Come Unto Me ( Hear the blessed Savior)

By Charles Price Jones

Lyrics

1. Hear the blessed Savior calling the oppressed,
“O ye heavy-laden, come to Me and rest;
Come, no longer tarry, I your load will bear,
Bring Me every burden, bring Me ev'ry care.”

Refrain:
Come unto Me; I will give you rest;
Take My yoke upon you, hear Me and be blest;
I am meek and lowly, come and trust My might;
Come, My yoke is easy, and My burden’s light.

2. Are you disappointed, wand’ring here and there,
Dragging chains of doubt and loaded down with care?
Do unholy feelings struggle in your breast?
Bring your case to Jesus, He will give you rest.

3. Stumbling on the mountains dark with sin and shame,
Stumbling toward the pit of hell’s consuming flame;
By the pow’rs of sin deluded and oppressed,
Hear the tender Shepherd, “Come to Me and rest.”

4. Have you by temptation often conquered been,
Has a sense of weakness brought distress within?
Christ will sanctify you, if you’ll claim His best,
In the Holy Spirit He will give you rest.

Bible Reference

Matthew 11:28–30

About This Hymn

"Come Unto Me" is a gospel hymn written by Charles Price Jones in 1904. The hymn is set to the tune "Come Unto Me" by Jones himself. Its lyrics are based on the invitation of Jesus found in Matthew 11:28–30, where He calls the weary and burdened to find rest in Him.

The first verse begins with the line: "Hear the blessed Savior calling the oppressed," highlighting the compassionate call of Jesus to those who are struggling. The refrain emphasizes this rest: "Come unto Me, I will give you rest," underscoring the comfort and peace found in His words.

The hymn's verses continue to reflect on various aspects of this rest, describing it as a source of light in darkness, life for the fainting, and strength in times of strife. The consistent theme throughout the hymn is the unwavering support and love of Jesus for His followers.

"Come Unto Me" has been included in various hymnals and continues to be sung in Christian worship settings, offering comfort and encouragement to believers.