Whoever Will

O wandering souls, why will you roam
Away from God, away from home;
The Savior calls, O hear Him say,
“Whoever will may come today.”

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Whoever will, whoever will,
Whoever will may come today;
Whoever will may come today,
And drink of the water of life.

Behold His hands extended now,
The dews of night are on His brow;
He knocks, He calls, He waiteth still,
Oh, come to Him, whoever will.

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In simple faith His Word believe,
And His abundant grace receive;
No love like His the heart can fill,
Oh, come to Him, whoever will.

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The “Spirit and the Bride say, Come!”
And find in Him sweet rest, and home;
Let Him that heareth, echo still,
The blessèd whosoever will.

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Author: Philip P. Bliss

Year: 1869

Commonly attributed to Philip P. Bliss (sometimes with co-author or arranger credit to others). The text matches the opening of his gospel song 'Whosoever Will' / 'Whoever Will', first published in the late 1860s. Alternate attributions occasionally list it under the name of later compilers or as anonymous in some hymnals.