Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) ‎#598

598. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

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,
So weary, 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 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 Bonar, 1808-1889
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:25-30
  ;
  Mark 6:30-34
  ;
  John 1:9
  ;
  John 4:5-42
  ;
  John 8:12
  ;
  Galatians 2:20
  ;
  Revelation 22:17
• Topic: Sacred Heart of Jesus; All Souls: November 2nd; Christian Initiation: Sacraments; Baptism: Sacraments; Pastoral Care of the Sick: Sacraments; Funeral: Sacraments; Comfort; Eternal Life; Hope; Hunger and Thirst; Jesus Christ; Journey, Pilgrimage; Joy; Life; Light; Love of God for Us; Praise; Providence; Rest; Sickness; Trust in Jesus Christ; Water; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: [I heard the voice of Jesus say]
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Old English Aire