Straying far on sin’s dark mountain
Like a sheep that’s gone astray,
Every moment takes you farther
From the straight and narrow way.
As a silly sheep, not knowing
Where the path you tread will lead,
Straying further into darkness-
None but Christ can meet your need.
Listen to the wondrous story:
Jesus came the lost to save;
Gave His life, His blood on Calvary,
Rose victorious from the grave.
Lives in glory to receive you:
None are ever turned away,
While the door of mercy’s open,
While it’s called Salvation’s Day.
Now to me He calls in mercy,
Calls to you, to all oppressed;
Yes, to you the word is written,
“Come, and I will give you rest.”