1. Jesus is calling, calling, calling; Jesus is calling today;
Why should I linger, linger, linger?
I will arise and away.
They are so happy, happy, happy,
Who do their Savior obey (obey);
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Words by Palmer Hartsough / Music by J. H. Filmore

2. Jesus is pleading, pleading, pleading; Why should I wander in sin,
Jesus Is Calling, Calling, Calling
Jesus is pleading, pleading, pleading;
Why should I wander in sin,
While to His glory, glory, glory,
Glad He would welcome me in?
They are so happy, happy, happy,
Who do their Savior obey (obey);
Why should I linger, linger, linger?
I will arise and away.
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3. Jesus is waiting, waiting, waiting; Open now standeth the door;
Jesus Is Calling, Calling, Calling
Jesus is waiting, waiting, waiting;
Open now standeth the door;
Soon the night falleth, falleth, falleth;
Closed are the gates evermore.
They are so happy, happy, happy,
Who do their Savior obey (obey);
Why should I linger, linger, linger?
I will arise and away.
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