And the Spirit and the bride say,
Revelation 22:17Come.
Words & Music: D. S. Johnston, in Shining River, edited by Henry S. Perkins & William O. Perkins (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson, 1875), page 14 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Johnston’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Thy Savior is tenderly calling thee now,
O careless one, calling to thee;
He’s pleading and waiting to hear thy vow,
He’s calling, calling thee now.
Refrain
Sinner, thy Savior is calling, calling to thee.
Accept the sweet pardon He now will give;
O sinner, He’s calling thee.
Too long you have followed your own crooked way,
Till weary and tired of sin;
He shows you a refuge of hope today,
You’ll find it only in Him.
Refrain
Your loved ones are pleading and praying for you,
In tears they have agonized long;
The angels are waiting to tell the news,
And all will join in the song.
Refrain