1.

Sinner, on darkened paths you wander round,
Far from the God of peace—no rest you’ve found.
Burdened by guilt and sin,
You’re troubled deep within.
You’ve found this world is vain.
Deep is your pain.

2.

You’ll never really know life till the day
Deep in your heart the Lord’s peace comes to stay.
Vain dreams led you astray
Into sin’s futile way.
Joy that you’re searching for
Comes from the Lord.

3.

Dead in your sin you live—deeply distressed;
Your heart has never known God’s peace and rest.
Deeper you sink in gloom—
You face eternal doom—
No peace forevermore,
Far from the Lord.
(2 Thess. 1:6-9)

4.

Stop now your wild pursuits—new life begin.
Hear now Christ’s Word of hope! He frees from sin!
By Jesus’ blood you’ll be
From sin and shame set free.
Be cleansed—the Gospel heed!
Be freed indeed!

Written by Thorleif Hansen (published in 1914)Composed by Lowell MasonText © Stiftelsen Skjulte Skatters ForlagNorway ⋅ E