When the Weary, Seeking Rest

Verse 1

When the weary, seeking rest, to thy goodness flee; when the heavy-laden cast all their load on thee; when the troubled, seeking peace, on thy name shall call; when the sinner, seeking life, at thy feet shall fall:

Chorus

hear then in love, O Lord, the cry in heav'n, thy dwelling place on high.

Verse 2

When the stranger asks a home, all his toils to end; when the hungry craveth food, and the poor a friend; when the widow weeps to thee, sad and lone and low; when the orphan brings to thee all his orphan woe:

Verse 3

When the worldling, sick at heart, lifts his soul above; when the prodigal looks back to his Father's love; when the proud man, in his pride, stoops to seek thy face; when the burdened brings his guilt to thy throne of grace: