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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!
W. T. Moore.