'Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Louisa M. R. Stead, 1850-1917

William J. Kirkpatrick 1838-1921

'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."

(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!

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.

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.

Proverbs 3: 5-6

It has been said that a believer must learn to exercise such a strong trust in God that when the despairing times come, trusting Him will continue to be the normal pattern for living. Or, "You will not doubt in the dark if you have truly learned to trust in the light."

"Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" was written by Louisa M. R. Stead, during one of the darkest hours of her life--the tragic drowning of her husband.

While enjoying a picnic one day, Louisa, her husband, and their four year old daughter heard a cry for help and spotted a boy drowning in the sea. Mr. Stead charged into the water to save him. As often happens, the struggling boy pulled his rescuer under the water with him and both drowned before the terrified eyes of Louisa and her daughter. During this time of great personal grief, she wrote the words to this beautiful hymn.

William J. Kirkpatrick is another of the influential composers of the nineteenth century who did much to promote the cause of early gospel music. He is said to have compiled over one hundred gospel song books with sales running into the millions. Some of his hymns that are still in use today include "Lord, I'm Coming Home," "He Hideth My Soul," "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place," "Redeemed," and "Jesus Saves."

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