Hymnal: The Christian Hymnal Revised
Date: 1882
Compiler: A I Hobbs et al
Publisher/Printer: Christian Publishing Co
First Line: Ye wretched hungry starving poor
Topic: Gospel/Invitation Hymns
Writer: Anne Steele
Composer: John Chetham
Meter: CM
Tune: Marlow
Hymn Number: 313
Page Number: 112, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsYE wretched, hungry, starving poor,
Behold a royal feast,
Where mercy spreads her bounteous store
For every humble guest.
See, Jesus stands with open arms;
He calls, He bids you come;
Guilt holds you back, and fear alarms;
But see, there yet is room.
Room in the Saviour's bleeding heart;
There love and pity meet;
Nor will He bid the soul depart
That trembles at His feet.
O come, and with His children taste
The blessings of His love,
While hope attends the sweet repast
Of nobler joys above.