Grieve Not the Spirit

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Thou art not very far from the kingdom, Almost thou'rt persuaded today

Author: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Tune: [Thou art not very far from the kingdom]
Published in 2 hymnals

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1 Thou art not very far from the kingdom;
Almost thou’rt persuaded today;
Thy heart has been touched by the gospel,
O grieve not the Spirit away.

Refrain:
Grieve not the Spirit away,
Grieve not the Spirit away;
Thou art not very far from the kingdom,
O grieve not the Spirit away.

2 Thou art not very far from the kingdom,
But halting, His voice to obey,
While angels are watching and waiting,
O grieve not the Spirit away. [Refrain]

3 Thou art not very far from the kingdom,
Just over the border astray;
Yet still is the voice interceding,
O grieve not the Spirit away. [Refrain]

4 Thou art not very far from the kingdom;
Decide! there’s no time for delay;
Accept Him, believe Him, receive Him,
O grieve not the Spirit away. [Refrain]

Source: The Gospel Chorus: for use in prayer meetings, young people's societies and revivals #38

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First Line:	Thou art not very far from the kingdom, Almost thou'rt persuaded today
Title:	Grieve Not the Spirit
Author:	Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Grieve not the Spirit away
Copyright:	Public Domain