Christ in Song ‎#104

104. Art Thou Weary?

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
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?
"Yes, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns."

4 If I find Him, if I follow,
What my portion 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 past."

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, art thou languid
• Title: Art Thou Weary?
• Author: J. M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Invitation and Repentance; Christ: Rest in Christ; Living His Life: Rest in Christ

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: H. W. Baker
• Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
• Key: G Major