Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#357

357. Art thou weary, art thou languid

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distressed?
"Come to me," saith One, "and coming,
Be at rest."

2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If He be my Guide?--
"In His feet and hands are wound-prints,
And His side."

3 Is there diadem, as Monarch,
That His brow adorns?--
"Yea, a crown, in very surety;
But of thorns."

4 If I find Him, if I follow,
What His promise here?--
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to Him,
What has He at last?--
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

6 If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?--
"Not till earth, and not till heaven
Pass away."

7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?--
"Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, Yes."

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid
• Translator: John M. Neale (1853)
• Author: St. Stephen
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Gospel Call; Christ: Call of; Christ: Invitations of; Invitation; Rest; Salvation: Offered to All

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Henry W. Baker
• Meter: 8, 4, 8, 3