Chorus / Description : Softly and Tenderly is a hymn that invites sinners to come to Jesus, emphasizing his love and longing for them to find rest and salvation. The song is based on biblical themes of Jesus' compassionate call for repentance, such as Matthew 11:28-30.
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,
Calling for you and for me;
See, on the portals He's waiting and watching,
Watching for you and for me.
Come home, come home,
You who are weary, come home;
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling,
Calling, O sinner, come home!