Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: From the cross uplifted high
Topic: The Gospel/Invitations
Writer: <no first name given> Haweis
Composer:
Meter: 7s six lines
Tune:
Hymn Number: 303
Page Number: 188, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsFrom the cross uplifted high,
Where the Saviour deigns to die,
What melodious sounds we hear;
Bursting on the ravish'd 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 stor'd;
To thy Father's bosom press'd,
Yet again a child confess'd,
Never from his house to roam, --
Come and welcome, sinner, come.
"Soon the days of life shall end;
Lo, I come, your Saviour, Friend,
Safe your spirits to convey
To the realms of endless day,
Up to my eternal home;
Come and welcome, sinner, come."