The Gospel Awakening ‎#116

116. Leslie

1. Come unto me when shadows darkly gather,
When the sad heart is weary and distress'd,
Seeking for comfort from your heav'nly Father,
Come unto me, and I will give you rest.

2. Ye who have mourn'd when the spring flow'rs were taken,
When the ripe fruit fell richly to the ground,
When lov'd ones slept, in brighter homes to waken,
When they with life eternal shall be crown'd.

3. There, like an Eden blossoming in gladness,
Shall bloom those flowers the earth too rudely pressed,
"Come unto me," all ye who droop in sadness,
"Come unto me, and I will give you rest!"

Text Information

• First Line: Come unto me when shadows darkly gather
• Title: Leslie
• Publication Date: 1888
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Come unto me when shadows darkly gather]
• Composer: F. A. Blackmer
• Key: A♭ Major
• Notes: Public Domain.