1 Oh, why thus stand with reluctant feet
Just on the verge of this rest so sweet?
While God invites and your steps will greet,
Come away to Jesus now.
Refrain:
Come away to Jesus,
Come away to Jesus,
Come away to Jesus,
Come away to Jesus now.
2 Thy Spirit strives, and yet there you stand
In sight of bliss and the glory land;
Retreat is death in the sinking sand,
Come away to Jesus now. [Refrain]
3 Your loved ones gone to the other shore
With unseen hands seem to beckon o’er;
Their voices hushed, yet they still implore,
Come away to Jesus now. [Refrain]
4 The touch of death is upon your frame,
The marble slab soon will bear you name;
Lest you should suffer eternal shame,
Come away to Jesus now. [Refrain]
Source: Honey Out of the Rock: a compilation of sacred songs and hymns for use in gospel meetings and other religious services #25
First Line: | O why thus stand with reluctant feet |
Title: | Come Away to Jesus Now |
Author: | John M. Whyte |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | Come away to Jesus |
Copyright: | Public Domain |