Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #112 (1908) Hymnal Title: Christ in Song First Line: Behold the Saviour at the door! Lyrics: 1 Behold the Saviour at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long is waiting still,
You treat no other friend so ill.
2 He counsels thee to buy of him
Gold tried by fire, and raiment clean;
Anoint thine eyes, that thou may'st see,
And put away thy stains from thee.
3 O, hear the faithful Witness' voice,
He offers now a final choice;
Thou art offensive, O lukewarm!
Therefore be zealous and reform.
4 His mission now is almost o'er,
Before the throne he'll plead no more;
The filthy must his filth retain,
He that is holy, so remain.
5 His locks with dews of night are wet,
But at thy heart he ling'reth yet.
Awake! and open wide the door;
Bid thy Beloved wait no more.
6 Yes, bring him in, a welcome guest;
So shalt thou in his presence rest,
And in communion sweet and free,
Shalt sup with him and he with thee.
Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted Languages: English Tune Title: HARTEL
At the Door