Not in stately, grand cathedral,
Not in highly gilded hall;
Did I hear of God’s salvation,
And respond to Jesus call.
‘Twas a simple text that led me
To the Christ for sinners given,
And its words do still assure me
Of salvation, grace and heaven.
On the wall there hung the message,
Daily there before my eyes,
But until the soul is “weary”
It will Jesus’ Word despise.
Crushed with guilt, and heavy laden,
Jesus’ voice said, “Come to Me,”
And responding, He has set me
From my heavy burden free.
ML 10/26/1924