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Rest
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Sep 7, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
This song extends a direct invitation to the worn-out and burdened, echoing the gentle call of Jesus to lay down every trial at His feet. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of approaching the One who loves us best, bringing not just our exhaustion but our tribulations, and finding in Him a promised stillness. The middle verses shift into a teaching mode, urging listeners to take on His yoke and learn from His humility, suggesting that true rest comes not from escaping life's tests but from running into His presence within them. The repetition of the simple yet profound assurance—that He will give rest—becomes a mantra of trust, grounding the listener in the nearness of God amid struggle. It's a tender, worshipful meditation that turns the biblical promise of Sabbath for the soul into a personal, present reality.
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To all who are weary and those who are heavy laden
Lay at the feet of the one who loves you best
Bring all of your trials and all of your tribulation
Come unto me and I will give you rest
I will give you rest
Take my yoke upon you
Come and learn from me
For I am humble in spirit and so you must also be
Lo I will be with you in the midst of every test
If you run unto me, I will give you rest
I will give you rest