Scripture Verse

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20

Introduction

Words: M. W. O. Vance, in New Songs of Praise, by Al­fred E. Hel­ton et al. (Le­noir, North Ca­ro­li­na: Teach­ers’ Mu­sic Pub­lish­ing, 1913), num­ber 103.

Music: Dol­phus D. Glov­er (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lyrics

Working for our Mas­ter
In this world below,
Striving to be helpful
Everywhere we go;
Asking those who’re weary
With their load of sin,
To heed Je­sus’ calling
And let Him come in.

Refrain

Hear Him knocking now,
Let Him not depart,
Open wide the door,
And ask Him to enter
And dwell in your hearts.

Working for our Sav­ior
Every day and hour,
Making known His goodness,
Mercy, peace and power;
Showing those who wander
In the paths of sin,
The good things He’s promised
If they let Him in.

Refrain

Working for our Sav­ior
With a heart that’s strong,
Helping Him with good
To overcome the wrong;
Pointing those in darkness
O’er and o’er again,
To Je­sus, who asks them
To let Him come in.

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