Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal
Date: 1871
Compiler: Under direction of the Christian Hymn-Book Committee
Publisher/Printer: Bosworth Chase & Hall
First Line: Listen to the gospel telling
Topic: The Gospel Invitations
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
Composer:
Meter: 8s 7s and 4
Tune: Invitation
Hymn Number: 232
Page Number: 088, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsListen to the gospel, telling
How the Lord was crucified;
How upon the cross he suffered,
When he bowed his head and died,
All for sinners!
Come, then, to his bleeding side.
Listen to the gospel calling!
Hear, O sinner, and obey!
Come to Jesus, he will save you,
Now, no longer stay away;
He invites you;
Sinner, then, make no delay.
Listen to the gospel pleading,
Hasten, sinner, to arise;
Come and cast yourself on Jesus,
He to none his love denies;
Trust him freely,
Wait no longer; now be wise.
Listen to the gospel, blessing
All who trust the Savior's love;
And the those who now obey him,
Bringing pardon from above;
Careless sinner,
Will you still refuse to move?
Listen to the gospel warning;
All who stay away must die;
Come, then, while all things are ready,
Mercy calls you from on high;
Come and welcome,
Hear, oh hear the Savior cry!