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Art thou weary
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Art thou weary by Hart Pease Danks — Lyrics
Art thou weary, art thou languid,
Art thou sore distressed?
'Come to Me,' saith One, 'and, coming,
Be at rest.'
Hath He marks to lead me to Him,
If he be my Guide?
In His feet and hands are woundprints,
And His side.
Is there diadem, as Monarch,
That His brow adorns?
Yea, a crown in very surety,
But of thorns!
If I find Him, if I follow,
What his guerdon here?
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About Art thou weary
Hart Pease Danks set these words to music for SATB choir. The English text is a hymn, offering solace to those who are weary and distressed by inviting them to find rest in Christ. The composer's music effectively conveys the journey of faith, from the trials of 'sorrow, labour, and tear' to the ultimate peace of 'Sorrow vanquished, labour ended, Jordan passed!'. The hymn's hopeful message is further reinforced by the assurance that God will not deny acceptance until the end of time itself. This setting is suitable for services where themes of perseverance and divine comfort are explored.
