I Am Happy in Him
E. O. Excell (1902) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 16:11
Verse 1
My soul is so happy in Jesus, For He is so precious to me; His voice it is music to hear it, His face it is heaven to see.
Chorus
I am happy in Him, I am happy in Him; My soul with delight He fills day and night, For I am happy in Him.
Verse 2
He sought me so long ere I knew Him, When wand’ring afar from the fold; Safe home in His arms He hath bro't me, To where there are pleasures untold.
Chorus
I am happy in Him, I am happy in Him; My soul with delight He fills day and night, For I am happy in Him.
Verse 3
His love and His mercy surround me, His grace like a river doth flow; His Spirit, to guide and to comfort, Is with me wherever I go.
Chorus
I am happy in Him, I am happy in Him; My soul with delight He fills day and night, For I am happy in Him.
Verse 4
They say I shall some day be like Him, My cross and my burden lay down; Till then I will ever be faithful, In gathering gems for His crown.
Chorus
I am happy in Him, I am happy in Him; My soul with delight He fills day and night, For I am happy in Him.
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 16:11
Reference 2
- proverbs 29:17