God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Words & Music: L. Pinckney Huggins, in Song Land Messenger No. 2, by Anthony J. Showalter et al. (Dallas, Texas & Dalton, Georgia: Showalter-Lincoln & A. J. Showalter, 1898), number 249 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Huggins’ full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head-and-shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Sinners, the message is sounding,
Jesus is speaking to thee;
List while He’s tenderly saying,
Weary one, come unto Me.
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Hear, O hear the Gospel call;
Come to Christ, before Him fall;
He has said if you believe,
Life eternal you shall have.
Jesus has carried your sorrows,
Jesus has borne all your grief;
Now unto you He is calling,
Come, and I’ll give you relief.
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Come with your sins to the Savior,
Come unto Him while you may;
This is the message He sends you,
Come and believe Me today.
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Sinners, while Jesus is waiting,
Waiting to freely forgive,
Come and accept of His mercy,
Trust Him, believe Him and live.
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