Once I was an empty man

Brothers:

Once I was an empty man

My destiny in my own hand

Not knowing what my life was reaping.

Sometimes I smiled but inside weeping.

And this emptiness inside still remained.

No peace I gained.

Just emptiness inside me.

Sisters:

Even though I knew no way

To help myself or even pray

Something deep within was seeking.

To know if life on earth had meaning;

And then I found the answer in a name.

I’m not the same

Since I have called on Jesus.

Brothers and Sisters:

This Jesus lives inside of me—

My Lord

my life

my all to be.

This life and peace inside increases

By calling on the name of Jesus.

There’s nothing for my soul on earth to seek.

I have no need;

I’m satisfied in Jesus.