Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #414 (2015) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Topics: Retreats Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
you who are weary, come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling for you to 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 O 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]
Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling