Calvary Songs ‎#161

161. Kneeling at the Threshold

1 I'm kneeling at the threshold,
So weary faint and sore;
Waiting for the dawning,
The opening of the door;
I'm waiting 'till the Master
Shall bid me rise and come
To his all glorious presence,
The gladness of his home.

Refrain:
Kneeling at the threshold,
Weary faint and sore;
Kneeling at the threshold,
My hand is on the door.

2 A weary path I've traveled,
'Mid darkness storm and strife;
Bearing many a burden,
And struggling for my life;
But now the morn is breaking,
My toil will soon be o'er;
I'm kneeling at the threshold,
My hand is on the door. [Refrain]

3 Methinks I hear the voices,
Of loved ones as they stand,
Singing in the sunshine,
In that far, sinless land,
Oh, would that I were with them,
Amid their shining throng,
And mingling in their worship,
And joining in their song! [Refrain]

4 With them the blessed angels,
That know no grief or sin;
See them by the portals,
Prepared to let me in!
O Lord, I wait thy pleasure,
Thy time and way are best;
But I'm all worn and weary.
O Father, bid me rest! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I am kneeling at the threshold
• Title: Kneeling at the Threshold
• Author: Rev. Dr. Guthrie
• Refrain First Line: O Lord, in mercy speak to me
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875

Tune Information

• Name: [I am kneeling at the threshold]
• Composer: Karl Reden