The Celebration Hymnal

486

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

1 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.  

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

2 Come, ye thirsty, come, and welcome,  
God's free bounty glorify;  
True belief and true repentance,  
Every grace that brings you nigh. [Refrain]  

3 Let not conscience make you linger,  
Nor of fitness fondly dream.  
All the fitness He requireth  
Is to feel your need of Him. [Refrain]  

4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,  
Lost and ruined by the fall;  
If you tarry till you're better,  
You will never come at all. [Refrain]

WORDS: Joseph Hart
Theme: New Life in Christ: Invitation and Acceptance