African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#247

247. Only a Step to Jesus

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]

Text Information

• First Line: Only a step to Jesus!
• Title: Only a Step to Jesus
• Author: Fanny J. Crosby, 1820-1915
• Refrain First Line: Only a step, only a step
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 3:7-8
• Topic: The Christian Life: Call to Discipleship; Discipleship; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: ONLY A STEP
• Composer: William H. Doane, 1832-1915
• Meter: 76.76. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major