Joy to the World ‎#207

207. Come, ye sinners, poor and needy

1 Come, ye sinners, poor and needy,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love, and power.

Chorus:
"Whosoever," saith the Spirit,
With the Father and the Son;
"Whosoever," sinner, hear it,
"Whosoever will may come."

2 Now, ye needy, come and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify;
True belief and true repentance,
Every grace that brings you nigh. [Chorus]

3 Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness he requireth
Is to feel your need of him. [Chorus]

4 Come, ye weary, heavy-laden,
Bruised and mangled by the fall;
If you tarry till you're better,
You will never come at all. [Chorus]

5 Lo! th' incarnate God, ascending,
Pleads the merit of his blood;
Venture on him,--venture freely;
Let no other trust intrude. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Come, ye sinners, poor and needy
• Refrain First Line: "Whosoever," saith the Spirit
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879

Tune Information

• Name: WHOSOEVER WILL MAY COME
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Key: A♭ Major