Something Jesus Gave Me

Verse 1

I have something Jesus gave me for my own; It is something which He sent me from His throne; It is something which I carry near my heart: It is safe till Jesus bids me from it part.

Verse 2

In itself it hath no value more than tears; Tho' I'm weary as I bear it, I've no fears; It is precious as a token from the Lord, That His heart-tho't is as loving as His word.

Verse 3

Like His presence it doth bring me peace divine; 'Tis his sweet and tender whisper, Thou art mine. What's the gift I clasp so closely wouldst thou see? 'Tis a cross which Christ, my Master sent, to me.

Verse 4

If my human hands had found it, I should grieve; But my Jesus laid it on me, I believe. Oh, how sweet it is to bear it as His gift! While the burden of my treasure Christ doth lift.