Scripture Verse

In Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Savior. 2 Samuel 22:3

Introduction

Words: Ma­ry M. Ken­ne­dy, in Our Thank­ful Songs (Dal­ton, Geor­gia: An­tho­ny J. Sho­wal­ter, 1900).

Music: Yel­low­stone John S. Hen­dricks, 1900 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ken­ne­dy (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of Hen­dricks,

portrait
John S. Hendricks
1855–1938

Lyrics

I’m glad I have a Savior,
Who came to rescue me;
When sunk in sin and ruin,
He died to set me free.

Refrain

I’m glad I have a Savior,
I’m glad, I’m glad today;
I’m glad I have a Savior
Who washed my sins away.

I’m glad I have a Savior
Who sought His wandering sheep,
Who brought me home rejoicing,
And still doth safely keep.

Refrain

I’m glad I have a Savior
Who hears and answers prayer;
My burdens and my sorrows
He tenderly doth bear.

Refrain

I’m glad I have a Savior
Whose mercy is so free;
O come, poor soul, and trust Him,
There’s gladness, too, for thee.

Refrain