Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#515

515. Jesus, I am resting, resting

1 Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art,
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by thy transforming power
Thou hast made me whole.

Refrain:
Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art,
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

2 Oh, how great Thy loving-kindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea;
Oh, how marvellous Thy goodness
Lavished all on me
Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved,
Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know Thy certainty of promise
And have made it mine. [Refrain]

3 Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart,
Satisfies its deepest longing,
And supplies its every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed. [Refrain]

4 Ever lift Thy face upon me
As I work and wait for Thee;
Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth's dark shadows flee.
Brightness of Thy Father's glory
Sunshine of Thy Father's face,
Keep me ever trusting, resting,
Fill me with Thy grace. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, I am resting, resting
• Author: Jean Sophia Pigott
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, I am resting, resting
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Trust, in Christ; Love: Of Christ; Rest: In Christ

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS, I AM RESTING
• Composer: J. Mountain
• Meter: 8.7.8.5.8.7.8.5, with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: From "Hymns of Consecration and Faith"