Christian Hymns ‎#150

150. Jesus, refuge of the weary

1 Jesus, refuge of the weary,
Object of the Spirit's love,
Fountain in life's desert dreary,
Saviour from the world above:

2 O how oft Thine eyes, offended,
Gazed upon the sinner's fall!
Yet, upon the cross extended,
Thou didst bear the pain of all.

3 Do we pass that cross unheeding,
Breathing no repentant vow,
Though we see Thee wounded, bleeding,
See Thy thorn-encircled brow?

4 Yet Thy sinless death has brought us
Life eternal, peace, and rest;
Only what Thy grace has taught us
Calms the sinner's stormy breast.

5 Jesus, may our hearts be burning
With more fervent love for Thee;
May our eyes be ever turning
To Thy cross of agony;

6 Till in glory, parted never
From the blessed Saviour's side,
Graven in our hearts for ever,
Dwell the cross, the Crucified.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, refuge of the weary
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: The Passion; Christ: Cross of; Resignation
• Notes: Savonarola, d. 1498. Tr. unknown.

Tune Information

• Name: LONGING FOR HEAVEN
• Composer: L. M. Lindeman (1812-87.)
• Meter: 8, 7.
• Key: d minor
• Notes: Norwegian tune name: Hjem jeg længes