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The Savior Calling

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1 Have you heard the Savior calling?
‘Tis a message from above,
Calling you from sin and sorrow,
To a life of peace and love.

Chorus:
Then return, for He is calling,
Yes, He’s calling now to thee;
He will break the yoke so galling,
Cleanse thy heart and set thee free.

2 Hast thou spent thy substance living
For thyself in lavish fare,
Never giving aught to Jesus,
Who has died thy sins to bear? [Chorus]

3 Wilt thou spurn His tender mercies,
Who has done so much for thee,
Walked this earth so sad and lonely,
Shed His blood on Calvary? [Chorus]

4 Turn, and give thyself to Jesus,
He will heal thy wounded soul,
Freely pardon thy transgressions,
Cleanse and make thee fully whole. [Chorus]


Source: Light and Life Songs: adapted especially to sunday schools, prayer meetings and other social services #13

Author: D. M. Cathey

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Text Information

First Line: Have you heard the Savior calling?
Title: The Savior Calling
Author: D. M. Cathey
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then return, for he is calling
Copyright: Public Domain

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