Songs of Free Grace ‎#42

42. Rest Awhile

1 Come, said Jesus, come apart,
From the stern and busy day;
He who knows thy weary heart,
Calls thee to the desert way.

Chorus:
Come, oh, come to me and rest,
Find my bosom soft and sweet;
Come to me, and thou art blest,
In the desert's lone retreat.

2 "Rest awhile," but not forever,
Back again with sharper sword;
Take the world-lost for thy Savior,
'Tis the promise of his word. [Chorus]

3 Hearts of sorrow, turn aside,
Tears have told thy keenest grief;
Come, and now in me abide,
And thy soul shall find relief. [Chorus]

4 Rest, sweet rest remains for you,
When the battle work is done;
Rest for loyal hearts and true,
When the crown of life is won. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Come, said Jesus, come apart
• Title: Rest Awhile
• Author: Rev. I. T. Walker
• Refrain First Line: Come, oh, come to me and rest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1883
• Scripture:
  Mark 6:31
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.
• Notes: "Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest awhile."—Mark 6: 31

Tune Information

• Name: [Come, said Jesus, come apart]
• Composer: D. B. Towner
• Incipit: 35654 32234 25431
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.