I Will Come Unto Christ

This hymn was published in the New Era in 1992.  It was written by Janice Kapp Perry, with words by Rodney Turner.

Here's something new I learned about Janice Kapp Perry:  In 1970 she got what she called her "two lucky breaks" when she broke her ankle playing basketball, and at the same time, the family TV broke.  With lots of time off her feet and no TV to watch, her ward Bishop asked her to write some music for the ward roadshow, which initiated her future musical success.

I couldn't find very much information about Rodney Turner, except that he is an emeritus BYU professor of Ancient Scripture.  I believe he has written some books, and of course, the lyrics to this hymn.  It's a lovely message about the Savior.  I love its simplicity and the imagery from the Savior's life it conveys.  Enjoy!

I Will Come Unto Christ

I will come unto Christ, who calls to me

As others were called by that ancient sea,

Whose shores He walked in Galilee,

When once He taught the blind to see,

The ones who were blind like me.

I will look unto Christ—let come what may—

In all that I do and in all I say.

For He’s the Potter, I, the clay,

And I will serve Him day by day,

And walk in the narrow way.

I will sing the dear Lord’s redeeming song

Of infinite love for the human throng,

Of blood and tears shed for each wrong

Of hope made bright for all who long

To sing His redeeming song.

I will honor the Father’s Holy One,

Redeemer of stars and of moon and sun—

Of kingdoms, glories He has won

For great and small when judgment’s done—

All praise the Beloved Son.