I Am So Glad Salvation’s Free

I am so glad salvation’s free to all who will receive it,
Glad that the news was brought to me when I was lost and sad;
Praise His dear Name, I can proclaim that truly I believe it,
For I am now His child, I know, and I’m so glad.

Refrain

Glory, honor be to His Name forever,
Never a greater Friend the sinful race has had;
Love Him, praise Him, Jesus, the matchless Savior,
He has redeemed this soul of mine, and I’m so glad.

I am so glad that I can tell to wayward souls the story,
Glad that by grace from day to day a helper I may be;
Finding delight in service true, my soul is winning glory,
Glory for Him Who gave His life to rescue me.

Refrain

I am so glad that all my heart to Jesus I have given,
Glad that at eventide my soul true sheaves to Him may bring;
I will be true until with all the happy throng in Heaven,
Sweeter and nobler praise I give to Christ, my King.

Refrain

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman

Year: 1891

Elisha Albright Hoffman (1839–1929) is the most common attribution for this gospel song; he wrote both words and music. Some hymnals list it simply as 'E. A. Hoffman.' No strong alternate attributions appear in standard references.