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Return, O Wanderer!

Author: Wm. B. Collyer Hymnal: Christ in Song #167 (1908) Topics: Invitation and Repentance Returning to God First Line: Return, O wanderer, return Lyrics: 1 Return, O wanderer, return, And seek thy Father's face; Those new desires which in thee burn, Were kindled by his grace. 2 Return, O wanderer, return; Thy Saviour bids thee live; Come to his cross, and, grateful, learn How freely he'll forgive. 3 Return, O wanderer, return, And wipe the falling tear; Thy Father calls no longer mourn; 'Tis love invites thee near. Languages: English Tune Title: BALERMA
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The Spirit, in our hearts

Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #167 (1893) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Word and the Church Invitation Lyrics: 1 THE Spirit, in our hearts, Is whispering, "Sinner come!" The Bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, "Come!" 2 Let him that heareth say To all about him, "Come!" Let him that thirsts for righteousness, To Christ, the Fountain, come! 3 Yes, whosoever will, O let him freely come, And freely drink the stream of life; 'Tis Jesus bids him come. 4 Lo, Jesus, who invites, Declares, "I quickly come;" Lord, even so! I wait Thine hour; O blest Redeemer, come! Languages: English
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Christ giving Rest

Author: Mrs. Wm. Catherine E. Esling Hymnal: Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #170 (1891) Topics: Christ Invitation of; Sinners Invited First Line: Come unto me, when shadows darkly gather Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: HENLEY
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Jesus Bids You Draw Nigh

Author: Wm. Stevenson Hymnal: Songs of the Kingdom #176 (1896) Topics: Invitation Lyrics: 1 Jesus bids you draw nigh, He your wants will supply, For on Him your transgressions were laid; He invites you to come, For the poorest there’s room, Full salvation for all He has made. 2 At the altar of pray’r, None need ever despair, Christ is waiting your soul to renew; Take His pardon today, There is nothing to pay, On the cross it was purchased for you. 3 There is naught Christ could do, But He has done for you, He did suffer and die in your stead; Here His love spreads a feast, You may now be a guest, And your soul from His bounty be fed. Scripture: Ephesians 2:13 Languages: English Tune Title: [Jesus bids you draw nigh]
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Jesus is Calling Thee

Author: Anna B. Russell Hymnal: Gospel Hymns and Songs #183 (1918) Topics: Invitation First Line: Tenderly, graciously Jesus inviteth thee Languages: English Tune Title: [Tenderly, graciously Jesus inviteth thee]
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Art thou weary, art thou languid

Author: Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Stephen of St. Sabas (725-794) Hymnal: Songs of Praise with Tunes #185 (1889) Topics: Christ Invitation of; Sinners Invited Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Tune Title: STEPHANOS
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Almost Persuaded

Author: Philip P. Bliss Hymnal: The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #185 (2001) Topics: Invitation First Line: "Almost persuaded" now to believe Lyrics: 1 “Almost persuaded” now to believe; “Almost persuaded” Christ to receive. Seems now some soul to say, “Go, Spirit, go thy way. Some more convenient day On Thee I’ll call!” 2 “Almost persuaded,” come, come today; “Almost persuaded” turn not away. Jesus invites you here, Angels are ling’ring near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear; O wand’rer, come! 3 “Almost persuaded,” harvest is past; “Almost persuaded” doom comes at last! “Almost” cannot avail; “Almost” is but to fail! Sad, sad that bitter wail, “Almost,” but lost! Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: ALMOST
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Art thou weary, art thou languid

Author: Rev. John Mason Neale (1818-1866); Stephen of St. Sabas (725-794) Hymnal: Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #186 (1891) Topics: Christ Invitation of; Sinners Invited Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: STEPHANOS
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Almost Persuaded

Author: P. P. Bliss Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #191 (1929) Meter: 9.9.6.6.6.4 Topics: Means of Grace Gospel Invitation First Line: "Almost persuaded," now to believe Lyrics: 1. "Almost persuaded," now to believe; "Almost persuaded," Christ to receive; Seems now some soul to say, "Go, Spirit, go Thy way, Some more convenient day On... Thee I'll call." 2. "Almost persuaded," come, come today; "Almost persuaded," turn not away; Jesus invites you here, Angels are ling'ring near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear, O... wand'rer, come. 3. "Almost persuaded," harvest is past! "Almost persuaded, doom comes at last! "Almost" cannot avail; "Almost" is but to fail! Sad, sad, that bitter wail, "Almost," but lost. Languages: English Tune Title: ALMOST PERSUADED
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O Turn Ye

Author: Rev. Josiah Hopkins Hymnal: The New Christian Hymnal #192 (1929) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Means of Grace Gospel Invitation First Line: O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die? Lyrics: 1. O turn ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die? When God, in great mercy, is coming so nigh? Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says Come! And angels are waiting to welcome you home. 2. How vain the delusion, that while you delay Your hearts may grow better, your chains melt away. Come guilty, come wretched, come just as you are; All helpless and dying, to Jesus repair. 3. The contrite in heart He will freely receive, O why will you not the glad message believe? If sin be your burden, why will you not come? 'Tis you He makes welcome, He bids you come home. Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: EXPOSTULATION

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