All ye who seek for sure relief

Verse 1

All ye who seek for sure relief in trouble and distress, whatever sorrow vex the mind, or guilt the soul oppress;

Verse 2

Jesus, who gave himself for you upon the cross to die, opens to you his sacred heart: O to that heart draw nigh.

Verse 3

Ye hear how kindly he invites; ye hear his words so blest: 'All ye that labour come to me, and I will give you rest.'

Verse 4

O Jesus, joy of saints on high, thou hope of sinners here, attracted by those loving words to thee we lift our prayer.

Verse 5

Wash thou our wounds in that dear blood which from thy heart doth flow; a new and contrite heart on all who cry to thee bestow.