Scripture Verse

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: J. Ed­win Mc­Con­nell, 1921 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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J. Edwin McConnell
1892–1954

Lyrics

I once was loaded down with sin,
But Je­sus came along;
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
Now I am free and in my heart,
I have a happy song;
Hallelujah, praise His name!

Refrain

Hallelujah, praise His holy name!
Hallelujah, He’s ev’ry day the same;
My sins are all forgiven,
I’m on my way to Hea­ven,
I’ll shout His name for­ev­er:
Praise His name!

How many times I stumbled,
Bearing such a heavy load;
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
But Je­sus took my burdens,
Led me to the narrow road;
Hallelujah, praise His name!

Refrain

The grace of God is flowing from
The cross of Cal­va­ry:
Hallelujah, hallelujah!
I’m happy, for I know that there
Is grace enough for me;
Hallelujah, praise His name!

Refrain