A Selection of Hymns ‎#CXVII

CXVII. Weary Soul invited to Rest

1 Come, weary souls with sin distrest,
Come, and accept the promis'd rest;
The Saviour's gracious call obey,
And cast your gloomy fears away.

2 Oppress'd with guilt, a painful load;
O come, and spread your woes abroad;
Divine compassion, mighty love
Will all the painful load remove.

3 Here mercy's boundless ocean flows,
To cleanse your guilt, and heal your woes;
Pardon, and life, and endless peace;
How rich the gift— how free the grace!

4 Lord, we accept with thankful heart,
The hopes thy gracious words impart;
We come with trembling, yet rejoice,
And bless the kind, inviting voice.

5 Dear Saviour, let thy powerful love
Confirm our faith, our fears remove;
And sweetly influence every breast,
And guide us to eternal rest.

Text Information

• First Line: Come, weary souls with sins distrest
• Title: Weary Soul invited to Rest
• Author: Steele
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Topic: Scripture Invitations and Promises; Encouragement and invitation; Weary and burdened invited to rest

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