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Go and Inquire

William A. Ogden • English

Primary Scripture: John 5:39

Verse 1

Searching the Scriptures, the blessed Scriptures, Seeking the Saviour day by day, Striving to learn the wondrous story,— What does the blessed Bible say?

Chorus

Go and inquire, the King commandeth; Ask of the Lord for me and thee; Knock at the open door of mercy, Where there is pardon full and free.

Verse 2

Searching the Scriptures, the blessed Scriptures, Seeking to know the heav’nly way, Trying to reach the golden city,— What does the blessed Bible say?

Chorus

Go and inquire, the King commandeth; Ask of the Lord for me and thee; Knock at the open door of mercy, Where there is pardon full and free.

Verse 3

Searching the Scriptures, the blessed Scriptures, Seeking the wand’rers by the way, Trying to point a soul to Jesus,— What does the blessed Bible say?

Chorus

Go and inquire, the King commandeth; Ask of the Lord for me and thee; Knock at the open door of mercy, Where there is pardon full and free.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 5:39