Be not afraid, only believe.
Mark 5:36
Words: J. B. Tuttle, in Sacred Echoes and Songs of My Redeemer, edited by Edwin Excell (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1881).
Music: Borno Edwin O. Excell (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Tuttle’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Sinner, the Savior is calling for thee,
Will you His message of mercy receive?
Throw off the burden and come unto Me,
All that I ask of you,
Only believe.
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Fall at His feet, His mercy entreat;
See how He waits to freely forgive;
Bid Him come in, He’ll cleanse you from sin;
Joyfully say, Now, Lord, I believe.
Rest not on works, for they never will save,
’Tis in believing that life He will give;
No other way but His way can you have,
All that He asks of you,
Only believe.
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Rest not on feeling, but trust in the blood,
Jesus will never, no never deceive;
Trusting in feeling can do you no good,
All that He asks of you,
Only believe.
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Will you not look to Him now and be blessed?
Look this moment, He’ll freely forgive;
Burdens will fall, and thy soul will find rest;
All that He asks of you,
Only believe.
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