Hymn 906: I was once far away from the Saviour

I was once far away from the Saviour, As vile as a sinner could be, And I wondered if Christ the Redeemer, Could save a poor sinner like me.

2. I wandered on in the darkness, Not a ray of light could I see ; And the thought filled my heart with sadness, There's no hope for a sinner like me

3. And then, in that dark lonely hour, A voice sweetly whispered to me, Saying, " Look unto Me ! — I have power To save a poor sinner like thee."

4. I listened: and lo ! 'twas the Saviour That was speaking so kindly to me ; And I cried, " I'm the chief of sinners ; Canst Thou save a poor sinner like me?"

5. I then fully trusted in Jesus ; And oh, now a joy came to me ! My heart was filled with His praises, For saving a sinner like me.

6. No longer in darkness I'm walking, The light is now shining on me ; And now unto others I'm telling, How He saved a poor sinner like me.

7. And when life's journey is over, And I the dear Saviour shall see, I'll praise Him for ever and ever, For saving a sinner like me !