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Jesus Knocks at Thy Door

Representative Text

1 Now Jesus knocks, O let Him in,
He’s standing at thy door;
Thy heart He’s seeking still to win
As oft He’s done before.

Refrain:
Let Jesus in, Let Jesus in,
Let Jesus in, poor soul;
Let Jesus in, His love alone
Can make the wounded whole.

2 Let Jesus in, there’s none but He,
Can give thee peace with God;
He died that sinners might go free,
He paid their debt with blood. [Refrain]

3 Let Jesus in, He’ll give thee rest,
Thou canst not find elsewhere;
With sin no longer be oppressed,
No longer burdens bear. [Refrain]

4 Let Jesus in, He pleads with thee,
In low sweet tones of love;
Thy dearest Friend, and Guide He’ll be
Unto the home above. [Refrain]

Source: Uplifted Voices: a 20th century hymn book for sunday-schools and devotional meetings #144

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Author: W. J. Kennedy

Full name: Mary Maria Kiernan Kennedy  Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: Now Jesus knocks, O let Him in
Title: Jesus Knocks at Thy Door
Author: W. J. Kennedy
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Let Jesus in
Copyright: Public Domain
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Consecrated Hymns #62

Consecrated Hymns #62
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Evangelistic Edition of Heavenly Sunlight #14

Evangelistic Edition of Heavenly Sunlight #14
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Hymns of the Kingdom #95

Hymns of the Kingdom #95
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Uplifted Voices #144

Uplifted Voices #144
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