Lyrics
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto Me and rest;
Lay down, O weary one, lay down
Your head upon My breast."
I came to Jesus as I was
So weary, worn, and sad;
I found in Him a resting place
And He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold, I freely give
The living water, thirsty one,
Stoop down and drink and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light;
Look unto Me, your morn shall rise,
And all your day be bright."
I looked to Jesus and I found
In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I'll walk
Till traveling days are done.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Horatius Bonar
Jesus does not ask us to fix ourselves before we draw near to Him; He simply invites us to come as we are. When life leaves us exhausted, heavy-hearted, and thirsty for peace, His voice gently calls us into a rest that only He can provide. As we lay down our burdens at His feet, we discover that His presence is a welcoming sanctuary for our weary souls. May this song remind you today that you can step out of the striving and rest securely in the Savior's gladness and living grace.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Matthew 11:28: ““Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
- John 6:37: “Everything new the Father gives me will come to me. He who comes to me, I will in no way throw out.”
- Psalm 62:1: “My soul waits in silence for God alone. My salvation comes from him.”