Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #608 (2006) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain 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, "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] Topics: Confession, Forgiveness; Invitation; Confession, Forgiveness; Invitation; Lent; Mercy Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling