Scripture Verse

Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Introduction

Words: Min­nie Diet­rich, in Im­ma­nu­el’s Praise, ed­it­ed by Charles M. Al­ex­an­der (New York: Flem­ing H. Re­vell, 1914).

Music: George C. Steb­bins (🔊 pdf nwc).

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

portrait
George C. Stebbins (1846–1945)

Lyrics

O weary one burdened with sin and care,
For refuge quickly fly!
The door of God’s mercy is open wide,
And Je­sus is passing by.

Refrain

Rest I will give you, rest, sweet rest,
O hear the Sav­ior gently say;
Rest I will give you rest, sweet, rest,
Will you not come? O come today.

I suffered and died that you might have life,
Hear now the Sav­ior say;
My comfort and peace I will give to you,
O come then without delay.

Refrain

In pastures green I will make you feed,
And living waters give;
And there you’ll find rest from your care and toil,
Then come to Me now and live.

Refrain