I hear Thy welcome voice - NAC Cape Town Male Choir

I Hear Thy Welcome Voice Welcome to this gentle and deeply devotional hymn, “I Hear Thy Welcome Voice.” Written by Rev. Lewis T. Hartsough in the 19th century, this beloved hymn expresses the soul’s humble response to Christ’s gracious invitation to come, to rest, and to be made clean. Composed during the revival era of the late 1800s, this hymn captures the heart of Christian repentance, renewal, and surrender. Its message is rooted in Jesus' words in John 6:37 – “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” The recurring theme is simple yet profound: Christ receives all who come to Him in faith, offering mercy, peace, and cleansing through His blood. Its tender melody and reverent tone make it a timeless call to draw nearer to the Saviour, not through human strength, but through the grace He freely gives. 🎶 Lyrics: I Hear Thy Welcome Voice (Words and Music by Lewis T. Hartsough, 1872) I hear Thy welcome voice That calls me, Lord, to Thee, For cleansing in Thy precious blood That flowed on Calvary. Refrain: 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, Till 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. All hail, atoning blood! All hail, redeeming grace! All hail, the gift of Christ our Lord, Our Strength and Righteousness!