The New Christian Hymnal ‎#431

431. 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 trav'ling days are done.

Text Information

• First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say
• Title: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
• Author: H. Bonar (1846)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1929
• Topic: Choral Section: Invitation

Tune Information

• Name: RESTING-PLACE
• Composer: Rev. H. Van Der Werp (1911)
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 D
• Key: E♭ Major