Gospel Praise Book. ‎#199b

199b. Ye wretched, starving poor

1 Ye wretched, starving poor,
Behold a royal feast!
Where mercy spreads her bounteous store
For ev’ry humble guest.

2 See, Christ, with open arms,
Invites, and bids you come;
O stay not back, though fear alarms;
For yet there still is room.

3 O come, and with us taste
The blessings of His love;
While hope expects the sweet repast
Of nobler joys above.

4 There, with united voice,
Before th’eternal throne,
Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice
In ecstasies unknown.

5 Ten thousand thousand more
Are welcome still to come;
Ye longing souls, the grace adore;
Approach, there yet is room.

Text Information

• First Line: Ye wretched, starving poor
• Author: Mrs. Steele
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885

Tune Information

• Name: SEIR
• Composer: L. Mason