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269. Come to the Savior

1 Come to the Savior, make no delay -
Here in His Word He's shown us the way;
Here in our midst He’s standing today,
Tenderly saying, "Come!"

Chorus:
Joyful, joyful will the meeting be,
When from sin our hearts are pure and free,
And we shall gather, Savior, with Thee,
In our eternal home.

2 "Suffer the children!" O hear His voice,
Let ev'ry heart leap forth and rejoice,
And let us freely make Him our choice:
Do not delay, but come. [Chorus]

3 Think once again, He’s with us today -
Heed now His blest commands, and obey;
Hear now His accents tenderly say,
"Will you, my children, come? [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Come to the Savior, make no delay
Title: Come to the Savior
Author: George F. Root, 1820-1895
Refrain First Line: Joyful, joyful will the meeting be
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Invitation
Tune Information
Name: [Come to the Savior, make no delay]
Composer: George F. Root, 1820-1895
Key: B♭ Major



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