Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.
John 6:37
Words: Eliza E. Hewitt (1851–1920).
Music: Ferd Degen, arranged by Philip P. Bliss (1838–1876) (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know when this song was written, or where to get a good photo of Degen (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Come unto Jesus, all ye that labor,
All that are weary, sad and oppressed;
Still He is calling, oh, friend and neighbor,
Come unto Me, and I will give you rest.
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Down thro’ the ages, sweetly ’tis ringing,
This word of Jesus, come and be blest;
Sweeter than carols, angels are singing,
Come unto Me, and I will give you rest.
Bring Him the burden, heavily pressing,
Tell Him the sorrows hid in your breast;
Sin and transgression, freely confessing,
Come unto Him, and He will give you rest.
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Lose not a moment, haste to your Savior,
Ere the bright day-beams fade in the west;
Asking His mercy, seeking His favor,
Come unto Him, and He will give you rest.
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Come unto Jesus, Savior and brother,
Surely you need Him, purest and best;
Truer than father, fonder than mother,
Come unto Him, and He will give you rest.
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