Weeping sinners, dry your tears; Jesus on the throne appears; Mercy comes with balmy wing, Bids you his salvation sing.
2 Peace he brings you by his death, Peace he speaks with every breath; Can you slight such heavenly charms? Flee, O flee to Jesus’ arms.
311 8s & 7s. The pearl of great price. Matt. 13:46.
Sinner, seek the priceless treasure, Offered without price from God; Here is mercy without measure, Flowing in the Saviour’s blood. Come, then, to the fount of healing, Come, and prove its virtues true; Turn not from love’s sweet appealing, Jesus shed his blood for you!
2 Come, begin the race for heaven; Start to-day, O do not wait; Now’s the time that God has given; Sinner, do not be too late. When the door of mercy closes, You will stand and knock in vain; For, when justice interposes, Mercy will not call again!
312 8s, 7s & 4s. Look unto me and be saved. Isaiah 45:22.
Come, you sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love and power; He is able, He is willing—doubt no more.
2 Let not conscience make you linger, Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness he requireth, Is to feel your need of him; This he gives you, ’Tis the Saviour’s rising beam.
3 Come, you weary, heavy laden, Bruised and mangled by the fall; If you tarry till you’re better, You will never come at all: Not the righteous— Sinners Jesus came to call.
4 Agonizing in the garden, Lo! your Saviour prostrate lies! On the bloody tree behold him! Hear him cry before he dies, “It is finished!” Sinners, will not this suffice?
5 Lo! the rising Lord, ascending, Pleads the virtue of his blood: Venture on him, venture freely, Let no other trust intrude: None but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good.
6 Saints and angels, joined in concert, Sing the praises of the Lamb, While the blissful seats of heaven Sweetly echo to his name, Hallelujah! Sinners now his love proclaim.
313 8s & 7s. We are on the ocean sailing.
We are on the ocean sailing, Homeward bound we sweetly glide; We are on the ocean sailing, To a home beyond the tide. Chorus.— All the storms will soon be over, Then we’ll anchor in the harbor; We are out on the ocean sailing To a home beyond the tide.
2 Millions now are safely landed Over on the golden shore; Millions more are on their journey, Yet there’s room for millions more;
3 Come on board, O ship for glory, Be in haste, make up your mind, For our vessel’s weighing anchor— You will soon be left behind.
4 You have kindred over yonder, On that bright and happy shore; By and by we’ll swell the number; When the toils of life are o’er.
5 Spread your sails, while heavenly breezes Gently waft our vessel on; All on board are sweetly singing; Free salvation is the song.
6 When we all are safely landed, Over on the shining shore, We will walk about the city, And we’ll sing for evermore.
All the storms of life are over, Landed in the port of glory: Now no more on the ocean sailing— Safe at home beyond the tide.
314 8s, 7s & 4. He that hath ears let him hear. Matt. 13:9.
Sinners, will you scorn the message Sent in mercy from above? Every sentence, O how tender! Every line is full of love; Listen to it; Every line is full of love.
2 Hear the heralds of the gospel News from Zion’s King proclaim; “Pardon to each rebel sinner; Free forgiveness in his name:” O how gracious! “Free forgiveness in his name.”
3 Will you not receive the message— Listen to the joyful word; And embrace the news of pardon Offered to you by the Lord? Can you slight it— Offered to you by the Lord?
4 O ye angels, hovering round us, Waiting spirits, speed your way, Haste ye to the court of heaven; Tidings bear without delay; Rebel sinners Glad the message will obey.
315 8s, 7s & 4. The gospel invitation.
Listen to the gospel, telling How the Lord was crucified; How upon the cross he suffered, When he bowed his head and died, All for sinners! Come, then, to his bleeding side.
2 Listen to the gospel calling! Hear, O sinner, and obey! Come to Jesus, he will save you, Now, no longer stay away; He invites you; Sinner, then, make no delay,
3 Listen to the gospel pleading, Hasten, sinner, to arise; Come and cast yourself on Jesus, He to none his love denies; Trust him freely, Wait no longer; now be wise.
4 Listen to the gospel blessing All who trust the Saviour’s love; And to those who now obey him, Bringing pardon from above; Careless sinner, Will you still refuse to move?
5 Listen to the gospel warning; All who stay away must die; Come, then, while all things are ready, Mercy calls you from on high; Come and welcome, Hear, O hear the Saviour cry!