221a. Art thou weary, heavy-laden

1 Art thou weary, heavy-laden,
Art thou sore distrest?
"Come to Me," saith One, "and, coming,
Be at rest."

2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If He be my Guide?
"In His feet and hands are wound prints,
And His side."

3 Is there diadem, as Monarch,
That His brow adorns?
"Yea, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns."

4 If I find Him, if I follow,
What His guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

6 If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?
"Not till earth and not till heaven
Pass away."

7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
"Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, 'Yes.'"

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Art thou weary, heavy-laden
Author: Rev. John M. Neale (1862; alt.)
Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
Publication Date: 1950
Topic: The Life in Christ: The Call of Christ; Atonement; Christ: Calling Us (6 more...)
Notes: Stanza 1, line 1; stanza 7, line 3, alt.
Tune Information
Name: BULLINGER
Composer: Rev. Ethelbert W. Bullinger (1874)
Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
Key: A♭ Major



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