Scripture Verse

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: George H. Ry­der, in Tri­um­phant Songs, by Ed­win O. Ex­cell (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Ed­win O. Ex­cell, 1887), num­ber 15 (🔊 pdf nwc). The song was de­di­cat­ed to ev­an­gel­ist Sam P. Jones.

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

Lyrics

Brother! hear the Sav­ior calling,
See the sweat-drops on His brow;
Brother! see the teardrops falling,
Harken! He is calling now.

Refrain

Oh, hear the Sav­ior’s voice,
In accents sweet and clear;
He bids your heart rejoice,
You need no longer fear.

Brother! see the Sav­ior standing,
Mild compassion in His eye,
Lovingly His arms extending,
Brother! say, why will you die?

Refrain

Brother! hasten thy repenting,
He is rea­dy to forgive;
Brother! hasten thy relenting,
While He gently bids thee live.

Refrain

Brother! hasten His rejoicing,
Angels wait to bless you now;
They are listening for the voicing
Of your earnest, solemn vow.

Refrain