I Will Arise

Come ye sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore, 
Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and power. 
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.

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, O 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, O there are ten thousand charms.

Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; 
all the fitness he requireth is to feel your need of him. 
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.

– Joseph Hart

I was first introduced to this hymn in the mountains of Montreat – where I will be a week from now. It is an old, haunting Appalachian tune that draws you into the promises of Christ’s forgiveness. A reminder of how much we need God’s love and how none of us have any ground to stand upon except upon Christ’s grace.

If you would like to sing this gorgeous hymn on Sunday, it is #415 in the purple Glory to God hymnal. Enjoy!

Many Blessings,  Pastor Janie