Hymns, Selected and Original ‎#202

202. And will the Lord thus condescend

1 And will the Lord thus condescend
To visit sinful worms?
Thus at the door shall mercy stand
In all her winning forms?

2 Surprising grace!--and shall my heart
Unmov'd and cold remain?
Has this hard rock no tender part?
Must mercy please in vain?

3 Shall Jesus for admission sue--
His charming voice unheard?
And this vile heart, his rightful due,
Remain for ever barr'd?

4 'Tis sin, alas, with tyrant pow'r,
The lodging has possest;
And crowds of traitors bar the door
Against the heav'nly guest.

5 Ye dang'rous inmates, hence depart:
Dear Saviour, enter in,
And guard the passage to my heart,
And keep out every sin.

Text Information

• First Line: And will the Lord thus condescend
• Meter: C. M.
• Publication Date: 1828
• Topic: Holy Spirit: From the love of Christ

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