The Church Hymnal ‎#336

336. Art thou weary, art thou languid

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distrest?
"Come to Me," saith One, "and coming,
Be at rest."

2 Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If He be my guide?
"In His feet and hands are wound-prints,
And His side."

3 Is there diadem, as monarch,
That His brow adorns?
"Yea, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns."

4 If I find Him, if I follow,
What His guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labour,
Many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labour ended,
Jordan past."

6 If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?
"Not till earth, and not till heaven
Pass away."

7 Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, "Yes."

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid
• Author: J. M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: H. W. Baker
• Meter: 8.5.8.3.
• Key: G Major or modal