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XLV. Now the Saviour stands a pleading

1 Now the Saviour stands a pleading
At the sinners bolted heart;
Now in heaven is interceding,
Undertaking sinner's part.

Chorus:
Sinners can you hate that Saviour,
Can you thrust him form your arms;
Once he died for your behaviour,
Now he calls you to his charms.

2 Now he pleads his sweat and bloodshed,
Shews his wounded hands and feet;
Father save them tho' they're blood red,
Raise them to an heavenly seat. [Chorus]

3 Sinners, hear your God and Saviour,
Hear his gracious voice to-day;
Turn from all your base behaviour,
Now return repent and pray. [Chorus]

4 Open now your hearts before him,
Bid your Saviour welcome in;
Now receive and love adore him,
Take a full discharge from sin. [Chorus]

5 Now he's waiting to be gracious,
Now he stands and looks on thee;
See what kindness love and pity,
Shines around, on you and me. [Chorus]

6 Come! for all things now are ready,
Yet there's room for many more;
O ye blind ye lame and needy,
Come to grace's boundless store. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Now the Saviour stands a pleading
Language: English
Publication Date: 1801
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
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