A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) ‎#161

161. The Weary and Heavy-Laden

Come to Jesus, O my brothers,
Come in this accepted hour;
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity, love, and power;
He is able,
He is willing,—doubt no more.

Let not conscience make you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness he requireth
Is to feel your need of him;
This he gives you,—
’Tis the spirit’s struggling beam.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden;
Wait not,—’tis your Saviour’s call;
If you tarry till you’re better,
You will never come at all.
Not the righteous,
Sinners, Jesus came to call.

Text Information

• First Line: Come to Jesus, O my brothers
• Title: The Weary and Heavy-Laden
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: 4s. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1866
• Notes: Public Domain.

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