Almost Persuaded

437 Almost Persuaded

1 “Almost persuaded” now to believe;
   “Almost persuaded” Christ to receive;
   Seems now some soul to say,
   “Go, Spirit, go Thy way;
   Some more convenient day
   On Thee I’ll call.”

2 “Almost persuaded,” come, come today;
   “Almost persuaded,” turn not away;
   Jesus invites you here,
   Angels are lingering near,
   Prayers rise from hearts so dear;
   O wanderer, come.

3 “Almost persuaded,” harvest is past!
   “Almost persuaded” doom comes at last!
   “Almost” cannot avail;
   “Almost” is but to fail!
   Sad, sad, that bitter wail,
   “Almost,” but lost!
                         Philip P. Bliss
                         Hymns for the Family of God