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Text:Softly and tenderly
Alterer:William J. Thompson, 1847-1909
Tune:THOMPSON
Composer:William J. Thompson, 1847-1909

640. Softly and tenderly

1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me:
patiently Jesus is waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.

Refrain:
"Come home, come home,
ye 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 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
Alterer: William J. Thompson, 1847-1909
Refrain First Line: Come home, come home
Meter: 11 7 11 7 with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Scripture: ; ; ; ;
Topic: Evangelism; Forgiveness / Pardon; Invitation (4 more...)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: THOMPSON
Composer: William J. Thompson, 1847-1909
Meter: 11 7 11 7 with refrain
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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