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Text: | Art thou weary, heavy-laden? |
Author: | St. Stephen the Sabaite, d. 794 |
Translator: | Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 |
Tune: | STEPHANOS |
Composer: | Sir H. W. Baker, Bart. 1821-1877 |
1 Art thou weary, heaven-laden?
Art thou sore distrest?
"Come to Me," said One, "and
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 labour,
Many a tear."
5 If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labour ended,
Jordan past."
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."
Text Information | |
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First Line: | Art thou weary, heavy-laden? |
Translator: | Dr. J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 |
Author: | St. Stephen the Sabaite, d. 794 |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1917 |
Topic: | Christ: Rest in; Christ: Guide; Coming to Christ(10 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | STEPHANOS |
Composer: | Sir H. W. Baker, Bart. 1821-1877 |
Meter: | 8.5.8.3 |
Key: | G Major or modal |