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The Rest of Faith

Charles Wesley • English

Primary Scripture: Isaiah 57:2

Verse 1

Lord, I believe a rest remains, To all Thy people known, A rest where pure enjoyment reigns, And Thou art loved alone:

Verse 2

A rest, where all our soul's desire Is fixed on things above; Where fear, and sin, and grief expire, Cast out by perfect love.

Verse 3

O that I now the rest might know, Believe, and enter in! Now, Saviour, now the power bestow, And let me cease from sin.

Verse 4

Remove this hardness from my heart, This unbelief remove; To me the rest of faith impart, The Sabbath of Thy love.

Verse 5

I would be Thine, Thou know'st I would, And have Thee all my own; Thee, O my all-sufficient Good! I want, and Thee alone.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • isaiah 57:2

Reference 2

  • luke 1:46

Reference 3

  • hebrews 4:9