Scripture Verse

The Master is come, and calleth for thee. John 11:28

Introduction

Words: Re­bec­ca R. Couch, in the Sal­va­tion Ar­my’s War Cry, De­cem­ber 22, 1881.

Music: Ira D. San­key, 1874 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

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Ira D. Sankey
1840–1908

Lyrics

We have a message, a message from Jesus,
And time now is speeding, the moments are few;
The Master is come, O make haste to receive Him,
For sinners He waits; He is calling for you!

Refrain

For you He is calling, for you He is calling,
Yes, Jesus is calling, is calling for you.

We have a message, a message from Jesus,
A message of hope to the weary of heart;
The love of my Savior, there’s nothing so precious,
The friendship of Jesus will never depart.

Refrain

We have a message, a message from Jesus,
A message of love to the poor drunkard’s soul;
The love of my Jesus will snap all his fetters,
The blood of my Savior makes perfectly whole.

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We have a message, a message from Jesus,
O do not reject Him and forfeit your soul!
The Savior invites you just now to receive Him,
And in His great love to be made fully whole.

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