Text Based On Matthew Chapter 11 (KJV)
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:
and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
(Public Domain)
Words: Joseph Swain: 1761-1796
Music: Walter G. Whinfield: 1865-1919
Worcester (87.87.47) Verses/Key/v4/Bb
COME, YE SOULS BY SIN AFFLICTED
1. Come, ye souls by sin afflicted, -
Bowed with fruitless sorrow down; -
By the broken law convicted, -
Through the Word behold thy crown; -
Look to Jesus; mercy flows through Him alone.
2. Take His easy yoke and wear it; -
Love will make obedience sweet; -
Christ will give you strength to bear it, -
While His wisdom guides your feet -
Safe to glory, where His ransomed captives meet.
3. Blessèd are the eyes that see Him, -
Blest the ears that hear His voice; -
Blessèd are the souls that trust Him, -
And in Him alone rejoice; -
His commandments then become their happy choice.
4. Sweet as home to pilgrims weary, -
Light to newly opened eyes, -
Or full springs in deserts dreary, -
Is the rest the Rock supplies; -
All who taste it shall to rest immortal rise.
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