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Whosoever Will May Come

All have need of God's salvation, if with Him they'd live forever

Author: William McAlonan
Tune: [All have need of God's salvation]
Published in 5 hymnals


Representative Text

1 All have need of God’s salvation,
If with him they’d live for ever;
But a promise he has given,
It is written: Whosoever.

Refrain:
Whosoever will may come,
And who comes to him shall never
Disappointed turn away;
Praise the Lord! ‘tis whosoever.

2 And this word it reaches nations;
Not the rich or learned or clever
Only shall by him be rescued,
O praise God! ‘tis whosoever.

3 For the poor and broken-hearted
There’s a hope, and they need never
Have a fear about their coming,
For the book says: Whosoever.

4 To all kingdoms and all peoples
‘Tis the same, and shall be ever;
There’s no difference in the message,
But to all ‘tis whosoever.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #824

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Author: William McAlonan

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Text Information

First Line: All have need of God's salvation, if with Him they'd live forever
Title: Whosoever Will May Come
Author: William McAlonan
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Whosoever will may come
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #824

The Song Book of the Salvation Army #824
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