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25. Whisperings of Jesus

1 Not a sound invades the stillness,
Not a form invades the scene,
Save the voice of my Beloved,
And the person of my King.

Refrain:
Precious, gentle, holy Jesus!
Blessed Bridegroom of my heart,
In thy secret inner chamber,
Thou wilt whisper what Thou art.

2 And within those heav'nly places,
Calmly hushed in sweet repose,
There I drink with joy absorbing,
All the love Thou wouldst disclose. [Refrain]

3 Wrapt in deep, adoring silence,
Jesus, Lord, I dare not move,
Lest I lose the smallest saying
Meant to catch the ear of love. [Refrain]

4 Rest, then, O my soul, contented,
Thou hast reached thy happy place,
In the bosom of thy Saviour,
Gazing up in his dear face. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Not a sound invades the stillness
Title: Whisperings of Jesus
Author: D. K. W.
Refrain First Line: Precious, gentle, holy Jesus
Publication Date: 1908
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Not a sound invades the stillness]
Composer: Wm. J. Kirkpatrick
Notes: Public Domain.



Media
MIDI file: MIDI

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