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Resting On the Lord

Charles Hutchinson Gabriel • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:11

Verse 1

I rest on Him, the Crucified, Redeeming Lord of all; Confessing all my sinfulness, Low at his feet I fall.

Chorus

I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My soul shall never, never fear; For I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My King and Friend so dear.

Verse 2

I rest upon his loving arm, He watches o’er my way; My all sustaining hope is he, Who leads me day by day.

Chorus

I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My soul shall never, never fear; For I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My King and Friend so dear.

Verse 3

I rest upon his promise sweet, That promise dear to me, That in his home from sin and grief My soul shall e’er be free.

Chorus

I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My soul shall never, never fear; For I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My King and Friend so dear.

Verse 4

I rest in peace, confidingly I trust me in his hand; I know that he will lead me on To heav’n, that promised land.

Chorus

I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My soul shall never, never fear; For I’m resting on the Lord, I’m resting on the Lord, My King and Friend so dear.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • 2-chronicles 14:11