Close Thy Heart No More

Weary child, thy sin forsaking,
Close thy heart no more;
From thy dream of pleasure waking,
Open wide the door.

Refrain

While the lamp of life is burning,
And the heart of God is yearning,
To His loving arms returning,
Give thy wand’ring o’er.

To the Savior’s tender pleading,
Close thy heart no more;
Now the call of mercy heeding
Open wide the door.

Refrain

To the Gospel invitation
Close thy heart no more;
To receive a full salvation
Open wide the door.

Refrain

To the joy that fadeth never
Close thy heart no more;
To the peace abiding ever
Open wide the door.

Refrain

Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; the style, refrain structure, and evangelistic appeal are characteristic of her work. The hymn appears in late-19th-century gospel song collections, though some printings list only the composer (e.g., W. H. Doane) without contradicting her authorship.