I Will Let Him In

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Jesus knocks at the door of my heart

Author: James R. Murray
Tune: [Jesus knocks at the door of my heart]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Jesus knocks at the door of my heart,
I will let Him in;
Shall I bid such a guest depart?
I will let Him in.
Long has He waited before the door,
Pleading so tenderly o’er and o’er,
I will deny Him no more, no more,
Yes, I Will let Him in.

2 Peace and blessing He brings to me,
I will let Him in;
Saves from guilt and its misery,
I will let Him in.
Give me Thy presence, O Lord of grace,
Find in my heart a resting place,
Cleanse it forever of sin’s sad trace,
Yes, I Will let Him in.

Source: The Great Awakening: a choice collection of new and standard gospel songs #81

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Author: James R. Murray

L.P.M. (1905, April 12). Obituary. New Church Messenger, p.209. Murray.--At Cincinnati, March 10, 1905, James Ramsey Murray. Funeral services in the Church of the New Jersualem, March 13th. James R. Murray was widely known in the musical world as the author of many songs and song books, and in the New Church in Chicago and Cincinnati as an affectionate, intelligent, and loyal New Churchman. He was born in Andover (Ballard Vale), Mass., March 17, 1841. In early life he developed musical talent, and composed many minor pieces for local and special occasions. Later at North Reading, Mass., he attended Dr. George F. Root's School of Music, and was associated with William Bradbury and Dr. Lowell Mason. He enlisted in the Fourteenth Regi… Go to person page >

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