The Church Hymnal ‎#477

477. Behold a Stranger at the door!

1 Behold a Stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before;
Has waited long, is waiting still,
You treat no other friend so ill.

2 But will He prove a friend indeed?
He will, the very friend you need;
The Man of Nazareth, 'tis He,
With garments dyed at Calvary.

3 O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
O matchless kindness! and He shows
This matchless kindness to His foes.

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

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a Stranger at the door!
• Author: J. Grigg
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: EDEN
• Composer: T. B. Mason
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.