270. 7s. M. 8l. Bowring.
Invitation.
1Pilgrim, burdened with thy sin,
Come the way to Zion's gate,
There, till mercy speaks within,
Knock, and weep, and watch and wait--
Knock--he knows the sinner's cry,
Weep--he loves the mourner's tears,
Watch--for saving grace is nigh,
Wait--till heavenly grace appears.
2Hark, it is thy Saviour's voice!
"Welcome, pilgrim, to thy rest."
Now within the gate rejoice,
Safe, and owned, and bought and blest--
Safe--from all the lures of vice,
Owned--by joys the contrite know,
Bought--by love and life the price,
Blest--the mighty debt to owe!
3Holy pilgrim! what for thee,
In a world like this, remains?
From thy guarded breast shall flee
Fear, and shame, and doubt and pains--
Fear--the hope of heaven shall fly,
Shame--from glory's view retire,
Doubt--in full belief shall die,
Pain--in endless bliss expire.