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Come unto Me, Ye Weary
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1. "Come unto me, ye weary,
and I will give you rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
which comes to hearts oppressed!
It tells of benediction,
of pardon, grace, and peace,
of joy that hath no ending,
of love which cannot cease.
and I will give you rest."
O blessed voice of Jesus,
which comes to hearts oppressed!
It tells of benediction,
of pardon, grace, and peace,
of joy that hath no ending,
of love which cannot cease.
2. "Come unto me, dear wand'rers,
and I will give you light."
O loving voice of Jesus,
which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
and we had lost our way,
but thou hast brought us gladness
and songs at break of day.
and I will give you light."
O loving voice of Jesus,
which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
and we had lost our way,
but thou hast brought us gladness
and songs at break of day.
3. "Come unto me, ye fainting,
and I will give you life."
O cheering voice of Jesus,
which comes to aid our strife!
The foe is stern and eager,
the fight is fierce and long,
but thou hast made us mighty,
and stronger than the strong.
and I will give you life."
O cheering voice of Jesus,
which comes to aid our strife!
The foe is stern and eager,
the fight is fierce and long,
but thou hast made us mighty,
and stronger than the strong.
4. "And whosoever cometh
I will not cast him out."
O patient love of Jesus,
which drives away our doubt,
which, though we be unworthy
of love so great and free,
invites us very sinners
to come, dear Lord, to thee!
I will not cast him out."
O patient love of Jesus,
which drives away our doubt,
which, though we be unworthy
of love so great and free,
invites us very sinners
to come, dear Lord, to thee!
Bible Reference
Matthew 11:28
About This Hymn
"Come Unto Me, Ye Weary" is a hymn composed by William Chatterton Dix in 1867. The hymn is set to the tune "Come Unto Me" by John Bacchus Dykes. Its lyrics express the compassionate invitation of Jesus to those who are burdened and seeking rest.
The first verse begins with the line: "Come unto me, ye weary, and I will give you rest," highlighting the gentle call of Jesus to those who are struggling. The refrain emphasizes this rest: "O blessed voice of Jesus, which comes to hearts oppressed," 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.
Biblically, the hymn resonates with Matthew 11:28, where Jesus declares, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." This passage encapsulates the essence of the hymn's message: an open invitation from Jesus to find solace and renewal in Him.
"Come Unto Me, Ye Weary" has been included in various hymnals and continues to be sung in Christian worship settings, offering comfort and encouragement to believers.
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