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Softly And Tenderly
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Audrey Assad's rendition of 'Softly and Tenderly' is a classic hymn that extends Jesus' gentle invitation to sinners and the weary. The song emphasizes Christ's patient call for people to come home to Him, urging listeners not to delay in responding to His mercy. It reflects on the urgency of life and the need to heed His pleading before time runs out. The lyrics are rooted in the gospel message of salvation and repentance, calling those who are burdened to find rest in Jesus.
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Softly and tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling for you and for me
See on the portal
He's waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
Come home
Come home
He who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"
Why 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
Come home
Come home
He who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"
Time is now fleeting
While moments are passing
Passing from you and from me
Shadows are gathering
Deathbeds are calling
Come home
Come home
He who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"
Come home
Come home
He who are weary
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"
Oh come home (Oh if you're weary)
Oh sinner, come home (Oh if you're tired)
Come home
Earnestly, tenderly
Jesus is calling
Calling "Oh sinner, come home"