Author: Louisa M. R. Stead, c.1850-1917 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #368 (2001) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just 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!
O for grace to trust Him more!
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust his cleansing blood,
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain]
3 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. [Refrain]
4 I'm so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend:
And I know that Thou art with me,
Will be with me to the end. [Refrain] Topics: God His Faithfulness; Jesus Christ His Blood Scripture: Hebrews 2:13 Languages: English Tune Title: TRUST IN JESUS
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus