Softly and Tenderly

1Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
At the heart's portal He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.

RefrainCome home, come home,
Ye who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly,
Jesus is calling,
Calling,
O sinner, come home!

2Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading,
Pleading for you and for me?
Why should we linger and heed not His mercies,
Mercies for you and for me?

3Time is now fleeting, the moments are passing,
Passing from you and from me;
Shadows are gathering, and death's night is coming,
Coming for you and for me.

4Think of the wonderful love He has promised,
Promised for you and for me;
Though we have sinned,
He has mercy and pardon,
Pardon for you and for me.