Scripture Verse

Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Introduction

Words & Mu­sic: Fred S. Shep­ard, in Tri­um­phant Songs No. 5 (Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Ed­win O. Ex­cell, 1896), num­ber 13 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

Lyrics

Jesus, the Sav­ior, is calling for thee,
Come, heavy laden one, come unto Me;
I will thy soul from its burdens set free

Jesus is calling for thee!

Refrain

Jesus is calling, tenderly calling,
Jesus is calling, calling for Thee;
Jesus is calling, tenderly calling,
Jesus is calling, calling for Thee.

Ye who are wandering now far away,
Heed the blest message—why longer delay?
Why from His presence so long wilt thou stay?
Jesus is calling for thee!

Refrain

Jesus still seeks thee afar from the fold,
Out on the mountain so dark and so cold;
Turn to Him now—in His arms He’ll enfold—
Jesus is calling for Thee!

Refrain