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"Come unto Me"

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #16 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: O heart bowed down with sorrow! Refrain First Line: Come unto me, all ye that labor Lyrics: 1 O heart bowed down with sorrow! O eyes that long for sight! There's gladness in believing; In Jesus there is light. Refrain: "Come unto me, all ye that labor, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." 2 Earth's fleeting gain and pleasure Can never satisfy; 'Tis love our joy doth measure, For love can never die. [Refrain] 3 Divinest consolation Doth Christ the Healer give; Art thou in condemnation? Repent, believe and live. [Refrain] 4 His peace is like a river, His love is like a song; His yoke's a burden never; 'Tis easy all day long. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [O heart bowed down with sorrow!]

Mercy's Free

Author: Richard Jukes Hymnal: Christ in Song #83 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: By faith I view my Saviour dying Lyrics: 1 By faith I view my Saviour dying On the tree, on the tree; To ev'ry sinner He is crying, Look to me, look to me. He bids the guilty now draw near, Repent, believe, dismiss their fear; Hark, hark! what precious words I hear: Mercy's free, mercy's free. 2 Jesus, the Lord of life, hath spoken Peace to me, peace to me; Now all my chains of sin are broken, I am free, I am free. Soon as I on His name believed, His pard'ning grace my soul received, And was from sin and death retrieved, Mercy's free, mercy's free. 3 This precious truth, ye sinners hear it, Mercy's free, mercy's free; Ye ministers of God, declare it, Mercy's free, mercy's free, Visit the heathen's dark abode, Proclaim to all the love of God, And spread the glorious news abroad, Mercy's free, mercy's free. 4 Long as I live I'll still be crying, Mercy's free, mercy's free; And thus shall be my theme when dying, Mercy's free, mercy's free. And when the vale of death I've passed, When lodged above the stormy blast, I'll sing while endless ages last, Mercy's free, mercy's free. Languages: English Tune Title: [By faith I view my Saviour dying]

Christ or Barabbas?

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #1 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Decision Day First Line: What shall I do with Jesus? Refrain First Line: This is the question now Lyrics: 1 What shall I do with Jesus? He stands before me now, Wearing the robe of purple, And thorns upon His brow. Refrain: This is the question now; What shall the answer be? Shall I crucify King Jesus, And set Barabbas free? 2 Shall I release the robber, The carnal man of pride? Sin or a sinless Saviour?-- O which shall be denied? Refrain: This is the question now; What shall the answer be? Shall I crucify King Jesus, And set Barabbas free? 3 Solemn and awful question! How still the balance stands! Mercy a moment lingers, It trembles in her hands. Refrain: This is the question now; What shall the answer be? Shall I crucify King Jesus, And set Barabbas free? 4 Self on the seat of judgment, Dare you the world deny? Louder and louder calling, "Away!" and "Crucify!" Refrain: This is the question now; What shall the answer be? Shall I crucify King Jesus, And set Barabbas free? 5 Not to the sinner only, The question comes with pow'r; Hear it, ye halting Christians, In ev'ry trial hour. Refrain: This is the question now; What shall the answer be? I will crucify Barabbas, And set King Jesus free. Languages: English Tune Title: [What shall I do with Jesus?]

Welcome! Wanderer, Welcome!

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Christ in Song #3 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: In the land of strangers Refrain First Line: Welcome! wand'rer, welcome! Lyrics: 1 In the land of strangers, Whither thou art gone, Hear a far voice calling, "My son! my son!" Chorus: "Welcome! wand'rer, welcome! Welcome back to home! Thou hast wandered far away; Come home! come home!" 2 "From the land of hunger, Fainting, famished, lone, Come to love and gladness, My son! my son! [Chorus] 3 "Leave the haunts of riot, Wasted, woe be gone, Sick at heart and weary, My son! my son! [Chorus] 4 "See the door still open! Thou art still my own; Eyes of love are on thee, My son! my son! [Chorus] 5 "Far off thou hast wandered; Wilt thou farther roam? Come, and all is pardoned, My son! my son! [Chorus] 6 "See the well-spread table, Unforgotten one! Here is rest and plenty, My son! my son! [Chorus] 7 "Thou art friendless, homeless, Hopeless, and undone; Mine is love unchanging, My son! my son!" [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [In the land of strangers]

The Very Same Jesus

Author: L. H. Edmunds Hymnal: Christ in Song #7 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Come, sinners, to the Living One Lyrics: 1 Come, sinners, to the Living One, He's just the same Jesus As when He raised the widow's son, The very same Jesus. Chorus: The very same Jesus, The wonder working Jesus: O praise His name! He's just the same, The very same Jesus. 2 Come, feast upon the "living bread," He's just the same Jesus As when the multitudes He fed, The very same Jesus. [Chorus] 3 Come, tell Him all your griefs and fears, He's just the same Jesus As when He shed those loving tears, The very same Jesus. [Chorus] 4 Come unto Him for clearer light, He's just the same Jesus As when He gave the blind their sight, The very same Jesus. [Chorus] 5 Calm 'midst the waves of trouble be, He's just the same Jesus As when He hush'd the raging sea, The very same Jesus. [Chorus] 6 Some day our raptured eyes shall see He's just the same Jesus; O blessed day for you and me! The very same Jesus. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come, sinners, to the Living One]

Jesus Is Calling

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #8 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Refrain First Line: Calling today Lyrics: 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home Calling today, calling today; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away? Refrain: Calling today, calling today; Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling today. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest Calling today, calling today; Bring Him thy burden, and thou shalt be blest; He will not turn thee away. [Refrain] 3 Jesus is waiting, oh, come to Him now Waiting today, waiting today; Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow; Come, and no longer delay. [Refrain] 4 Jesus is pleading, oh, list to His voice Hear Him today, hear Him to-day; They who believ on His name shall rejoice; Quickly arise and away. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus is tenderly calling thee home]

Over the Line

Author: Mrs. N. K. Bradford Hymnal: Christ in Song #9 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: O tender and sweet was the Father's voice Refrain First Line: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain Lyrics: 1 O tender and sweet was the Father's voice, As he lovingly called to me, "Come over the line, it is only a step, I'm waiting, my child, for thee." Chorus: "Over the line," hear the sweet refrain, Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; "Over the line," Why should I remain With a step between me and Jesus? 2 "But my sins are so many, my faith so small," Lo! the answer came quick and clear, "Thou needest not trust in thyself at all, Step over the line, I'm here." [Chorus] 3 "But my flesh is so feeble," with tears I said, "And the pathway I cannot see; I fear if I try I may sadly fail, And thus dishonor thee." [Chorus] 4 The world is so cold I cannot go back, Press forward I surely must: I'll lay my weak hand in his wounded palm. Step over the line and trust. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [O tender and sweet was the Father's voice]

Shall I Let Him In?

Author: H. R. P. Hymnal: Christ in Song #20 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Christ is knocking at my sad heart Lyrics: 1 Christ is knocking at my sad heart; Shall I let him in? Patiently pleading with my sad heart; O shall I let him in? Cold and proud is my heart with sin, Dark and cheerless is all within; Christ is bidding me turn unto him; O shall I let him in? 2 Shall I send him the loving word? Shall I let him in? Meekly accepting my gracious Lord, O shall I let him in? He can infinite love impart, He can pardon this rebel heart; Shall I bid him forever depart, Or shall I let him in? 3 Yes, I'll open this heart's proud decor, Yes, I'll let him in. Gladly I'll welcome him evermore; O, yes, I'll let him in. Blessed Saviour, abide with me, Cares and trials will lighter be; I am safe if I'm only with thee, O, blessed Lord, come in! Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is knocking at my sad heart]

Knocking, Knocking

Author: Mrs. H. B. Stowe Hymnal: Christ in Song #35 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Knocking, knocking, who is there? Lyrics: 1 Knocking, knocking, who is there? Waiting, waiting, O how fair! 'Tis a Pilgrim, strange and kingly, Never such was seen before; Ah! my soul, for such a wonder Wilt thou not undo the door? Wilt thou not undo the door? 2 Knocking, knocking, still He's there, Waiting, waiting, wondrous fair; But the door is hard to open, For the weeds and ivy vine With their dark and clinging tendrils Ever round the hinges twice, Ever round the hinges twice. 3 Knocking, knocking what! still there? Waiting, waiting, grand and fair; Yea, the wounded hand still knocketh, And beneath the thorn-wreath'd hair Beam the patient eyes, so tender, Of thy Savior waiting there; Wilt thou keep him waiting there? Languages: English Tune Title: [Knocking, knocking, who is there?]

Your Saviour, Too

Author: S. O'Mally Cluff Hymnal: Christ in Song #53 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: I have a Savior, he's pleading in glory Refrain First Line: Your Savior, too Lyrics: 1 I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory, A dear, loving Saviour, tho' earth friends be few; And now he is watching in tenderness o'er me, And O that my Saviour were your Saviour too! Chorus: Your Saviour, too, Your Saviour, too; My Saviour bids me tell you, He's your Saviour, too 2 I have a Father to me he has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon will he call me to meet him in heaven, But O that I might hear him welcome you too! [Chorus] 3 A robe fair and spotless, resplendent in whiteness, Is waiting in glory my wondering view; And when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, I would see you receiving one too! [Chorus] 4 To me has been given a peace like a river A peace that the friends of this world never knew; And Christ is the Author, and Christ is the Giver, And O that his peace might be given to you! [Chorus] 5 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour too; Then pray that your Saviour may bring them to glory, And prayer will be answered 'twas answered for you! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [I have a Saviour, he's pleading in glory]

The Ninety and Nine

Author: Elizabeth C. Clephane Hymnal: Christ in Song #61 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: There were ninety and nine that safely lay Lyrics: 1 There were ninety and nine that safely lay In the shelter of the fold, But one was out on the hills away, Far off from the gates of gold; Away on the mountains wild and bare, Away from the tender Shepherd's care, Away from the tender Shepherd's care. 2 "Lord, thou hast here Thy ninety and nine; Are they not enough for Thee?" But the Shepherd made answer: "One of mine Has wander'd away from me, And although the road be rough and steep, I go to the desert to find my sheep, I go to the desert to find my sheep." 3 But none of the ransom'd ever knew How deep were the waters cross'd; Nor how dark was the night that the Lord pass'd thro' Ere He found His sheep that was lost. Out in the desert He heard its cry, Sick and helpless, and ready to die. Sick and helpless, and ready to die. 4 "Lord, whence are these blood drops all the way That mark out the mountains' track?" They were shed for one who has gone astray, Ere the Shepherd could bring him back." "Lord, why are thy hands so rent and torn?" They are pierc'd to-night by many a thorn." "They are pierc'd to-night by many a thorn." 5 But all through the mountains, thunder riven, And up from the rocky steep, There rose a cry to the gate of heaven, "Rejoice, I have found my sheep!" And the angels sang around the throne, "Rejoice for the Lord brings back His own!" Languages: English Tune Title: [There were ninety and nine that safely lay]

At the Door

Author: Mrs. U. L. Bailey Hymnal: Christ in Song #84 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: The mistakes of my life are many Refrain First Line: I know I am weak and sinful Lyrics: 1 The mistakes of my life are many, The sins of my heart are more, And I scarce can see for weeping, But I knock at the open door. Chorus: I know I am weak and sinful, It comes to me more and more; But since the dear Saviour has bid me come in, I'll enter the open door. 2 I am lowest of those who love Him, I am weakest of those who pray; But I come as He has bidden, And He will not say me nay. [Chorus] 3 My mistakes His free grace will cover, My sins He will wash away, And the feet that shrink and falter, Shall walk thro' the gates of day. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [The mistakes of my life are many]

There's a Great Day Coming

Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Christ in Song #86 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Decision Day; Invitation and Repentance The Judgment Refrain First Line: Are you ready? Lyrics: 1 There's a great day coming, A great day coming, There's a great day coming by and by, When the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left Are you ready for that day to come? Chorus: Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for the judgment day? Are you ready? Are you ready? for the judgment day? 2 There's a bright day coming, A bright day coming, There's a bright day coming by and by, But its brightness shall only come to them that love the Lord, Are you ready for that day to come? [Chorus] 3 There's a sad day coming, A sad day coming, There's a sad day coming by and by, When the sinner shall hear his doom "Depart, I know ye not," Are you ready for that day to come? [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a great day coming]

Nothing for Jesus

Author: Mrs. M. D. James Hymnal: Christ in Song #100 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Crowded is your heart with cares Lyrics: 1 Crowded is your heart with cares, Have you no room for Jesus: Captured by earth's golden snares, Have you no room for Jesus? Lo! he's standing at your door, Knocking, knocking o'er and o'er; Hear him pleading evermore; Have you no room for Jesus? 2 Wasting all your precious hours, Have you no work for Jesus? Spending these God-given pow'rs, Have you no work for Jesus? Striving not to conquer sin, Seeking not a soul to win, Bringing not a wand'rer in; Have you no work for Jesus? 3 Seeking earth's possessions fair, Have you no time for Jesus? None for gracious deeds to spare, Have you no time for Jesus? Not a grain to store away, Naught your labor to replay, Not a joy for that great day When you shall meet with Jesus. 4 Bearing only worthless leaves, Have you no fruit for Jesus? In your hands no precious sheaves, Have you no fruit for Jesus? Not a grain to store away, Naught your labor to repay, Not a joy for that great day When you shall meet with Jesus. Languages: English Tune Title: [Crowded is your heart with cares]

Coming to the Cross

Author: Rev. Wm. McDonald Hymnal: Christ in Song #109 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: I am coming to the cross Refrain First Line: I am trusting, Lord, in thee Lyrics: 1 I am coming to the cross, I am poor, and weak, and blind; I am counting all but dross, I shall full salvation find. Refrain: I am trusting, Lord, in thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary! Humbly at thy cross I bow, Save me, Jesus, save me now. 2 Long my heart has sigh'd for thee, Long has evil reigned within; Jesus sweetly speaks to me, "I will cleanse you from all sin." [Refrain] 3 Here I give my all to thee, Friends and time and earthly store; Soul and body thine to be, Wholly thine forevermore. [Refrain] 4 In thy promises I trust, Now I feel the blood applied; I am prostrate in the dust, I with Christ am crucified. [Refrain] 5 Jesus comes! he fills my soul; Perfected in him I am; I am ev'ry whit made whole; Glory, glory to the Lamb! Refrain: I am trusting, Lord, in thee, Blessed Lamb of Calvary! Humbly at thy cross I bow, Jesus saves me, saves me now. Languages: English Tune Title: [I am coming to the cross]

At the Door

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #112 (1908) 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. Languages: English Tune Title: HARTEL

We Are on the Lord's Side

Author: F. R. Havergal Hymnal: Christ in Song #369 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Who is on the Lord's side? Lyrics: 1 Who is on the Lord's side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world's side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord's side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy, By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 2 Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom He died: He whom Jesus nameth Must be on His side. By Thy love constraining, By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 3 Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Not with gold or gem, But with Thine own life blood, For Thy diadem: With Thy blessing filling. Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free. By Thy grand redemption, By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 4 Fierce may be the conflict, Strong may be the foe, But the King's own army None can overthrow: Round His standard ranging, Vict'ry is secure; For His truth unchanging Makes the triumph sure; Joyfully enlisting By Thy grace Divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. Languages: English Tune Title: ARMAGEDDON

Blow the Trumpet

Author: Dr. H. L. Gilmour Hymnal: Christ in Song #683 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet Refrain First Line: Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman Lyrics: 1 Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet, Ev'ry soul a warning give; Whosoever hears the message May repent, and turn, and live. Chorus: Blow the trumpet, trusty watchman, Blow it loud o'er land and sea; God commissions, sound the message! Ev'ry captive may be free. 2 Sound it loud o'er ev'ry hilltop, Gloomy shade, and sunny plain; Ocean depths repeat the message, Full salvation's glad refrain. [Chorus] 3 Sound it in the hedge and highway, Earth's dark spots where exiles roam; Let it tell all things are ready, Father waits to welcome home. [Chorus] 4 Sound it for the heavy laden, Weary, longing to be free. Sound a Saviour's invitation, Sweetly saying, "Come to me." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Watchman, blow the gospel trumpet]

Only Two Ways

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #11 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Decision Day First Line: There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways Lyrics: 1 There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways: One's a hill pathway of battle and praise; The other leads downward; tho flow'ry it seem Its joy is a phantom, its love is a dream Its love is a dream, 'tis only a dream. 2 There are two guides for trav'lers, only two guides: One's the Good Shepherd, e'en thro' the death tides; The other, the serpent, beguiling with sin Whose beauty external hides poison within, Hides poison within, death poison within. 3 There are two homes for trav'lers, only two homes: One's the fair city where evil ne'er comes; The other, sin's wages, eternal and dread, The fate of the lost ones, the doom of the dead. The doom of the dead, the sorrowful dead. 4 Quickly enter the strait way, leading to life; Shun the wide gateway of folly and strife. The Spirit invites you this moment to come; The Saviour is waiting to welcome you home; To welcome you home, to welcome you home. Languages: English Tune Title: [There are two ways for trav'lers, only two ways]

Get Right with God

Author: G. H. S. Hymnal: Christ in Song #15 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: In darkness I lingered 'mid doubt and despair Refrain First Line: Get right with God! Lyrics: 1 In darkness I lingered 'mid doubt and despair, Sin's bondage long held me a captive to care; But Jesus delivered my soul from its chains, His precious blood cleans'd me from sin's guilty stains. Chorus: Get right with God! His pardon is free, Get right with God, He's waiting for thee; Our Jesus is calling, "Oh, come unto me!" Take Him, O sinner, and get right with God. 2 The world and its pleasures did tempt me to stray, I saw not the danger that lurk'd on the way; The toils clos'd around me, I knew no release, But Jesus has found me and giv'n me His peace. [Chorus] 3 The pathway to Calv'ry is toilsome and hard, Yet tread it, O faint me, and find thy reward; Here lay down thy burden, and wash in the stream That flows like a fountain thy soul to redeem. [Chorus] 4 Repent while He calls thee, while yet it is day, Take with thee His gift of free pardon away; Take Christ for thy Saviour, Redeemer, and Friend, His love will sustain thee secure to the end. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [In darkness I lingered 'mid doubt and despair]

The Passover

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #38 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: The day is dead, and Egypt's night returning Refrain First Line: "I will pass over you, when I see the blood" Lyrics: 1 The day is dead, and Egypt's night returning, Is dark and still in death's prophetic gloom. The world sleeps on, but Israel's lamp is burning; At midnight sounds the' oppressor's note of doom. Refrain: "I will pass over you, when I see the blood:" I will pass over you, 'tis a saving flood. "I will pass over you, when I see the blood," The precious blood of Jesus. 2 The Lamb is slain, the Sacrifice immortal, Whose life received creates the soul anew; His blood is shed, but is it on the portal? O haste and see! doth it avail for you? [Refrain] 3 Not there? not there? no crimson on the lintel? Delay! delay! O thou destroying One! Give grace? give grace! it must be more than mental: My heart! my heart! let there thy work be done. [Refrain] 4 Art safe, my soul! rest not in thy salvation, Else thou art not like Him who came to die; In love go forth with mercy's invitation, Awake the world! death's angel passes by. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [The day is dead, and Egypt's night returning]

Jesus of Nazareth Passeth By

Author: Emma Campbell Hymnal: Christ in Song #52 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: What means this eager, anxious throng Lyrics: 1 What means this eager, anxious throng Which moves with busy haste along, These wondrous gath'rings day by day? What means this strange commotion, pray? In accents hush'd the throng reply; "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." In accents hush'd the throng reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 2 Who is this Jesus? Why should he The city move, so mightily? A passing stranger, has he skill To move the multitude at will? Again the stirring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Again the stiring notes reply: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 3 Jesus! 'tis he who once below Man's pathway trod, 'mid pain and woe; And burdened ones where e'er he came, Brought out their sick, and deaf and lame. The blind rejoiced to hear the cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." The blind rejoiced to hear the cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" 4 Today, he comes, from place to place His holy footprints we can trace; He pauseth at our threshold, nay, He enters, condescends to stay: Shall we not gladly raise the cry: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" Shall we not gladly raise the cry "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by?" 5 Ho! all ye heavy laden, come! Here's pardon, comfort, rest, and home; Ye wand'rers from the Father's face, Return, accept his proffered grace. Ye tempted ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." Ye tempted ones, there's refuge nigh: "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." 6 But if you still this call refuse, And all his wondrous love abuse, At last he'll sadly from you turn, Who now his invitation spurn. "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." "Too late! too late!" will be the cry "Jesus of Nazareth has passed by." Languages: English Tune Title: [What means this eager, anxious throng]

Almost Persuaded

Author: P. P. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #89 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Almost persuaded now to believe Lyrics: 1 Almost persuaded now to believe. Almost persuaded Christ to receive. Seems now some soul to say, "Go, Spirit, go Thy way, Some more convenient day On Thee I'll call." 2 Almost persuaded, come, come, today: Almost persuaded; turn not away. Jesus invites you here, Angels are ling'ring near, Pray'rs rise from hearts so dear: O wand'rer come! 3 Almost persuaded; harvest is past! Almost persuaded; doom comes at last! "Almost" can not avail, "Almost" is but to fail! Sad, and that bitter wail "Almost, but lost!" Languages: English Tune Title: [Almost persuaded now to believe]

Weary of Earth

Author: Rev. Samuel J. Stone Hymnal: Christ in Song #121 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Call Accepted First Line: Weary of earth and laden with my sin Lyrics: 1 Weary of earth and laden with my sin, I look to heav'n and long to enter in; But there no evil thing may find a home: And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come." 2 The while I fain would tread the heav'nly way, Evil is ever with me day by day; Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall, "Repent, return, thou shalt be loos'd from all." 3 Cease, restless will! thy lonely strife resign! I know too well how little strength is mine; Grant me, dear Lord, thy saving love to see: I strive no more, I give myself to thee. Languages: English Tune Title: LANGRAN

Penitence

Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: Christ in Song #126 (1908) 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. Languages: English Tune Title: PENITENCE

Heaven Is Not Far Away

Author: C. E. L. Hymnal: Christ in Song #132 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Lyrics: 1 Heaven is not far away, When Jesus is near; Give your heart to him today, When Jesus is near. Place your trust in this dear Friend, He will keep you to the end; Heaven is not far away, When Jesus is near. 2 Will you not repent, believe, When Jesus is near? Peace and pardon now receive, When Jesus is near. He will not your pray'r refuse, Come and now the Saviour choose; Heaven is not far away, When Jesus is near. 3 Are you coming home to-day? When Jesus is near? Do not longer stay away, When Jesus is near. Cast your burdens on the Lord, He has promised in his word Heaven is not far away, When Jesus is near. Languages: English Tune Title: [Heaven is not far away]

The Last Call of Mercy

Author: Anon. Hymnal: Christ in Song #136 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: The last call of mercy now lingers for thee Lyrics: 1 The last call of mercy now lingers for thee; O sinner, receive it; to Jesus now flee! He often has called thee, but thou hast refused; His offered salvation and love are abused. 2 O slight not the warning now offered at last, Till summer is ended and harvest is past; Till mercy, long slighted, has left thy heart's door, And pardon, sweet pardon is offered no more. 3 While Jesus is calling, O turn not away; For swiftly approaches the dread Judgment day: The Spirit invites you, O why will you roam? Come now to life's waters, ye thirsty ones, come. Languages: English Tune Title: [The last call of mercy now lingers for thee]

Come, Ye Sinners

Author: Joseph Hart Hymnal: Christ in Song #178 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy Lyrics: 1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and pow'r. Chorus: Turn to the Lord, and seek salvation, Sound the praise of his dear name; Glory, honor, and salvation, Christ the Lord is come to reign. 2 Now ye needy, come and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Ev'ry grace that brings you nigh. [Chorus] 3 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth Is to feel our need of him. [Chorus] 4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall, If you tarry till you're better, You will never come at all. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Come, ye sinners, poor and needy]

On Trifling Cares

Author: P. Doddridge Hymnal: Christ in Song #184 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Why do we waste on trifling cares Lyrics: 1 Why do we waste on trifling cares That life which God's compassion spares, While in the various range of thought, The one thing needful is forgot? 2 Shall God invite us from above? Shall Jesus urge his dying love? Shall troubled conscience give us pain? And all these pleas unite in vain? 3 Not so our eyes will always view Those objects which we now pursue; Not so will heav'n and hell appear, When death's decisive hour is near. 4 Almighty God, thy grace impart; Fix deep conviction on each heart; Nor let us waste on trifling cares That life in which thy compassion spares. Languages: English Tune Title: WELTON

White Leaves

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #2 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance New Birth First Line: White pages before us, thank God this is so Refrain First Line: Beautiful leaves from heav'n Lyrics: 1 White pages before us, thank God this is so; Past errors forgiven, wash'd whiter than snow; O'er sin-blotted record why sorrowing more? Confess to the Father, white leaves are before. Chorus: Beautiful leaves from heav'n, Moment in mercy giv'n, New days of trial for him who grieves; One more probation hour, Promise of holy pow'r. What shall be written on life's new leaves? What shall be written on our white leaves? 2 Forgiven, forgotten, Christ covers from view, And strength for the future, gives daily anew; All offers He freely for thy sinful heart: This, this must be yielded, all, all, not a part. [Chorus] 3 Despondent one wounded by treacherous foe, In moment unguarded by sin smitten low; Defeated; yet never surrender Christ's name, Take courage and speak it, deliverance claim. [Chorus] 4 Then faithful in service, from hour unto hour, By full consecration draw fulness of pow'r; His oil of love burning gives out the true light, The life to Him yielded hath pages of white. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [White pages before us, thank God this is so]

Drifting Away from the Saviour

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #4 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Refrain First Line: Drifting away, drifting away Lyrics: 1 Drifting away from the Saviour, Casting reproach on the Lord; Drifting away from His temple, Heeding no longer His word. Refrain: Drifting away, drifting away, Drifting away from the Saviour, Drifting, still drifting away. 2 Drifting away from the Saviour, Slighting and grieving His love; Drifting away from the mansions He is preparing above. [Refrain] 3 Drifting away from the Saviour, Lonely and helpless thou art; Drifting away from His people, Ever so dear to His heart. [Refrain] 4 Drifting away from the Saviour, He who has showed you the way; Drifting away from His teaching, Farther and farther each day. [Refrain] 5 Drifting away from the Saviour, Still He is mindful of thee. Come unto Him and believing, Pardon'd thro' grace thou shalt be. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Drifting away from the Saviour]

Shall You? Shall I?

Author: G. M. J. Hymnal: Christ in Song #5 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Some one will enter the pearly gate Lyrics: 1 Some one will enter the pearly gate By and by, by and by, Taste of the glories that there await, Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? Some one will travel the streets of gold, Beautiful visions will there behold, Feast on the pleasures so long foretold: Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? 2 Some one will gladly his cross lay down By and by, by and by, Faithful, approved, shall receive a crown, Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? Some one the glorious King will see, Ever from sorrow of earth be free, Happy with Him thro' eternity: Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? 3 Some one will knock when the door is shut By and by, by and by, Hear a voice saying, "I know you not," Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? Some one will call and shall not be heard, Vainly will strive when the door is barred, Someone will fail of the saints reward: Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? 4 Some one will sing the triumphant song By and by, by and by, Join in the praise with the blood-bought throng Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? Some one will greet on the golden shore, Loved ones of earth, pain and parting o'er, Safe in the glory for evermore: Shall you? shall I? Shall you? shall I? Languages: English Tune Title: [Some one will enter the pearly gate]

"Whosoever Will"

Author: P. P. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #12 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Refrain First Line: "Whosoever will, whosoever will" Lyrics: 1 "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Send the blessed tidings all the world around; Spread the joyful news wherever man is found: "Whosoever will, may come." Chorus: "Whosoever will, whosoever will," Send the proclamation over vale and hill; 'Tis a loving Father calls the wand'rer home: "Whosoever will, may come." 2 Whosoever cometh need not delay, Now the door is open, enter while you may; Jesus is the true, the only Living Way: "Whosoever will, may come." [Chorus] 3 "Whosoever will," the promise secure, "Whosoever will," for ever must endure; "Whosoever will," 'Tis life for evermore: "Whosoever will, may come." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: ["Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound!]

Yet There Is Room

Author: Horatius Bonar Hymnal: Christ in Song #13 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: "Yet there is room!" Refrain First Line: Room, room Lyrics: 1 "Yet there is room!" The Lamb's bright hall of song, With its fair glory, beckons thee along; Refrain: Room, room, yet there is room; Come, come, come while there's room. 2 Daylight declines, The sun is sinking low; The shadows lengthen, light makes haste to go: [Refrain] 3 The bridal hall is filling for the feast: Pass in! pass in! and be the Bridegroom's guest; [Refrain] 4 It fills, it fills, that hall of jubilee! Make haste, make haste; 'tis not too full for thee: [Refrain] 5 Yet there is room! Still open stands the gate, The gate of love; it is not yet too late: [Refrain] 6 Pass in, pass in! That banquet is for thee; That cup of everlasting love is free: [Refrain] 7 All heaven is there, all joy! Go in, go in; The angels beckon thee the prize to win: [Refrain] 8 Soon night will close that gate and seal thy doom: Then the sad cry, "No more for me, no room!' [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ["Yet there is room!"]

Sound the Alarm!

Author: Fanny J. Crosby Hymnal: Christ in Song #14 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Sound the alarm! let the watchman cry Refrain First Line: Sound the alarm, watchman Lyrics: 1 Sound the alarm! let the watchman cry, "Up! for the day of the Lord is nigh; Who will escape from the wrath to come? Who have a place in the soul's bright home?" Chorus: Sound the alarm, watchman, Sound the alarm! For the Lord will come with a conqu'ring arm; And the hosts of sin, as their ranks advance, Shall wither and fall at His glance. 2 Sound the alarm! let the cry go forth, Swift as the wind, o'er the realms of earth; Flee to the Rock where the soul may hide! Flee to the Rock! in its cleft abide. [Chorus] 3 Sound the alarm on the mountain's brow! Plead with the lost by the wayside now; Warn them to come and the truth embrace; Urge them to come and be saved by grace. [Chorus] 4 Sound the alarm in the youthful ear, Sound it aloud that the old may hear; Blow ye the trump while the day beams last! Blow ye the trump till the light is past! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sound the alarm! let the watchman cry]

Just One Touch

Author: Birdie Bell Hymnal: Christ in Song #18 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Just one touch as He moves along Refrain First Line: Just one touch as He passes by Lyrics: 1 Just one touch as He moves along, Pushed and press'd by the jostling throng, Just one touch and the weak was strong, Cured by the Healer divine. Chorus: Just one touch as He passes by, He will list to the faintest cry; Come and be saved while the Lord is nigh, Christ is the Healer divine. 2 Just one touch and He makes me whole, Speaks sweet peace to my sin sick soul, At His feet all my burdens roll, Cured by the Healer divine. [Chorus] 3 Just on touch and the work is done, I am saved by the blessed Son, I will sing while the ages run, Cured by the Healer divine. [Chorus] 4 Just one touch and He turns to me, O the love in His eyes I see! I am His, for He hears my plea, Cured by the Healer divine [Chorus] 5 Just one touch; by His mighty pow'r He can heal thee this very hour, Give sweet peace, tho' the tempests low'r, Cured by the Healer divine. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Just one touch as He moves along]

Let Him In

Author: Rev. J. B. Atchinson Hymnal: Christ in Song #21 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: There's a Stranger at the door Lyrics: 1 There's a Stranger at the door, Let him in; He has been there oft before, Let him in; Let him in, ere he is gone, Let him in, the Holy One, Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, Let him in. 2 Open now to him your heart, Let him in; If you wait he will depart, Let him in; Let him in, he is your friend, And your soul he will defend; He will keep you to the end, Let him in. 3 Hear you now his pleading voice? Let him in; Now, O now make him your choice, Let him in. He is standing at the door, Joy to you he will restore, And his name you will adore, Let him in. 4 Now admit the heav'nly guest, Let him in: He will make for you a feast, Let him in; He will speak your sins forgiv'n, And when earth ties all are riv'n, He will take your home to heav'n, Let him in. Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a Stranger at the door]

Would You Believe?

Author: Caroline Sawyer Hymnal: Christ in Song #22 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: If you could see Christ standing here tonight Refrain First Line: Would you believe and Jesus receive Lyrics: 1 If you could see Christ standing here tonight, His thorn-crown'd head and pierced hands could view; Could see those eyes that beam with heavn's own light, And hear Him say, "Beloved, 'twas for you:" Chorus: Would you believe, and Jesus receive, If He were standing here? Would you believe, and Jesus receive, If He were standing here? 2 If you could see that face so calm and sweet, Those lips that spake words only pure and true; Could see the nail prints in His tender feet, And hear Him say, "Beloved, 'twas for you:" [Chorus] 3 He whispers to your heart, turn not away, For He's beside you, in your narrow pew; If you will listen, you will hear Him say In loving tones "Beloved, 'twas for you." [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [If you could see Christ standing here tonight]

Repeating Calvary

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #23 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance New Birth First Line: I cannot drive the nails again Lyrics: 1 I cannot drive the nails again, I cannot thrust the spear of pain, I cannot bear to see His grief and agony, Repeating Calvary By tho't of sin, Repeating Calvary By tho't of sin. 2 'Twas sin alone that nailed Him there, 'Twas love alone that made Him bear; Sin's wage of death, our due, Upon himself He drew That we may live anew, His glory share, That we may live anew, His glory share. 3 His power frees from fetters strong, All who confess and turn from wrong: He could have shunned the pain. Sin's pow'r would yet remain: Now law and pardon reign, The angels' song, Now law and pardon reign, The angels' song. 4 My soul abhors His murd'rer sin, No longer shall He dwell within; But Christ, the living law, Victor in holy war, Enthroned forevermore, Gives pow'r to win, Enthroned forevermore, Gives pow'r to win. Languages: English Tune Title: [I cannot drive the nails again]

Christ Receiveth Sinful Men

Author: Neumaster Hymnal: Christ in Song #24 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Sing it o'er and o'er again Refrain First Line: Wonderful word, O sweet refrain! Lyrics: 1 Sin it o'er and o'er again, Glorious message, clear and plain; 'Tis today the same as then, Christ receiveth sinful men. Chorus: Wonderful word, O sweet refrain! Christ receives sinful men Message of mercy, clear and plain, Christ receiveth sinful men. 2 "Seek and find," and "look and live;" Grace is free! proclaim to all Who the heav'nly pathway leave, All who linger, all who fall. [Chorus] 3 Years of sin condemn us not, Pure before the law we stand; Jesus' blood removes each spot, Satisfies its full demand. [Chorus] 4 He will take the sinfulest, Make the scarlet white and pure; Come, and he will give you rest; Trust his word, forever sure. [Chorus] 5 In Thy righteous robe to shine, Lord, I come, and rest forgiv'n; Self is love in love divine, Death in life, and earth in heav'n. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing it o'er and o'er again]

There Is Power in the Blood

Author: L. E. J. Hymnal: Christ in Song #27 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Would you be free from your burden of sin? Refrain First Line: There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r Lyrics: 1 Would you be free from your burden of sin? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you o'er evil a victory win? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. Chorus: There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r in the blood of the Lamb; There is pow'r, pow'r, wonder-working pow'r In the precious blood of the Lamb. 2 Would you be free from your passion and pride? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Come for a cleansing to Calvary's tide, There's wonderful pow'r in the blood [Chorus] 3 Would you be whiter, much whiter than snow? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Sin stains are lost in its life-giving flow, There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Chorus] 4 Would you do service for Jesus your King? There's pow'r in the blood, pow'r in the blood; Would you live daily His praises to sing? There's wonderful pow'r in the blood. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Would you be free from your burden of sin?]

Whiter Than Snow (Blessed Be the Fountain)

Author: E. R. Latta Hymnal: Christ in Song #28 (1908) 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] Languages: English Tune Title: [Blessed be the Fountain of blood]

Building for Eternity

Author: N. B. S. Hymnal: Christ in Song #33 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: We are building in sorrow or joy Refrain First Line: We are building, ev'ry day Lyrics: 1 We are building in sorrow or joy A temple the world may not see, Which time cannot mar nor destroy: We build for eternity. Chorus: We are building, ev'ry day, A temple the world may not see; Building, building ev'ry day, Building for eternity! 2 Ev'ry tho't that we've ever had, Its own little place has fill'd; Ev'ry deed we have done, good or bad, Is a stone in the temple we build. [Chorus] 3 Ev'ry word that so lightly falls, Giving some heart joy or pain, Will shine in our temple wall, Or ever its beauty stain. [Chorus] 4 Are you building for God alone? Are you building in faith and love, A temple the Father will own, In the city of light above? [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [We are building in sorrow or joy]

Eternity! Where?

Hymnal: Christ in Song #37 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: "Eternity! where?" It floats in the air Lyrics: 1 "Eternity! where?" It floats in the air; Amid clamor or silence it ever is there! The question so solemn "Eternity! where?" The question so solemn "Eternity! where?" 2 "Eternity! where?" Oh! Eternity! where? With redeemed ones in glory? or lost in despair? 'Tis one or the other "Eternity! where?" 'Tis one or the other "Eternity! where?" 3 "Eternity! where?" Oh! how can you share The world's giddy pleasures, or heedlessly dare Do aught till you settle "Eternity! where?" Do aught till you settle "Eternity! where?" 4 "Eternity! where?" Oh! friend, have a care; Soon God will no longer His judgment forbear; This day may decide your "Eternity! where?" This day may decide your "Eternity! where?" 5 "Eternity! where?" Oh! Eternity! where? Friend, sleep not, nor take in the world any share, Till you answer this question "Eternity! where?" Till you answer this question "Eternity! where?" Languages: English Tune Title: ["Eternity! where?" It floats in the air]

In the Silent Midnight Watches

Author: Rev. A. C. Coke Hymnal: Christ in Song #39 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Lyrics: 1 In the silent midnight watches, List thy bosom's door! How it knocketh, knocketh, knocketh, Knocketh, evermore! Say not 'tis thy pulses beating, 'Tis thy heart of sin; 'Tis thy Saviour knock, and crieth, "Rise and let me in!' 2 Death comes down with reckless footsteps, To the hall and hut; Think you death will tarry knocking, When the door is shut? Jesus waiteth, waiteth, waiteth; But the door is fast; Grieved away thy Saviour goeth, Death breaks in at last. 3 Vainly thou wilt stand entreating Christ to let thee in, At the gate of mercy beating, Wailing for thy sin! Nay! alas, O guilty sinner! Hast thou then forgot? Jesus waited long to know thee, Now he knows thee not! Languages: English Tune Title: [In the silent midnight watches]

When the King Comes In

Author: J. E. Landor Hymnal: Christ in Song #43 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance Decision Day; Invitation and Repentance The Judgment First Line: Called to the feast by the King are we Refrain First Line: When the King comes in, brother Lyrics: 1 Called to the feast by the King are we, Sitting, perhaps, where his people be; How will it fare, friend, with thee and me When the King comes in? Refrain: When the King comes in, brother, When the King comes in! How will it fare with thee and me When the King comes in? 2 Crowns on the head where the thorns have been, Glorified he who once died for men; Splendid the vision before us then, When the King comes in. [Refrain] 3 Like lightning's flash will that instant show Things hidden long from both friend and foe; Just what we are will each neighbor know, When the King comes in. [Refrain] 4 Joyful his eye shall on each one rest Who is in white wedding garments dress'd; Ah! well for us if we stand the test, When the King comes in. [Refrain] 5 Endless the sad separation then, Bitter the cry of deluded men, Awful that moment of anguish when Christ the King comes in. [Refrain] 5 Lord, grant us all, we implore thee, grace, So to await thee, each in his place, That we may fear not to see thy face When thou comest in. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Called to the feast by the King are we]

There's Room for You to Anchor

Author: F. E. B. Hymnal: Christ in Song #44 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Refrain First Line: There's room, there's room Lyrics: 1 There's room for you to anchor Within the port of rest, Where tempests all are over, And calms no more molest; How sweet to weary voyagers This precious promise giv'n; There's room for you to anchor Safe in heaven! Refrain: There's room, there's room; There's room, there's room; There's room for you to anchor Safe in heav'n. 2 There's room for you to anchor; The ship is waiting now, The ship of God's preparing, O ask not why nor how. His boundless love and mercy No tongue can ever tell, If you but trust his promise, All is well. [Refrain] 3 The same dear friends shall meet us That we have loved below; The same sweet voices greet us As in the long ago. Then hush! ye murm'ring waters, Ye tempests, cease to blow! I almost hear the music Soft and low. [Refrain] 4 O heaving, swelling billows, Bear onward to my home! Beyond these dreary headlands I see its shining dome. There, there my fainting spirit No more for rest shall sigh; 'Tis there I hope to anchor, By and by. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's room for you to anchor]

While Jesus Whispers

Author: Will E. Witter Hymnal: Christ in Song #45 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: While Jesus whispers to you Lyrics: 1 While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to own him, Come, sinner, come! Now is the time to know him, Come, sinner, come! 2 Are you too heavy laden? Come, sinner, come! Jesus will bear your burden, Come, sinner, come! Jesus will not deceive you, Come, sinner, come! Jesus can now redeem you, Come, sinner, come! 3 O hear his tender pleading, Come, sinner, come! Come and receive the blessing, Come, sinner, come! While Jesus whispers to you, Come, sinner, come! While we are praying for you, Come, sinner, come! Languages: English Tune Title: [While Jesus whispers to you]

Lovingly, Tenderly Calling

Author: W. A. O. Hymnal: Christ in Song #46 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance First Line: Jesus, the loving Shepherd Refrain First Line: Lovingly, tenderly calling is he Lyrics: 1 Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, Where there is rest and room; Come in the strength of manhood, Come in the morn of youth, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the way of truth. Chorus: Lovingly, tenderly calling is he; Wanderer, wanderer, come unto me, Patiently standing there, waiting, I See Jesus my Shepherd divine. 2 Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Gave his dear life for thee, Tenderly now he's calling, Wanderer, come to me; Haste, for without is danger, Come, cries the Shepherd blest, Enter the fold of safety, Enter the place of rest. [Chorus] 3 Lingering is but folly, Wolves are abroad today, Seeking the sheep now straying, Seeking the lambs to stay; Jesus, the loving Shepherd, Calleth thee now to come Into the fold of safety, When there is rest and room. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus, the loving Shepherd]

Not in the Hour of Death

Author: F. E. Belden Hymnal: Christ in Song #47 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance Refrain First Line: Come to Him now, come. Lyrics: 1 Not in the hour of death, Not when the pulse is low, Not with the failing breath, Not when you fear to go; Refrain: Come to Him now, come. Come to Him now. Jesus can save, O come to him now; Jesus will save, O come to him now. 2 Not when the frost of time Has changed the gold to gray; Come in the golden prime Of manhood's summer day. [Refrain] 3 Not when the noon of care Has robbed the flow'rs of dew; Come in the morning fair, Of life's glad springtime new. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Not in the hour of death]

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