So near to the door-and the door stood wide!
Close to the port-but not inside;
Near to the fold-yet not within;
Almost persuaded to give up sin!
Almost persuaded to count the cost!
Almost a Christian-and yet lost!
Savior, I come, I cry unto Thee;
Oh let not these words be true of me;
I want to come to the point today;
Oh, suffer me not to turn away;
Give me no rest till my soul shall be
Within the refuge-safe in Thee!