Christ in Song ‎#112

112. At the Door

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.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold the Saviour at the door!
• Title: At the Door
• Author: Anon.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: HARTEL
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E Major
• Notes: Public Domain.