Come Unto Me

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Hark, the gentle voice of Jesus falleth

Author: M. B. C. Slade
Tune: [Hark! the gentle voice of Jesus falleth] (Everett)
Published in 53 hymnals

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1 Hark, the gentle voice of Jesus falleth
Tenderly upon your ear;
Sweet his cry of love and pity calleth;
Turn and listen, stay and hear.

Chorus:
Ye that labor and are heavy laden,
Lean upon your dear Lord’s breast;
Ye that labor and are heavy laden,
Come, and I will give you rest.

2 Take his yoke, for he is meek and lowly,
Bear his burden of him learn;
He who calleth is the Master holy,
He will teach if you will learn. [Chorus]

3 Then, his loving, tender voice obeying,
Bear his yoke, his burden take;
Find the yoke his hand is on you laying,
Light and easy for His sake. [Chorus]

Source: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship #129

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Author: M. B. C. Slade

Mary Bridges Canady Slade USA 1826-1882. Born in Fall River, MA, she was well-educated and became a minister's wife, teacher, and poet. She was assistant editor of The New England Journal of Education. She also authored hymns, Sunday school materials and books on education, primarily used for training teachers. She authored a children's magazine, “Wide-awake”. She and her husband were active in the underground railroad (helping slaves achieve their freedom). She spent her whole life living in the same town. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	Hark, the gentle voice of Jesus falleth
Title:	Come Unto Me
Author:	M. B. C. Slade
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Ye that labor and are heavy laden
Copyright:	Public Domain