Sunday, July 12, 2009

Hymn for Sunday

Jesus, I am Resting, Resting

Words by: Jean S. Pigott, 1845- 1882
Music by: James Mountain, 1844- 1933


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.



O how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster broader than the sea!
O 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.

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:
This is love indeed!

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.

2 comments:

Sarah said...

I loved the words to this hymn, Ashley, and the photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

Ashley said...

I'm glad you enjoy it Sarah!
~Ashley