International Song Service ‎#280

280. 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 O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
O! 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 at Calvary.

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's at the door
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1895

Tune Information

• Name: BEHOLD, A STRANGER
• Composer: William Batchelder Bradbury (1816-1868) 1844
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: C Major