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Knock and It Shall Be Opened

D. S. Warner • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Verse 1

O’er the door of heaven’s kingdom Are the words forever true, “If ye knock it shall be opened”— Opened, sinner, yes, to you.

Chorus

Sinner, come, why still delay? Knock at mercy’s door today; “Lost and guilty,” be thy plea, Then ’twill open wide to thee.

Verse 2

Oh, how kind this proclamation To the vilest sinner lost— Perfect, free and full salvation, Purchased at a boundless cost.

Chorus

Sinner, come, why still delay? Knock at mercy’s door today; “Lost and guilty,” be thy plea, Then ’twill open wide to thee.

Verse 3

See the blessed invitation: “He that knocks may enter in”; Will you now accept the offer, Casting off your load of sin?

Chorus

Sinner, come, why still delay? Knock at mercy’s door today; “Lost and guilty,” be thy plea, Then ’twill open wide to thee.

Verse 4

Have you long withstood His mercy? Has your heart unfeeling grown? “He that knocketh here may enter,” Is as sure as heaven’s throne.

Chorus

Sinner, come, why still delay? Knock at mercy’s door today; “Lost and guilty,” be thy plea, Then ’twill open wide to thee.

Verse 5

Come, poor sinner, read the writing, Knock at mercy’s door today; Hear the love of God inviting, Come and enter while you may.

Chorus

Sinner, come, why still delay? Knock at mercy’s door today; “Lost and guilty,” be thy plea, Then ’twill open wide to thee.

Scripture References

Reference 2

  • luke 11:9-10