Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) ‎#280

280. I hear a voice that comes from far

1 I hear a voice that comes from far,
From Calvary it sounds abroad;
It soothes my soul, and calms my fear;
It speaks of pardon bought with blood.

2 And is it true that many fly
The sound that bids my soul rejoice,
And rather choose in sin to die,
Than turn an ear to mercy’s voice?

3 Alas for those!the day is near
When mercy will be heard no more;
Then will they ask, in vain, to hear
The voice they would not hear before.

4 With such, I own, I once appear'd,
But now I know how great their loss;
For sweeter sounds were never heard
Than mercy utters from the cross.

Text Information

• First Line: I hear a voice that comes from far
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1870
• Topic: Gospel Call; Day of grace; Gospel: the call of; Grace: day of; Invitations: of Christ; Unbelief
• Notes: Author from index: Kelly

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