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Come Away from Rush and Hurry

Author: Marva J. Dawn, 1948- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 First Line: All who labor and are burdened Refrain First Line: Come to me, come to me Used With Tune: [All who labor and are burdened]

How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds

Author: John Newton (1725-1807) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,627 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Lyrics: 1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer's ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away his fear. 2 It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast; 'tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest. 3 Dear name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place, my never-failing treasury, filled with boundless stores of grace. 4 Jesus, my Shepherd, Husband, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King, my Lord, my Life, my Way, my End, accept the praise I bring. 5 Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought; but, when I see thee as thou art, I'll praise thee as I ought. 6 Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath; and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death. Topics: Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; Our Response to Christ In Devotion; Devotion; Jesus Name; Jesus Names and images for Used With Tune: ST. PETER

How Gentle God's Commands

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 665 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:30 Lyrics: 1 How gentle God's commands, how kind his precepts are! Come, cast your burdens on the Lord, and trust his constant care. 2 While Providence supports, let saints securely dwell; that hand, which bears all nature up, shall guide his children well. 3 Why should this anxious load press down your weary mind? Haste to your heav'nly Father's throne, and sweet communion find. 4 His goodness stands approved, down to the present day; I'll drop my burden at his feet, and bear a song away. Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God; God Compassion of ; Works of Providence Used With Tune: DENNIS

I Lay My Sins on Jesus

Author: Horatius Bonar, 1808-89 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 560 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Lyrics: 1 I lay my sins on Jesus, The spotless Lamb of God; He bears them all and frees us From the accursed load. I bring my guilt to Jesus To wash my crimson stains Clean in His blood most precious Till not a spot remains. 2 I lay my wants on Jesus; All fulness dwells in Him; He heals all my diseases; My soul He does redeem. I lay my griefs on Jesus, My burdens and my cares; He from them all releases; He all my sorrows shares. 3 I rest my soul on Jesus, This weary soul of mine; His right hand me embraces; I on His breast recline. I love the name of Jesus, Immanuel, Christ, the Lord; Like fragrance on the breezes His name abroad is poured. Topics: Confession and Absolution Used With Tune: MUNICH

Oh! Why Not To-Night?

Author: Rev. H. Bonar, D. D. Appears in 521 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: Oh, do not let the word depart Refrain First Line: Oh, why not tonight? Used With Tune: [O do not let the Word depart]

Lord, I'm Coming Home

Author: W. J. K. Appears in 316 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: I’ve wandered far away from God Topics: Repentance Used With Tune: [I’ve wandered far away from God]

Come Unto Me When Shadows Darkly Gather

Author: Catherine Watterman Esling Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 273 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Topics: The Christian Life; The Christian Gospel Promises

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus

Author: William C. Dix Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 216 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:19 Lyrics: 1 Alleluia! sing to Jesus, His the scepter, His the throne; Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood, "Jesus, out of every nation Hath redeemed us by His blood." 2 Alleluia! Not as orphans Are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us; Faith believes, nor questions how; Though the cloud from sight received Him, When the forty days were o’er, Shall our hearts forget His promise, “I am with you evermore”? 3 Alleluia! Bread of Heaven, Thou on earth our food and stay; Alleluia! Here the sinful Flee to Thee from day to day; Intercessor, friend of sinners, Earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, Where the songs of all the sinless Sweep across the crystal sea. Amen. Topics: Ascension and Reign; Christ Advocate; Christ Ascension; Christ Ever-living; Christ Reign Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL

Where He Leads I'll Follow

Author: William A. Ogden Appears in 179 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 11:28 First Line: Sweet are the promises Lyrics: 1 Sweet are the promises, Kind is the word, Dearer far than any message man ever heard; Pure was the mind of Christ, Sinless I see; He the great example is, and pattern for me. Chorus: Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow all the way. Where He leads I’ll follow, Follow Jesus ev’ry day. 2 Sweet is the tender love Jesus hath shown, Sweeter far than any love that mortals have known; Kind to the erring one, Faithful is He; He the great example is, and pattern for me. (Chorus) 3 List' to His loving words, “Come unto Me;” Weary, heavy-laden, there is sweet rest for thee; Trust in His promises, Faithful and sure; Lean upon the Savior, and thy soul is secure. (Chorus) Topics: Christ Example; Christ Example Used With Tune: [Sweet are the promises]