Then Jesus Came

[Verse 1] One sat alone beside the highway begging, His eyes were blind, the light he could not see; He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows, Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee. [Chorus] When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay. [Verse 2] From home and friends the evil spirits drove him, Among the tombs he dwelt in misery; He cut himself as demon pow'rs possessed him, Then Jesus came and set the captive free. [Chorus] When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay. [Verse 3] Unclean! unclean! the leper cried in torment, The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near; The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim, Then Jesus came and cast out ev'ry fear. [Chorus] When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay. [Verse 4] So men today have found the Saviour able, They could not conquer passion, lust and sin; Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely, Then Jesus came and dwelt Himself within. [Chorus] When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken; When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away. He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory, For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.