Timeless Truths ‎#381

381. Blessed Quietness

1 Joys are flowing like a river,
Since the Comforter has come;
He abides with us forever,
Makes the trusting heart His home.

Refrain:
Blessed quietness, holy quietness,
Blest assurance in my soul!
On the stormy sea Jesus speaks to me,
And the billows cease to roll.

2 Everything is turned to gladness,
All around this glorious Guest;
Banished unbelief and sadness,
All is perfect peace and rest. [Refrain]

3 Like the rain that falls from heaven,
Like the sunlight from the sky,
So the Holy Spirit given,
Falls upon us from on high. [Refrain]

4 What a wonderful salvation,
Where we always see His face!
What a peaceful habitation!
What a quiet resting-place! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Joys are flowing like a river
• Title: Blessed Quietness
• Author: Manie P. Ferguson (1897)
• Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.10.7.10.7
• Scripture:
  John 14:16
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Blessed_Quietness); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (161); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (287)

Tune Information

• Name: [Joys are flowing like a river]
• Composer: W. S. Marshall (1897)
• Arranger: James H. Fillmore, Sr. (1911)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.10.7.10.7
• Key: B♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Blessed_Quietness); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (161); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (287)