The Worshiping Church ‎#453

453. Are You Weary, Heavy Laden?

1 Are you weary, heavy laden,
are you sore distressed?
"Come to me," says One, "and, coming,
be at rest."

2 Has he marks to lead me to him,
if he be my guide?
"In his feet and hands are wound-prints,
snd his side."

3 Is there diadem, as monarch,
that his brow adorns?
"Yea, a crown, in very surety,
but of thorns."

4 If I find him, if I follow,
what my portion here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to him,
what has he at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

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: Are you weary, heavy laden
• Title: Are You Weary, Heavy Laden?
• Author: John Mason Neale (1862)
• Meter: 8.5.8.3.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
  ;
  John 6:37
  ;
  John 20:27
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Guide; Assurance; Burdens; Invitation: to Discipleship; Invitation: To Salvation; Jesus Christ: Passion; Jesus Christ: Final Victory; Rest
• Source: Based on Ancient Greek hymn

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Henry W. Baker (1868)
• Meter: 8.5.8.3.
• Key: G Major