Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E91

E91. 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:
Oh, how oft Thine eyes, offended,
Gaze upon the sinner's fall!
Yet upon the cross extended,
Thou didst bear the pain of all.

2 Do we pass that cross unheeding,
Breathing no repentant vow,
Tho' we see Thee wounded, bleeding,
See Thy thorn-encircled brow?
Yet Thy sinless death has bro't us
Life eternal, peace, and rest;
Only what Thy grace has taught us
Calms the sinner's stormy breast.

3 Jesus, may our hearts be burning
With more fervent love for Thee;
May our eyes be ever turning
To Thy cross of agony;
Till in glory parted never
From the blessed Saviour's side,
Graven in our hearts forever,
Dwell the cross, the Crucified.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Refuge of the weary
• Title: Jesus, Refuge of the Weary
• Author: Jerome Savonarola
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Lent
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: WETTERLING
• Composer: H. Wetterling
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.