Text Based On Matthew Chapter 11
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.

Come Close To The Savior

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 ( 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