Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
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 4s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 315
Page Number: 196, 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 Saviour's love;
And to 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, O hear, the Saviour cry!