Religion

Will You not come?

by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836–1879

From Hymns

Religion

Will you not come to Him for Life ?
Why will ye die, oh, why ?
He gave His life for you, for you !
The gift is free, the word is true !
Will you not come? oh, why will you die?

Will you not come to Him for Peace ?
Peace through His cross alone !
He shed His precious blood for you ;
The gift is free, the word is true !
He is our Peace — oh, is He your own ?

Will you not come to Him for Rest !
All that are weary, come !
The rest He gives is deep and true,
JT is offered now, 't is offered you !
Rest in His love and rest in His home.

Will you not come to Him for Joy ?
Will you not come for this ?
He laid His joys aside for you,
To give you joy so sweet, so true :
Sorrowing heart, oh, drink of the bliss !

Will you not come to Him for Love?
Love that can fill the heart ?
Exceeding great, exceeding free !
He loveth you, He loveth me !
Will you not come ? Why stand you apart ?

Will you not come to Him for ALL ?
Will you not' taste and see ?'
He waits to give it all to you,
The gifts are free, the words are true !
Jesus is calling,' Come unto Me !'

MLA

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Will You not come?” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/211/.

Chicago

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Will You not come?” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/211/.

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