The Celebration Hymnal

479

Softly and Tenderly

1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,  
Calling for you and for me.  
See, on the portals He’s waiting and watching,  
Watching for you and for me.  

Refrain:  
Come home; come home.  
You who are weary, come home.  
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,  
Calling, "O sinner, come home!"  

2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,  
Pleading for you and for me?  
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,  
Mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]  

3 Time is now fleeting; the moments are passing,  
Passing from you and from me.  
Shadows are gathering; death's night is coming,  
Coming for you and for me. [Refrain]  

4 O for the wonderful love He has promised,  
Promised for you and for me!  
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon,  
Pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]

WORDS: Will L. Thompson
MUSIC: Will L. Thompson
Theme: New Life in Christ: Invitation and Acceptance