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Abiding in Him

Charles B. J. Root • English

Primary Scripture: John 15:4

Verse 1

Abiding, oh, so wondrous sweet! I’m resting at the Savior’s feet; I trust in him, I’m satisfied, I’m resting in the Crucified!

Chorus

Abiding, abiding, Oh! so wondrous sweet! I’m resting, resting At the Savior’s feet.

Verse 2

He speaks, and by his word is given His peace, a rich foretaste of heav’n! Not as the world he peace doth give, ’Tis thro’ this hope my soul shall live.

Chorus

Abiding, abiding, Oh! so wondrous sweet! I’m resting, resting At the Savior’s feet.

Verse 3

I live; not I; thro' him alone By whom the mighty work is done:— Dead to myself, alive to him, I count all loss his rest to gain.

Chorus

Abiding, abiding, Oh! so wondrous sweet! I’m resting, resting At the Savior’s feet.

Verse 4

Now rest, my heart, the work is done, I’m saved thro’ the Eternal son! Let all my powers my soul employ, To tell the world my peace and joy.

Chorus

Abiding, abiding, Oh! so wondrous sweet! I’m resting, resting At the Savior’s feet.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 15:4
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