Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#517

517. Art thou weary, art thou languid

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distressed?
Come to me, saith One, and coming,
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?
Yea, 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 labor,
Many a tear.

5 If I still hold closely to him,
What hath he at last?
Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed.

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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid
• Author: John Mason Neale, 1818 - 66
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent; The Life In Christ: Consecration
• Source: Based on the Greek

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Henry Williams Baker, 1821 - 77
• Meter: 8 5, 8 3.
• Key: G Major