Softly and Tenderly
Acappella Lyrics
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Calling for you and for me
See on the portals he's waiting and watching
Watching for you and for me
English Chorus:
Come home, come home
Ye who are weary, come home Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Calling, O 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
Repeat Chorus
Oh, pour le merveilleux amour qu'il a promis
Nous a promis, toi et moi
Et bien que nous pechions, Il nous offre son pardon
Pardon pour toi et our moi
French Chorus:
Reviens, reviens
Toi, qui te lasses reviens
Sincerement, tendrement, Jesus appelle
(T')Appelle, oh pecheur, reviens
Repeat English Chorus
Scriptural Reference:
"As a prisoner of the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received." Ephesians 4:1
The song Softly and Tenderly by Acappella begins with the line "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me." The lyrics suggest that Jesus is watching and waiting at the portals for the singer and his/her audience. The song is an invitation for the weary, troubled and sinful individuals to come home to Jesus, repent of their sins and be forgiven. The urgency in the lyrics is emphasized by the repetition of the English chorus "Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home. Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner come home."
The second verse asks the question "Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading?" suggesting that people should not wait to respond to Jesus' call but should rather heed his mercies. The French chorus emphasizes this point by saying: "Reviens, reviens, Toi, qui te lasses reviens" which means "Come back, come back, you who are tired, Come back sincerely and tenderly, Jesus calls you (O sinner, come back)". The lyrics also highlight the promise of the wonderful love Jesus has promised and the forgiveness available to all sinners.
Overall, the song Softly and Tenderly is an invitation to come to Jesus, seek forgiveness, and become a part of his kingdom. It is a gentle yet powerful reminder to all believers to live their lives in accordance with God's calling and to spread the message of love and forgiveness to those seeking God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling
Jesus is calling for us in a gentle and kind manner
Calling for you and for me
He is calling for both you and me to come to Him
See on the portals he's waiting and watching
He is waiting for us to approach Him and is carefully watching over us
Watching for you and for me
His watchful eyes are searching for both of us to return to Him
Come home, come home
Come back to Him where you belong
Ye who are weary, come home
If you are tired and burdened, come home to Him and find rest
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
He is calling us with sincere and caring words
Calling, O sinner come home
He is calling sinners to come home to Him
Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading?
Why should we delay when Jesus is urging us to come to Him?
Pleading for you and for me
He is earnestly asking for both of us to come to Him
Why should we linger and heed not his mercies?
Why should we wait and ignore the kindness and compassion that Jesus offers?
Mercies for you and for me
He offers his mercy to both of us
Oh, pour le merveilleux amour qu'il a promis
Oh, the wonderful love that He has promised
Nous a promis, toi et moi
He has promised this love to both you and me
Et bien que nous pechions, Il nous offre son pardon
Even though we sin, He offers us His forgiveness
Pardon pour toi et our moi
He offers this forgiveness to both you and me
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Softly And Tenderly
Acappella
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
Chorus:
Come home, come home
Ye who are weary, come home
Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling
Calling, O 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
Chorus
Oh, pour le merveilleux amour qu'il a promis
Nous a promis, toi et moi
Et bien que nous pechions, Il nous offre son pardon
Pardon pour toi et our moi
Chorus:
Reviens, reviens
Toi, qui te lasses reviens
Sincerement, tendrement, Jesus appelle
(T')Appelle, oh pecheur, reviens
@valerieb1974
I remember the first time I heard this song, the Pastor at Heartland Baptist Church, a little Baptist church in Antioch, Il. sang this song, and I started weeping. I was addicted to crack-cocaine for over ten years, and after hearing this song I was healed from my addiction. I have been sober for over five years now. Praise God!
@isaachedges5691
valerieb1974, that's a great story, Amen!
@Yanikto
valerieb1974 , praise God, that is amazing!!
@MimiMhair
valerieb1974 Amen
@lehilahymahery3927
thats a good and greatstory ,praise God :-)
@IvanTerreroDDS
PTL!
@M22zeli
Softly and tenderly is Beautiful song woow this guys
@M22zeli
I sang this song in my days same like this guys are doing they are Role model
@LiddyBug25
Beautiful! My mama used to play this so I would sleep when I was a baby!!!
@davidarnold513
I remember listening to this song with my brother as we were driving to the hospital to say goodbye to our grandfather who had died that morning. It was heartbreaking and joyous at the same time as we knew he was looking down on us from Heaven. Shortly after that I accepted Christ as my savior once and for all. Sin has been my enemy ever since. I still remember how peaceful he was when he died. It’s something you never forget.