Zaccheus climbed the tree

Verse 1

Zacchaeus climbed the tree And thought himself unknown, But how surprised was he When Jesus called him down! The Lord beheld him, tho' concealed, And by a word his pow'r revealed.

Verse 2

Wonder and joy at once Were painted on his face. Does he my name pronounce? And does he know my case? Will Jesus deign with me to dine? Lord, I, with all I have, am thine!

Verse 3

Thus where the gospel's preached, And sinners come to hear, The hearts of some are reached Before they are aware; The word directly speaks to them And seems to point them out by name.

Verse 4

'Tis curiosity Oft brings them in the way The spectacle to see, And hear what we can say, But how the sinners start to find The Savior knows their inmost mind.

Verse 5

Their long-forgotten faults Are brought again in view And all their secret thoughts Revealed in public, too; Though compassed with a crowd about, The searching word has found them out.

Verse 6

While thus distressing pain And sorrow fills their hearts, They hear a voice again That bids their fears depart, Then like Zacchaeus they are blest, And Jesus deigns to be their guest.