1 A glorious invitation
Now calls you to the feast;
Each soul is now invited,
The greatest and the least.
Come, all ye heavy laden,
With sorrow or with care—
Today you are invited,
Your burdens Christ will bear.

Refrain:
The Spirit says come,
The Bride says come;
Let him that heareth come;
Let him that thirsteth come,
And whosoever will
Let him take of the water of
Life freely.

2 That blessèd invitation!
Oh, hear today and heed;
The Spirit now is calling,
Why longer dwell in need?
Thy soul today is fainting,
For Christ the living bread;
Accept the invitation,
Come while the feast is spread. [Refrain]

3 Repeat the invitation!
Pass on the blessèd news;
Let none forsake His mercy,
Or pardon now refuse.
’Tis Jesus that is calling—
All things are ready, come—
The Spirit will direct you,
The Bride will welcome home. [Refrain]