The Hymnal ‎#445

445. Behold! a Stranger's at the door

1 Behold! a Stranger's 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.

5 Admit Him ere His anger burn;
His feet, departed, ne'er return;
Admit Him, or the hour's at hand
When at His door denied you'll stand.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold! a Stranger's at the door
• Author: Rev. Joseph Grigg (1765, v. 4 line 3 alt.)
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

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