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Behold a Stranger at the Door

1. Behold a stranger at the door!
He gently knocks, has knocked before,
Has waited long, is waiting still;
You treat no other friend so ill.

2. But will He prove a Friend indeed?
He will the very Friend you need!
The Man of Nazareth, 'tis He,
With garments dyed at Calvary.

3. O lovely attitude! He stands
With melting heart and laden hands!
O matchless kindness! and He shows
This matchless kindness to His foes.

4. Admit Him, for the human breast
Ne'er entertained so kind a guest;
No mortal tongue their joys can tell.
With whom He condescends to dwell.

Lyrics: Joseph Grigg
Music: John Edgar Gould

Tune: BERA