Would you win a soul to God? Tell him,—it was sovereign grace Tell him of that liberty Wherewith Jesus makes thee free; Sweetly speak of sins forgiven, Earnest of the joys of heaven. Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult Of our life's wild, restless sea, As of old, Saint Andrew heard it Turned from home, and toil and kindred, Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world's golden store; From each idol that would keep us, Saying, "Christian, love Me more." In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "That we love Him more than these." Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies, Saviour, make us hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Weak and wounded, sick and sore, Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power. He is able, He is willing, doubt no more. Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness He requireth Is to feel your need of Him ; 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam. Agonizing in the garden, Lo! your Maker prostrate lies; On the bloody tree behold Him, Hear Him cry before He dies: "It is finished;" Sinners, will not this suffice? Lo! th' incarnate God ascended, None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good. |