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Sitting at the Feet of Jesus

A. A. Armen • English

Primary Scripture: Luke 8:35

Verse 1

My heart has found a resting place— Sitting at the feet of Jesus; ‘Tis where I share the richest grace, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Verse 2

Here all my doubts and fears depart— Sitting at the feet of Jesus; Here Christ’s own blood doth cleanse my heart, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Verse 3

Here I take counsel how to live, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus; Such wisdom God alone can give, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Verse 4

Her I am e’er supremely blest, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus; When worn and weary I find rest, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Verse 5

Her I enjoy communion sweet, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus; The Lord comes down my soul to greet, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Verse 6

Her I shall ever safely hide, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus; For, God, with me, fore’er abide, — Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Chorus

Oh happy blissful rest! Oh, how my soul is blest! Of all the world ‘tis best; Sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • luke 8:35