The Church Hymnal ‎#542

542. My heart is resting, O my God

1 My heart is resting, O my God,
I will give thanks and sing;
My heart is at the secret source
Of every precious thing.

2 Now the frail vessel Thou hast made,
No hand but Thine shall fill;
The waters of the earth have failed,
And I am thirsty still.

3 I thirst for springs of heavenly life,
And here all day they rise;
I seek the treasure of Thy love,
And close at hand it lies.

4 And a new song is in my mouth,
To long-loved music set;
Glory to Thee for all the grace
I have not tasted yet.

5 I have a heritage of joy,
That yet I must not see;
The hand that bled to make it mine
Is keeping it for me.

6 There is a certainty of love
That sets my heart at rest;
A calm assurance for to-day,
That to be poor is best;

7 A prayer, reposing on His truth,
Who hath made all things mine,
That draws my captive will to Him,
And makes it one with Thine.

Text Information

• First Line: My heart is resting, O my God
• Author: A. L. Waring
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General: Home and Personal Use

Tune Information

• Name: DUMMERSTON
• Composer: J. D. Herron
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: B♭ Major