| Song | Behold A Stranger At The Door! |
| Content Description | Behold A Stranger At The Door! is a powerful Christian hymn that portrays Jesus Christ as the One gently knocking at the door of the human heart. It emphasizes themes of salvation, grace, repentance, and divine invitation. The hymn calls believers and seekers alike to open their hearts to Christ and receive His forgiveness and love. Often used in evangelistic meetings and revival services, its touching message continues to inspire surrender, faith, and renewed relationship with God. |
| Album | Most Popular Gospel Songs – Letter B |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
| Writer | Joseph Grigg |
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| Tags | invitation hymn, gospel song, revival hymn, Christian worship, traditional church hymn |
| Theme(s) | Salvation, Invitation, Repentance, Grace, Acceptance of Christ, Evangelism |
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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.
O Lovely Attitude! He Stands
With Melting Heart And Laden Hands;
O Matchless Kindness! And He Shows
This Matchless Kindness To His Foes.
But Will He Prove A Friend Indeed?
He Will; The Very Friend You Need;
The Friend Of Sinnersyes, ‘Tis He,
With Garments Dyed On Calvary.
Rise, Touched With Gratitude Divine;
Turn Out His Enemy And Thine,
That Soul Destroying Monster, Sin,
And Let The Heavenly Stranger In.
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.
Sovereign Of Souls, Thou Prince Of Peace,
O May Thy Gentle Reign Increase:
Throw Wide The Door, Each Willing Mind;
And Be His Empire All Mankind.
