Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#272

272. I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

1 I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest;
lay down, O weary one, lay down
your 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, your morn shall rise,
and all your days be bright."
I looked to Jesus and I found
in him my Star, my Sun;
and in that light of life I'll walk,
'til 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 (1846, alt. 1990, mod.)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
  ;
  John 4:10-14
  ;
  John 8:12
• Topic: Abiding in Christ; Christ: As the Light; Christ: As Prophet; Faith; Need for Christ or God; Promises; Rest; Water of Life

Tune Information

• Name: VOX DILECTI
• Composer: John Bacchus Dykes (1868)
• Meter: C.M.D.
• Key: A♭ Major