Scripture Verse

God…hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. 2 Thessalonians 2:16

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Ar­thur D. Hen­ry, in New Songs of Praise, by Al­fred E. Hel­ton et al. (Le­noir, North Ca­ro­li­na: Teach­ers’ Mu­sic Pub­lish­ing, 1913), num­ber 97 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Hen­ry (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

O the joy and consolation
Jesus offers thro’ sal­va­tion,
Since a ransom for our sins He freely died,
That we might some day be given
Our reward with angels in Hea­ven,
And in gladness ne­ver ending there abide!

Refrain

Yes, the Sav­ior offers joy and consolation,
And a home within the glo­ri­ous mansions for aye;
If you will no longer wander,
But accept His love and sal­va­tion,
He will freely, He will freely bless today.

O the joy and consolation,
To be free from condemnation,
Thro’ our Sav­ior, our blest Lord and friend so dear;
If you would now be possessing
Jesus and His every blessing,
Only trust Him, only trust Him: He is near.

Refrain

O ’tis free to every nation,
Without price or compensation,
And He’s calling, oh! He calls you now to come;
Only take Him as your Sav­ior,
Sharing in His wonderful favor,
And for­ev­er, yes, for­ev­er, dwell at home.

Refrain