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At the Door

Author: Anon. Appears in 605 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted 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. Used With Tune: HARTEL

Whiter Than Snow (Blessed Be the Fountain)

Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 127 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Blessed be the Fountain of blood Refrain First Line: Whiter than the snow Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the Fountain of blood, To a world of sinners revealed; Blessed be the dear Son of God; Only by his stripes we are healed. Tho' I've wandered far from his fold, Bringing to my heart pain and woe, Wash me in the blood of the Lamb, And I shall be whiter than snow. Chorus: Whiter than the snow, Whiter than the snow, Wash me in the blood of the Lamb, And I shall be whiter than snow. 2 Thorny was the crown that he wore, And the cross his body o'er came; Grievous were the sorrows he bore, But he suffered thus not in vain. May I to the Fountain be led, Made to cleanse my sins here below; Wash me in the blood that he shed, And I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] 3 Father, I have wandered from thee, Often has my heart gone astray: Crimson do my sins seem to me, Water cannot wash them away. Jesus, to that Fountain of thine, Leaning on thy promise I go; Cleanse me by thy washing divine, And I shall be whiter than snow. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Blessed be the Fountain of blood]

Come, My Soul

Author: John Newton Appears in 709 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Come, my soul, thy suit prepare! Lyrics: 1 Come, my soul, thy suit prepare! Jesus loves to answer pray'r; He himself has bid thee pray, Therefore will not say thee nay. 2 With my burden I begin! Lord, remove this load of sin; Let thy blood, for sinners spilt, Set my conscience free from guilt. 3 Lord, I come to thee for rest, Take possession of my breast; There, thy sovereign right maintain, And without a rival reign. Used With Tune: SEYMOUR

I Will Not Let Thee Go

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Come, O thou Traveler unknown Lyrics: 1 Come, O thou Traveler unknown, Whom still I bold, but can not see; My company before is gone, And I am left alone with thee; With thee all night I mean to stay, And wrestle till the break of day. 2 I need not tell thee who I am; My sin and misery declare; Thyself hast called me by my name, Look on thy hands, and read it there; But who, I ask thee, who art thou? Tell me thy name, and tell me now. 3 In vain thou strugglest to get free; I never will unloose my hold; Art thou the Man that died for me? The secret of thy love unfold; Wrestling, I will not let thee go, Till I thy name, thy nature know. Used With Tune: SELENA

Angels Hovering Round

Appears in 200 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: There are angels hov'ring round Lyrics: 1 There are angels hov'ring round, There are angels hov'ring round, There are angels, angels hov'ring round. 2 To carry the tidings home, To the New Jerusalem, There are, etc. 3 Let him that heareth, come, O come, while yet there's room; There are, etc. Used With Tune: [There are angels hov'ring round]

Penitence

Author: Charles Wesley Appears in 302 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Jesus, let thy pitying eye Lyrics: 1 Jesus, let thy pitying eye Call back a wand'ring sheep; False to thee, like Peter, I Would fain like Peter, weep. Speak the reconciling word, And let thy mercy melt me down; Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. 2 Saviour, Prince, enthroned above, Repentance to impart, Give me, thro' thy dying love, The humble, contrite heart; Give what I have long implor'd, A portion of thy grief unknown; Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. 3 For thine own compassion's sake, The gracious wonder show; Cast my sins behind thy back, And wash me white as snow: If thy pity now is stirr'd, If now I do myself bemoan, Turn, and look upon me, Lord, And break my heart of stone. 4 Clothe me with thy holiness, Thy meek humility; Put on me thy glorious dress Endue my soul with thee: Let thine image be restor'd, Thy name and nature let me prove; Fill me with thy fulness, Lord, And perfect me in love. Used With Tune: PENITENCE

Return, O Wanderer!

Author: Wm. B. Collyer Appears in 536 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek thy Father's face; Those new desires which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, return; Thy Saviour bids thee live; Come to his cross, and, grateful, learn How freely he'll forgive. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe the falling tear; Thy Father calls no longer mourn; 'Tis love invites thee near. Used With Tune: BALERMA

The Voice of Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar Appears in 1,225 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say Lyrics: 1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Come unto me and rest; Lay down; thou weary one lay down Thy head upon my breast." I came to Jesus as I was Weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink and live." I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. 3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's light. Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy days be bright." I look'd to Jesus, and I found In him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I'll walk, Till all my journey's done. Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Lord, I'm Coming Home

Author: W. J. K. Appears in 305 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: I've wandered far away from God Refrain First Line: Coming home, coming home Lyrics: 1 I've wandered far away from God, Now I'm coming home; The paths of sin too long I've trod; Lord, I'm coming home. Chorus: Coming home, coming home Nevermore to roam; Open wide Thine arms of love; Lord, I'm coming home. 2 I've wasted many precious years Now I'm coming home; I now repent with bitter tears; Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus] 3 I'm tired of sin and straying, Lord, Now I'm coming home; I'll trust Thy love, believe Thy word; Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus] 4 My only hope, my only plea, Now I'm coming home; That Jesus died, and died for me; Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus] 5 I need His cleansing blood I know, Now I'm coming home; O wash me whiter than the snow; Lord, I'm coming home. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [I've wandered far away from God]

Just As I Am

Author: Charlotte Elliott Appears in 2,114 hymnals Topics: Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Just as I am, without one plea Lyrics: 1 Just as I am, without one plea But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many' a conflict, many' a doubt "Fightings within, and fears without," O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4 Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind, Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 5 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 6 Just as I am, thy love I own Has broken ev'ry barrier down; Now to be thine, and thine alone, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Used With Tune: WOODWORTH