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Come hither all ye weary souls
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Come hither all ye weary souls by John Massey — Lyrics
Come hither all ye weary souls,
Ye heavy laden sinners come,
I'll give you rest from all your toils,
And raise you to my heav'nly home.
They shall find rest that learn of me:
I'm of a meek and lowly mind;
But passion rages like the sea,
And pride is restless as the wind.
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About Come hither all ye weary souls
John Massey has set a profoundly comforting English text, inviting those burdened by sin and weariness to seek solace. The lyrics speak directly to the weary soul, offering rest from toils and a promise of a heavenly home. The text assures that peace is found in learning of Christ's meekness and lowly mind, contrasting it with the restlessness of passion and pride. This SATB setting of a hymn emphasizes the ease of Christ's yoke and the enabling power of his grace, encouraging a willing acceptance of spiritual commitment. It is a heartfelt invitation to surrender one's spirit to divine guidance and find true rest.
