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.”