Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #449 (1995) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come, home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
See at the portals Christ waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home;
All 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 God's mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love Jesus promised,
promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned Jesus offers us pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort and Assurance; Consecration; Eternal Life; Trust; Year A Proper 9 Languages: English Tune Title: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
Softly and Tenderly