The Morning Star ‎#26

26. Standing, knocking, waiting

1 Sinner, didst thou hear it,
'Tis the Savior's call,
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Christ the Lord of all,
Seeking for an entrance
In that heart of thine,
Pleading to transform thee
By His grace divine.

Chorus:
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Hear His gentle voice;
'Tis the Savior calling,
Make today your choice.

2 Tender is His accent,
Winning is His tone,
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Wants thee for a son.
Father's house of mansions,
Beautiful and fair,
Stands in grandeur waiting,
He would sup you there. [Chorus]

3 Oh, canst thou refuse Him,
Knocking day by day,
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Yield without delay.
Yes, the Lord Almighty,
Humbled in the dust,
Beggeth thee as sov'reign,
"Take Me as thy guest." [Chorus]

4 Soon the day is coming,
When no more, as now,
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Christ to thee will bow;
On His throne of glory,
Thou the beggar then,
Judgment passing o'er thee,
Thou wilt beg in vain. [Chorus]

5 Oh, I yield, I open,
Savior at the door,
Standing, knocking, waiting,
Thou shalt wait no more.
Enter with forgiveness,
Enter, Peerless One;
Treat me as a servant,
Never as a son. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Sinner, didst thou hear it
• Title: Standing, knocking, waiting
• Author: Peter Vogel
• Refrain First Line: Standing, knocking, waiting
• Publication Date: 1877
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:20
• Copyright: By permission of John Church & Co., owners of copyright.

Tune Information

• Name: [Sinner, didst thou hear it]
• Composer: Knowles Shaw
• Key: E Major