Author: James M. Gray Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #333 (1989) Hymnal Title: Sing Joyfully First Line: Naught have I gotten but what I received Refrain First Line: Only a sinner saved by grace! Lyrics: 1 Naught have I gotten but what I received;
Grace hath bestowed it since I have believed;
Boasting excluded, pride I abase;
I’m only a sinner, saved by grace!
Refrain:
Only a sinner saved by grace!
Only a sinner saved by grace!
This is my story, to God be the glory—-
I’m only a sinner saved by grace!
2 Once I was foolish, and sin ruled my heart,
Causing my footsteps from God to depart;
Jesus hath found me, happy my case;
I now am a sinner, saved by grace! (Refrain)
3 Tears unavailing, no merit had I;
Mercy had saved me, or else I must die;
Sin had alarmed me, fearing God’s face;
But now I’m a sinner saved by grace! (Refrain)
4 Suffer a sinner whose heart overflows,
Loving his Savior to tell what he knows;
Once more to tell it would I embrace--
I’m only a sinner saved by grace! (Refrain)
Topics: Confession of Sin; Grace; Testimony; Witness Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Naught have I gotten but what I received]
Only a Sinner