Trinity Hymnal ‎#389a

389a. Art thou weary, art thou languid

1 Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distress'd?
"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 thorn."

4 If I find him, if I follow,
What his guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."

5 If I still hold closely to him,
What hath he at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

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.'"

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Art thou weary, art thou languid
• Author: John Mason Neale (1862, at. 7, line 3, alt.)
• Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Topic: The Church: The Free Offer of the Gospel; Conflict With Sin; Consolation; Pilgrimage and Guidance; Tribulation and Suffering; Yoke of Christ

Tune Information

• Name: STEPHANOS
• Composer: Sir Henry W. Baker
• Meter: 8. 5. 8. 3.
• Key: G Major