Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#283

283. Behold a stranger at the door

1 Behold a stranger at the door;
He gently knocks, has knock'd before;
Hath waited long, is waiting still:
You treat no other friend so ill.

2 O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and loaded hands;
Oh, matchless kindness! and He shows
This matchless kindness to His foes!

3 But will He prove a friend indeed?
He will; the very friend you need;
The friend of sinners--yes, 'tis He,
With garments dyed on Calvary.

4 Rise, touch'd with gratitude divine;
Turn out His enemy and thine,
That soul-destroying monster sin,
And let the heavenly Stranger in.

5 Admit Him e're His anger burn,
His feet departed ne'er return;
Admit Him, or the hour's at hand
You'll at His door rejected stand.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a stranger at the door
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Delay of Repentance; Gospel: the call of
• Notes: Author from index: Gregg

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