1 I hear the words of a precious Friend,
And one that I would not grieve;
He bids me come with a loving heart,
Now on his name believe.

Refrain:
He is calling me now,
He is tenderly calling me now,
He is calling me now, just now,
And this shall my answer be,
I will seek his face,
I will trust his grace,
And his smile I then shall see.

2 I hear the words of a precious Friend,
And still he is watching near;
I’ll come today for I cannot stay
From a Friend like him so dear. [Refrain]

3 I hear the words of a precious Friend,
And O what a joy to know;
The heart I bring to the Saviour’s feet,
He will make as white as snow. [Refrain]