Softly and Tenderly
Embrace Grace: Jesus Calls, Offering Mercy and Love
Lyrics
Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling
Invitation to heed the call of Jesus with gentleness and tenderness.
Calling for you and for me
Highlighting that the call is for both the listener and others.
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching
Describing Jesus waiting at the gates, observing with anticipation.
Watching for you and for me
Reiterating the watchful stance of Jesus for the listener.
Come home, come home
An urging repetition to come home, addressing those burdened or tired.
Ye who are weary, come home
Calling specifically to those fatigued or troubled to find solace.
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Reaffirming the tender and earnest nature of Jesus' call.
Calling, O sinner, come home
An emphatic appeal for sinners to respond to the call and come home.
Oh, for the wonderful love He has promised
Expressing the marvel of the promised love Jesus offers.
Promised for you and for me
Reiterating that the promise extends to the listener personally.
Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon
Acknowledging human imperfection and emphasizing divine mercy.
Pardon for you and for me
Repeating the assurance of pardon for the individual listener.
Come home, come home
Repetition of the call to come home, emphasizing its importance.
Ye who are weary, come home
Addressing again those who are weary, encouraging them to return.
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Emphasizing the earnest and tender nature of Jesus' ongoing call.
Calling, O sinner, come home
A renewed appeal for sinners to heed the persistent call and return.
Hey yeah, oh
A musical interlude, possibly conveying emotional depth or contemplation.
Hey, yeah yeah yeah, yeah
A repetition of musical expressions, contributing to the emotional tone.
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