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The Savior's Invitation

Author: Steele Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #CXX (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Thirsty souls invited to Christ First Line: The Savior calls— let every ear attend Lyrics: 1 The Savior calls— let every ear Attend the heavenly sound; Ye doubting souls, dismiss your fear, Hope smiles reviving round. 2 For every thirsty, longing heart, Here streams of bounty flow, And life, and health, and bliss impart To banish mortal woe. 3 Here springs of sacred pleasures rise To ease your every pain, (Immortal fountain— full supplies) Nor shall you thirst in vain. 4 Ye sinners, come, 'tis mercy’s voice; The gracious call obey; Mercy invites to heavenly joys— And can you yet delay? 5 Dear Savior, draw reluctant hearts, To you let sinners fly; And take the bliss thy love imparts And drink, and never die. Scripture: John 7:37 Languages: English

Precious Invitation

Author: Mrs. C. L. Shacklock Hymnal: The Jewelled Crown #78 (1891) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: There's a fountain above Refrain First Line: Do not pause at the brink Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a fountain above]

The Summer Time

Author: W. H. Flaville Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #32 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: O come unto the Saviour, for why will you delay Refrain First Line: O come, sinner, come! for thy sands are running fast Lyrics: 1 O come unto the Saviour, for why will you delay? The Spirit now invites you, O do not turn away; The door is open now, but it will be closed at last, For the summer will be ended, and the harvest will be past. Chorus: O come, sinner, come! for thy sands are running fast; Soon the summer will be ended, and the harvest will be past. 2 O come unto the Saviour, He’s merciful and true, A full and free salvation, He kindly offers you; O come while yet you may, or you’ll find it true at last That the summer time is ended, and the harvest time is past. [Chorus] 3 O come unto the Saviour, the night is coming on, There’s danger in delaying, for the Spirit may be gone; He’s waiting to release you from the chains that sin has cast, Ere the summer time is ended, and the harvest time is past. [Chorus] 4 O come unto the Saviour, nor let Him plead in vain, There is a crown of glory, and eternal life to gain; His offers now accept, ere the sky is overcast, Or the summer time is ended, and the harvest time is past. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O come unto the Saviour, for why will you delay]

Jesus Is Calling for Thee

Author: Grace Glenn Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #96 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: When, as of old, in her sadness Refrain First Line: Calling, calling Lyrics: 1 When, as of old, in her sadness, Mary sat weeping alone, Softly the voice of her sister Whispered, “The Master has come.” So, in the depths of thy sorrow, Gall tho’ its fountain may be, List, for there comes a whisper, Jesus is calling for thee. Chorus: Calling, calling, Jesus is calling for thee. Calling, calling, Jesus is calling for thee. 2 Oh, when thy pleasures are flowing, Fading thy hope and thy trust, When of the dearest earth treasures Dust shall return unto dust: Then, tho’ the world may invite thee, Vain will its offering be, List, for there cometh a whisper, Jesus is calling for thee. [Chorus] 3 Down by the shore of death’s river, Some time thy footsteps shall stray, Where waits an angel to bear thee Over to infinite day. What then tho’ dark be his shadow, If then his coming thou see, Cometh there softly a whisper Jesus is calling for thee. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [When, as of old, in her sadness]

The Saviour's Call

Author: R. G. Staples Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #172 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me" Refrain First Line: Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet Lyrics: 1 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” Thou weary one, when sins distress; At morn and eve bend thou the knee, And freely all thy guilt confess. Chorus: ‘Tis Jesus calls, that voice so sweet, Invites thee all thy grief to lay Down at the cross, His love entreat, And learn of Him, the Living Way. 2 ‘Tis Jesus calls, “Come unto me,” His voice oft whispers in thy ear; Though heavy-laden, “Come to me,” And cast thy ev’ry care. [Chorus] 3 ‘Tis Jesus calls; though racked with pain, He’ll soothe thy anguish, give thee peace; Thou’lt seek all other helps in vain; The gospel only can release. [Chorus] 4 ‘Tis Jesus calls! O, now be wise, Relent, O heart of stone, relent! Accept the offered sacrifice, And of thy sins at once repent. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Tis Jesus calls, "Come unto me"]

Now Is the Time

Author: L. E. Russell Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #254 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: Now is the time; for this day's setting sun Refrain First Line: Come, O come! the Spirit bids you come Lyrics: 1 Now is the time; for this day’s setting sun May be the signal that thy race is run; Jesus is waiting at the mercy-seat; O come and lay your burdens at His feet. Chorus: Come, O come! the Spirit bids you come! Come, O come and seek your heav’nly home! Jesus still invites you why then longer wait? Hasten, for tomorrow may be too late! 2 Now is the time; the Spirit’s gentle voice Is calling thee to make the better choice; Kindly persuasive is the loving call, Which offers peace and pardon unto all. [Chorus] 3 Now is the time; beyond the narrow grave Repentance there will have no pow’r to save; O, turn from sin, and heav’nward set your face, Accept salvation as the gift of grace. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Now is the time; for this day's setting sun]

The Bolted Door

Author: A. C. Hulse Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #23 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: Christ is knocking, ever knocking Refrain First Line: Hear it, mortals, open quickly Lyrics: 1 Christ is knocking, ever knocking, At the heart’s thrice-bolted door; Which we’re locking, ever locking, As we oft have done before. Though we hear it, yet we heed not, And still stronger bar the door; Chorus: Hear it, mortals, open quickly, Christ is waiting, waiting at the door. 2 He is calling, ever calling, In a sad but gentle tone; He would keep thy feet from falling, Cleanse and make the all His own. Why not answer mercy’s summons, Ere the Spirit voice has flown? [Chorus] 3 He’s entreating, still entreating, By His mercy, by His care; He is knocking and repeating, Seeking for an entrance there. Let Him enter, let Him enter, Open wide thy sin-locked door. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is knocking, ever knocking]

The Voice of Love

Author: J. L. Louderback Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #34 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: Weary, wand'ring child of grief Lyrics: 1 Weary, wand’ring child of grief, Hear the Saviour’s pleading call, Who for sinners, e’en the chief, Died to save you from the fall. 2 O believe Him, O receive Him, Christ in mercy bids you come; O believe Him, O receive Him,— In thy sins no longer roam. 3 What tho’ steeped in darkest crime, Foul, unclean, and stained with sin, Jesus knows it all the time, Seeks to make and keep you clean. 4 In thy course, O wand’rer, pause, Listen to the voice of love,— Christ the Saviour pleads thy cause In the courts of heaven above. 5 And when life’s great race is run, And thy conflicts all are past; Heav’n in view, thy victory won, God shall crown you His at last. Languages: English Tune Title: [Weary, wand'ring child of grief]

Watching at the Door

Author: Chas. H. Gabriel Hymnal: The Jewelled Crown #98 (1891) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: Christ is watching at the door Refrain First Line: Watching! watching! watching! Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is watching at the door]

Come, O Come to Jesus

Author: Mrs. E. C. Ellsworth Hymnal: Gospel Praise Book. #4 (1885) Topics: Invitations to Christ First Line: I have found the Saviour precious Refrain First Line: Come, O come, dear friends, to Jesus Lyrics: 1 I have found the Saviour precious, He has fill’d my soul with cheer; I have found Him kind and gracious, And would tell it far and near. Refrain: Come, O come, dear friends, to Jesus, Since His love is full and free; In His hand is life eternal, There’s enough for you and me. 2 I have found the Saviour precious, He is fairest of the fair; He is chief among ten-thousand, O that all His grace may share. [Chorus] 3 I have found the Saviour precious, Never failing in my need; For my hungry soul providing, Jesus is a friend indeed. [Chorus] 4 I have found the Saviour precious, Rock of ages, cleft for all; O then find that place of safety, For there’s room for great and small. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I have found the Saviour precious]