O! Say, But I’m Glad

There is a song in my heart today,
Something I never had;
Jesus has taken my sins away,
O! say, but I’m glad.

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O! say, but I’m glad, I’m glad,
O! say, but I’m glad,
Jesus has come and my cup’s overrun;
O! say, but I’m glad.

Wonderful, marvelous love He brings,
Into a heart that’s sad;
Through darkest tunnels the soul just sings,
O! say, but I’m glad.

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We have a fellowship rich and sweet,
Tongues can never relate;
Abiding in Him: the soul’s Retreat,
O! but say, I’m glad.

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Won’t you come to Him with all your care,
Weary and worn and sad?
You, too, will sing as His love you share,
O! say, but I’m glad.

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Author: James P. Sullivan

Year: 1900

Commonly attributed to James P. Sullivan (sometimes listed as J. P. Sullivan); the hymn first appeared in early 20th-century gospel song collections. No strong alternate attributions exist.