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Open Wide the Door

William Kitching • English

Primary Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Verse 1

Jesus knocks; He calls to thee; "Weary one, O come to me;" He can save, and only He; Open wide the door.

Chorus

Open wide the door, Open wide the door, He can save, and only He;-- Open wide the door.

Verse 2

Jesus knocks, He comes to save, 'Twas for thee His life He gave; He hath triumph'd o'er the grave; Open wide the door.

Chorus

Open wide the door, Open wide the door, He can save, and only He;-- Open wide the door.

Verse 3

Jesus knocks, is knocking still; Yield to Him at once thy will; He with joy thy heart can fill; Open wide the wide.

Chorus

Open wide the door, Open wide the door, He can save, and only He;-- Open wide the door.

Verse 4

Jesus knocks; the moments fly; While salvation yet is nigh; Ere the Saviour passeth by, Open wide the door.

Chorus

Open wide the door, Open wide the door, He can save, and only He;-- Open wide the door.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • revelation 3:20
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