
Author: Joseph Grigg Hymnal: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #393 (1886) Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger 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 on Calvary.
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. Topics: The Sinner Warning and Invitation Tune Title: BERA
Behold a Stranger at the door!