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I Am Going Back to Jesus

Mattie Alice Long • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Verse 1

I am going back to Jesus, Tho’ I’ve wandered far away, And upon His tender mercy, I will cast myself today.

Chorus

I am going back to Jesus, Weak and sinful tho’ I be, I’ll accept His invitation, From my sins to set me free.

Verse 2

I am going back to Jesus, I am knocking at the door, I am sure that He will greet me As he oft has done before.

Chorus

I am going back to Jesus, Weak and sinful tho’ I be, I’ll accept His invitation, From my sins to set me free.

Verse 3

I am going back to Jesus, Tho’ I know I’m full of sin, Yet with loving invitation, He will bid me enter in.

Chorus

I am going back to Jesus, Weak and sinful tho’ I be, I’ll accept His invitation, From my sins to set me free.

Verse 4

I am going back to Jesus, With a load of care oppressed, But He’ll soothe my troubled spirit, And will give me peace and rest.

Chorus

I am going back to Jesus, Weak and sinful tho’ I be, I’ll accept His invitation, From my sins to set me free.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 53:6