Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) ‎#65

65. Behold a 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.

2 But will He prove a friend indeed?
He will- the very Friend you need!
The Man of Nazareth, 'tis He,
With garments dyed at Calvary.

3 O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and laden hands!
O matchless kindness! And He shows
This matchless kindness to His foes.

4 Admit Him, for the human breast
Ne'er entertained so kind a guest;
No mortal tongue their joys can tell
With whom He condescends to dwell.

Text Information

• First Line: Behold a stranger at the door!
• Title: Behold a Stranger at the Door
• Author: Joseph Grigg (1765)
• Meter: 88.88
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Revelation 3:20
• Topic: Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: HOLLEY
• Composer: George Hews (1835)
• Meter: 88.88
• Key: F Major