CPWI Hymnal ‎#510

510. Art thou weary, art thou languid

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
art thou sore distrest?
'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 Hath he 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 guerdon here?
Many a sorrow, many a labour,
many a tear.

5 If I still hold closely to him,
what has he at last?
Sorrow vanquished, labour ended,
Jordan past.

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?
Angels, martyrs, prophets, virgins,
answer, yes!

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid
• Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 8.5.8.3
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Revelation 22:17
• Topic: General Hymns: Service and Witness

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Henry Williams Baker, 1821-1877
• Meter: 8.5.8.3
• Key: F Major