Almost persuaded now to believe
| Song’s Chords | Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Mandolin |
| Category | English Hymnal |
| Lyricist | Philip P. Bliss, pub.1871 |
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Almost persuaded now to believe;
“Almost persuaded” Christ to receive;
Seems now some soul to say,
“Go, Spirit, go Thy way;
Some more convenient day
On Thee I’ll call.”
“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.
“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!
About the hymn
“Almost Persuaded” is a well-known Christian hymn written in 1871 by Philip P. Bliss, a prominent American hymn writer and Gospel singer. The song became popular during evangelistic meetings in the 19th and early 20th centuries, where it was often used to encourage people to make a firm decision to follow Christ.
Key Details:
- Author: Philip P. Bliss (1838–1876), who also composed famous hymns like “Hallelujah, What a Savior” and “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.”
- First Published: 1871.
- Purpose: The hymn was intended to prompt people to avoid spiritual procrastination and make a clear choice for Christ.
Inspiration:
Bliss was reportedly moved by a sermon based on Acts 26:28, where King Agrippa says to Paul, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” The phrase struck Bliss as a tragic outcome, where someone comes close to salvation but ultimately misses it, leading him to write the hymn.