1028    L.M.     Henry Fowler
Joshua’s Invitation, in a Gospel Sense. Joshua 3. 9

1 Come hither, ye by sin distressed,
  And hear the Saviour’s faithful word;
  Soon ye shall enter into rest,
  And know that he’s your conquering Lord.

2 Come hither, ye whose rising fears
  Forbid you to exult and sing;
  Whose moments pass in sighs and tears,
  Feeling your guilt a dreadful sting.

3 Does Satan tempt you to give up,
  And call no more on Jesus’ name?
  Cast not away your little hope;
  Come hither, and behold the Lamb.

4 Come hither, to the Saviour come,
  Vile as thou art in every view;
  In Jesus’ house there still is room
  For needy sinners, such as you.

5 Power and love in Christ combine,
  An able, willing Saviour too;
  Is he a Sun? On thee he’ll shine.
  Is he thy God? He’ll bring thee through.