Showers of Blessing ‎#74

74. The Promises of Jesus

1 The promises of Jesus,
So precious and so sweet,
And all may know the comfort they possess;
And here is one of many,
With tenderness replete,
“Come, weary one, and I will give you rest.”

Refrain:
Promises, so sweet!
Promises, so sure!
I will lay them on the altar of my heart;
The promises of Jesus,
In token of his love,
I will lay them on the altar of my heart.

2 The way is often rugged,
The future dark and drear,
While at my feet I know that perils lie;
And yet I have this promise,
To strengthen and to cheer,
“Lo, I will safely guide thee with mine eye.” [Refrain]

3 I’m trying to be faithful,
To follow in the way,
To serve him well where sin is ever rife;
For here’s another promise,
That makes me glad today,
“Lo, I will crown thee with a crown of life!” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The promises of Jesus
• Title: The Promises of Jesus
• Author: E. A. Barnes
• Refrain First Line: Promises, so sweet
• Publication Date: 1888

Tune Information

• Name: [The promises of Jesus]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney