Chalice Hymnal ‎#267

267. Blessed Quietness

1 Joys are flowing like a river,
since the Comforter has come;
Christ abides with us forever,
makes the trusting heart his home.

Refrain:
Blessed quietness, holy quietness,
what assurance in my soul.
On the stormy sea, Jesus speaks to me,
and the billows cease to roll.

2 Bringing life and health and gladness,
all around this heavenly Guest,
banished unbelief and sadness,
changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain]

3 Like the rain that falls from heaven,
like the sunlight from the sky,
so the Spirit too is given,
coming on us from on high. [Refrain]

4 See, a fruitful field is growing,
blessed fruit of righteousness;
and the streams of life are flowing
in the lonely wilderness. [Refrain]

5 What a wonderful salvation,
when we always see Christ's face,
what a peaceful habitation,
what a quiet resting place. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Joys are flowing like a river
• Title: Blessed Quietness
• Author: Manie P. Ferguson (c. 1897)
• Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness
• Meter: 87.87 w. refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  John 14:16-19
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Spirit; God Present in the Holy Spirit: Gifts of the Spirit; Comfort; Descants; Joy; Rest; Holy Spirit

Tune Information

• Name: BLESSED QUIETNESS
• Composer: W. S. Marshall (c. 1897)
• Arranger: J. Jefferson Cleveland (1981, alt.)
• Arranger: Verolga Nix (1981, alt.)
• Meter: 87.87 w. refrain
• Key: A♭ Major
• Copyright: Arr. © 1981 J. Jefferson Cleveland; used by permission of William B. McClain