388 | Trinity Hymnal#389a | 389b |
Text: | Art thou weary, art thou languid |
Author: | John Mason Neale |
Tune: | STEPHANOS |
Composer: | Sir Henry W. Baker |
1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distress'd?
"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 Is there diadem, as Monarch,
That his brow adorns?
“Yea, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorn."
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 | |
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First Line: | Art thou weary, art thou languid |
Author: | John Mason Neale (1862, at. 7, line 3, alt.) |
Meter: | 8. 5. 8. 3. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1961 |
Scripture: | |
Topic: | The Church: The Free Offer of the Gospel; Conflict With Sin; Consolation(3 more...) |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | STEPHANOS |
Composer: | Sir Henry W. Baker |
Meter: | 8. 5. 8. 3. |
Key: | G Major |