281. "At the door"

1 Behold a Stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.

2 Oh, lovely attitude! he stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
Oh, matchless kindness! and he shows
This matchless kindness to his foes.

3 But will he prove a friend indeed?
He will, the very friend you need--
The Friend of sinners; yes, 'tis he,
With garments dyed on Calvary.

4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine,
Turn out his enemy and thine,
That soul-destroying monster sin,
And let the heavenly Stranger in.

Text Information
First Line: Behold a Stranger at the door!
Title: "At the door"
Author: Joseph Grigg
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture:
Topic: Access to God; Christ: Friend; Christ: Knocking at the Door
Tune Information
Name: BERA
Composer: J. E. Gould
Meter: L. M.
Key: E♭ Major



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