
Author: Joesph Grigg Hymnal: Concordia #102 (1918) First Line: Behold a Stranger at the door! Lyrics: 1 Behold a Stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Hath 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 Admit Him, for the human breast
Ne'er entertained so kind a guest;
No mortal tongue their joys can tell,
With whom He condescends to dwell.
4 Yet know, nor of the terms complain,
If Jesus comes, He comes to reign,--
To reign, and with no partial sway:
Thoughts must be slain that disobey.
5 Sovereign of souls, Thou Prince of Peace,
O may Thy gentle reign increase:
Throw wide the door, each willing mind;
And be His empire all mankind.
Topics: The Christian Life Call and Repentance; Following Christ Languages: English Tune Title: BERA
Behold a Stranger at the Door