Lutheran Service Book ‎#699

699. 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, 1808-89 (alt.)
• Meter: C M D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  John 6:35
  ;
  Matthew 11:28-29
  ;
  John 7:37
  ;
  John 8:12
• Topic: Gospel Call

Tune Information

• Name: SARAH-ELIZABETH
• Composer: Amanda Husberg, b. 1940
• Meter: C M D
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: © 1996 Amanda Husberg