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Text:Only A Step To Jesus
Author:P. H.
Tune:[Only a step to Jesus]
Composer:Paul Hutchens

73. Only A Step To Jesus

1 Only a step to Jesus
From your sin and shame,
Simply by believing
On His precious name.

Chorus:
Why not take it now?
Why not take it now?
Only a step to Jesus
Why not now?

2 Only a step to Jesus
From your doubt and fear;
If you only trust Him,
They will disappear. [Chorus]

3 Only a step to Jesus;
Why will you delay?
Heed the Spirit’s pleading,
Let Him have His way. [Chorus]

4 Only a step to Jesus;
He is waiting still.
Bring Him all your burden,
Yield to Him your will. [Chorus]

5 Only a step to Jesus;
Tho’ you’ve gone astray,
He in mercy calls you,
Do not turn away. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Only a step to Jesus
Title: Only A Step To Jesus
Author: P. H.
Refrain First Line: Why not take it now?
Language: English
Publication Date: 1934
Copyright: © 1928 by Paul Hutchens
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [Only a step to Jesus]
Composer: Paul Hutchens
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: © 1928 by Paul Hutchens
Notes: Now Public Domain



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