Poetry About Jesus and Salvation 

Poetry/Hymns by Eliza Hewitt

1851 - 1920

After graduation from school, Eliza began teaching. However, her career was cut short by a serious spinal problem. She partially recovered, but was an invalid most of her life.  She then turned to hymn writing.

VICTORY IN JESUS

Soldiers of King Jesus, raise the shout again,

Victory in Jesus, victory!

Marching to the music of the glad refrain,

Victory in Jesus evermore.

Victory, victory, victory in Jesus!

Sing His overcoming blood, sing the grace that frees us;

Ring it out more boldly, song of faith and cheer,

Till the whole wide world shall hear.

O'er the pow'rs of darkness, o'er the hosts of sin,

Victory in Jesus, victory!

Trusting, watching, praying, we shall surely win,

Victory in Jesus evermore.

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Send the happy watchword all along the line,

Victory in Jesus, victory!

Let all error perish, lives the truth divine,

Victory in Jesus evermore

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For His church and kingdom, for each trusting soul,

Victory in Jesus, victory!

From the courts of Heaven joyful paeans roll,

Victory in Jesus evermore.

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THE VERY SAME JESUS

Come, sinners, to the living One,

He's just the same Jesus

As when He raised the widow's son,

The very same Jesus

The very same Jesus,

The wonder working Jesus;

Oh praise His Name, He's just the same

The very same Jesus.

Come, feast upon the living Bread,

He's just the same Jesus

As when the multitudes He fed,

The very same Jesus.

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Come, tell Him all your griefs and fears,

He's just the same Jesus.

As when He shed those loving tears,

The very same Jesus

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Still follow Him for clearer light,

He's just the same Jesus

As when He hushed the raging sea,

The very same Jesus.

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Some day our raptured eyes shall see

He's just the same Jesus

Oh, blessed day for you and me!

The very same Jesus

UNDER THE BLOOD

Lord, keep my soul from day to day,

Under the blood, under the blood;

Take doubt and fear and sin away,

Under the precious blood.

Under the blood, the precious blood,

Under the cleansing, healing flood;

Keep me, Savior, from day to day;

Under the precious blood.

The sinner's refuge here alone,

Under the blood, under the blood;

Here Jesus makes salvation known,

Under the precious blood.

Refrain

Lord, with Thyself my spirit fill,

Under the blood, under the blood;

And work in me to do Thy will,

Under the precious blood.

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Sweet peace abides within the heart,

Under the blood, under the blood;

And gifts devine their joy impart,

Under the previous blood.

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The Holy Spirit, hour by hour,

Under the blood, under the blood,

Exerts His sanctifying power,

Under the precious blood.

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SEEK YE FIRST

Seek ye first the kingdom; not the things of earh.

Priceless are the treasures of immortal worth.

Like a flitting shadow, time will pass away,

But the heav'nly riches change not, nor decay.

"Seek ye first the kingdom," tis the Master's voice;

In His precious promise evermore rejoice.

"All things else," His words are true, "shall be added unto you."

In His precious promise, evermore rejoice.

Seek ye first the kingdom; seek the gift of God.

'Tis the Savior's offer purchased by His blood.

Seek ye first His glory; be it life's sweet aim;

Him to serve and honor, trusting in His Name.

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SAVED FROM THE WRECK

Adrift on the waters, so dark and so cold,

Afar from the beautiful city of gold,

A vessel is sinking, for heavy the gale,

The cable is broken, and tattered each sail.

Poor child of the wreck, see the lifeboat is near,

A sweet voice is heard, for the Master is here;

He walks every billow, controls every wave,

'Tis Jesus, King Jesus, "the mighty to save."

Oh, I was the sinner alone on the sea,

But love's blessed signals were floating for me;

Though thunders were rolling, and billows at strife,

Lo, Jesus was calling, "escape for thy life."

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I stepped in the life boat, provided for me,

And Jesus my Pilot, my Captain to be;

His bosom my refuge, my "haven of rest."

I'm rescued from the shipwreck so happy and blest.

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Life's turbulent surges are kissed into peace,

The beacons are shining, and songs never cease;

Fair moonbeams, bright sunshine, illumine the tide,

While onward to glory we'll joyfully glide.

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ROOM FOR YOU

There is room in the fold of the Shepherd

For those who have wandered away;

There is room in the heart of the Savior

For every poor sinner today.

Room, room, room for you,

In the heart of the Savior above;

Room for me, room for you,

Come, rest in His wonderful love.

There is room in the field of the Master

And work for His servants to do;

A use for each talent He gives you,

A sheaf to be garnered by you.

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There is room in the ranks of the Captain

For soldiers to fight against sin;

And all who are trustful and faithful

Thro' Him will the victory win,

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There is room in the beautiful City,

And Jesus has opened the door;

He will gather the least of His children

Where sorrow shall come nevermore.

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PEACEFUL THE WONDROUS NIGHT

Peaceful the wondrous night,

Peaceful and holy,

Under the silv'ry light,

Gleaming afar.

Faithfully watching there,

Shepherds so lowly,

Over the hills so fair,

Saw glory's star.

Hail to the starry night,

Sparkling with glory;

Angels on wings of light,

Thronging the sky.

Hail to that starry night!

Wondrous its story;

Jesus the Prince of Light,

Came from above.

Come with that shepherd band,

Come to the manger;

Join in the chorus grand,

Glory to God!

Worship the holy Child,

Wonderful Stranger,

Give to the Undefiled,

Glory and laud.

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Sweet favor, thus to bow,

Love's treasure bringing,

Gratefully yielding now,

Life's joygul praise.

Hear from the heav'nly height,

Glad echoes ringing,

Blessing and pow'r and might,

Through endless days.

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ONCE MY WAY WAS DARK AND DREARY

Once my way was dark and dreary,

For my heart was full of sin,

But the sky is bright and cheery,

Since the fullness of His love came in.

I can never tell how much I love Him,

I can never tell His love for me,

For it passeth human measure,

Like a deep, unfathomed sea;

'Tis redeeming love in Christ my Savior,

In my soul the heav'nly joys begin'

And I live for Jesus only,

Since the fullness of His love came in.

There is grace for all the lowly,

Grace to keep the trusting soul;

Pow'r to cleanse and make me holy,

Jesus shall my yielded life control.

Refrain

Let me spread abroad the story,

Other souls to Jesus win;

For the cross is now my glory,

Since the fullness of His love came in.

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LISTEN TO THE BLESSED INVITATION

Listen to the blessed invitation,

Sweeter than the notes of angel song,

Chiming softly with a heav'nly cadence,

Calling to the passing throng.

Him that cometh unto Me.

Him that cometh unto Me,

Him that cometh unto Me,

I will not ever cast out.

Weary toiler, sad and heavy laden,

Joyfully the great salvation see;

Close beside thee stands the Burden Bearer,

Strong to bear thy load and thee.

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Come, ye thirsty, to the living waters,

Hungry, come and on His bounty feed;

Not thy fitness is the plea to bring Him,

But thy pressing utmost need.

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"Him that cometh," blind or maimed or sinful,

Coming for His healing touch divine,

For the cleansing of the blood so precious,

Prove anew this gracious line.

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Coming humbly, daily to this Savior,

Breathing all the heart to Him in prayer;

Coming some day to the heav'nly mansions,

He will give thee welcome there.

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HIS WORD WAS WITH POWER

There's pow'r, mighty pow'r in the word of the King;

He speaks, and the captive is free;

The lips of the dumb with rejoicing shall sing;

O speak, blessed Savior, to me!

O the pow'r, mighty pow'r,

In the word of my Savior and King!

O the pow'r, mighty pow'r!

For Jesus salvation shall bring.

There's pow'r, mighty pow'r in the pardoning word;

He said, "Go, and sin now no more!"

How sweet was the hour when forgiveness I heard,

And mercy had opened the door!

Refrain

There's pow'r, mighty pow'r in the word of the Lord,

And strength He will give, when we pray,

To follow His footsteps, His goodness record,

And walk in love's beautiful way.

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