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1 Sweet words o'er-arching mercy's door,
In golden light aflame,
Come, enter, "whosoever will,"
Through one availing name.
Refrain:
Oh, hear the Holy Spirit say,
The door stands open wide to-day,
Open wide! open wide!
In this accepted day.
2 Thou who art standing just outside,
O look within, and see
The blest delights of that fair fold,
Eternal, full, and free. [Refrain]
3 There peace, like a bright river flows,
There, "pleasures evermore,"
And grace, and purity, and love,
Beyond that open door. [Refrain]
4 The hands that bear the nail-prints still
Fling mercy's door so wide;
'Tis Jesus waiting there himself
To welcome thee inside. [Refrain]
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Sweet words o'er-arching mercy's door |
| Author: | L. H. Edmunds |
| Refrain First Line: | Oh, hear the Holy Spirit say |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1893 |
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