1 Many years I wandered,
A sinner far from home,
Weary, heavy-laden,
Full satisfied to roam;
But Jesus came in mercy,
Tho’ bound, He set me free,
His blessed “whosoever,”
I know included me.
Refrain:
I am saved!
I am saved!
When the Lord said “whosoever,”
He included me,
I am saved!
I am saved!
When the Lord said “whosoever,”
He included me.
2 Though so weak and guilty,
He woke my heart to song,
Gave me strength and courage,
To follow Him along;
Whene’er I saw the nail-prints,
The marks of Calvary,
His blessed “whosoever,”
I know included me. [Refrain]
3 Looking up to Jesus,
On Him I rest my soul,
Trusting in His promise,
My life He doth control;
The highest joy of heaven,
Will be His face to see,
His blessed “whosoever,”
I know included me. [Refrain]
Source: Alexander's Hymns No. 4 #210
Lizzie De Armond was a prolific writer of children's hymns, recitations and exercises. When she was twelve years old her first poem was published in the Germantown, Pa. Telegraph, however, it was not until she was a widow with eight children to support that she started writing in earnest. She wrote articles, librettos, nature stories and other works, as well as hymns.
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