Softly and Tenderly
Heaven's Call: Embrace Mercy and Love
Lyrics
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
Jesus is calling gently and affectionately.
Calling for you and for me
His call is for both you and me.
See on the portals He's waiting and watching
At the entrance, He is waiting and observing.
Watching for you and for me
He is watching, specifically looking for you and me.
Come home, come home
An invitation to return home.
Ye who are weary come home
Addressing those who are tired, urging them to come home.
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling
Jesus is calling sincerely and warmly.
Calling, "O sinner come home"
An appeal for sinners to come back home.
O for the wonderful love He has promised
Expressing longing for the promised wonderful love.
Promised for you and for me
The promise is extended to both you and me.
Though we have sinned He has mercy and pardon
Despite our sins, there is mercy and forgiveness.
Pardon for you and for me
Specifically, pardon is available for both you and me.
Come home, come home
Reiteration of the invitation to come home.
Ye who are weary come home
A call to those who are burdened to return home.
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling
Jesus is calling with intensity and warmth.
Calling, "O sinner come home"
A repetition of the plea for sinners to come home.
Time is now fleeting
Highlighting the fleeting nature of time.
The moments are passing
Moments are slipping away from both you and me.
Passing from you and from me
Emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Shadows are gathering
Darkness and challenges are closing in.
Death beds are coming
The approach of life's end is imminent.
Coming for you and for me
Death is approaching for both you and me.
Come home, come home (come home)
Repetition of the invitation to come home.
Ye who are weary come home
Addressing those who are weary, urging them to return.
Earnestly, tenderly Jesus is calling
Jesus is calling with earnestness and tenderness.
Calling, "O sinner come home"
A reiterated plea for sinners to come back home.
Calling, "O sinner come home"
A final call for sinners to come back home.
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