The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#145

145. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary

1 Jesus, Refuge of the weary,
Blest Redeemer, whom we love,
Fountain in life's desert dreary,
Savior from the world above,
Oh, how oft Thine eyes, offended,
Gaze upon the sinner's fall!
Yet, upon the cross extended,
Thou didst bear the pain of all.

2 Do we pass that cross unheeding,
Breathing no repentant vow,
Tho' we see Thee wounded, bleeding,
See Thy thorn-encircled brow?
Yet Thy sinless death hath bro't us
Life eternal, peace, and rest;
Only what Thy grace hath taught us
Calms the sinner's stormy breast.

3 Jesus, may our hearts be burning
With more fervent love for Thee!
May our eyes be ever turning
To Thy cross of agony
Till in glory, parted never
From the blessed Savior's side,
Graven in our hearts forever
Dwell the cross, the Crucified!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Refuge of the weary
• Title: Jesus, Refuge of the Weary
• Italian Title: Giesù sommo conforto
• Translator: Jane F. Wilde (1853)
• Author: Girolamo Savonarola
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Mark 15:29-30
• Topic: The Church Year: Lent

Tune Information

• Name: O DU LIEBE
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.D.
• Key: G Major