Over the Line

Verse 1

Oh, tender and sweet was the Father’s voice As He lovingly called to me, “Come over the line, it is only a step— I’m waiting, My child, for thee.”

Chorus

“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain, Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; “Over the line!”—Why should I remain With a step between me and Jesus?

Verse 2

“But my sins are many, my faith is small”; Lo! the answer came quick and clear: “Thou needest not trust in thyself at all, Step over the line, I’m here.”

Verse 3

“But my flesh is feeble,” with tears I said, “And the way I cannot see; I fear if I try I may sadly fail, And thus may dishonor Thee.”

Verse 4

The world is so cold that I cannot go back, Press forward I surely must; I’ll lay my weak hand in His wounded palm, Step over the line, and trust.

Chorus 2

“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain, Angels are chanting the heavenly strain; “Over the line!”—I will not remain, I’ll cross it and go to Jesus.