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The Convention Hymnal Score of Hymn 9: St. Hilda (O Jesus, Thou Art Standing) by William W. How

1 O Jesus, Thou art standing
    Outside the fast closed door;
In lowly patience waiting
    To pass the threshold o'er:
Shame on us, Christian brethren,
    His name and sign who bear;
O shame, thrice shame upon us,
    To keep Him standing there!
 
2 O Jesus, Thou art knocking:
    And lo! that hand is scarred,
And thorns Thy brow encircle,
    And tears Thy face have marred.
O love that passeth knowledge,
    So patiently to wait!
O sin that hath no equal,
    So fast to bar the gate!
 
3 O Jesus, Thou art pleading
    In accents meek and low,
"I died for you, my children,
    And will you treat me so?"
O Lord, with shame and sorrow
    We open now the door:
Dear Savior, enter, enter,
    And leave us nevermore.
William W. How.

 

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