Scripture Verse

He who believes has everlasting life. John 6:47

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Will­iam A. Og­den, in Tri­um­phant Songs No. 2 (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Ed­win O. Ex­cell, 1889) (🔊 pdf nwc), number 22.

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William A. Ogden (1841–1897)

Lyrics

Everlasting life!
Is the pro­mise giv’n un­to them
Who love the Sav­ior dear.
Everlasting life!
And a home in Heav’n,
If you will be­lieve His name.

Refrain

Then be­lieve Him! O re­ceive Him!
Blessèd Sav­ior, king­ly fa­vor.
Give Him ev­er best en­dea­vor,
For with Him is ev­er­last­ing life!

Everlasting life!
Shout it far and wide,
Blessèd tid­ings of sal­va­tion free.
Everlasting life!
Thro’ His blood ap­plied,
To the sin­ner in his woe.

Refrain

Everlasting life!
There is naught to do but to take
The words He gives you now.
Everlasting life!
Precious gift for you,
Thro’ the Sav­ior cru­ci­fied.

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