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Kingston
Staff Notation • Sacred
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Kingston by Amos Pilsbury — Lyrics
Joseph Hart, 1759
1. Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched,
Weak and wounded, sick and sore!
Jesus ready stands to save you,
Full of pity joined with power.
He is able, He is able, He is able,
He is willing, doubt no more!
2. Ho! ye needy, come and welcome,
God's free bounty glorify.
True belief, and true repentance,
Every grace that brings us nigh.
Without money, Without money, Without money,
Come to Jesus Christ and buy.
3. Let not conscience let you linger,
Nor of fitness fondly dream;
All the fitness He requireth
Is to feel your need of Him.
This He gives you, This He gives you, This He gives you:
'Tis the Spirit's rising beam.
4. Come ye weary, heavy laden,
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About Kingston
The hymn text, penned by Joseph Hart in 1759, paints a vivid scene of spiritual need and divine invitation. It calls to the "poor and wretched" and "needy," emphasizing that Christ stands ready to save, "full of pity joined with power." The SATB setting embraces this message of open-armed welcome, urging listeners to come without cost for spiritual salvation. The text stresses that the only requirement for receiving grace is recognizing one's own need for the Spirit's light. This sacred anthem offers a powerful and direct message of redemption and hope to all who feel the weight of their burdens.
