87. Hark! Hark! the Voice of Christ, the Sinner's Savior

11.10.11.10.
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Hark! hark! the voice of Christ, the sinner’s Savior,
 
In glory seated on His Father’s throne,
 
Telling of love and everlasting favor
 
For sinners far from God, by sin undone.
 
Message of Jesus, message of love,
 
Telling of welcome to that bright home above.
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It is the voice of Him now crowned with glory,
 
Telling of life for "whosoever will";
 
How sweet the sound of that entrancing story,
 
Which tells of love for guilty sinners still.
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Blest words! They speak to us of God’s salvation,
 
Worked out by Christ alone upon the cross,
 
Who by His blood redeems from every nation,
 
And saves His people from eternal loss.
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Now, weary souls, who rest and peace are seeking,
 
Who long for One to meet their deepest need,
 
Hear in the Word the voice of Jesus speaking,
 
And trust in Him who makes them free indeed.
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Soon Jesus’ voice of love may cease appealing,
 
And in your face the door of mercy close.
 
Spurn not the voice of Him with heart so feeling,
 
Who proved His love by dying for His foes.
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