75.  Shall I Turn Back

Lost, lost on the mountains of sin and despair, Till Jesus in love sought and rescued me there; He saved me from wand’ring, he gave me release, And led me in pathways of blessing and peace.

And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I! Not I!  And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I!

2.

My days, swiftly passing, have brought from above So many bright tokens of mercy and love; “More grace” he has given, and burdens removed, Yes, over and over his goodness I’ve proved.

And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I! Not I!  And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I!

3.

How well I remember, in sorrow’s dark night, The lamp of his word shed its beautiful light, And sweet was the voice of the Comforter then, Awaking new praises again and again.

And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I! Not I!  And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I!

4.

Before me the tow’rs of Jerusalem rise, Each day I am nearing my home in the skies;  My Savior a mansion of joy will prepare, And Jesus is waiting to welcome me there.

And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I! Not I!  And shall I turn back into the world?  Oh, no! Not I!