Divine Hymns or Spiritual Songs, for the use of religious assemblies and private Christians ‎#XVII

XVII. Christ's Invitation

1 Come brethren and sisters that love my dear Lord,
I pray give attention and ear to my word;
What a wonder of mercy! behold now I see,
What a tender kind Savior has done for poor me.

2 I was led by the devil till lost and distress'd,
I tho't that in torments I soon should be cast,
No peace to the wicked, but all misery,
Till by faith I saw Jesus hand bleeding for me.

3 Oh sinner! said Jesus, for you I have dy'd,
All glory to Jesus, my soul then reply'd:
The guilt was removed, my soul did rejoice,
The blood was applied, the witness and voice.

4 On my low bending knees before God I did fall,
All glory to Jesus, for he's all in all;
The heart of this rebel was bursted in twain,
At sight of Christ Jesus on Calvary slain.

5 There was peace now in heaven and peace upon earth,
The angels rejoice at a poor sinner's birth:
Your sins are forgiven, my Savior did say,
Oh! witness kind heav'n, on this my birth day.

6 My soul it was humbled, I fell to the ground
The time of refreshing at length I have found,
Oh Lord, thou hast ravish'd my soul with thy charms,
Let me die like Simeon, with Christ in my arms.

Text Information

• First Line: Come brethren and sisters that love my dear Lord
• Title: Christ's Invitation
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1802

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