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Jesus Is Passing This Way

By Fanny J. Crosby (1895)

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1. Is there a heart that is waiting,
Longing for pardon today?
Hear the glad message proclaiming
Jesus is passing this way.
Is there a heart that has wandered?
Come with thy burden today;
Mercy is tenderly pleading,
Jesus is passing this way.
Refrain:
Jesus is looking for thee,
Jesus is looking for thee,
Sweet is the message today,
Jesus is looking for thee.
2. Is there a heart that is broken,
Weary and sighing for rest?
Come to the Saviour who offers
Peace to the sad and oppressed.
Come to thy only redeemer,
Come to his infinite love,
Come to the gate that is leading
Homeward to mansions above.
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Luke 19:4

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“Jesus Is Passing This Way” is a gospel hymn written by Fanny J. Crosby in 1895, with tune by William Howard Doane. It addresses people in various spiritual conditions — those waiting for pardon, those who have wandered, those who are broken or burdened — with the invitation to come to Christ, because "mercy is tenderly pleading, Jesus is passing this way."

The hymn has been included in many hymnals (over 50) and published in collections such as The Song Book of the Salvation Army. It is considered a strong invitation hymn, encouraging a decision of faith. 

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