The United Methodist Hymnal

462

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

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."

Refrain:
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! [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

WORDS: Louisa M. R. Stead, 1882
MUSIC: William J. Kirkpatrick, 1882
Theme: Hope; Jesus Christ: Blood; Jesus Christ: Love For; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace: Prayer, Trust, Hope