1.In the highways and hedges go seek for the lost,Gather them in to the fold,Was the earnest command that our Saviour divineTaught his disciples of old.Chorus:Urge them to come, show them the way;Tenderly, lovingly, bring them today;Urge them to come, why should they roam?Bring them along to our dear Saviour's home.2.If the Shepherd we love, we will care for the sheep;Precious are they in his sight;They are out in the desert, they wander alone;Lead them from darkness to light. [Chorus]3.To the weary and thirsty the Saviour has said,"Come, heavy laden, to me,I will give you to drink of the water of life;"Tell them the fountain is free. [Chorus]4.There's welcome for all in the kingdom of grace,All who repent and believe;And the souls that have stray'd and returned to the fold,Jesus will gladly receive. [Chorus]
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Title
Urge Them to Come
Key
A♭ Major
Titles
Urge them to come, show them the way;
First Line
In the highways and hedges go seek for the lost
Author
Dr. C. R. Blackall
Year
1908
Composer
W. H. Doane
Hymnal
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Tune
In the highways and hedges go seek for the lost
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Chorus
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Subjects
Christ: Teachers’ Meetings; Living His Life: Teachers’ Meetings; Living His Life: Call to Activity