Revival Hymns ‎#54

54. Wand'ring afar from the love that bought

1 Wand’ring afar from the love that bought,
Straying away from the love that sought,
Many are slighting the Saviour’s thought,
With never a word of excuse.

Refrain:
Never a word of excuse!
Never a word of excuse!
Never a reason for going away,
Answering not when He calls today!
Souls that are slighting Him,
Stay, O stay!
You have never a word of excuse.

2 Jesus has finished the work begun,
Perfect redemption His death has won,
Nothing, O nothing is left undone,—
You have never a word of excuse. [Refrain]

3 List! He is tenderly calling still,
Patiently waiting your soul to fill;
You may be blest if you only will,—
You have never a word of excuse. [Refrain]

4 Come to His now, ere He turns away!
Hearken and follow, believe, obey,
Look to Him, love Him, and watch and pray,—
You have never a word of excuse. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Wand'ring afar from the love that bought
• Author: Julia H. Johnston
• Refrain First Line: Never a word of excuse!
• Publication Date: 1905

Tune Information

• Name: [Wand'ring afar from the love that bought]
• Composer: D. B. Towner