Jesus I am Resting Lyrics
Tune Name: WELLESLEY
Composer: Jean Sophie P. Swain
Meter: 7.6.7.6 D
Hymnbook Source: Gospel hymnals
- Verse 1
- Jesus I am resting, resting
- In the joy of what Thou art;
- I am finding out the greatness
- Of Thy loving heart.
- Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
- And Thy beauty fills my soul,
- For by Thy transforming power,
- Thou hast made me whole.
- Chorus
- Jesus, I am resting, resting,
- In the joy of what Thou art;
- I am finding out the greatness
- Of Thy loving heart.
- Verse 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, Belovèd,
- Know what wealth of grace is Thine,
- Know Thy certainty of promise,
- And have made it mine.
- Chorus
- Jesus, I am resting, resting,
- In the joy of what Thou art;
- I am finding out the greatness
- Of Thy loving heart.
- Verse 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 longings,
- Meets, supplies its every need,
- Compasseth me round with blessings:
- Thine is love indeed!
- Chorus
- Jesus, I am resting, resting,
- In the joy of what Thou art;
- I am finding out the greatness
- Of Thy loving heart.
- Verse 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,
- Keep me ever trusting, resting,
- Fill me with Thy grace.
- Chorus
- Jesus, I am resting, resting,
- In the joy of what Thou art;
- I am finding out the greatness
- Of Thy loving heart.
Hymn Information
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Jesus I Am Resting, Resting |
| Author / Lyricist | Jean Sophia Pigott (c. 1845–1882) |
| Composer / Tune | William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921) |
| Date Written / Published | 1877 |
| Historical Context | American gospel hymn emphasizing spiritual rest and trust in Christ. |
| Theme / Message | Resting in Christ’s love, grace, and protection. |
| Notable Features | Gentle, soothing melody; personal devotional focus. |
| Cultural / Religious Impact | Popular in Sunday schools, revivals, and evangelical worship. |
| Source / Scholarship | American Gospel Hymns Old and New – Harry Eskew |
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