Scripture Verse

Come to Me. Matthew 11:28

Introduction

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John M. Wigner
1844–1911

Words: John M. Wig­ner, 1871.

Music: In­vi­ta­tion (Ma­ker) Fred­er­ick C. Ma­ker, 1881 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Ma­ker (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Come to the Savior now,
He gently calleth thee;
In true repentance bow,
Before Him bend the knee;
He waiteth to bestow
Salvation, peace, and love,
True joy on earth below,
A home in Heav’n above.

Come to the Savior now,
Ye who have wandered far;
Renew your solemn vow,
For His by right you are;
Come, like poor wandering sheep
Returning to His fold;
His arm will safely keep,
His love will ne’er grow cold.

Come to the Savior, all,
Whate’er your burdens be;
Hear now His loving call,
Cast all your care on Me.
Come, and for every grief
In Jesus you will find
A sure and safe relief,
A loving friend and kind.