Rest Awhile

I. T. Walker • English

Primary Scripture: Mark 6:31

Verse 1

Come, said Jesus, come apart, From the stern and busy day; He who knows thy weary heart, Calls thee to the desert way.

Chorus

Come, oh, come to me and rest, Find my bosom soft and sweet; Come to me, and thou art blest, In the desert's lone retreat.

Verse 2

"Rest awhile," but not forever, Back again with sharper sword; Take the world-lost for thy Savior, 'Tis the promise of his word.

Chorus

Come, oh, come to me and rest, Find my bosom soft and sweet; Come to me, and thou art blest, In the desert's lone retreat.

Verse 3

Hearts of sorrow, turn aside, Tears have told thy keenest grief; Come, and now in me abide, And thy soul shall find relief.

Chorus

Come, oh, come to me and rest, Find my bosom soft and sweet; Come to me, and thou art blest, In the desert's lone retreat.

Verse 4

Rest, sweet rest remains for you, When the battle work is done; Rest for loyal hearts and true, When the crown of life is won.

Chorus

Come, oh, come to me and rest, Find my bosom soft and sweet; Come to me, and thou art blest, In the desert's lone retreat.

Scripture References

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