When the Weary, Seeking Rest

When the weary, seeking rest,

To Thy goodness flee;

When the heavy-laden cast

All their load on Thee;

When the troubled, seeking peace,

On Thy name shall call;

When the sinner seeking life,

At Thy feet shall fall.

When the worldling, sick at heart,

Lifts his soul above;

When the prodigal looks back

To his Father's love;

When the proud man from his pride

Stoops to seek Thy face;

When the burdened brings his guilt

To Thy throne of grace.

When the stranger asks a home,

All his toils to end;

When the hungry craveth food,

And the poor a friend;

When the sailor on the wave

Bows the fervent knee;

When the soldier on the field

Lifts his heart to Thee.

When the man of toil and care,

In the city crowd;

When the shepherd on the moor,

Names the name of God;

When the learned and the high,

Tired of earthly fame,

Upon higher joys intent,

Name the blessed name.

When the child, with grave, fresh lip,

Youth, or maiden fair;

When the aged, weak and grey,

Seek Thy face in prayer;

When the widow weeps to Thee,

Sad and lone and low;

When the orphan brings to Thee

All his orphan woe.