1 I’m a saved sinner! I know it well;
All the sad story to Him I tell;
He who on Calv’ry my sorrows bore,
Tenderly whispers: “Go, sin no more!”
Refrain:
I’m a saved sinner! O praise His name,
He’s a great Savior—His love proclaim!
Bearing my burden, He took my place!
I’m a saved sinner! O wondrous grace!
2 I’m a saved sinner! He heard my cry
When I was helpless, and ready to die;
Swiftly on pinions of love He came
Seeking, and found me! O praise His name! [Refrain]
3 I’m a saved sinner, but saved to serve!
From my King’s orders no more to swerve.
Oh, to be loyal to Him I love!
Oh, to bring others to shine above! [Refrain]
4 I’m a saved sinner! Yes, saved by grace!
Saved to help others to run the race.
Trusting His keeping while here below,
Saved for His glory, His pow’r to show. [Refrain]
Source: Awakening Songs for the Church, Sunday School and Evangelistic Services #126
Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds.
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church.
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