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Jesus I am Resting Lyrics
- 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.
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How many times have you sat yourself down to bask in the goodness and holiness of God? If you're like many of us, these times are few and far between, but this song, Jesus I am Resting, encourages us to wait and trust in the Lord, knowing that He is Faithful and the Bishop and guardian of our souls.
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