The New Praiseworthy ‎#287

287. O Jesus, Thou Art Standing

1 O Jesus, Thou art standing
Outside the fast-closed door,
In lowly patience waiting
To pass the threshold o'er:
We bear the name of Christians,
His Name and sign we bear;
O shame, thrice shame upon us,
To keep Him standing there!

2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking;
And lo! that hand is scarred,
And thorns Thy brow encircle,
And tears Thy face have marred:
O love that passeth knowledge,
So patiently to wait!
O sin that hath no equal,
So fast to bar the gate!

3 O Jesus, Thou art pleading
In accents meek and low,
"I died for you, my children,
And will ye treat me so?"
O Lord, with shame and sorrow
We open now the door;
Dear Savior, enter, enter,
And leave us never more!

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, Thou art standing
• Title: O Jesus, Thou Art Standing
• Author: William W. How
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916

Tune Information

• Name: [O Jesus, Thou art standing]
• Composer: Justin H. Knecht
• Key: E♭ Major