(Tune— “Blessed Assurance,” S. S. & S., No. 500.)
1. “JESUS is waiting,” patiently still,
Waiting that heav’n with sinners may fill;
Wash’d in His blood, they’re fast pressing in,
Leaving you still in darkness and sin.
*Waiting for you; yes, waiting for you;
Others have come, but why have not you?
Oh, you’d not linger if you but knew
What there is waiting, waiting for you.
2. Angels are waiting, wond’ring to see
How unbelieving still you can be,
Longing to make this anthem resound,
“Let us be glad, My lost one is found.” *
3. Loved ones are waiting: think of the tears
Shed over you with anguish and fears;
Think of their cry as once more they bow,
“Lord, save tonight!” then come to Him now. *
4. Hell too is waiting. Oh, sinner, think,
You are now standing just on the brink;
Only one step—the line may be crossed:
Only one step—for eternity lost. *
5. “Jesus is waiting.” Hear it again;
Let Him no longer tarry in vain;
Once more He calls you; once more we say,
“Jesus is waiting.” Come while you may. *
W.L.