Once on a dreary mountain we wandered far and wide,
Far from the cleansing fountain, far from the pierced side
But Jesus sought and found us and washed our guilt away
With cords of love He bound us to be His own today
Redeemed, restored, forgiven, through Jesus' precious blood
Heirs of His home in heaven, Oh, praise our pardoning God
Dear Lord receive the glory of each recovered soul
Oh who can tell the story of love that made us whole?
Not our, not ours, the merit-- be Yours alone the praise
And ours a thankful spirit to serve You all our days
Bridge: Now keep us, holy Savior, in Your true love and fear
And grant us by Your favor the grace to persevere
Till in Your new creation, when Earth meets Heaven's shore
We find our full salvation and praise You evermore
