Scripture Verse

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. Revelation 3:20

Introduction

Words: Lu­cy A. Funk, in Ce­les­ti­al Songs, ed­it­ed by B. B. Funk (Ath­ens, Mi­chi­gan: B. B. Funk, 1890), num­ber 2.

Music: Ben­ja­min B. Funk (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Lu­cy or Ben­ja­min Funk (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Only a step to the Sav­ior,
Sinners, why tarry so long?
Only a step; He is waiting,
Come join the glorified throng.

Refrain

Only a step, only a step,
Only a step to the cru­ci­fied One;
Only a step to God’s only Son,
Only a step to Je­sus.

Only a step; will you take it,
Out of the darkness to light?
Angels will carry the tidings,
If you receive Him tonight.

Refrain

Only a step; come and take it,
Pillow your head on His breast;
He will, if only you’ll trust Him,
Give you sweet rest, happy rest.

Refrain

Only a step; He is calling,
Prodigal children, come home.
Why will you tarry in darkness?
In Heav’n there’s rest and there’s room.

Refrain