Community of Christ Sings ‎#31

31. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

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1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me and rest;
I bring good tidings of release
to you who are oppressed.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
weary and worn and sad;
I found in him a resting place,
and he has made me glad.

2 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
the living water! Thirsty one,
stoop down and drink and live.”
I came to Jesus and I drank
of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
and now I live in him.

3 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s light;
look unto me; your morn shall rise,
and all your day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
in him my star, my sun;
and in that light of life I’ll walk
till trav'ling days are done.

Text Information

• First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say
• Title: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
• Author: Horatius N. Bonar, 1808-1889 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.D. (C.M.D.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28-30
• Topic: Call/Calling; Calm; Comfort; Darkness; Healing; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Light of the World; Living Water; Memorial; Peace of Jesus Christ; Refuge; Trust
• Notes: Alternate tune: VOX DILECTI 229

Tune Information

• Name: THE ROWAN TREE
• Arranger: John L. Bell, 1949-
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.D. (C.M.D.)
• Incipit: 12333 23551 65616
• Key: D Major
• Source: Scottish melody
• Copyright: Arr. © 2003 WGRG, Iona Community (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.)