The Voice of Praise ‎#848

848. Behold! a Stranger's at the door!

1 Behold! a Stranger's at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before;
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.

2 Oh, lovely attitude! he stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
Oh, matchless kindness! and he shows
This matchless kindness to his foes.

3 Admit him; for the human breast
Ne'er entertained so kind a guest;
Admit him; or the hour's at hand
When at his door denied you'll stand.

4 Art thou a weeper? grief shall fly;
For who can weep with Jesus by?
No terror shall thy hopes annoy;
No tear, except the tear of joy.

5 Sovereign of souls! thou Prince of peace!
Oh, may thy gentle reign increase;
Throw wide the door, each willing mind!
And be his empire all mankind!

Text Information

• First Line: Behold! a Stranger's at the door!
• Author: Grigg
• Meter: L. M.
• Publication Date: 1873
• Scripture:
  Ephesians 4:30
  ;
  Revelation 3:20
• Topic: Provisions of the Gospel: Invitations and Promises; The Stranger at the Door

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