The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#398

398. Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Troubled

1 Art thou weary, art thou troubled,
Art thou sore distressed?
"Come to me," said One, "and coming,
Be at rest."

2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If He be my Guide?
"In His feet and hands are wound-prints,
And His side."

3 Hath He diadem, as monarch,
That His brow adorns?
"Yes, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns."

4 If I find Him, if I follow,
What His guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

6 If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?
"Not till earth, and not till heaven
Pass away."

7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, "Yes."

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou troubled
• Title: Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Troubled
• Translator: John M Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 8 5 8 3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: The Call to Salvation
• Source: Greek, 8th Century

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Henry W Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 8 5 8 3
• Key: G Major or modal