"Almost Persuaded"

Almost Persuaded

" Almost Persuaded" was written by Philip Bliss after he had an inspiration following a sermon he had just listened to. The Reverend Brundage ended his preaching with a sentence that rang in his ears. He said, " He who is almost persuaded is almost saved, and to be almost saved is to be entirely lost." After hearing this, Bliss was very impressed and later that afternoon set on the composition for the hymn, "Almost Persuaded." This composition is one of the most compelling that Bliss wrote.

On one occasion, the power of this hymn was demonstrated. In 1874, it was sung at the close of a service at London’s Agricultural Hall. At the end of the sermon, the congregation bowed their heads as "Almost Persuaded" was sung. The audience of over fifteen thousand was touched in such a dramatic way by the lyrics of the composition. The crowd became still and silent as many made decisions for Christ.

Almost Persuaded

(1) "Almost persuaded" now to believe;

"Almost persuaded" Christ to receive:

Seems now some soul will say,

"Go, Spirit, go Thy way;

Some more convenient day

On Thee I'll call."

(2) "Almost persuaded," come, come today;

"Almost persuaded," turn not away:

Jesus invites you here,

Angels are lingering near,

Prayers rise from hearts so dear,

O wanderer, come.

(3) "Almost persuaded," harvest is past!

"Almost persuaded," doom comes at last!

"Almost" cannot avail,

"Almost" is but to fail!

Sad, sad, that bitter wail,

"Almost," but lost!

In Acts 26:28, King Agrippa tells Paul, " Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" (NIV) The composition, "Almost Persuaded" has been doing just that with many souls.

" Almost Persuaded"

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