Crowning Glory No. 2 ‎#151

151. He Calleth for Thee

1 He is calling thee, my brother, He is calling thee today,
Why from Him in cold and hunger wilt thou roam?
He so patiently entreateth thee no longer to delay,
For there's food and shelter waiting thee at home.

Chorus:
He is calling, He is calling,
He is calling thee, my brother, to come home,
He is calling, He is calling,
He is calling thee, my brother, to come home.

2 Now arise and say, "My Father, I have sinn'd and griev'd Thee sore,
I have spurned Thy loving favor many years;
Oh, have mercy, I beseech Thee, Thy forgiveness I implore;
With a pardon banish all my doubts and fears. [Chorus]

3 Ere thou reachest home He'll see thee and will hasten thee to greet,
With His arms outstretched to clasp thee to His breast;
He will gladly give thee welcome and with tenderness will meet;
Thou at home wilt be thy Father's favored guest. [Chorus]

4 He will spread for thee a banquet, all the saved will join the throng,
He will clothe thee in a robe of righteousness;
All the saints and angels gather round the throne will sing the song
Of redemption—and the Father's name will bless. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: He is calling thee, my brother, He is calling thee today
• Title: He Calleth for Thee
• Author: Ada Blenkhorn
• Refrain First Line: He is calling
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Copyright: Copyright, 1891, by P. Bilhorn.

Tune Information

• Name: [He is calling thee, my brother, He is calling thee today]
• Composer: Peter Bilhorn
• Incipit: 54355 55117 61765
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1891, by P. Bilhorn.