Almost Persuaded

INTRO (piano and organ) VERSE 1 I think myself happy, King Agrippa, To answer before you today; Why should it seem a thing incredible That God should raise the dead from the grave? I too once thought I ought to oppose The name of Jesus of Nazareth, Until at midday on the road A light from heaven took my breath. VERSE 2 "Rise and stand upon your feet, I have appeared to make you a servant and witness, To open their eyes, to turn them from darkness to light, From the power of Satan to God, That they may receive forgiveness And a place among those sanctified by faith in Me." So, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient To the heavenly vision I received. CHORUS Almost persuaded, Almost a Christian, the king said; But almost is not enough, my friend, Almost is to be lost instead. I would to God that not only you, But all who hear me speak today, Were such as I am, except these chains; Come to Jesus, come today. BRIDGE This was not done in a corner, The Christ has suffered, the Christ has risen, First to rise from the dead, To proclaim light to the people and the nations. FINAL CHORUS (choir swells) OUTRO Come to Jesus, Come today.