Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: From the cross uplifted high
Topic: The Gospel Invitations
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 7s six lines
Tune: Rosefield
Hymn Number: 224
Page Number: 086, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFrom the cross, uplifted high,
Where the Savior designs to die,
What melodious sounds we hear,
Bursting on the ravished ear!
"Love's redeeming work is done,
Come and welcome, sinner--come.
"Sprinkled now with blood the throne,
Why beneath thy burdens groan?
On my pierced body laid,
Justice owns the ransom paid;
Bow the knee, embrace the Son;
Come and welcome, sinner-come.
"Spread for thee the festal board:
See, with richest dainties stored;
To thy Father's bosom pressed,
Yet again a child confessed,
Never from this house to roam;
Come and welcome, sinner-come.
"Soon the days of life shall end;
Lo! I come, your Savior, Friend,
Safe your spirits to convey
To the realms of endless day,
Up to my eternal home;
Come and welcome, sinner--come."