persuaded Almost

C1046 E1046
1
more “Almost I’ll some Thy to believe;
“Almost now to say,
  “Go, day
    on way,
  Some call.” to convenient persuaded” Thee soul receive;
  Seems Christ persuaded” Spirit, now go
2
invites today;
“Almost dear;
    O from near,
  Prayers come you wand’rer, so rise “Almost come! ling’ring here,
  Angels turn are come, not persuaded,” hearts away;
  Jesus persuaded,”
3
persuaded! the not sin,
  Cleanse you blood Oh, fails—
Oh, never every let in?
    Open you avails—
  Can without, door! within—
  Will be be from Him persuaded! His save Christ
4
wail—
    “Almost—but cannot doom “Almost last;
  “Almost” persuaded,” comes past!
“Almost at that to lost!” harvest persuaded,” but avail;
  “Almost” is fail!
  Sad, bitter is sad
5
persuaded, is fill—
    Oh, Be persuaded, near;
  His with will today! turn still,
  Turn voice and pleading now your heart hear!
Be is now sinner, will,
  Peace Jesus oh, now spirit