Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Troubled - #513 - John Mason Neale

"Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Troubled"
by John M. Neale, 1818-1866

Tune - Stephanos - linked here

1. Art thou weary, art thou troubled,
Art thou sore distressed?
"Come to Me," saith One, "and, coming,
Be at rest."

2. Hath He marks to lead me to Him
If He be my Guide?
"In His feet and hands are wound-prints,
And His side."

3. Hath He diadem, as Monarch,
That His brow adorns?
"Yea, a crown, in very surety,
But of thorns."

4. If I find Him, if I follow,
What His guerdon here?
"Many a sorrow, many a labor,
Many a tear."

5. If I still hold closely to Him,
What hath He at last?
"Sorrow vanquished, labor ended,
Jordan passed."

6. If I ask Him to receive me,
Will He say me nay?
"Not till earth and not till heaven
Pass away."

7. Finding, following, keeping, struggling,
Is He sure to bless?
"Saints, apostles, prophets, martyrs,
Answer, Yes."

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #513
Text: Matthew 11:28
Author: John M. Neale, 1862, cento, alt.
Composer: Henry W. Baker, 1868
Tune: "Stephanos"

 John Mason Neale was a prolific hymn writer and hymn translator.