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INVITATION AND PRIVILEGE

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 3, 1890

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 16, No. 9.

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INVITATION AND PRIVILEGE.

“BEHOLD, I stand at th’ door and knock,” Saith thy Redeemer and thy Lord. Unbar the door, shoot back the lock, And list the loving Master’s word. He’ll sup with thee while thou dost spread Before Him sins and griefs of thine; He’ll bless the board, and Sorrow’s bread Shall be transformed by Love Divine.
And thou, half-starved on scanty dole, Shalt sup with Him—His bounties share— Shalt satisfy thy famished soul With blood-bought viands, rich and rare, Shalt eat His bread and quaff His wine, Jehovah’s gracious gifts so free. Still wilt thou close that heart of thine? Eternal Love calls now to thee.