We had an amazing time of worship in singing as a body of Christ tonight. I can't go to bed without sharing this timeless gem:
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
And to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”
Refrain:Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
And in simple faith to plunge me
’Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
After singing, Daniel shared that this hymn was written by a poverty stricken woman who came to know Jesus hearing Dwight Moody. At a time when she had no food, God blessed her with bags from an unknown source. After that she penned these words.
Yes, trusting is so sweet and brings such life, rest, joy and peace.
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI was surprised to read your late night addition from Wed. but it was a great one. That is a very meaningful hymn. We have continued to go through a book with hymn stories in it that Dad got for his B-day last year. Everyone has a story of how God just brought the words out of some event in their lives. Love, Mom
A few nights ago I was on grooveshark listening to Casting Crown music. I must have played this song 10Xs. The simplicity and purity of its message touched me deeply.
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