Behold a Stranger at the Door!
Authors: Joseph Grigg • Composers: Henry K. Oliver, John E. Gould • Meter: 8.8.8.8. • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Bible References: Revelation 3:20 • Special Collections: Invitation
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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 heav’nly Stranger in.
Amen.