Christ at the Door

Verse 1

Behold a stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still; You treat no other friend so ill.

Verse 2

But will He prove a friend indeed? He will- the very Friend you need! The Man of Nazareth, 'tis He, With garments dyed at Calvary.

Verse 3

O lovely attitude! He stands With melting heart and laden hands! O matchless kindness! And He shows This matchless kindness to His foes.

Verse 4

Admit Him, for the human breast Ne'er entertained so kind a guest; No mortal tongue their joys can tell With whom He condescends to dwell.