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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
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About this Hymn
As humans we seem to be constantly in need of rest or peace, whether physical, mental, or spiritual. Paul spoke of getting to a place in life where "I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content" (Phil. 4:11). Jesus offers to be the root of this kind of calm assurance, which comes by trusting his lovingkindness and waiting for his providence.
Lyrics
Verse 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, as 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.
Verse 2
Oh, how great thy lovingkindness, vaster, broader than the sea! Oh, how marvelous 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.
Verse 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 longings, meets, supplies its ev'ry need, compasseth me round with blessings: thine is love indeed.
Verse 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 my Father's glory, sunshine of my Father's face, keep me ever trusting, resting, fill me with thy grace.
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, as 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.
Verse 2
Oh, how great thy lovingkindness, vaster, broader than the sea! Oh, how marvelous 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.
Verse 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 longings, meets, supplies its ev'ry need, compasseth me round with blessings: thine is love indeed.
Verse 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 my Father's glory, sunshine of my Father's face, keep me ever trusting, resting, fill me with thy grace.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Jean Sophia Pigott, 1876
Music: James Mountain, 1876
Music: James Mountain, 1876