
Author: William Burl Sparks Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #16454 First Line: I once was lost in sin’s dark night Refrain First Line: He ransomed me, from sin He set me free Lyrics:
1 I once was lost in sin’s dark night,
God’s love I spurned, I wandered from the right,
Rejecting Him, I know not why,
The One who for my soul did bleed and die.
Refrain:
He ransomed me, from sin He set me free;
He paid my debt on rugged Calvary;
He’s taken all my sin and guilt away,
And turned my darkness into day.
2 He drew me to His kind embrace,
One look into His blessèd, loving face,
I saw the thorn prints on His brow,
Heart broken then, I at His feet did bow. [Refrain]
3 I never dreamed I could possess
Such peace and joy as now is in my breast;
The Christ who set my poor soul free
Can save your soul and give you victory. [Refrain]
Languages: English Tune Title: [I once was lost in sin’s dark night]
He Ransomed Me