Gospel Praise Book. ‎#202

202. The Open Door

1 From distant lands appealing,
There comes a cry for aid;
The day of Christ’s revealing
Breaks from the midnight shade;
While each expectant nation
Stands waiting on the shore,
O heralds of salvation,
Behold the open door.

Chorus:
Behold the open door,
Behold the open door,
O heralds of salvation,
Behold the open door.

2 God’s lightings cleave the ocean
To bear His words of cheer,
He guides the storm’s commotion
To draw the lands more near;
He breaks their bars asunder,
They melt His love before,
And men cry out in wonder,
“Behold the open door.” [Chorus]

3 God’s finger points thee onward,
Fear not the tempest’s frown,
The world is rolling sunward,
The Cross shines out a Crown;
Ye, to whom much is given,
O love and labor more;
Then sweet the voice from heaven,
“Behold the open door.” [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: From distant lands appealing
• Title: The Open Door
• Author: Miss P. J. Owens
• Refrain First Line: Behold the open door
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1885
• Topic: Missionary

Tune Information

• Name: [From distant lands appealing]
• Composer: W. J. Kirkpatrick