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1 Oh, tender and sweet was the Father’s voice
As He lovingly called to me,
“Come over the line, it is only a step—
I’m waiting, My child, for thee.”
Refrain 1-3:
“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain,
Angels are chanting the heavenly strain;
“Over the line!”—Why should I remain
With a step between me and Jesus?
2 “But my sins are many, my faith is small”;
Lo! the answer came quick and clear:
“Thou needest not trust in thyself at all,
Step over the line, I’m here.” [Refrain]
3 “But my flesh is feeble,” with tears I said,
“And the way I cannot see;
I fear if I try I may sadly fail,
And thus may dishonor Thee.” [Refrain]
4 The world is so cold that I cannot go back,
Press forward I surely must;
I’ll lay my weak hand in His wounded palm,
Step over the line, and trust.
Refrain 4:
“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain,
Angels are chanting the heavenly strain;
“Over the line!”—I will not remain,
I’ll cross it and go to Jesus.
The Gospel in Song, 1926 (Timeless Truths)
First Line: | Oh, tender and sweet was the Father's voice |
Title: | Over the Line |
Author: | Ellen Knight Bradford |
Meter: | 10.7.10.7.9.10.9.8 |
Refrain First Line: | Over the line, hear the sweet refrain |
Instances (1 - 2 of 2) | Title | First Line | Tune | Tune Key | Author | Meter | Scripture | Date | Subject | Source | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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The Cyber Hymnal #5487 | Over the Line | Oh, tender and sweet was the Master's voice | [Oh, tender and sweet was the Master's voice] | Ellen Knight Bradford | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ||||||||||
Timeless Truths #605 | Over the Line | Oh, tender and sweet was the Father's voice | APPEAL | Mrs. N. K. Bradford | 10.7.10.7.9.10.9.8 | Revelation 3:20 | Invitation | | Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Over_the_Line); Review and Herald Publishing Association, <i>The Gospel in Song</i>, 1926 (84) | ![]() | ![]() |