I love contemporary worship songs but also have quite a soft spot for older hymns. I particularly associate this one with my childhood, sat at home listening to songs played on my mum and dad’s record collection.
I am particularly struck by the lyrics of the second verse
Thou art the sinner’s friend,
So I Thy friendship claim,
A sinner saved by grace,
When Thy sweet message came
What a beautiful thing it is that Jesus not only chooses to be my King and my saviour but also my friend. The grace and love of the Gospel is so amazing and wonderful.
Here are the lyrics in full
Dear Saviour, Thou art mine,
How sweet the thought to me!
Let me repeat Thy name,
And lift my heart to Thee.
Mine! mine! mine!
I know Thou art mine;
Saviour, dear Saviour,
I know Thou art mine.
Thou art the sinner’s Friend,
So I Thy friendship claim,
A sinner saved by grace,
When Thy sweet message came.
Mine! mine! mine!
I know Thou art mine;
Saviour, dear Saviour,
I know Thou art mine.
My hardened heart was touched;
Thy pardoning voice I heard;
And joy and peace came in,
While listening to Thy Word.
Mine! mine! mine!
I know Thou art mine;
Saviour, dear Saviour,
I know Thou art mine.
So let me sing Thy praise,
So let me call Thee mine;
I cannot doubt Thy word,
I know that I am thine.
Mine! mine! mine!
I know Thou art mine;
Saviour, dear Saviour,
I know Thou art mine.
Anna Hudson
Faithroots 