Hymnal for Church and Home ‎#279

279. 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 oppress'd;
It tells of benediction,
Of pardon, grace, and peace,
Of joy that hath no ending,
Of love which cannot cease.

2 "Come unto Me, ye wand'rers,
And I will give you light."
0 loving voice of Jesus,
Which comes to cheer the night;
Our hearts were fill'd with sadness,
And we had lost our way;
But morning brings us gladness,
And songs the break of day.

3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting,
And I will give you life."
0 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, tho' 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: W. C. Dix (1867)
• Meter: 7, 6, 8L.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1927
• Topic: Spiritual Songs: The Call

Tune Information

• Name: [Come unto Me, ye weary]
• Composer: J. Stainer
• Meter: 7,6,8L.
• Key: E♭ Major