8.7.8.7.D
Gentle Jesus, lay your burden
On my shoulders and my heart.
You this same hard path have trodden,
Rest to my spent soul impart!
I will take the yoke you offer
Walk your path to cross and crown.
Face the foe and mocking scoffer,
Count the cost and lay life down.
Lowly saviour, you descended
From the heights of heaven’s throne
Human weakness apprehended
To make heaven’s rest my own.
Lord of Sabbath, king of mercy,
Bring me safe to heaven’s shore!
I have cried and you have heard me:
God of rest, heal and restore!
James W. Shrimpton (2024)
CCLI song ID: 7245709
Inspiration: Matthew 11:28 – 12:13
Suggested Tunes: Saltash (Pleading Saviour)