Light and Life ‎#100

100. That open door

1 I have longed for the bliss of pardon,
And sighed to be cleansed from sin;
And I know if I come believing,
My Saviour will let me in;
For the door of his love is open,
He waiteth for those who seek,
But I tremble with fear and doubtings,
Oh, why is my faith so weak?

Chorus:
I'll enter that open door,
I'll enter that open door,
I'll enter that open door,
'Tis Jesus invites, I'll enter in,
I'll enter that open door.

2 I will trust, tho' I walk in darkness,
And pray till the light I see,
For the blood that has cleansed the vilest,
Will surely avail for me,
I have only the plea to offer,
That Jesus for me has died,
And with only my heart to give Him,
I haste to His blessed side. [Chorus]

3 I have longed for the bliss of pardon,
And sighed to be free from sin;
And I knock at the door, believing
That Jesus will let me in;
Oh, the faith in my soul grow stronger,
I tremble with fear no more,
'Tis my Saviour bids me welcome,
I'll enter that open door. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: I have longed for the bliss of pardon
• Title: That open door
• Refrain First Line: I'll enter that open door
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Word from "Central Presbyterian." By permission of J. H. Tenney.

Tune Information

• Name: [I have longed for the bliss of pardon]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.