Lyrics
Are you weary, heavy laden?
Come and lay your burdens down.
Jesus calls you, Jesus draws you,
Rest in Him.
He is gentle, He is lowly,
He delights to bring us peace!
Tender Shepherd, mighty Savior,
Rest in Him.
How sure His compassion for us!
Oh, how deep is His love,
So come, come to Jesus
And rest in Him.
Are you hopeless, are you guilty
Caught in shame for all your sin?
He pursues you, to forgive you,
Rest in Him.
He has paid for every failure
Mercy flows in endless streams
Come and follow, freedom calls you,
Rеst in Him.
How sure His compassion for us!
Oh, how deep is His love,
So come, come to Jesus
And rest in Him.
Are you waiting in your sorrows
For this broken world to heal?
He is coming, soon returning,
Rest in Him.
We will see Him, we will know Him,
O what heights of grace revealed!
From His kindness, every promise
Then fulfilled.
Trust in Jesus, He will keep us
To the end.
How sure His compassion for us!
Oh, how deep is His love
So come, come to Jesus
And rest!
How sure His compassion for us!
Oh, how deep is His love,
So come, come to Jesus
And rest in Him.
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Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Jordan Kauflin & Matt Merker
Life often carries weights that are too heavy for us to hold alone, but Jesus tenderly invites us to bring our weariness to Him. He does not demand that we fix ourselves before coming; instead, His gentle and lowly heart welcomes us just as we are. As we lay down our burdens, we discover that His love is deeper than our anxieties and His grace is sufficient for our souls. Today, allow your heart to quiet down and accept His open invitation to rest in His unfailing care.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- Matthew 11:29: “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.”
- Psalm 55:22: “Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved.”