The Hymnal ‎#327

327. Jesus, I am resting, resting

1 Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.
Here I gaze and gaze upon Thee,
As Thy beauty fills my soul,
For by Thy transforming image,
Thou hast made me whole.

Refrain:
Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of Thy loving heart.

2 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. [Refrain]

3 Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I behold Thee as Thou art,
And Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies my heart;
Satisfies its deepest longing,
Meets, supplies my every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed. [Refrain]

4 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,
Let Thy glory e'er shine on me,
Fill me with Thy grace. [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, I am resting, resting
• Author: Jean Sophia Pigott (1876)
• Refrain First Line: Jesus, I am resting, resting
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 5. D. with Refrain
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life In Christ: The Inner Life; Inner Life, The; Meditation; Orisons; Resting in God; Serenity

Tune Information

• Name: RESTING
• Composer: James Mountain
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 5. D. with Refrain
• Incipit: 55656 77155 65712
• Key: G Major
• Source: "Hymns of Consecration and Faith"
• Copyright: Tune used by permission of Marshall, Morgan, and Scott, Ltd.