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Lord, I Believe

Charles Price Jones • English

Primary Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Verse 1

Lord, I believe, yes, I believe, God's gracious word I now receive; Lost world, farewell; sinners, goodby; Yes, to Thine arms, Jesus I fly.

Chorus

Sinner, goodby, Vain world, farewell, I'm going home, with God to dwell; Lord, unto Thee, Trusting I come, Pardon, I pray, and take me home.

Verse 2

Alien from Thee, Lord, I have been, Stranger to truth, servant to sin; But, Lord, my heart turns now to Thee, Trusting Thy word, Thine will I be.

Chorus

Sinner, goodby, Vain world, farewell, I'm going home, with God to dwell; Lord, unto Thee, Trusting I come, Pardon, I pray, and take me home.

Verse 3

O what sweet grace, O what delight! Gone is my pain, gone is my fright! Peace in my heart, love in my soul! Adam is slain, God has control.

Chorus

Sinner, goodby, Vain world, farewell, I'm going home, with God to dwell; Lord, unto Thee, Trusting I come, Pardon, I pray, and take me home.

Verse 4

Yes, I believe, blest be the Lord, Now I have found peace in His word! Jesus is mine, praise evermore! I have a home on yon bright shore.

Chorus

Sinner, goodby, Vain world, farewell, I'm going home, with God to dwell; Lord, unto Thee, Trusting I come, Pardon, I pray, and take me home.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 1-john 5:4
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