2 "Sprinkled now with blood the throne; 4 "Soon the days of life shall end; 2 Turn to Christ your longing eyes, See, in Him, your sins forgiven, Rev Rowland Hill (1744-1833) 1774 410 The Heart breaking before the Cross. 2 Yes, thy sins have done the deed, 3 Wilt thou let Him bleed in vain? Rev. Charles Wesley. (1708-1788.) 1745. alt SCOTLAND. 12, 11. John Clarke. (1770-1818.) 1800. 1. THE voice of free grace cries, Escape to the mountain; For Adam's lost race, Christ hath Hallelujah to the Lamb, who hath purchased our pardon, 2 Ye souls that are wounded, O flee to the We'll praise Him again, when we pass over Saviour; He calls you in mercy, 'tis infinite favor; Jordan. Rev. Richard Burdsall. (1735-1824.) 1796. ab. and alt Your sins are increased as high as a moun-412 tain, "O come to the merciful Saviour." IO 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, 2 There's a bright home above, where the sun never sets. O come then to Jesus, whose arins 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 3 Then come to the Saviour, whose mercy grows brighter The longer you look at the depths of His love, And fear not, 'tis Jesus, and life's cares grow lighter As you think of the home and the glory a bove. Rev. Frederick William Faber. (1814-1863.) 1849. ab. EXPOSTULATION. II. Rev. Josiah Hopkins. (1786-1862.) 1830. 1. O TURN ye, O turn ye, for why will ye die, When God in great mercy is coming so nigh? Now Jesus invites you, the Spirit says, "come!"And angels are waiting to welcome you home 2 Howvain the delusion, that, while you delay, 4 In riches, in pleasures, what can you obtain, Your hearts may grow better by staying away! To soothe your affliction or banish your pain? Come wretched, come starving, come just as To bear up your spirit when summoned to die, Or waft you to mansions of glory on high? you be, While streams of salvation are flowing so free. 3 And now Christ is ready your souls to re ceive; 5 Why will you be starving, and feeding on air? There's mercy in Jesus, enough and to spare; O how can you question, if you will believe? If still you are doubting, make trial and see, If sin is your burden, why will you not come? And prove that His mercy is boundless and 'Tis you He bids welcome; He bids you come home. free. Rev. Josiah Hopkins. 1830. 2 Thou who, houseless, sole, forlorn, 3 Ye who, tossed on beds of pain, Hither come, for here is found Rest eternal, sacred, sure. Mrs Anna Lætitia Barbauld. (1743-1825.) 1825. ab and He the fatal cause demands, 2 Sinners, turn, why will ye die? 3 Sinners, turn, why will ye Rev. Charles Wesley. (1708-1788.) 1745. ab. Simeon Butler Marsh. (1798-) 1834 The year of ju-bi- lec is come, The year of ju-bi- lce is come: Return, ye ranscmed sinners, home. year of jubilee is come, The year of ju- bi- lee is come, Return, 417 "The Year of Jubilee is come." 2 Jesus, our great High-Priest, Ye mournful souls, be glad : 3 Extol the Lamb of God, The all-atoning Lamb; Throughout the world proclaim: 4 Ye slaves of sin and hell, Your liberty receive, And blest in Jesus live: 5 Ye, who have sold for naught Shall have it back unbought, 6 The gospel trumpet hear, The news of heavenly grace; Rev. Charles Wesley. (1708-1788.) 1750. 418 ус ran somed sinners, home. "It is the Year of Jubilee." I FAIR shines the morning star; While dawns the day around: 2 Prisoners of hope, in gloom Rise with your Lord; He sets you free, 3 Ye, who have sold for naught 4 Ye, who yourselves have sold 5 Captives of sin and shame, The Lord's accepted year: James Montgomery. (1777-1854.) 1825 |