[Verse - performed thanksgiving] I bless thee, Father, who holdest heaven and earth Thou hast kept this counsel back from the clever And laid it open to the youngest child Even so it pleased thee, and it was good in thy sight [Refrain - performed invitation] Draw near to me All ye that break your backs All ye that stoop beneath the weight ye did not choose And here I give you rest [Interlude] [Verse - performed yoke] Set my yoke upon your shoulder beside me Walk at my pace and mark what manner of man I am Gentle in dealing, lowly in heart And your soul shall find its resting place at last [Outro] The yoke I give cuts not The burden I lay crushes not Draw near to me And here I give you rest