Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#335b

335b. Art thou weary, heavy laden?

1 Art thou weary, heaven-laden?
Art thou sore distrest?
"Come to Me," said One, "and
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?
"Yes, 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 hath 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?
Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, "Yes."

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, heavy laden?
• Translator: Dr. J. M Neale, 1818-1866
• Author: St. Stephen the Sabaite, d. 794
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Christ: Guide; Christ: Rest in; Coming to Christ; Darkness: Natural; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Evangelism; Welcome in Christ; Weary invited; Weary invited: Rest for the; Guide: Jesus our; Rest: In Christ; Heavy-laden, the; Rest: For the weary; Sinners: Invited

Tune Information

• Name: BULLINGER
• Composer: E. W. Bullinger, 1837-
• Meter: 8.5.8.3
• Key: A♭ Major