A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Tod… Read Full Bio ↴A break-through artist on multiple levels in this "Decade of Discovery" Todd Agnew is a true artist of Christ, bringing the concepts of God, church and religion back down to earth, where they can reach into the hearts of man and bring about real change. Imagination and honey from the Vine of Christ bring Todd's creative juices to some realistic views and questions of the current human condition. His music is as warm and earthy as the real messages and ponderings in his uncluttered lyrics. Any music collection that means to represent the Y2K mind and ever-searching spirit, simply must include Todd Agnew.

Come Ye Sinners
Todd Agnew Lyrics

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Come ye sinners, poor and needy
Weak and wounded, sick and sore
Jesus ready stands to save you
Full of pity, love, and power

Come ye thirsty, come and welcome
God's free bounty glorify
True belief and true repentance

Every grace that brings you nigh

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

Come ye weary, heavy-laden
Lost and ruined by the fall
If you tarry until you're better
You will never come at all

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms
In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

I will arise and go to Jesus
He will embrace me in His arms

In the arms of my dear Savior
Oh, there are ten thousand charms

Overall Meaning

The song "Come Ye Sinners" by Todd Agnew is an invitation to all those who are struggling with their sins and seeking solace in Jesus. The first stanza of the song invites sinners who are poor, needy, weak, wounded, sick, and sore to come to Jesus who is full of pity, love, and power to save. The second stanza extends an invitation to those who are thirsty for God's free bounty to come and glorify Him by showing true belief and true repentance. The third stanza invites the weary and heavy-laden who are lost and ruined by the fall to come to Jesus without delaying because waiting to become better will hinder them from coming at all.

The chorus is a declaration of the singer's intention to go to Jesus and be embraced by Him in His arms, where there are ten thousand charms. The use of the word 'charms' may refer to the beauty, love, mercy, and protection that Jesus offers to all who come to Him. The song is an uplifting reminder of God's love, grace, and willingness to forgive all our sins if we only turn to Him with a sincere heart. It encourages the listener to let go of their burdens and trust in Jesus to save them.

Line by Line Meaning

Come ye sinners, poor and needy
Jesus calls upon all those who are struggling and hurting, those who are lacking and in need, those who recognize their own weaknesses and shortcomings.

Weak and wounded, sick and sore
Jesus knows that we are all frail and easily hurt, that we get sick and are in need of care, that we feel pain and suffer in various ways.

Jesus ready stands to save you
Jesus is always ready and willing to rescue us from our problems and difficulties, to provide us with hope, healing, and salvation.

Full of pity, love, and power
Jesus is overflowing with compassion and kindness towards us, he has an unconditional love that drives him to action, and he is able to do whatever is necessary to help us.

Come ye thirsty, come and welcome
Jesus invites us to come to him if we are longing for more of life, if we are seeking deeper meaning, if we are looking for fulfillment.

God's free bounty glorify
Jesus has an abundance of blessings that he wants to bestow on us, and we should praise him for his generosity and goodness.

True belief and true repentance
Jesus wants us to have a genuine faith in him and to turn away from our sinful ways, to have a real transformation in our hearts and lives.

Every grace that brings you nigh
Jesus offers us all the blessings and favors we need to get closer to him and to live a life filled with purpose, joy, and peace.

I will arise and go to Jesus
The artist acknowledges their own need for Jesus and their desire to seek him out for help, guidance, and salvation.

He will embrace me in His arms
The artist trusts that Jesus will receive them with open arms, that he will welcome them with love and acceptance, that he will comfort them and give them rest.

In the arms of my dear Savior
The singer feels a deep sense of comfort and security being close to Jesus, knowing that he will always be there for them, even in the toughest times.

Oh, there are ten thousand charms
The artist is overwhelmed by the many wonderful qualities of Jesus and how much he loves them, how much he has done for them, and how much he can offer them in the future.

Come ye weary, heavy-laden
Jesus invites those who are exhausted, burdened, and weighed down by life to come to him for rest and relief.

Lost and ruined by the fall
Jesus sees that we are all broken and damaged by the effects of sin, that we have gone astray and need help to get back on track.

If you tarry until you're better
Jesus warns us not to delay seeking his help until we feel like we have improved or become good enough, because that moment may never come.

You will never come at all
Jesus knows that we are often too proud or too stubborn to ask for help, and he does not want us to miss out on the blessings that he has for us as a result.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO ORTEGA, JOHN ANDREW SCHREINER

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