1  One sat alone beside the highway begging,

       His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;

    He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,

       Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.

 2  From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,

       Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;

    He cut himself as demon pow'rs possessed him,

       Then Jesus came and set the captive free.

 3  "Unclean! Unclean!" the leper cried in torment,

       The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;

    The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,

       Then Jesus came and cast out every fear.

 4  Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,

       For death had come and taken him away;

    Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,

       Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.

 5  So men today have found the Savior able,

       They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;

    Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,

       Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.