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I Am Coming, Lord, to Thee

Barney Elliott Warren • English

Primary Scripture: Mark 1:40

Verse 1

I am coming, Lord, to Thee with my broken heart; I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest; Wilt Thou hear my humble plea, bid my sins depart? Oh, release me, Savior, I’m oppressed.

Chorus

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, wilt Thou hear my humble plea? I am coming with my heart oppressed; I am coming, I am coming, I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest.

Verse 2

I am coming, Lord, to Thee with relenting will, I will gladly lay my burden down; I will consecrate to Thee and Thy law fulfill, I will bear the cross, and wear a crown.

Chorus

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, wilt Thou hear my humble plea? I am coming with my heart oppressed; I am coming, I am coming, I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest.

Verse 3

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, and with anguish riv’n, I am weary, worn, and tired of sin; Lord, I press my urgent plea, may I be forgiv’n? While I knock, O Savior, let me in.

Chorus

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, wilt Thou hear my humble plea? I am coming with my heart oppressed; I am coming, I am coming, I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest.

Verse 4

I am coming, Lord, to Thee with an aching breast, And I know that Thou wilt hear my cry; I will leave the paths of sin, for my heart’s distressed, Save me, or I perish, Lord, and die.

Chorus

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, wilt Thou hear my humble plea? I am coming with my heart oppressed; I am coming, I am coming, I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest.

Verse 5

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, for I’m sick and sore, Do not turn from me Thy smiling face; Lord, for mercy now I call, I will sin no more, Wilt Thou hear and save me by Thy grace?

Chorus

I am coming, Lord, to Thee, wilt Thou hear my humble plea? I am coming with my heart oppressed; I am coming, I am coming, I am coming, Lord, to Thee for rest.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • mark 1:40
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