Christ in Song ‎#39

39. In the Silent Midnight Watches

1 In the silent midnight watches,
List thy bosom's door!
How it knocketh, knocketh, knocketh,
Knocketh, evermore!
Say not 'tis thy pulses beating,
'Tis thy heart of sin;
'Tis thy Saviour knock, and crieth,
"Rise and let me in!'

2 Death comes down with reckless footsteps,
To the hall and hut;
Think you death will tarry knocking,
When the door is shut?
Jesus waiteth, waiteth, waiteth;
But the door is fast;
Grieved away thy Saviour goeth,
Death breaks in at last.

3 Vainly thou wilt stand entreating
Christ to let thee in,
At the gate of mercy beating,
Wailing for thy sin!
Nay! alas, O guilty sinner!
Hast thou then forgot?
Jesus waited long to know thee,
Now he knows thee not!

Text Information

• First Line: In the silent midnight watches
• Title: In the Silent Midnight Watches
• Arranger: Rev. A. C. Coke
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [In the silent midnight watches]
• Composer: Geo. F. Root
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.