Come to Jesus come away, Forsake thy sins - oh, why delay?

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Come to Jesus come away, Forsake thy sins - oh, why delay?

Author: Anonymous
Tune: [Come to Jesus! come away]
Published in 16 hymnals

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1. Come to Jesus! come away!
Forsake thy sins oh, why delay?
His arms are open night and day;
He waits to welcome thee!

2. Come to Jesus! all is free;
Hark! how he calls, "Come unto me!"
I cast out none, I'll pardon thee,"
Oh, thou shalt welcome be!

3. Come to Jesus! cling to him;
He'll keep thee far from paths of sin:
Thou shalt at last the vict'ry win,
And he will welcome thee.

4. Come to Jesus! Lord, I come!
Weary of sin, no more I'd roam,
But with my Saviour be at home;
I know he'll welcome me!

Source: Carols of Hope: a compilation of select sacred songs for use in Sunday schools, praise and young people's services #27

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Author: Anonymous

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