Journey Through the Hymns: Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (Part One)

Hey, I’m back! So, let’s try to pick up where we left off, shall we? and begin hymn #5.

This hymn is called “Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy,” and was written by Joseph Hart, a Calvinistic minister during the eighteenth century.

Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

Joseph Hart

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Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and pow’r

I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,
God’s free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh

I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
Lost and ruined by the fall;
If you tarry till you’re better,
You will never come at all

I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

Lo! th’ incarnate God ascended,
Pleads the merit of His blood:
Venture on Him, venture wholly,
Let no other trust intrude

I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in His arms;
In the arms of my dear Savior,
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

As usual, we’ll take this week to just get a feel for the lyrics, and begin making our way through their meaning next Wednesday.

Thanks for reading!

SDG<><

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