159. 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?  O, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the world?  O, no! not I! 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?  O, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the world?  O, no! not I! 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?  O, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the world?  O, no! not I! 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?  O, no! not I! not I! And shall I turn back into the world?  O, no! not I! not I!