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Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! I believe that this hymn isn't for sinners only, it's a strong words of encouragement to a Christian pilgrim who is getting tired and drained as a result of the temptations and tribulations on the way.
Authoritative information about the hymn text Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling, with lyrics, audio recordings, PDF files, printable scores, MIDI files, piano resources, and products for worship planners.
A hymn that expresses Jesus' call to sinners to come home to Him. The lyrics include the phrase "earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling" in the refrain and the chorus.
“Softly and Tenderly,” which was originally known as “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling,” is a classic invitation hymn from the 19 th century. It was written by Will Lamartine Thompson (1847-1909) who was a composer of gospel, secular, and patriotic songs.
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! 3 Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing— Passing from you and from me; Shadows are gathering, death-beds are coming— Coming for you and for me!
1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home, you who are weary come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!
1. Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he's waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: Come home, come home; ye who are weary come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home! 2. Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
