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Jesus Knocks at Thy Heart

Anthony J. Showalter • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Verse 1

Lo! Jesus patiently knocks at the door, Knocks at thy heart, knocks at thy heart; Open today and resist Him no more, Lest He forever depart.

Chorus

Knocking today, knocking today; Jesus is knocking, Is knocking for entrance today.

Verse 2

Open the door and say, Master, come in, Come and abide, come and abide; He will redeem thee and cleanse from all sin, He will be with thee to guide.

Chorus

Knocking today, knocking today; Jesus is knocking, Is knocking for entrance today.

Verse 3

Jesus stands waiting and pleads with thee still; Open today, open today; How canst thou treat the dear Savior so ill? How canst thou turn Him away?

Chorus

Knocking today, knocking today; Jesus is knocking, Is knocking for entrance today.

Verse 4

Open the door of thy heart and find rest, Find it today, find it today; Let Him but enter and thou shalt be blest; Why wilt thou longer delay?

Chorus

Knocking today, knocking today; Jesus is knocking, Is knocking for entrance today.

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