The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#165

165. Softly and Tenderly

1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.

Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!

2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]

3 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
• Title: Softly and Tenderly
• Author: Will L. Thompson, d. 1909
• Refrain First Line: Come home, come home
• Meter: 11. 7. 11. 7. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  Luke 5:32

Tune Information

• Name: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
• Meter: 11. 7. 11. 7. with Refrain
• Key: A♭ Major