"Over the Line"

Verse 1
Oh, tender and sweet was the Master’s voice
As He lovingly call’d to me,
“Come over the line, it is only a step–
I am waiting, my child, for thee.” 

Chorus 1-3
“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain,
Angels are chanting the heaven by strain,
“Over the line,”– Why should I remain
With a step between me and Jesus? 

Verse 2
But my sins are many, my faith is small,
Lo! the answer came quick and clear:
“Thou needest not trust in thyself at all,
Step over the line, I am here.” 

Verse 3
But my flesh is weak, I tearfully said,
And the way I cannot see;
I fear if I try I may sadly fall,
And this may dishonor Thee. 

Verse 4
Ah, the world is cold, and I cannot go back,
Press forward I surely must;
I will place my hand in His wounded palm,
Step over the line, and trust. 

Chorus 4
“Over the line,” hear the sweet refrain,
Angels are chanting the heaven by strain,
“Over the line,”– I will not remain,
I’ll cross it and go to Jesus.