William J. Kirkpatrick |
Hymn |
Louisa M. R. Stead |
Isaiah 12:2 |
8.7.8.7 with refrain |
"Trust in Jesus" by William J. Kirkpatrick |
1882 |
Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" is a Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick and lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead.[1] The lyrics were written in 1882. They appeared in Stead's Songs of Triumph.
The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists.
Lyrics[edit]
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus says 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!
O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me
'Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
Refrain
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
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
References[edit]
- ^ Osbeck, Kenneth (1985). 101 More Hymn Stories, Part 2. Kregel Publications. p. 91. ISBN 9780825434204.
External links[edit]
- The story behind "Rock of Ages" and a brief biography of Toplady
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, "Thus says the Lord!"
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!
Jesus, Jesus how I trust you
How I proved you o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Oh for Grace to trust Him more
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.
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!
O for grace to trust Him more!
Jesus, Jesus
How I trust Him!
Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Mark Lorenn O'Connor, Brown Bannister, Amy Lee Grant, Gary W Chapman
Luisa M. R. Stead and William Kirkpatrick Verse 1 Chorus Verse 2 Chorus Verse 3 Chorus Verse 4 Chorus
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to take Him at His Word,
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”
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!
O how
sweet to trust in Jesus
Just to trust His cleansing blood,
Just in simple faith to plunge me
‘Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
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!
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.
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!
I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend
And I know that Thou art with me
Will be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust You
How I’ve proved You o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust You more!
"Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" harkens to the joy that can be found having faith in God! Although its author, Louisa M. R. Stead, experienced the terrible loss of her husband she found resolution in her relationship with God. Through the creation of this hymn, she helped many people deal with similar tragedy in their own life by encouraging them to trust in Jesus.
Songwriters Louisa M. R. Stead Published by Public Domain
The Story Behind Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
According to the story: It was a beautiful sunny day. Louisa M. Stead, her husband, and her daughter Lily decided to go for a picnic. They went picnicking on Long Island Sound. While having their picnic, the Steads heard a scream. It was from a young boy. Mr. Stead ran to the rescue. Louisa Stead and young Lily watched helplessly as Mr. Stead and the boy drowned. Their troubles were not over yet, however, and without her husband, Mrs. Stead became very poor and destitute.Yet God never left her. He provided for her always and she and her daughter made it through. Louisa learned to trust God, and thus the words to the song 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus.' Shortly after this incident, Louisa and her daughter Lily moved to South Africa where they became missionaries.
The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists.
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