Author:		Charles J. Butler, 19th C.
Musician:		Charles J. Butler, 19th C.

I was once far away from the Saviour,
Just as vile as a sinner could be;
And I wondered if Christ the Redeemer
Could save a poor sinner like me.

I wandered on in the darkness,
Not a ray of light could I see;
And the thought filled my heart with sadness,
There's no hope for a sinner like me.

And then, in that dark, lonely hour,
A voice sweetly whispered to me,
Saying: Look unto Me; I have power
To save a poor sinner like thee.

I then fully trusted in Jesus;
And O what a joy came to me!
My heart was filled with His praises,
For saving a sinner like me.

No longer in darkness I'm walking;
The light now is shining on me;
And now unto others I'm telling
How He saved a poor sinner like me.

And when life's journey is over,
And I the dear Saviour shall see,
I'll praise Him forever and ever,
For saving a sinner like me.