Scripture Verse

While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Introduction

Words: J. N. Scoul­ler, 1911. Ap­peared in Voic­es of Vic­to­ry (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Bil­horn Bro­thers, 1913), num­ber 11.

Music: Pol­ta­va Pe­ter P. Bil­horn, 1911 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Scoul­ler’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

portrait
Peter P. Bilhorn
1865–1936

Lyrics

I drifted far in sin away,
Upon life’s stormy sea;
But Jesus brought me home one day:
He did it all for me.

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For me (for me), the Savior died,
For me (for me), was crucified.
O praise the Lord, for I am free,
He did it all for me.

He drew me with His love to God,
By way of Calvary;
My sins were lost in Jesus’ blood,
He did it all for me.

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And looking up into His face,
When on my bended knee;
My soul was filled with saving grace,
He did it all for me.

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When mid the ransomed host I stand,
And think of Calvary,
My soul shall be in glory land,
He did it all for me.

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