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When Jesus Knocks

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1 When Jesus knocks, our startled eyes
See cherished sins in loathsome guise;
The evil thought, we scarce confessed;
Crawls out and mocks us with the rest.
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

2 He knocks again, and longing eyes
Catch a sweet glimpse of Paradise,
Of “pastures green,” of “Waters still,”—
And angel pinions fan and thrill,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

3 When Jesus knocks sometimes we see
But weary pilgrim guest, may by,—
Tho’ food nor shelter craveth he:
“Give me thine heart,” the only plea,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

4 When Jesus knocks, oh! heart of mine
Grieve not the messenger divine;
Say not to him, “Some other day:”
The gracious time may pass away,
When Jesus knocks,
When Jesus knocks.

Source: Songs of Revival Power #39

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Author: Mrs. H. D. Carmichael

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Text Information

First Line: When Jesus knocks, our startled eyes
Title: When Jesus Knocks
Author: Mrs. H. D. Carmichael
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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One Hundred Gospel Hymns #81

One Hundred Gospel Hymns #81
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Songs of Revival Power #39

Songs of Revival Power #39
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The Voice of Melody #85

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