Hymn 89

I hear Thy welcome voice

L. Hartsough

Verse 1

I hear Thy welcome voice,

That calls me, Lord, to Thee;

For cleansing in Thy precious blood,

That flowed on Calvary.

Verse 2

I am coming, Lord! Coming now to Thee!

Wash me, cleanse me, in the blood,

That flowed on Calvary.

Though coming weak and vile,

Thou dost my strength assure;

Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse,

Till spotless all and pure.

Verse 3

‘Tis Jesus calls me on; To perfect faith and love;

To perfect hope, and peace, and trust,

For earth and heavens above.

Verse 4

‘Tis Jesus who confirms,

The blessed work within;

By adding grace to welcome grace,

Where reigned the power of sin.

Verse 5

And He the witness gives,

To loyal hearts and free,

That every promise is fulfilled,

If faith but brings the plea.

Verse 6

All hail, atoning blood! All hail, redeeming grace!

All hail, the gift of Christ our Lord,

Our strength and righteousness.