Far from God, Away from Jesus

Far from God, away from Jesus,
Straying in the paths of sin,
Knowing not God’s full salvation,
Jesus calls you midst earth’s din.

Refrain

Come, ’tis Jesus calls you;
Come, without delay.
He is willing now to save you;
Come, O come today.

Why continue in your roaming?
Jesus bids you come today.
Mercy’s offer still is open;
Why not come without delay?

Refrain

How much longer will you tarry?
How much longer will you roam?
Listen, Jesus calls you to Him;
Will you not at once come home?

Refrain

Can you stay away from Jesus
With eternity in view?
Can you still reject His mercy
When you hear His call so true?

Refrain

You may almost come to Jesus,
But “almost” will never save;
For the soul that “fully” trusts Him
On the cross His life He gave.

Refrain

Author: Unknown

No clear attribution in standard hymnals or databases; lyrics appear in various 19th/early 20th-century gospel song collections without a named author. Style is typical of American revival/gospel songs of that era (refrain-driven invitation hymn). Alternate possibilities include anonymous camp-meeting writers or figures like Fanny Crosby, but no evidence supports a specific name.