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Text:Sweetly the Saviour
Author:Minnie A. Greiner Edington
Tune:[Sweetly the Saviour]
Composer:Florence W. Williams

55. Sweetly the Saviour

1 Sweetly the Saviour
Speaks to the heart,
“Come, O thou weary,
I’ll peace impart.”

Refrain:
Sweetly, O sweetly,
Whispers to thee,
Jesus the Saviour,
“Come unto Me.”

2 Softly, O softly,
Unto the sad,
Whispers the Saviour,
“I’ll make thee glad.” [Refrain]

3 Gently, O gently,
Pleads He with thee,
“I have redeemed thee,
Mine thou shouldst be.” [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Sweetly the Saviour
Title: Sweetly the Saviour
Author: Minnie A. Greiner Edington
Refrain First Line: Sweetly, O sweetly
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Topic: Invitation; Jesus Christ
Tune Information
Name: [Sweetly the Saviour]
Composer: Florence W. Williams



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