Why keep Jesus waiting Waiting in the cold? He will bear you gently Gently to His fold See Him soul and open Open I implore Why keep Jesus waiting Waiting at the door? Oft He knocketh softly Softly o'er and o'er Hear Him soul and open Open I implore Why keep Jesus waiting Knocking at the door? Soon He'll cease His pleading Yes forevermore Come poor soul, obey Him Open I implore Why keep Jesus waiting Waiting in the cold? He will bear you gently Gently to His fold See Him soul and open Open I implore