Why Keep Jesus Waiting?

Why keep Jesus waiting, waiting in the cold

Author: C. C. Cline
Tune: [Don't keep Jesus waiting] (Cline)
Published in 33 hymnals

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Representative Text

1 Why keep Jesus waiting,
Waiting in the cold?
He will bear you gently,
Gently to His fold;
See Him, soul, and open,
Open, I implore.

2 Why keep Jesus waiting,
Waiting at the door?
Oft He knocketh softly,
Softly o’er and o’er;
Hear Him, soul, and open,
Open, I implore.

3 Why keep Jesus pleading,
Pleading at the door?
He would be your Saviour,
Ever, evermore;
Love Him, soul, and open,
Open, I implore.

4 Why keep Jesus waiting--
Knocking at the door?
Soon He’ll cease His pleading,
Yes, for evermore;
Come, poor soul, obey Him,
Open, I implore.



Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #286

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First Line: Why keep Jesus waiting, waiting in the cold
Title: Why Keep Jesus Waiting?
Author: C. C. Cline
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #12166
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The Cyber Hymnal #12166

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