The Christian Pilgrim

Verse 1

Pilgrim, burdened with thy sin, Come the way to Zion's gate; There, till mercy speaks within, Knock, and weep, and watch, and wait: Knock--he knows the sinner's cry; Weep--he loves the mourner's tears; Watch, for saving grace is nigh; Wait, till the heavenly grace appears.

Verse 2

Hark, it is the Saviour's voice! Welcome, pilgrim, to thy rest! Now within the gate rejoice, Safe, and owned, and bought, and blest: Safe from all the lures of vice; Owned by joys the contrite know; Bought by love, and life the price; Blessed the mighty debt to owe.

Verse 3

Holy pilgrim! what for thee In a world like this remains? From thy guarded breast shall flee Fear, and shame, and doubts, and pains: Fear, the hope of heaven shall fly; Shame, from glory's view retire; Doubt, in full belief shall die; Pain, in endless bliss expire.