Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#504

504. Softly and Tenderly

1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling for you and for me.
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
watching for you and for me.

Refrain:
Come home, come home.
You who are weary, come home.
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
calling, "O sinner, come home!"

2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]

3 Time is now fleeting; the moments are passing,
passing from you and from me.
Shadows are gathering; death's night is coming,
coming for you and for me. [Refrain]

4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,
promised for you and for me!
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
• Title: Softly and Tenderly
• Author: Will L. Thompson (1880)
• Refrain First Line: Come home, come home
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 55:1-12
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-30
  ;
  Luke 13:34
  ;
  Philippians 2:12-13
• Topic: Forgiveness of Sins: Invitation and Call; Prevenient Grace

Tune Information

• Name: THOMPSON
• Composer: Will L. Thompson (1880)
• Meter: 11.7.11.7 with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal