I HEAR THY WELCOME VOICE

I hear thy welcome voice

That calls me, Lord to thee

For cleansing in thy precious blood

That flowed on Calvary.


I am coming, Lord;

Coming now to thee:

Wash me, cleanse me, in the blood

That flowed on Calvary.


Though coming weak and vile,

Thou dost my strength assure;

Thou dost my vileness fully cleanse,

Til spotless all and pure.


'Tis Jesus calls me on

To perfect faith and love,

To perfect hope, and peace, and trust,

For earth and heav'n above.


'Tis Jesus who confirms

The blessed work within,

By adding grace to welcomed grace,

Where reigned the pow'r of sin.


And he the witness gives

To loyal hearts and free,

That ev'ry promise is fulfilled,

If faith but brings the plea.