The Minstrel of Zion ‎#210

210. The Spirit's call

1 And canst thou, sinner, slight
The call of love divine?
Shall God with tenderness invite,
And gain no thought of thine?

2 Wilt thou not cease to grieve
The Spirit from thy breast,
Till he thy wretched soul shall leave,
With all thy sins opprest?

3 To-day, a pardoning God
Will hear the suppliant pray;
To-day a Saviour's cleansing blood
Will wash thy guilt away.

4 But grace so dearly bought,
If yet thou wilt despise,
Thy fearful doom, with vengeance fraught,
Will fill thee with surprise.

5 Then harden not thy heart
Against the Spirit's voice;
To Christ submit; from sin depart;
Make wisdom's ways thy choice.

Text Information

• First Line: And canst thou, sinner, slight
• Title: The Spirit's call
• Publication Date: 1845
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: THE SPIRIT'S CALL
• Composer: S. W.
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.