Welcome in the dear Lord's name,
Welcome as can be;
He has said "it is the same
As receiving me."
Tarry, if it be His will,
Many a happy year;
But if not we gladly still
Bid thee welcome here.

chorus:
Welcome in the dear Lord's name,
Welcome as can be;
He has said "it is the same
As receiving me."

Jesus is our Shepherd, dear,
We in Him believed;
He to us has come so near
Him we have received.
Welcome then, dear Jesus, Thou,
Who our life didst give,
Humbly at Thy feet we bow
And Thyself receive.

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