African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#261

261. Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling

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,
Ye 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 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]

4 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]

Text Information

• First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
• Title: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
• Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909
• Refrain First Line: Come home, come home
• Meter: 11 7.11 7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Topic: The Christian Life: Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: THOMPSON
• Composer: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909
• Meter: 11 7.11 7. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal