Softly and Tenderly | Songs and Everlasting Joy

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Softly and Tenderly was written by Will L. Thompson and first published in 1882. It has been used extensively in evangelistic campaigns due to its pleading lyrics to the lost sinner. The lyrics are an enlargement on the words spoken by Jesus: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Softly and Tenderly

Verse 1
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
At the heart's portal He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.

Chorus
Come home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!

Verse 2
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me?

Verse 3
Think of the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me.