90. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary

1 Jesus, refuge of the weary,
Blest redeemer, whom we love,
Fountain in life's desert dreary,
Savior from the world above:
Often have your eyes, offended,
Gazed upon the sinner's fall;
Yet upon the cross extended,
You have borne the pain of all.

2 Do we pass that cross unheeding,
Breathing no repentant vow,
Though we see you wounded, bleeding,
See your thorn-encircled brow?
Yet your sinless death has brought us
Life eternal, peace, and rest;
Only what your grace has taught us
Calms the sinner's deep distress.

3 Jesus, may our hearts be burning
With more fervent love for you;
May our eyes be ever turning
To behold your cross anew
Till in glory, parted never
From the blessed Savior's side,
Graven in our hearts forever,
Dwell the cross, the Crucified.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, refuge of the weary
Title: Jesus, Refuge of the Weary
Translator: Jane F. Wilde (alt.)
Author: Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-98
Meter: 87 87 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 1982
Topic: Atonement; Comfort and Rest; Lent (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: O DU LIEBE MEINER LIEBE
Meter: 87 87 D
Key: G Major
Source: Herrnhut, c. 1735



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