Alexander's New Revival Hymns ‎#61

61. He’s Knocking at thy Heart

1 Behold, a Stranger waiting stands,
How fair, tho’ thorns have pierced His brow;
How meek, tho’ nails have torn His hands,
And lo! for you He calleth now.

Refrain:
He’s knocking, He’s knocking;
Oh, will you not the call attend?
Oh, let Him in ere He depart,
Thy Saviour and thy Friend.

2 Now at thy portal see Him wait,
Now hear Him gently call for thee;
Oh, wilt thou not unbar the gate,
Behold, He comes thy guest to be! [Refrain]

3 Behold, this Stranger waiting still,
Tho’ almost gone the fleeting day;
Night soon comes on so drear and chill,
Oh, will He longer pleading stay? [Refrain]

4 He waits to bless thee evermore,
A royal feast He will provide;
The King is standing at thy door,
Oh, bid Him enter and abide. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold, a Stranger waiting stands
• Title: He’s Knocking at thy Heart
• Author: P. Hartsough
• Refrain First Line: He’s knocking, He’s knocking
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1922
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:20

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold, a Stranger waiting stands]
• Composer: J. H. Fillmore