Running Over with Joy

Verse 1

I was bound by sin and evil From which there seemed no retrieval— I could not do aught to cast its control; But a Savior’s wondrous power Caused the hosts of sin to cower, And in love He came and rescued my soul.

Chorus

Hallelujah! I am singing, In my heart such joy is springing, I’ve a peace this world can never destroy; I am on my way to glory, I will sing the wondrous story, For my cup is running over with joy!

Verse 2

In my heart a root was hidden, Harbored foes fought fierce unbidden, For deliverance from self I did cry; Jesus died to make me holy, And He showed the way so lowly, Then my heart the altar did purify.

Verse 3

There are trials and temptations, There are life’s great complications, But there’s One who’s gained the vict’ry for me; When the battle’s raging stronger, And its seems I can’t last longer, He’ll uphold me through till Satan must flee.

Verse 4

I’m rejoicing on the highway, For it is the Lord’s not my way, I’ll go trusting Him, whatever He’s planned; In the Vine I am abiding, He abides within, providing, He is guiding to that wonderful land.