Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Hymnal: Hymns for the Living Church #312 (1974) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: Hymns for the Living Church First Line: Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus 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,
And 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;
And 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,
Wilt be with me to the end. (Refrain) Scripture: Psalm 33:2 Languages: English Tune Title: TRUST IN JESUS
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesu