Come close to the Saviour, thy loving

Come close to the Saviour, thy loving
O sorrowing heart oppressed;
Life's journey is dreary, thy spirit is weary,
Oh, come unto Him and rest,
Come close to the Saviour, oh, why dost thou linger?
He knoweth thy heart oppressed;
His promise believing, His message re-
Oh, come unto Him and rest!

Come close to the Saviour, He calleth thee gently;
Draw near to thy Father's throne:
His eyes will behold thee, His mercy en-
Why carry thy grief alone!
Come close to the Saviour, oh, trust fold thee, and remember,
Through trials our souls are blest;
Whatever betide thee, thy Refuge will hide thee,
Oh, come unto Him and rest!

Come close to thy Saviour, earth's pleasures are fleeting,
But Jesus will care for thee;
Whatever may grieve thee, He never will leave thee,
Thy strength as thy day shall be.
Come close to the Saviour, while now
He is calling,
Come home to the pure and blest;
Where peace, like a river, flows onward for ever,
Oh, come unto Him and rest!