The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#458

458. Does the gospel word proclaim

1 Does the gospel word proclaim
Rest for those that weary be?
Then, my soul, put in thy claim;
'Tis that promise speaks to thee.

2 Marks of grace I cannot show,
All polluted is my best;
But I weary am, I know,
And the weary long for rest.

3 Burdened with a load of sin.
Harassed with tormenting doubt;
Hourly conflicts from within,
Hourly crosses from without.

4 All my little strength is gone,
Sink must I without supply;
Sure upon the earth is none
Can more weary be than I.

5 In the ark the weary dove
Found a welcome resting place;
Thus my spirit longs to prove
Rest in Christ, the Ark of grace.

Text Information

• First Line: Does the gospel word proclaim
• Author: John Newton
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: The Sinner: Repentance and Acceptance

Tune Information

• Name: ALLETTA
• Composer: William B. Bradbury
• Meter: 7s
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #720, 531, or 407.