'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" is a Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick and lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead.[1] The lyrics were written in 1882. They appeared in Stead's Songs of Triumph.
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | |
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Genre | Hymn |
Text | Louisa M. R. Stead |
Based on | Isaiah 12:2 |
Meter | 8.7.8.7 with refrain |
Melody | "Trust in Jesus" by William J. Kirkpatrick |
Published | 1882 |
The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists.
Lyrics
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus says 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!
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
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
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
Refrain
References
- Osbeck, Kenneth (1985). 101 More Hymn Stories, Part 2. Kregel Publications. p. 91. ISBN 9780825434204.