Whosoever Will May Come

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Whosoever will may come, O wondrous message

Author: Isaiah Baltzell
Tune: [Whosoever will may come, O wondrous message]
Published in 5 hymnals

Audio files: MIDI

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1 “Whosoever will may come,” O wondrous message!
Sing the blessed tidings all the world around:
“Whosoever will,” is sent to ev’ry nation
Where the perishing are found.

Refrain:
Whosoever will may come,
Whosoever will may come,
Whosoever will may come,
And drink of the water of life.

2 “Whosoever will may come,” O sinner, hear it,
See! the door is standing open all the day:
“Whosoever will,” be happy at the fountain—
Come along without delay. [Refrain]

3 “Whosoever will may come,” O precious promise!
“Whosoever will,” may have salvation free:
“Whosoever will,” O blessed invitation,
Thirsty soul, it is for thee. [Refrain]

Source: Crowning Day No. 5 #34

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Author: Isaiah Baltzell

Baltzell, Isaiah. (near Frederick, Maryland, November 26, 1832--January 16, 1893, Frederick). He was educated in the common schools, and at New Windsor Academy, Carroll County, Maryland. In 1859 he married Cecilia Caroline James at Mountain Jackson, Virginia. Originally a Lutheran, he joined the United Brethren Church in 1847, was licensed to preach by the Virginia Conference in 1854, and ordained in 1856. In 1862 he joined the Pennsylvania Conference. He was presiding elder from 1875 to 1880, and from 1883 to 1889. He was a delegate to three General Conferences, and was a trustee of Otterbein University. In 1873 he was appointed by the General Conference a member of the committee to superintend the publication of Hymns for the Sanctuary. H… Go to person page >

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