Songs of Revival Power ‎#39

39. When Jesus Knocks

1 When Jesus knocks, our startled eyes
See cherished sins in loathsome guise;
The evil thought, we scarce confessed;
Crawls out and mocks us with the rest.
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

2 He knocks again, and longing eyes
Catch a sweet glimpse of Paradise,
Of “pastures green,” of “Waters still,”—
And angel pinions fan and thrill,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

3 When Jesus knocks sometimes we see
But weary pilgrim guest, may by,—
Tho’ food nor shelter craveth he:
“Give me thine heart,” the only plea,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

4 When Jesus knocks, oh! heart of mine
Grieve not the messenger divine;
Say not to him, “Some other day:”
The gracious time may pass away,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

Text Information

• First Line: When Jesus knocks, our startled eyes
• Title: When Jesus Knocks
• Author: Mrs. H. D. Carmichael
• Publication Date: 1907
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [When Jesus knocks, our startled eyes]
• Composer: J. H. Tenney
• Notes: Public Domain.