Hymn
Admission into the Church
Enquire, ye pilgrims, for the way,
That lead's to Sion's hill,
And thither set your steady face,
With a determin'd will.
Invite the strangers all around
Your pious march to join;
And spread the sentiments you feel
Of faith and love divine.
O come, and to his temple haste,
And seek his favour there;
Before his footstool humbly bow,
And pour your fervent prayer!
O come, and join your souls to God
In everlasting bands.
Accept the blessings he bestows,
With thankful hearts and hands.
Admission into the Church — Text from A Collection of Evangelical Hymns, 1793. Public domain. https://yeshuanow.com/hymns/admission-into-the-church
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Questions about this hymn
Who wrote Admission into the Church?
The words of Admission into the Church were written by Philip Doddridge; the version here was published in 1793. The library holds 55 more hymns by Philip Doddridge, including Thrice happy souls, who, born from heaven and Invitation to the Gospel Feast.
Is Admission into the Church public domain?
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What is the metre of Admission into the Church?
Admission into the Church is in Common Metre (8.6.8.6). Hymns in the same metre can usually be sung to the same tunes — for example, Preservation by Day and Night, When any turn from Zion's way and God Our Portion Here and Hereafter.