Only a Step

Only a step to Jesus, Then why not take it now

Author: Fanny Crosby
Tune: [Only a step to Jesus] (Doane)
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1 Only a step to Jesus!
Then why not take it now?
Come, and thy sin confessing,
To Him, thy Savior, bow.

Refrain:
Only a step, only a step;
Come, He waits for thee;
Come, and thy sin confessing,
Thou shalt receive a blessing;
Do not reject the mercy He freely offers thee.

2 Only a step to Jesus!
Believe, and thou shalt live;
Lovingly now He’s waiting,
And ready to forgive. [Refrain]

3 Only a step to Jesus!
A step from sin to grace;
What has thy heart decided?
The moments fly apace! [Refrain]

4 Only a step to Jesus!
O why not come and say,
"Gladly to Thee, my Savior,
I give myself away?" [Refrain]

Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #247

Author: Fanny Crosby

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First Line: Only a step to Jesus, Then why not take it now
Title: Only a Step
Author: Fanny Crosby
Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Only a step, only a step
Copyright: Public Domain

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