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Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson (1847-1909) Hymnal: Lift Every Voice and Sing II #101 (1993) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home,(Come home,) come home, (come home,)
Ye who are weary, come home!
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (refrain)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing for you and for me;
Shadows are gathering, death beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 Oh! For the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Hymns and Songs Jesus Christ our Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Worship and Service Hymnal #202 (2006) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, ye who are weary Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (Refrain)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. (Refrain)
4 Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. (Refrain) Topics: Warnings; The Gospel Warnings and Invitations Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Worship in Song #209 (1996) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, Come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; Death; Forgiveness; God's Love; Living Christ; Mercy; Sin Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Favorite Hymns of Praise #303 (1967) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, ye who are weary Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (Chorus)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. (Chorus)
4 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. (Chorus) Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Hymns of Faith #347 (1980) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (Chorus)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. (Chorus)
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. (Chorus)
Scripture: Isaiah 55:7 Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #389 (1989) Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (Refrain)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. (Refrain)
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. (Refrain)
Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: His Fullness Songs #455 (1977) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling-
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Revival Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: RitualSong #953 (1996) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling-
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Reconciliation Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: RitualSong (2nd ed.) #1060 (2016) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling–
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Penance; Reconciliation Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #6175 Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain
Come home, come home,
You who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3. Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4. O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #413 (1999) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, Come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me.
Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, Come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me.
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
AMEN. Topics: The Call to Salvation Languages: English Tune Title: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Glory to God #418 (2013) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: "Come home, come home! Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me.
See, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
“Come home, come home!
You who are weary, come home.”
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, “O sinner, come home!”
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: Confession; Forgiveness; Invitation; Love of God for Us; Mercy; Repentance Scripture: Isaiah 55:7 Languages: English Tune Title: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal #694 (1961) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: Calling; Danger of Delay; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Voice of Jesus Scripture: John 10:3 Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #946 Meter: 11.7.11.7.4.7.11.7 First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
You who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: Invitation Scripture: Mark 10:49 Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E176 (1913) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with chorus First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softy and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death warnings coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me,
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly And Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: God's Glory #13 (1970) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
At the heart's portal He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gath'ring, and death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Think of the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly And Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Christian Hymns #23 (1935) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death warnings coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Revival Praises #57 (1907) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home,
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why would we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinn'd, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Tabernacle Hymns #123 (1960) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading.
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Living Hymns #200 (1890) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me,
See on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home,
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death beds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Oh! for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned he, has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly.
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Victory Songs #233 (1920) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
At the heart's portal He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home;
Ye who are weary come home,
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gath'ring, and death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Think of the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly.
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #261 (2011) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Repentance and Forgiveness; Invitation Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #266 (1974) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, ye who are weary Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? (Refrain)
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me. (Refrain)
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. (Refrain) Topics: Christ Call of; Warnings Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #271 (1970) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling -
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus] Topics: Invitation; Repentance Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly And Tenderly
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Reformed Press Hymnal #274 (1934) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Chorus:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Chorus]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Chorus]
4 Oh! for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Chorus]
Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly And Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Yes, Lord! #282 (1982) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
Patient and loving, He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling-
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we linger when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we wait, then, and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Tho' we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson (1847-1909) Hymnal: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #287 (1985) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain
Come home, come home;
ye who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tary when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Think of the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Gospel Invitation Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #347 (2001) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling -
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #348 (1989) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home;
you who are weary come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and from me;
shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: Prevenient Grace Invitation; Affliction and Tribulation; Call to the Christian Life; Forgiveness Scripture: Matthew 21:32 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Total Praise #355 (2011) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling-
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Comfort; Grace, Mercy, and Forgiveness; Inner Peace; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Promises; Sin Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #387 (2018) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling-
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Gospel in the Christian Life Christian Life, Discipleship; Forgiveness; Invitation To Christian discipleship/live in Christ; Call of Jesus Christ; Mercy of Jesus Christ; Salvation Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #461 (1976) First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, Ye who are weary come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Refrain:Come home, come home; Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing, Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, death's night is coming, Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]4 O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Invitation; Funeral Hymns Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #479 (1990) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home, Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
ye who are weary, come home;
earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
passing from you and from me;
shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 Oh! for the wonderful love he has promised
promised for you and for me;
though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]
Topics: The Way of Salvation The Free Offer of the Gospel; Calling; Danger of Delay; Voice of Jesus Scripture: John 10:3 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Voices Together #544 (2020) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home! Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
see, on the portals he’s waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
“Come home, come home!
You who are weary, come home.”
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, *“O sinner, come home!”
*or, “Beloved, come home!”
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Compassion; Jesus Christ Love of; Mercy; Repentance Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13 Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y amante Jesús nos invita)
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909; E. L. Maxwell; María Eugenia Cornou, b. 1969 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #601 (2019) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home (Venid, venid) Topics: Arrepentimiento; Repentance; Forgiveness; Perdón; Jesucristo Llamado de; Jesus Christ Call of; Mercy; Misericordia; Salvación; Salvation Scripture: Isaiah 55:7 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (Tierno y amante Jesús nos invita)
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #769 (2012) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling --
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, deathbeds are coming,
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]
4 O for the wonderful love he has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned he has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Penance Sacraments; Comfort; Death; Homecoming; Jesus Christ; Love of God for Us; Mercy, Forgiveness; Promise of God; Reconciliation, Atonement, Forgiveness; Refuge, Security; Sickness; Times and Seasons Scripture: Matthew 11:28 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson, (1849- ) Hymnal: Standard Songs #47 (1905) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Topics: Invitation Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Dortch's Gospel Voices No. 1 #57 (1900) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Kingdom Songs #73 (1914) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Windows of Heaven #85 (1898) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Windows of Heaven #85 (1889) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The Church School Hymnal #92 (1922) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Hosannas to the King #114 (1901) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Hosannas to the King #114 (1908) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: Renew! Songs and Hymns for Blended Worship #147 (1995) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me;
though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
you who are weary, come home;
earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? (Refrain)
Topics: Service of the Word Invitation Songs; The Service of the Word Invitational Songs Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: This Far By Faith #155 (1999) Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me.
See, on the portals he's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
"Come home, come home!
You who are weary, come home."
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
calling, "O sinner, come home!"
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 Oh, for the wonderful love he has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Topics: Invitation to Discipleship; Healing, Forgiveness; Lent Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly
Author: Will L. Thompson, d. 1909 Hymnal: The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church #165 (1957) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
Patiently Jesus is waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Refrain:
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!
2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]
3 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 5:32 Tune Title: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY
Softly and Tenderly
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The Service Hymnal #186 (1935) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: Will L. Thompson Hymnal: The Junior Hymnal, Containing Sunday School and Luther League Liturgy and Hymns for the Sunday School #204 (1928) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Author: W. L. T. Hymnal: Harvest Bells Nos. 1, 2 and 3 #232 (1892) Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Languages: English Tune Title: [Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling]
Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
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