Copyright, by permission, from "Church Militant Hymn Book" (Mowbray). SIN [Alternative Tunes Nos. 143, 253.1 INNER, Christ is calling, "Lo, I wait for thee"; Nay, this blessed summons Cannot be for me. I have disobeyed Him, Often grieved His love; 'Tis not me He calleth From His throne above. Sinner, stop and listen; Who but He would plead For a soul so sin-stained, Knowing all thy need? See, His arms are opened With all-pardoning love; Let His love and pity Thee to sorrow move. Can it be, O JESUS, Thou for me dost call? Helpless, weak, and weary, At Thy Feet I fall. If Thou canst forgive me, Then, O blessed Lord, Let Thy blood all-cleansing On my soul be poured. 880 A-men. Though my feet have wandered, With unfaltering purpose 8 We come to Thee, sweet Saviour! O bountiful salvation! etc. Amen. [Alternative Tunes Nos. 238, 265.] COME, oh come to JESUS, listen to the call, He is standing waiting, He will welcome all; |