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Softly And Tenderly
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Merle Haggard's rendition of the classic hymn 'Softly and Tenderly' is a gentle gospel invitation. The song portrays Jesus calling sinners with tenderness and mercy, urging the weary to come home. It emphasizes God's love, pardon, and the promise of rest for those who respond. The repeated chorus reinforces the compassionate plea, making it a moving call to repentance and faith.
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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
Ye who are weary come home
Earnestly tenderly Jesus is calling
Calling, oh, sinners come home.
Why should we linger when Jesus is pleading
He's pleading for you and for me
Why should we linger and heed not his mercy
Mercy for you and for me.
Thought of the wonderful love he has promised
Promised for you and for me
Though we have sinn'd 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, oh, sinners come home...