Christian Hymns ‎#252

252. I heard the voice of Jesus say

1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon my breast."
I came to Jesus as I was,
Weary, and worn, and sad;
I found in Him a resting-place,
And He has made me glad.

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold, I freely give
The living water: thirsty one,
Stoop down and drink, and live."
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light;
Look unto me: thy morn shall rise,
And all thy day be bright."
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my star, my sun;
And in that light of life I'll walk
Till traveling days are done.

Text Information

• First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: Christ: Giver of Living Water; Christ: Light; Christ: Rest in; Cross and Comfort
• Notes: Now Public Domain. H. Bonar, 1846.

Tune Information

• Name: CASTLE RISING
• Composer: F. A. J. Hervey (1867)
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.