Come close to the Savior, thy loving Redeemer, O sorrowing heart oppressed (sorely oppressed); Life’s journey is dreary, thy spirit is weary; O come unto Him and rest. Come close to the Savior, O why dost thou linger? He knoweth thy heart oppressed (sorely oppressed). His promise believing, His message receiving, O come unto Him and rest. Refrain Peacefully, tranquilly, tenderly rest, Folding thy wings like a dove, Peacefully, tranquilly, tenderly rest, Safe in the arms of His love. Come close to the Savior, He calleth thee gently, Draw near to thy Father’s throne (thy Father’s throne); His eyes will behold thee, His mercy enfold thee, Why carry thy grief alone? Come close to the Savior, O trust and remember, Thro’ trials our souls are blest (richly are blest). Whatever betide thee, thy Refuge will hide thee, O come unto Him and rest. Refrain Come close to the Savior, earth’s pleasures are fleeting, But Jesus will care for thee (He’ll care for thee); Whatever may grieve thee, He never will leave thee, Thy strength as thy day shall be. Come close to the Savior, O come as a birdling Flies back to its parent nest (flies to its nest). Where peace like a river, flows onward forever, O come unto Him and rest. Refrain |