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Linger No Longer

Tullius C. O'Kane • English

Primary Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Verse 1

Come, needy sinners, Jesus is waiting, Waiting to give you peace within; Haste to the Savior, Trust in his mercy, Taste all the joys of pardoned sin.

Chorus

Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Low at his foot-stool humbly bow Oh Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Jesus will save you save just now.

Verse 2

Come, come to Jesus, Angels are waiting, Waiting to bear the news above; Sinners are coming, Wand'rers returning, Seeking again a Father's love.

Chorus

Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Low at his foot-stool humbly bow Oh Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Jesus will save you save just now.

Verse 3

Come, come to Jesus, Dear friends are waiting, Waiting to greet you in their throng; Happy in Jesus, Sharing their rapture, Singing with them the new, new song.

Chorus

Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Low at his foot-stool humbly bow Oh Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Jesus will save you save just now.

Verse 4

Come, come to Jesus, All things are ready, Ready for your return today; Time fast is fleeting, Judgment is hast'ning, Come, find salvation while you may.

Chorus

Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Low at his foot-stool humbly bow Oh Linger no longer, Come now to Jesus, Jesus will save you save just now.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • proverbs 23:26