Christian Worship ‎#706

706. Come, Unto Me, Ye Weary

1 "Come unto me, ye weary,
and I will give you rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
which comes to hearts oppressed!
It tells of benediction,
of pardon, grace, and peace,
of joy that hath no ending,
of love which cannot cease.

2 "Come unto me, dear wand'rers,
and I will give you light."
O loving voice of Jesus,
which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
and we had lost our way,
but thou hast brought us gladness
and songs at break of day.

3 "Come unto me, ye fainting,
and I will give you life."
O cheering voice of Jesus,
which comes to aid our strife!
The foe is stern and eager,
the fight is fierce and long,
but thou hast made us mighty,
and stronger than the strong.

4 "And whosoever cometh
I will not cast him out."
O patient love of Jesus,
which drives away our doubt,
which, though we be unworthy
of love so great and free,
invites us very sinners
to come, dear Lord, to thee!

Text Information

• First Line: Come unto me, ye weary
• Title: Come, Unto Me, Ye Weary
• Author: William C. Dix, 1837-1898 (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  Isaiah 40:31
  ;
  John 6:37
• Topic: Discipleship
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ANTHES
• Composer: Friedrich K. Anthes, 1812-after 1857
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
• Copyright: Public Domain