Living Hymns ‎#49

49. The Stranger 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.

Chorus:
Oh, let the dear Saviour come in,
He'll cleanse the heart from sin;
Oh, keep him no more out at the door,
But let the dear Saviour come in.

2 O lovely attitude,--he stands
With melting heart and open hands;
O matchless kindness, and he shows
This matchless kindness to his foes. [Chorus]

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. [Chorus]

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

5 Admit him, ere his anger burn,--
His feet, departed, ne'er return;
Admit him, or the hour's at hand
You'll at His door rejected stand. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a stranger at the door
• Title: The Stranger at the Door
• Refrain First Line: Oh, let the dear Saviour come in
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:20
• Notes: By permission.

Tune Information

• Name: [Behold a stranger at the door]
• Composer: T. C. O'Kane
• Key: A Major