I was lost: He heard my cry

If anyone knows the author of the words or composer of this music, I am very interested in finding out. Thanks!

1. Once my soul was lost in sin
And a temptest ruled within,
Hope was gone and all was dark despair.
I had sought in vain for peace
But my soul found no relief
Till I took it to the Lord in prayer.

Chorus:
I was lost, doomed to die,
Not a ray of hope shone out for me;
But the Lord heard my cry,
Saved my soul and gave me liberty.

2. What a meeting that will be
When that blood-washed band we see
Marching down the streets of shining gold;
Singing all with one accord
Holiness unto the Lord
Heaven’s glories then will all unfold.

Chorus:
I was lost, doomed to die,
Not a ray of hope shone out for me;
But the Lord heard my cry,
Saved my soul and gave me liberty.

3. Now the heavy load is gone
And my life is filled with song.
Jesus keeps me happy, glad and free.
Some glad day on wings of love
I shall reach my home above,
There to live with Him eternally.

Chorus:
I was lost, doomed to die,
Not a ray of hope shone out for me;
But the Lord heard my cry,
Saved my soul and gave me liberty.

Hearing the song:

Pastor Orville Damron singing I Was Lost

Church of God of Chicago singing a different version of I Was Lost

The Adkins Family singing I Was Lost