'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Louisa M. R. Stead (1882) • English
Primary Scripture: Psalm 9:10
Verse 1
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!
Verse 2
O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; and in simple faith to plunge me neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!
Verse 3
Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace.
Chorus
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!
Scripture References
Reference 1
- psalms 9:10
Reference 2
- psalms 33:2
Reference 3
- psalms 104:34
Reference 4
- proverbs 16:20
Reference 5
- proverbs 30:5
Reference 6
- isaiah 12:2-6
Reference 7
- matthew 12:21
Reference 8
- matthew 28:19-20
Reference 9
- john 10:10
Reference 10
- john 14:1