Scripture Verse

Jesus Christ, by whom are all things. 1 Corinthians 8:6

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Will­iam M. Run­yan, 1918 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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William M. Runyan (1870–1957)

Lyrics

All that my soul in its sin can need,
All that my faith in its prayer can plead;
Center of life and soul of my creed
Is Je­sus to me.

Refrain

He is my rock in a weary land,
He is my spring ’midst the desert sand;
Strength in my weakness that I may stand,
Is Je­sus, Je­sus.

My only claim for all sin forgiv’n,
Ground for my hope of a home in Heav’n;
Power through which my chains are all riven
Is Je­sus to me.

Refrain

Bread for the soul when I hunger sore,
Grace for my heart when I thirst for more;
Sheltering rock when storms ’round me roar
Is Je­sus to me.

Refrain