| Song | Come, O Thou Traveller Unknown |
| Content Description | Come, O Thou Traveller Unknown is a profound and deeply reflective hymn that captures the spiritual struggle of seeking and encountering God. Inspired by the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God, this classic hymn—written by Charles Wesley—explores themes of surrender, persistence, and divine revelation. Its rich, poetic lyrics invite believers into a journey of faith, where wrestling leads to transformation and blessing. Revered for its theological depth, this hymn remains a powerful expression of longing for a personal and life-changing encounter with God. |
| Album | Christian Hymnal – Series 2 |
| Genre | Praise & Worship |
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| Publisher / Copyrights | John Wesley’s Collection of Hymns |
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| Tags | Wrestling with God, Classic Hymn, Methodist Hymn, Prayer, Spiritual Growth |
| Theme(s) | Surrender, Persistence, Divine Encounter, Transformation, Faith Struggle |
| Scripture Reference(s) | Genesis 32:24–30 |
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Come, O Thou Traveller Unknown,
Whom Still I Hold, But Cannot See!
My Company Before Is Gone,
And I Am Left Alone With Thee;
With Thee All Night I Mean To Stay,
And Wrestle Till The Break Of Day.
I Need Not Tell Thee Who I Am,
My Misery And Sin Declare;
Thyself Hast Called Me By My Name,
Look On Thy Hands, And Read It There;
But Who, I Ask Thee, Who Art Thou?
Tell Me Thy Name, And Tell Me Now.
In Vain Thou Strugglest To Get Free,
I Never Will Unloose My Hold!
Art Thou The Man That Died For Me?
The Secret Of Thy Love Unfold;
Wrestling, I Will Not Let Thee Go,
Till I Thy Name, Thy Nature Know.
Wilt Thou Not Yet To Me Reveal
Thy New, Unutterable Name?
Tell Me, I Still Beseech Thee, Tell;
To Know It Now Resolved I Am;
Wrestling, I Will Not Let Thee Go,
Till I Thy Name, Thy Nature Know.
What Though My Shrinking Flesh Complain,
And Murmur To Contend So Long?
I Rise Superior To My Pain,
When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong
And When My All Of Strength Shall Fail,
I Shall With The God-Man Prevail.
