| Song | Oh Tender And Sweet Was |
| Album | Top Sacred Songs |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian Music |
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| Tags | Oh Tender And Sweet Was |
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Oh, Tender And Sweet
Was The Master’s Voice
As He Lovingly Called To Me:
“Come Over The Line!
It Is Only A Step
I Am Waiting, My Child, For Thee!”
“Over The Line!”
Hear The Sweet Refrain!
Angels Are Chanting The Heavenly Strain:
“Over The Line!”
Why Should I Remain,
With A Step Between Me And Jesus!
“But My Sins Are Many,
My Faith Is Small:”
Lo! The Answer Came Quick And Clear:
“Thou Needest Not Trust
In Thyself At All;
Step Over The Line: I Am Here!”
“Over The Line!”
Hear The Sweet Refrain!
Angels Are Chanting The Heavenly Strain:
“Over The Line!”
Why Should I Remain,
With A Step Between Me And Jesus!
“But My Flesh Is Weak,”
I Tearfully Said,
“And The Way I Cannot See;
I Fear If I Try I May Sadly Fail,
And Thus May Dishonour Thee.”
“Over The Line!”
Hear The Sweet Refrain!
Angels Are Chanting The Heavenly Strain:
“Over The Line!”
Why Should I Remain,
With A Step Between Me And Jesus!
Ah, The World Is Cold,
And I Cannot Go Back;
Press Forward I Surely Must:
I Will Place My Hand
In His Wounded Palm,
Step Over The Line, And Trust.
“Over The Line!”
Hear The Sweet Refrain!
Angels Are Chanting The Heavenly Strain:
“Over The Line!”
I Will Not Remain,
I’ll Cross It And Go To Jesus!



