Sunday School Book ‎#89

89. Behold a stranger 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 loaded 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 Admit Him, lest His anger burn,
And He, departing, ne'er return;
Admit Him, or the hour's at hand
You'll at His door rejected stand.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a stranger at the door
• Title: Behold a stranger at the door!
• Publication Date: 1903
• Topic: The Christian Graces; Faith: Repentance
• Notes: Author from index: Grigg

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