Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#320

320. O Jesus, Thou art standing

1 O Jesus, Thou art standing
Outside the fast-closed door,
In lowly patience waiting
To pass the threshold o'er;
Shame on us, Christian brothers,
His name and sign who bear,
O shame, thrice shame upon us,
To keep Him standing there!

2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking;
And lo! that hand is scarred,
And thorns Thy brow encircle,
And tears Thy face have marred.
O love that passeth knowledge,
So patiently to wait!
O sin that hath no equal,
So fast to bar the gate!

3 O Jesus, Thou art pleading
In accents meek and low,
"I died for you, My children,
And will ye treat Me so?"
O Lord, with shame and sorrow
We open now the door;
Dear Saviour, enter, enter,
And leave us nevermore.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, Thou art standing
• Author: Bp. W. Walsham How, 1823-1897
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism

Tune Information

• Name: LUX MUNDI
• Composer: Sir Arthur Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: E♭ Major