Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night

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Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night,
  Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into Thy freedom, gladness, and light,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of my sickness into Thy health,
Out of my want and into Thy wealth,
Out of my sin and into Thyself,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
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Out of my shameful failure and loss,
  Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the glorious gain of Thy cross,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of earth’s sorrows into Thy balm,
Out of life’s storm and into Thy calm,
Out of distress to jubilant psalm,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
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Out of unrest and arrogant pride,
  Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into Thy blessed will to abide,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of myself to dwell in Thy love,
Out of despair into raptures above,
Upward for aye on wings like a dove,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
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Out of the fear and dread of the tomb,
  Jesus, I come! Jesus, I come!
Into the joy and pleasure, Thine own,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
Out of the depths of ruin untold,
Into the flock Thy love doth enfold,
Ever Thy glorious face to behold,
    Jesus, I come to Thee!
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Joanna

Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Never usually put comments on websites! But looked up this hymn because I recently revisited a football ground in London, 29 years after attending a Luis Palau "Mission to London" rally as a student. As someone has commented on a Billy Graham rally, this hymn was also used at the altar call at the Mission to London. Thank God for the love and commitment of people who work tirelessly to share the salvation they have received with others.


Chris Kolawole

Akure, Nigeria, Ondo State, Nigeria

The hymn reaches to the deepest valley within and uplifts the soul to the highest zenith. Thank You, Jesus, for Your sacrifice that makes these possible. The posted comments of others have multiplied my blessing.


Semudia

Lagos, Nigeria

Wonderful tune, beautiful lyrics composed many years ago yet I can relate with every piece of this music. It is among a collection of hymns I have been listening to lately, bringing me into total awareness of Christ's boundless love...


Aderonke Popoola

Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria

This song found me out. Out of my sorrows, loss, pride and self. Jesus, I come to Thee.


Nnaemeka

Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria

The words of this hymn are beyond description. It brings me into the light of my sinful ways where the grace of Jesus reached out for me.


Art Zimmer

Kodiak, Alaska 99615, United States

This song has blessed me so often. I remember the Billy Graham Hour of Decision playing it at Billy's invitation for people to commit to Christ. I have recently seen several come to the Lord through witnessing to them. When I listened to the Gaither Homecoming sing this, I marvelled at how wonderful for these souls to so have the Savior. I am so humbled to be saved from my sins and brought into fellowship with God.


Davjd

Nairobi, Kenya

I first heard this song in 1985 and I still like it. Very encouraging.


Chile Nweze

Lagos, Nigeria

As a teen in Choir in the 70's the song drew many souls to Christ. It always humble my soul am happy to get to have the whole verses again. Jesus is the same forever. Thank You for saving me Lord.


Cathy Nicholls

Lochiel, Australia

Love the words. We found the hymn while reading a Corrie Ten Boom book "In My Father's House" . The testimony of how beautifully God used this made me want to look it up. So glad I got to read all the verses. We'll have to have this at church soon!


Adewara Emmanuel

Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

A great hymn that reminds us that any time we try to come out of where we are, we are going to where Jesus is.