Why Keep Jesus Waiting?

Verse 1

Why keep Jesus waiting, Waiting in the cold? He will bear you gently, Gently to His fold; See Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore.

Verse 2

Why keep Jesus waiting, Waiting at the door? Oft He knocketh softly, Softly o’er and o’er; Hear Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore.

Verse 3

Why keep Jesus pleading, Pleading at the door? He would be your Saviour, Ever, evermore; Love Him, soul, and open, Open, I implore.

Verse 4

Why keep Jesus waiting-- Knocking at the door? Soon He’ll cease His pleading, Yes, for evermore; Come, poor soul, obey Him, Open, I implore.