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Softly & Tenderly

By Keith & Kristyn Getty + Vince Gill + Ellie Holcomb + Sierra Hull

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Keith & Kristyn Getty, joined by Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, and Sierra Hull, perform a medley of the classic hymn 'Softly and Tenderly' with 'Ashokan Farewell.' The song extends Jesus' gentle invitation to the weary and sinful, urging them to come home to His mercy and pardon. It emphasizes God's love, forgiveness, and the promise of rest for those who are burdened. The lyrics also portray Jesus as a shepherd who leads and cares for His people, with goodness and mercy following them. This rendition blends traditional hymnody with a tender, reflective melody, creating a heartfelt call to repentance and peace.

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Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling

Calling for you and for me

See, on your portals He?s waiting and watching

Watching for you and for me

Come home, come home

Ye who are weary come home

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling

Calling O sinner come home

Oh! For the wonderful love He has promised

Promised for you and for me

Tho? we have sinned He has mercy and pardon

Pardon for you and for me

Come home, come home

Ye who are weary come home

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling

Calling O sinner come home

Gently He leads those who carry their young ones

Shepherd for you and for me

Surely His goodness and mercy will follow

Ever with you and with me

Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling

Calling O sinner come home

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