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O Give Thy Heart to Jesus

William Cushing • English

Primary Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Verse 1

O give thy heart to Jesus, Thy weary heart of care; No friend can love so deeply; Go, find thy refuge there.

Chorus

O give thy heart to Jesus, A balm for ev’ry care; Go, hide beneath His shadow; No storm can reach thee there.

Verse 2

O trust the heart of Jesus, Breathe all thy sorrows there; He loves to hear thy pleadings, Thy humble, contrite prayer.

Chorus

O give thy heart to Jesus, A balm for ev’ry care; Go, hide beneath His shadow; No storm can reach thee there.

Verse 3

Go, hide thyself in Jesus; No foe can harm thee there; His hand will lift thy burdens, And all thy sorrows bear.

Chorus

O give thy heart to Jesus, A balm for ev’ry care; Go, hide beneath His shadow; No storm can reach thee there.

Verse 4

Go, lean thy heart on Jesus, Who sees each falling tear; No friend so true and tender Can soothe thy every fear.

Chorus

O give thy heart to Jesus, A balm for ev’ry care; Go, hide beneath His shadow; No storm can reach thee there.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • proverbs 23:26