Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#448

448. When the weary, seeking rest

1 When the weary, seeking rest,
To Thy goodness flee;
When the heavy-laden cast
All their load on Thee;
When the troubled, seeking peace,
On Thy name shall call;
When the sinner seeking life,
At Thy feet shall fall.

2 When the worldling, sick at heart,
Lifts his soul above;
When the prodigal looks back
To his Father's love;
When the proud man from his pride
Stoops to seek Thy face;
When the burdened brings his guilt
To Thy throne of grace.

3 When the stranger asks a home,
All his toils to end;
When the hungry craveth food,
And the poor a friend;
When the sailor on the wave
Bows the fervent knee;
When the soldier on the field
Lifts his heart to Thee.

4 When the man of toil and care,
In the city crowd;
When the shepherd on the moor,
Names the name of God;
When the learned and the high,
Tired of earthly fame,
Upon higher joys intent,
Name the blessed name.

5 When the child, with grave, fresh lip,
Youth, or maiden fair;
When the aged, weak and grey,
Seek Thy face in prayer;
When the widow weeps to Thee,
Sad and lone and low;
When the orphan brings to Thee
All his orphan woe.

Text Information

• First Line: When the weary, seeking rest
• Author: Dr. H. Bonar, 1808-1889
• Refrain First Line: Hear then in love, O Lord, the cry
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Weary invited: Seeking rest; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Intercession of Christ; House of God

Tune Information

• Name: INTERCESSION
• Composer: W. H. Callcott, 1807-1882
• Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.5.7.5.8.8 with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Source: Refrain from Mendelssohn's "Elijah"