The Song Book of the Salvation Army ‎#373

373. Once I heard a sound at my heart's dark door

1Once I heard a sound at my heart’s dark door
And was roused from the slumber of sin;
It was Jesus knocked, he had knocked before,
Now I said: Blessèd Master, come in!

Refrain:
Then open, open, open and let the Master in!
For your heart will be bright
With the heavenly light,
If you’ll only let the Master in.

2 Then he spread a feast of redeeming love
And he made me his own happy guest;
In my joy I thought that the saints above
Could be hardly more favoured or blest.

3 In the holy war with the foes of truth,
He’s my shield, he my table prepares;
He restores my soul, he renews my youth,
And gives triumph in answer to prayers.

4 He will feast me still with his presence dear,
And the love he so freely hath given;
While his promise tells, as I serve him here,
Of the banquet of glory in Heaven.

Text Information

• First Line: Once I heard a sound at my heart's dark door
• Author (Verses): Sylvanus Dryden Phelps (1816-95)
• Author (Chorus): Robert Lowry (1826-99)
• Refrain First Line: Then open, open, open and let the Master in
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The gospel: Witness

Tune Information

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