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Come to Jesus

Anna Shipton • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Verse 1

Come to Jesus, ye who wander Far from hope, and peace, and rest; Scorned, neglected, and forsaken, Sorrowful, and sore distressed. Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Ye of fear and sin oppressed.

Verse 2

Come to Jesus, y who never Listened to his word before; Hear his loving invitation Sweetly sounding o'er and o'er; Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, And behold your sins no more.

Verse 3

Come to Jesus! He hath love you With a deep, abounding love; And His heart of tend’rest pity Needs no sacrifice to move. Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, And his free salvation prove.

Verse 4

Come to Jesus, Canaan's country Is the pilgrim's happy home; Linger not in Egypt's bondage, Sharon of the sinner's doom; Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Hark! the Spirit whispers, come.

Verse 5

Come! Oh come! The Master waiteth: Come! the longing Bride doth say: Come! He tarries whilst we linger; He hath borne our sins away. Come to Jesus, come to Jesus, Come, the Spirit cries, today.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-corinthians 6:2