That Gentle Whisper
E. E. Hewitt • English
Primary Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12
Verse 1
Do you hear that gentle whisper? Sweeter accents cannot be; 'Tis the Saviour's invitation, "Come, my child, oh, come to me."
Chorus
Come to me, come to me; Sweetly breathes that gentle whisper, "Come to me, oh, come to me," Breathes the Saviour's invitation, Come to me, oh, come to me.
Verse 2
Wait not till the evening shadows Close around your dark'ning way, Come, while morning dewdrops sparkle, Come, while early sunbeams play.
Chorus
Come to me, come to me; Sweetly breathes that gentle whisper, "Come to me, oh, come to me," Breathes the Saviour's invitation, Come to me, oh, come to me.
Verse 3
Come, and bring your fresh affections, Youth's bright flowers of joy and love, Come, to find eternal treasures, Find your truest Friend above.
Chorus
Come to me, come to me; Sweetly breathes that gentle whisper, "Come to me, oh, come to me," Breathes the Saviour's invitation, Come to me, oh, come to me.
Verse 4
Leave these shallow streams untasted, Never can they satisfy, Come, to drink of living waters, Freely flowing from on high.
Chorus
Come to me, come to me; Sweetly breathes that gentle whisper, "Come to me, oh, come to me," Breathes the Saviour's invitation, Come to me, oh, come to me.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- 1-kings 19:12