The difference between Sojourn and Tarry

When used as nouns, sojourn means a short stay somewhere, whereas tarry means a sojourn.

When used as verbs, sojourn means to reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger, whereas tarry means to delay.

Tarry is also adjective with the meaning: resembling tar.

check bellow for the other definitions of Sojourn and Tarry

Sojourn as a verb (intransitive):

To reside somewhere temporarily, especially as a guest or lodger.

Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

Examples:

"It is true that the Messiah will come, though he may tarry''. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens Hitchens] quoting translated [[Maimonides]])"
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.
Tarry as a verb (intransitive, dated):

To stay somewhere temporarily; to sojourn.
Tarry as a verb (transitive, dated):

To wait for; to stay or stop for; to allow to linger.