So near the door—and the door stood wide!
Close to the port—but not inside!
Near to the fold—yet not within!
Almost resolved to give up sin!—
Almost persuaded to count the cost!
Almost a Christian—and yet lost!
Saviour, I come, I cry unto Thee,
O! let not these words be true of me.
I want to come to the point today,
O! allow me not to turn away;
Give me no rest till my soul shall be
WITHIN THE REFUGE! SAFE IN THEE!