Shall I Turn Back?

Verse 1

Lost, lost on the mountains of sin and despair, Till Jesus in love sought and rescued me there; He saved me from wand’ring, He gave me release, And led me in pathways of blessing and peace.

Chorus

And shall I turn back into the world? Oh, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the world? Oh, no! not I! not I!

Verse 2

My days, swiftly passing, have brought from above So many bright tokens of mercy and love; “More grace” He has given, and burdens removed, Yes, over and over His goodness I’ve proved.

Verse 3

How well I remember, in sorrow’s dark night, The lamp of His word shed its beautiful light, And sweet was the voice of the Comforter then, Awaking new praises again and again.

Verse 4

Before me the tow’rs of Jerusalem rise, Each day I am nearing my home in the skies; My Savior a mansion of joy will prepare, And loved ones are waiting to welcome me there.