Scripture Verse

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15

Words: John R. Holt, in Gos­pel Songs and Hymns No. 1, ed­it­ed by George B. Hol­sing­er (Bridge­wa­ter, Vir­gin­ia: George B. Hol­sing­er, 1898), num­ber 69.

Music: Da­cia John R. Holt, 1898 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

O, soul in the shadows, to Satan a slave,
Accept the dear Sav­ior, He’s mighty to save.
Then why not believe Him? He’s passing this way;
Accept Him rejoicing, He’ll save you today.

Refrain

’Tis Je­sus your Sav­ior that’s passing this way;
Oh, list to His pleading, accept him today.
’Tis Je­sus your Sav­ior that’s passing this way;
Oh, list to His pleading, accept him today.

Oh, think of His goodness and infinite love,
He came from the portals of glo­ry above
To rescue and save you; then harken and hear
The voice of His pleading, while Je­sus is near.

Refrain

Soul, why will you linger, and needlessly wait?
Time swiftly is passing, the hour groweth late.
The day of sal­va­tion hath dawned upon you;
Then come to the Sav­ior, so loving and true.

Refrain