Timeless Truths ‎#419

419. Sweet Rest in Jesus

1 In Jesus I’ve found a sweet rest
From sorrow, from toil, and from care;
In Him I am happy and blest,
For He all my burdens doth bear.

Refrain:
Oh, how happy am I,
With my Savior so nigh!
I have found sweet rest
On Jesus’ dear breast.

2 I came to the Lord for release,
When burdened with guilt and with sin;
He cleansed me, and gave me His peace,
The Spirit to witness within. [Refrain]

3 Though many the troubles I meet,
He’ll keep me, and help me along;
I’ll sit at His glorified feet,
For He is my joy and my song. [Refrain]

4 All glory and praise to Thy name
For what Thou didst suffer for me;
For saving my soul when I came
And gave myself up unto Thee. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In Jesus I've found a sweet rest
• Title: Sweet Rest in Jesus
• Author: L. S. R. (1911)
• Refrain First Line: Oh, how happy am I
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.6.5.5
• Scripture:
  Matthew 11:28
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Sweet_Rest_in_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (67); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (551)

Tune Information

• Name: [In Jesus I've found a sweet rest]
• Composer: L. S. Riggs (1911)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.6.6.5.5
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Sweet_Rest_in_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (67); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (551)