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The Gospel Invitation

Laura E. Newell • English

Primary Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Verse 1

Have you heard the invitation? Jesus says, Come to Me, Come unto Me, O, come unto Me; ‘Tis the message of salvation, That the Master brings to Thee: Come unto Me, O, come to Me.

Chorus

Come unto Me, O come unto Me; Jesus says: Come unto me. Weary heart, for refuge flee Unto Christ, who calleth thee.

Verse 2

There are blessed many mansions Waiting for the pure and true; Come unto Me, O, come unto Me; There in heaven’s green expansions Hear the Saviour call to you, Come unto Me, O, come to Me.

Chorus

Come unto Me, O come unto Me; Jesus says: Come unto me. Weary heart, for refuge flee Unto Christ, who calleth thee.

Verse 3

Heavy laden, or a-weary, Jesus says: In Me find rest, Come unto Me, O, come to Me; Does your path in life seem dreary? By His love you may be blest; Come unto me, O, come to me.

Chorus

Come unto Me, O come unto Me; Jesus says: Come unto me. Weary heart, for refuge flee Unto Christ, who calleth thee.

Verse 4

Time is short, and days are fleeting. Heed the message: Come to me, Come unto Me, O, come to Me; O the joy of yonder greeting, In the home beyond the sea; Come unto me, O, come to me.

Chorus

Come unto Me, O come unto Me; Jesus says: Come unto me. Weary heart, for refuge flee Unto Christ, who calleth thee.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • matthew 11:28