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"O COME TO THE MERCIFUL SAVIOUR." 12.11.12.II. Small notes verse 4.

E. H. E. A. Small notes verse 4.

Small notes verses 1, 3, 4, 5.

Small notes verse 5.

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COME to the merciful Saviour that calls you,
O come to the LORD Who forgives and forgets;

Though dark be the fortune on earth that befalls you,
There's a bright Home above where the sun never sets.
O come then to JESUS, Whose arms are extended
To fold His dear children in closest embrace,

O come, for your exile will shortly be ended,

And JESUS will show you His beautiful Face.

Then come to the Saviour Whose Mercy grows brighter
The longer you look at the depth of His love;

And fear not 'tis JESUS; and life's cares grow lighter
As you think of the Home and the Glory above.

Have you sinned as none else in the world have before you?
Are you blacker than all other creatures in guilt?

Oh, fear not, and doubt not; the mother that bore you

Loves you less than the Saviour Whose Blood you have spilt.

Then come to His Feet and lay open your story
Of suffering, of sorrow, of guilt, and of shame;

For the pardon of sin is the crown of His glory,

And the joy of our LORD to be true to His Name. Amen.

LIGHT and comfort of my soul,

When the billows o'er me roll Thou dost bid me, in Thy word, Cast my burden on the LORD; JESUS, Saviour once betrayed, Sacrifice for sinners made; Wretched, lost, I cry to Thee, Friend of sinners, plead for me.

JESUS, I in tears would mourn
All the anguish Thou hast borne ;
In the garden I would be

Faithful watcher still with Thee;
Thou hast suffered, Thou hast bled,
Thorns have pierced Thy sacred Head;
Saviour, while I cling to Thee,
Let Thy Passion plead for me.

Mocked and scourged-condemned to die,

On Thy cross extended high ;

Tenant of the lonely tomb,

Mighty Victor o'er its gloom,

Rising to Thy Throne above,

Crowned, victorious King of Love;

LORD of Lords, to Thee I flee,

Friend of sinners, plead for me. Amen.