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56. The Great Invitation

1 Have you heard the Saviour calling you today,
Weary wand’rer, calling you from sin?
Will you heed the gentle warning and obey,
And gladly enter in?

Refrain:
O soul, be ready when the Bridegroom comes,
O soul, be ready for your heav’nly home,
If you’d hear the message from the Lord, “well done!”
Be ready! be ready when the Bridegroom comes!

2 Would you spurn the offer now so freely giv’n,
Or resist those tender words of love?
Would you rest securely in the hope of heav’n?
Then turn to things above. [Refrain]

3 When at last your earthly pilgrimage is o’er,
And the silent river stands in view,
Will a glad, sweet welcome from the other shore
Be your to help you through? [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Have you heard the Saviour calling you today
Title: The Great Invitation
Author: J. H. E.
Refrain First Line: O soul, be ready when the Bridegroom comes
Language: English
Publication Date: 1897
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Have you heard the Saviour calling you today]
Composer: J. Howard Entwisle
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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