Advent Hymnals

121. WEARY OF EARTH

Christ in Song,

1.
Weary of earth and laden with my sin,
I look to heav'n and long to enter in;
But there no evil thing may find a home:
And yet I hear a voice that bids me "Come."

2.
The while I fain would tread the heav'nly way,
Evil is ever with me day by day;
Yet on mine ears the gracious tidings fall,
"Repent, return, thou shalt be loos'd from all."

3.
Cease, restless will!  thy lonely strife resign!
I know too well how little strength is mine;
Grant me, dear Lord, thy saving love to see:
I strive no more, I give myself to thee.
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    Title Weary of Earth
    Key F Major
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    First Line Weary of earth and laden with my sin
    Author Rev. Samuel J. Stone
    Year 1908
    Composer James Langran
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    Tune LANGRAN
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    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Invitation and Repentance; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted; Special Selections: Choir or Quartet
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