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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!”
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.
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!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 5 8 5 D
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Bible Refs:
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Lk 12:36;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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MUSIC
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Name:
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IN THE SILENT MIDNIGHT WATCHES
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Meter:
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8 5 8 5 D
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Key
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