Laudes Domini ‎#596

596. "At the door"

1 Behold a Stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.

2 Oh, lovely attitude! he stands
With melting heart and laden hands;
Oh, matchless kindness! And he shows
This matchless kindness to his foes.

3 But will he prove a friend indeed?
He will, the very friend you need--
The Friend of sinners; yes, 'tis he,
With garments dyed on Calvary.

4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine,
Turn out his enemy and thine,
That soul-destroying monster sin,
And let the heavenly Stranger in.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a Stranger at the door!
• Title: "At the door"
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Topic: Atonement: Offered; Christ: Knocking at the Door; Ingratitude; Invitations
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BERA
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: E♭ Major