Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#316

316. Softly and Tenderly Jesus ls Calling

1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.

Refrain:
Come home, come home,
You who are weary come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling -
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"

2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]

3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]

4 Oh for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
• Title: Softly and Tenderly Jesus ls Calling
• Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909
• Refrain First Line: Come, home, come home
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Topic: Calling; Gospel Call and Response; Love; Mercy; Promise; Reconciliation; Redemption; Salvation; Time

Tune Information

• Name: THOMPSON
• Composer: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 with Refrain
• Key: G Major