June 18, 2005

Have faith in God –
Cast not the doubter's ban;
Have faith in God –
Do all the good you can;
Have faith in God –
Through Christ, His blessed man.
Have faith, dear friend, in God.

Saved! Saved!

Words and Music by Jack P. Scholfield, 1882-1972

    For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13.

    The author and composer of this hymn, Jack Scholfield, was a singing evangelist. He wrote Saved! Saved! in 1911 while assisting in evangelistic meetings. He explained, "The melody just came to me, almost as a gift. Then I simply tried to make the words fit the tune. It was popular from the start."

I’ve found a friend, Who is all to me,
His love is ever true;
I love to tell how He lifted me
And what His grace can do for you.

He saves me from every sin and harm,
Secures my soul each day;
I’m leaning strong on His mighty arm;
I know He’ll guide me all the way.

When poor and needy and all alone,
In love He said to me,
“Come unto Me and I’ll lead you home,
To live with Me eternally.”

Chorus:
Saved by His power divine,
Saved to new life sublime!
Life now is sweet and my joy is complete,
For I’m saved, saved, saved!

Have Faith in God by H.M.S. Richards, Used by Permission