This song was written by Joan Ewing and initially recorded by her husband, the late Merrill Ewing of Lake Charles, Louisiana. It is called "If You had Known Me".

my youth group sing this song and its amazing its so powerful and touches many hearts.... i love this song and very thankful for the lord

Just an old rejected relic on the auction block
They decided to throw me away.
The auctioneer asked, "Who'll take her?"
The room grew quiet and still.
Til Jesus stepped forward, and He said, "I will".


If you had known me before I knew Him,
You'd understand why I love Him.
If you had known me before I knew Him,
You'd understand my love.


I hadn't much to offer, just heartaches and fear,
and a life that was filled with despair.
For my rags, He gave me riches,
For my fear, He traded peace,
From my old life, He gave me a blessed release.
If you had known me before I knew Him,
You'd understand why I love Him.
If you had known me before I knew Him,
You'd understand my love.
If you had known me before I knew Him,
You'd understand my love.

Thanks so much for the lyrics of this powerful song. I woke up this morning with it on my mind. So thankful "HE" didn't throw me away.

Janet paschal also sings this and it is just beautiful. I'm sure she's on youtube!

vs. 3
I was lonely & defeated
until I met the Lord
I was searching for peace in this world
...?

i head this song on the radio the other day a young girl about 17 yeas old was sing it . that touched my heat trying to find music i would like to sing it at my church we r having praise night at my church sunday

thank you for the lyrics but I really need to get the music
bev.

Sorry,
I'm looking for the music for If you had known me.
Thanks,
kathy

Thank you so much.

Would you happen to know if the sheet music is posted anywhere on line so I could print it? Either piano or guitar music.
Thanks,
Kathy