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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
G
About this Hymn
This is a simple, beautiful hymn sung to an almost perfect country-folk tune. Its simplicity should not fool us into thinking it is either simplistic or comes from a place of minimizing life's complications—quite the opposite. It was written by Louisa Stead, who suffered ill health, career disappointment, the tragic loss of a husband who died trying to save someone else, and deep struggles in ministry. We in turn are left with this beautiful hymn, which can help all of us in life's darkest and most complex times.
Lyrics
Verse 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."
Chorus
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!
Verse 2
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Verse 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.
Verse 4
I'm so glad I learned to trust him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; and I know that he is with me, will be with me to the end.
'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."
Chorus
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!
Verse 2
Oh, how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; just in simple faith to plunge me 'neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Verse 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.
Verse 4
I'm so glad I learned to trust him, precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; and I know that he is with me, will be with me to the end.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Louisa M. R. Stead, 1882
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882