Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Words: Adolphus T. Foster, in Song Crown, by Austin Taylor, George H. P. Showalter et al. (Austin, Texas: Firm Foundation Publishing, 1912), number 94.
Music: Dawsonville Adolphus T. Foster, 1912 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Foster’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Come to Jesus, dying sinner,
Your burdens on Him roll;
He will share with you His glory,
He will cleanse and make you whole.
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Come to Jesus, come today,
Come to Jesus while you may;
Give your life to Him in service,
Come to Jesus, come today.
Come to Jesus, come believing,
He will bear your every care;
He will lead you out of darkness,
To the way that’s bright and fair.
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Jesus stands in mercy pleading,
Bids you lean upon His breast;
If you’ll trust Him and obey Him,
He will give you peace and rest.
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