The Hymnal ‎#222

222. "Come unto Me, ye weary"

1 "Come unto Me, ye weary,
And I will give you rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
Which comes to hearts oppressed!
It tells of benediction,
Of pardon, grace, and peace,
Of joy that hath no ending,
Of love which cannot cease.

2 "Come unto Me, ye wanderers,,
And I will give you light."
O loving voice of Jesus,
Which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
And we had lost our way;
But He hath brought us gladness
And songs, the break of day.

3 "Come unto Me, ye fainting,
And I will give you life."
O cheering voice of Jesus,
Which comes to aid our strife!
The foe is stern and eager,
The fight is fierce and long;
But Thou hast made us mighty
And stronger than the strong.

4 "And whosoever cometh
I will not cast him out."
O welcome voice of Jesus,
Which drives away our doubt;
Which calls us, very sinners,
Unworthy though we be
Of love so free and boundless,
To come, dear Lord, to Thee!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: "Come unto Me, ye weary"
• Author: William Chatterton Dix (1867; alt.)
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: The Call of Christ; Christ: Calling Us; Christ: Love of; Christ: Saviour, Our; Evangelistic Services; Invitation; Peace, Spiritual; Rest; Voice of Jesus

Tune Information

• Name: LLANGLOFFAN
• Meter: 7. 6. 7. 6. D.
• Copyright: Tune from "The English Hymnal." Used by permission of the Oxford University Press.