Knocking at the Door

M. B. C. Slade • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Verse 1

Who at my door is standing, Patiently drawing near, Entrance within demanding? Whose is the voice I hear?

Chorus

Sweetly the tones are falling; “Open the door for me! If thou wilt heed My calling, I will abide with thee.”

Verse 2

Lonely without He’s staying: Lonely within am I; While I am still delaying, Will He not pass me by?

Chorus

Sweetly the tones are falling; “Open the door for me! If thou wilt heed My calling, I will abide with thee.”

Verse 3

All through the dark hours dreary, Knocking again is He; Jesus, art Thou not weary, Waiting so long for me?

Chorus

Sweetly the tones are falling; “Open the door for me! If thou wilt heed My calling, I will abide with thee.”

Verse 4

Door of my heart, I hasten! Thee will I open wide. Though He rebuke and chasten, He shall with me abide.

Chorus

Sweetly the tones are falling; “Open the door for me! If thou wilt heed My calling, I will abide with thee.”

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