williamsport, PA. An active member, he worked at the Pine Tree Methodist Episcopal Church there. He married Lucy Love Levan. He started his music career with John Howard of New York and Daniel B. Towner of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He edited a dozen gospel song books and wrote nearly 1500 songs. He also served on the commission for the 1905 Methodist Hymnal. John Perry