The Hymnal ‎#220

220. My heart is resting, O my God

My heart is resting, O my God,
I will give thanks and sing;
My heart is at the secret source
Of every precious thing.

Now the frail vessel Thou hast made,
No hand but Thine shall fill;
The waters of the earth have failed,
And I am thirsty still.

I thirst for springs of heavenly life,
And here all day they rise;
I seek the treasure of Thy love,
And close at hand it lies.

And a new song is in my mouth,
To long-loved music set;
Glory to Thee for all the grace
I have not tasted yet.

I have a heritage of joy,
That yet I must not see;
The hand that bled to make it mine
Is keeping it for me.

There is a certainty of love
That sets my heart at rest;
A calm assurance for today,
That to be poor is best;

A prayer, reposing on his truth,
Who hath made all things mine,
That draws my captive will to him,
And makes it one with thine.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: My heart is resting, O my God
• Author: Anna L. Waring (1849)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1916
• Topic: Sundays after Trinity; Sundays after Trinity: Faith

Tune Information

• Name: ST. NATHANIEL
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: C.M.
• Incipit: 15611 22323 2345
• Key: A Major