3 Drawn by his dying love,

Ye wandering sheep, draw near!
He calls you from above,

The Shepherd's voice now hear:
To him whoever will may come,
In Jesus' arms there still is room.

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Sinners entreated by the Mercies of Christ.
SINNERS, behold the Lamb of God,
Who takes away our guilt;
Look to th' atoning precious blood,
That for our sins he spilt.

2 Sinners, to Jesus now draw near,
Invited by his word;

The chief of sinners need not fear;
Behold the Lamb of God!

3 Backsliders, too, the Saviour calls,
And washes in his blood:
Arise-return from grievous falls;
Behold the Lamb of God!

4 In every state, and time, and place,
Nought plead but Jesus' blood;
However wretched be your case,
Behold the Lamb of God!

5 Spirit of grace, to us apply
Immanuel's precious blood;

That we may, with thy saints on high,
Behold the Lamb of God.

THE voice of free grace cries, 'Escape to the mountain :

For Adam's lost race Christ hath opened a foun.

tain;

For sin and pollution-for every transgression, His blood flows most freely in streams of salvation.' Hallelujah to the Lamb! who hath purchased our pardon,

We'll praise him again when we pass over Jordan.

2 Ye souls that are wounded, oh flee to the Saviour! He calls you in mercy-'tis infinite favor;

Your sins are increasing; escape to the mountainHis blood can remove them, it flows from the fountain.

Hallelujah, &c.

3 Hail, blessed Redeemer, thy kingdom is glorious, O'er sin, death, and hell thou art more than victorious;

Thy name shall be praised in the great congregation, While angels and men sing the song of salvation. Hallelujah, &c.

4 With joy shall we stand, when escaped to the shore,

With harps in our hands, we will praise him the

more;

We'll range the sweet plains on the bank of the river,

And sing of salvation forever and ever!

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Hallelujah, &c.

S. M.

Free Invitation to All.

THE Spirit, in our hearts,

Is whispering, 'Sinner, come;' The bride, the church of Christ, proclaims To all his children, 'Come!'

2 Let him that heareth say

To all about him, 'Come!'

Let him that thirsts for righteousness,
To Christ, the fountain, come!

3 Yes, whosoever will,

Oh let him freely come,

And freely drink the stream of life;
"Tis Jesus bids him come.

4 Lo! Jesus, who invites,
Declares, 'I quickly come:'
Lord, even so! we wait thy hour;
O blest Redeemer, come!

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C. M.

Free Invitation to All.

OH what amazing words of grace
Are in the gospel found!
Suited to every sinner's case,
Who knows the joyful sound,

2 Poor, sinful, thirsty, fainting souls,
Are freely welcome here;
Salvation, like a river, rolls,
Abundant, free, and clear.

8 Come then, with all your wants and wounds,
Your every burden bring:
Here love-unchanging love-abounds,
A deep, celestial spring!

4 Whoever will-oh gracious word!-
Shall of this stream partake;

Come, thirsty souls-and bless the Lord,
And drink for Jesus' sake!

5 Millions of sinners, vile as you,

Have here found life and

peace;

Come, then, and prove its virtues too,
And drink, adore, and bless.

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C. M.

The Gospel Feast.

YE wretched, hungry, starving poor,
Behold a royal feast!

Where mercy spreads her bounteous store,
For every humble guest.

2 There Jesus stands with open arms; He calls-he bids you come:

Though guilt restrains-and fear alarms, Behold, there yet is room.

3 Oh! come, and with his children taste
The blessings of his love;

While hope expects the sweet repast
Of nobler joys above.

4 There, with united heart and voice,
Before th' eternal throne,

Ten thousand thousand souls rejoice,
In songs on earth unknown.

5 And yet ten thousand thousand more
Are welcome still to come:

Ye longing souls, the grace adore,
And enter while there's room.

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L. M. 61.

The Gospel adapted to give Peace and Rest. PEACE, humbl'd soul, whose plaintive moan Hath taught these rocks the notes of wo; Cease thy complaint-suppress thy groan, And let thy tears forget to flow; Behold the precious balm is found, To lull thy pain, to heal thy wound. 2 Come, freely come, by sin oppressed, Unburthen here thy weighty load;

Here find thy refuge and thy rest,
And trust the mercy of thy God:
Thy God's thy Saviour-glorious word!
Forever love and praise the Lord.

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L. M.

Sinners invited to Living Waters.

HO! every one that thirsts-draw nigh; "Tis God invites the fallen race; Mercy and free salvation buy;

Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. 2 Come to the living waters-come! Sinners, obey your Maker's call; Return, ye weary wanderers, home, And find his grace is free to all.

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S. M.

Now the accepted Time.

NOW is th' accepted time,

Now is the day of grace;
Now, sinners, come, without delay,
And seek the Saviour's face.

2 Now is th' accepted time,
The Saviour calls to-day;
To-morrow it may be too late;
Then why should you delay?
3 Now is th' accepted time,
The gospel bids you come;
And every promise in his word
Declares there yet is room.
4 Lord, draw reluctant souls,
And feast them with thy love:
Then will the angels swiftly fly
To bear the news above.