Author: George F. Root, 1820-1895 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #229 (2011) Meter: 9.9.9.6 with refrain First Line: Come to the Savior, make no delay Refrain First Line: Joyful, joyful will the meeting be Lyrics: 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!"
Refrain:
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 every heart leap forth and rejoice;
And let us freely make Him our choice;
Do not delay, but come. [Refrain]
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? [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Call to Discipleship; Devotion; Invitation Scripture: John 6:37 Languages: English Tune Title: INVITATION
Come to the Savior