My Grandfather's Heart

My Grandfather was a simple preacher from the Carolina hills. He had little formal education and much wisdom. He loved to use good music to show the truths of the world. He was a police officer for the Atlanta Police department and held the practice of bringing those he arrested home for a hot meal before he took them to jail. He would share his fried chicken, biscuits, and sweet tea with them. Then we would offer them the opportunity to share Jesus Christ as well. This hymn was one of his favorite hymns and he often quoted it to those on their way to prison.


Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy - by Joseph Hart


Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love and pow'r;

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O, there are ten thousand charms

Come, ye needy, come and welcome;
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Ev'ry grace that brings you nigh,

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O, there are ten thousand charms

Let not conscience make you linger
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him:

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O, there are ten thousand charms

Come, ye weary, heavy laden,
Bruised and broken by the fall;
If you tarry till you're better,
You will never come at all:

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior,
O, there are ten thousand charms

See Him Prostate in the garden
On the ground your Maker lies
On the bloody tree, behold him
Sinner, will this not suffice?"

Lo! th'incarnate God ascended,
Pleads the merit of His blood;
Venture on Him, venture wholly,
Let no other trust intrude;

I will arise and go to Jesus,
He will embrace me in his arms
In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh there are ten thousand charms