Scripture Verse

Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave Himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Introduction

Words: Fis­tor­ia Mie­ler, 1902.

Music: Charles D. Till­man (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Mie­ler (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Charles D. Tillman (1861–1943)

Lyrics

If you’ll listen unto me,
A story to you I’ll tell,
How Je­sus Christ the Son of God
Came in my heart to dwell;
And by His mighty power
He’s changed my night to day,
And now I’ve a life that’s filled with joy,
Since Je­sus came to stay.

Refrain

I bless the happy day
When Je­sus came to stay,
And tho’ my sins were crimson red,
He’s taken them all away;
And by His mighty power,
He’s changed my night to day,
And now I’ve a life that’s filled with joy,
Since Je­sus came to stay.

Before He came to stay
I had my doubts and fears,
I longed to know the peace and joy
I felt in other years;
Now Satan is cast out,
And every passing day
God gives me strength my foes to meet,
Since Je­sus came to stay.

Refrain

Yes, since my Sav­ior came
Within my heart to dwell,
He helps me learn the living way,
And do His blessèd will;
And when at last He sees
My work on earth is done,
I’ll then go shouting home to God,
To receive the crown I’ve won.

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