At the Threshold Standing

Representative Text

1 Jesus calls, your heart would win,
Brother, at the threshold standing;
Heed His voice, come in, come in,
Brother, at the threshold standing.

Chorus:
Enter now, His voice obey,
Quickly enter while your ma,
Brother, at the threshold standing;
Jesus calls, as oft before,
Oh, enter at the open door.

2 Waiting there you long have stood,
Brother, at the threshold standing;
Waiting ne'er can make you good,
Brother, at the threshold standing. [Chorus]

3 Souls will perish just outsied,
Brother, at the threshold standing;
Haste! the door stands open wide,
Brother, at the threshold standing. [Chorus]

4 Enter now, why longer wait?
Brother, at the threshold standing;
Soon, ah, soon, 't will be too late!
Brother, at the threshold standing. [Chorus]


Source: Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) #24

Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Jesus calls, your heart would win
Title: At the Threshold Standing
Author: F. A. Blackmer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Enter quickly
Copyright: Public Domain

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Radiant Songs #84

Singing by the Way #d21

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Singing by the Way (Rev. ed.) #24

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The Emory Hymnal No. 2 #84

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