3. “Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you life,” O cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to aid our strife! The Foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty And stronger than the strong. 4. “And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out.” O welcome voice of Jesus, Which drives away our doubt, Which calls us, very sinners, Unworthy though we be Of love so free and boundless, To come, dear Lord, to Thee! W. C. Dix, 1867. 50 7, 6, 8 l To-day Thy mercy calls us To wash away our sin. However great our trespass, Whatever we have been; However long from mercy Our hearts have turned away, Thy precious blood can cleanse us And make us white to-day. 2. To-day Thy gate is open, And all who enter in Shall find a Father’s welcome And pardon for their sin. The past shall be forgotten, A present joy be giv’n, A future grace be promised, A glorious crown in heav’n. 3. To-day our Father calls us, His Holy Spirit waits; His blessed angels gather Around the heavenly gates. No question will be asked us How often we have come; Although we oft have wandered, It is our Father’s home. 4. O all-embracing Mercy, O ever-open Door, What should we do without Thee When heart and eye run o’er? When all things seem against us, To drive us to despair, We know one gate is open, One ear will hear our prayer. O. Allen, 1862. 51 L. M. Behold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knocked before, Has waited long, is waiting still; You treat no other friend so ill. 2. But will He prove a friend indeed? He will; the very Friend you need; The Friend of sinners—yes, ’tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary. 3. O lovely attitude! He stands With melting heart and laden hands; O matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes. 4. Admit Him lest His anger burn And He, departing, ne’er return; Admit Him, or the hour’s at hand When at His door denied you’ll stand. J. Grigg, 1756, a. 52 S. M. The Spirit in our hearts Is whispering, “Sinner, come!” The Bride, the Church of Christ, proclaims To all His children, “Come!” 2. Let him that heareth say To all about him, “Come!” Let him that thirsts for righteousness To Christ, the Fountain, come.