O.J. Smith (712/413) -- Hymns and Spiritual Songs

O.J. Smith ONE sat alone beside the highway begging, His eyes were blind, the light he could not see; He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows, Then Jesus came and bade his darkness. When Jesus comes the tempter’s power is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay. 2 From home and friends the evil spirits drove him, Among the tombs he dwelt in misery; He cut himself as demon powers possessed him, Then Jesus came and set the captive free. 3 “Unclean! Unclean!” the leper cried in torment, The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near; The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim, Then Jesus came and cast out every fear. 4 Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him, For death had come and taken him away; Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling, Then Jesus came and night was turned to day. 5 So men today have found the Saviour able, They could not conquer passion, lust and sin; Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely, Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within. Copyright 1930 Renewed 1968 Word Music, Inc CCLI# 1.37.3297