HYMN #0374 SSS #374 • SS&S Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #374: Come unto Me, ye weary

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

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"Come unto Me, ye weary,
And I will give you rest."
Oh, blessed voice of Jesus,
Which comes to hearts opprest!
It tells of benediction;
Of pardon, grace, and peace;
Of joy that hath no ending;
Of love which cannot cease.

2

"Come unto Me, ye wanderers,
And I will give you light."
Oh, loving voice of Jesus,
Which comes to cheer the night!
Our hearts were filled with sadness,
And we had lost our way;
But. He has brought us gladness,
And songs at break of day.

3

"Come unto Me, ye fainting,
And I will give you life."
Oh, cheering voice of Jesus,
Which comes to aid our strife:
The foe is stem and eager,
The fight is fierce and long,
But He has made us mighty,
And stronger than the strong.

4

"And whosoever cometh
I will not cast him out."
Oh, welcome voice of Jesus,
Which drives away our doubt:
Which calls us—very sinners,
Unworthy though we be
Of love so free and boundless—
To come, dear Lord, to Thee!

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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Come unto Me, ye weary"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #374 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 4 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: Standard Metrical Hymnody
Stanza Structure: 4 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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