The lyrics were written by English-born, American-immigrant, hymn-writer and later missionary, Louisa Stead (1850-1917). The song was first published in Songs of Triumph in 1882.
With a meter of 87.87, is is almost-always set to the tune TRUST IN JESUS by William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921).
In recent years, a number of contemporary Christian artists have recorded and performed this hymn, including Amy Grant, Casting Crowns and Sealah.
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!
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!
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.
4. I'm so glad I learned to trust thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
And I know that thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
With a meter of 87.87, is is almost-always set to the tune TRUST IN JESUS by William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921).
In recent years, a number of contemporary Christian artists have recorded and performed this hymn, including Amy Grant, Casting Crowns and Sealah.
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Examples
Contemporary band, professional recording:
Church choir, with organ and piano:
Men's chorale, unaccompanied, words on-screen, professional recording:
Singer with guitar - acoustic, professional recording:
Choir and congregation with piano:
Lyrics:
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!
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!
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.
4. I'm so glad I learned to trust thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
And I know that thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
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