True Rest
Authors: Jesse P. Tompkins • Composers: John R. Thomas • Meter: 8.6.8.6., 8.6.8.6. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1895
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1. O weary souls who long for rest,
O troubled, restless hearts,
There is a kind and loving breast,
Where pity ne’er departs.
(Chorus) Rest, rest, sweet, sweet rest;
The love that calms life’s troubled sea
Will give you rest, sweet rest.
2. The shadows dark that cloud thy sky,
The burdens hard to bear,
The joys that bloom to fade and die,
He marks with tender care.
3. He trod the wine-press all alone,
Sorrow and grief he knew;
The hands that felt the cruel nails
He reached down to you.
4. Rest only comes when His dear voice
Bids calm the troubled sea;
‘Tis when we hear his “Peace, be still!”
Earth’s darkest shadows flee.
5. Then do not slight the proffered hand,
And drive the nails anew;
Look thou, and see your Savior stand
And offer rest to you.