The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#959

959. Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding

1 Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding,
O'er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting,
Calmly say, "Thy will be done."

2 Though cast down, we're not forsaken;
Though afflicted, not alone;
Thou didst give, and thou hast taken;
Blessed Lord, thy will be done.

3 Though to-day we're filled with mourning,
Mercy still is on the throne;
With thy smiles of love returning,
We can sing, "Thy will be done."

4 By thy hands the boon was given,
Thou hast taken but thine own:
Lord of earth, and God of heaven,
Evermore thy will be done.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, while our hearts are bleeding
• Author: Thomas Hastings
• Publication Date: 1886
• Topic: Death and Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: FERN DELL
• Composer: Isaac B. Woodbury
• Meter: 8s & 7s
• Key: E♭ Major
• Notes: Alternate tunes: #162 or 960.