In the silent midnight watches, List------thy bosom's door ! How it knocketh, knocketh, knocketh, Knocketh evermore ! Say not 'tis thy pulse is beating---- 'Tis thy heart of sin ; 'Tis thy Saviour knocks, and crieth, " Rise, and let Me in ! "
2. Death comes down with reckless footsteps To the hall and hut ; Think you death will tarry knocking When the door is shut ? Jesus waiteth, waiteth, waiteth ; But the door is fast : Grieved, away thy Saviour goeth, Death breaks in at last.
3. Then 'tis time to stand entreating Christ to let thee in ; At the gate of heaven beating, Wailing for thy sin ! Nay ! alas, thou guilty creature ! Hast thou then forgot ? Jesus waited long to know thee, Now He knows thee not !