The Song Book of the Salvation Army 255. Only a step to Jesus

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army‎#255

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Text:	Only a step to Jesus
Author:	Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)

255. Only a step to Jesus

Full Text

1 Only a step to Jesus!
Then why not take it now?
Come, and thy sin confessing,
To him, thy Saviour bow.

Refrain:
Only a step, only a step!
Come, he waits for thee;
Come, and thy sin confessing,
Thou shalt receive a blessing,
Do not reject the mercy he freely offers thee!

2 Only a step to Jesus!
Believe, and thou shalt live;
Lovingly now he’s waiting
And ready to forgive.

3 Only a step to Jesus!
A step from sin to grace;
What has thy heart decided?
The moments fly apace.

4 Only a step to Jesus!
O why not come and say:
Gladly to thee, my Saviour,
I give myself away!

Text Information
First Line:	Only a step to Jesus
Author:	Fanny Crosby (1820-1915)
Refrain First Line:	Only a step, only a step
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1986
Topic:	The gospel: Invitation