Come Find HIS Rest

When a choir begins to learn "Come Find HIS Rest," the first thing that strikes the singers is the sheer gentleness of the melody. Arranged by Dan Forrest, this piece weaves together the beloved traditional English tune KINGSFOLD with words of profound comfort, drawing on texts by Eric Dewar and Horatius Bonar. It opens with a tender invitation to the weary, calling us to lay down our burdens and look to a Saviour whose arms are open wide.

In the choir loft, this anthem is a wonderful choice for Communion or moments of quiet reflection during retreats and penitential seasons. The arrangement builds naturally from a free, flowing solo into a rich unison, before settling back into a calm, hushed ending. As the voices sing "I heard the voice of Jesus say, come unto me and rest," the familiar words take on a deeply personal feel. It is a song that ministers just as much to the singers as it does to the congregation, offering a true resting place in the middle of a heavy world.