Come unto Me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Words: Joseph H. Martin, in Great Joy, edited by William W. Bentley et al. (Cincinnati, Ohio: George D. Newhall, 1881).
Music: Grizzly Dome J. Wesley Ewing (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Martin or Ewing (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Come, weary souls, by sin oppressed,
On Christ the Son believe,
And He will give you peace and rest;
Salvation you’ll receive.
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Come unto Me,
the Savior cries,
And I will give you rest.
The soul that on My grace relies
Shall be with comfort blest.
He’s borne your load of sin and guilt,
Your debt He’s kindly paid;
His precious blood He freely spilt,
A full atonement made.
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His yoke receive with humble heart,
And bear it with delight;
Rest, peace and joy He will impart,
He’ll make your burden light.
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