Laudes Domini ‎#357

357. The Words of Jesus

1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,--
“Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon My breast!"
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, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy 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 all my journey's done.

Text Information

• First Line: I heard the voice of Jesus say
• Title: The Words of Jesus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1884
• Notes: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VOX DILECTI
• Meter: C. M. D.
• Key: g minor