Lo, a loving friend is waiting

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Lo, a loving friend is waiting

Author: John M. Wigner
Published in 4 hymnals

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1. Lo, a loving friend is waiting,
He is calling thee;
Listen to His voice so tender,
“Come to Me.

2. “On the cross for thee I suffered,
Death I bore for thee,
Canst thou still refuse My mercy?
Trust to Me.

3. Long hast thou been Satan’s captive,
I will set Thee free;
Then, rejoicing in thy freedom,
Follow Me.

4. Many times has Jesus spoken,
Now He speaks again;
Shall Thy Savior’s invitation
Be in vain?

5. Soon that voice will cease its calling,
Wilt thou still delay?
Wait no longer, sin grows stronger,
Yield today.

6. Savior, I will wait no longer,
Now to Thee I come;
And when life’s short voyage is over,
Take me home.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #3875

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Author: John M. Wigner

Wigner, John Murch, second son of J. T. Wigner, was born at Lynn, June 19, 1844. He was educated at the Grammar School of Lynn, and afterwards graduated B.A. and B.SC. in the London University. Mr. J. M. Wigner now resides near London, and has been for many years in the India Home Civil Service. He is connected with his father's church, and has done much to promote the spiritual welfare of the young. He is the author of several hymns, three of which are in the Baptist Psalms and Hymns for School and Home, 1882;— 1. "Come to the Saviour now!" Invitation. 2. "Lost one! wandering on in sadness." Return to God. 3. "Lo, a loving Friend is waiting." The Call of Jesus. The first of these is in the Baptist Psalms & Hymns, 1880, and… Go to person page >

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