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'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 443 hymnals Topics: Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace Prayer, Trust, Hope Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more! 2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus, just to trust his cleansing blood; and in simple faith to plunge me neath the healing, cleansing flood! [Refrain] 3 Yes, 'tis sweet to trust in Jesus, just from sin and self to cease; just from Jesus simply taking life and rest, and joy and peace. [Refrain] I’m so glad I learned to trust thee, precious Jesus, Savior, friend; and I know that thou art with me, wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain] Used With Tune: TRUST IN JESUS

Trust and Obey

Author: John H. Sammis Meter: 6.6.9 D with refrain Appears in 466 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God First Line: When we walk with the Lord Refrain First Line: Trust and obey, for there's no other way Lyrics: 1 When we walk with the Lord in the light of his Word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Refrain: Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. 2 Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies, but his smile quickly drives it away; not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh nor a tear, can abide while we trust and obey. (Refrain) 3 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief nor a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. [Refrain] 4 But we never can prove the delights of his love until all on the altar we lay; for the favor he shows, and the joy he bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. [Refrain] 5 Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we will walk by his side in the way; what he says we will do, where he sends we will go, never fear, only trust and obey. [Refrain] Scripture: Exodus 19:5 Used With Tune: TRUST AND OBEY

My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Author: Edward Mole Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,109 hymnals Topics: Trust in God Refrain First Line: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand Lyrics: 1 My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. 2 When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace; in every high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil. [Refrain] 3 His oath, his covenant, his blood support me in the whelming flood; when all around my soul gives way, he then is all my hope and stay. [Refrain] 4 When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found; dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. [Refrain] Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11 Used With Tune: SOLID ROCK

Christ, Thy all atoning death

Author: Count N. L. von Zinzendorf, 1700-1760 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Trust and Resignation Used With Tune: GOUDIMEL

Only Trust Him

Author: John H. Stockton Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 874 hymnals Topics: The Christian Life Trust in God First Line: Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed Lyrics: 1 Come, ev'ry soul by sin oppressed, there's mercy with the Lord, and he will surely give you rest, by trusting in his Word. Refrain: Only trust him, only trust him, only trust him now; he will save you, he will save you, he will save you now. 2 For Jesus shed his precious blood rich blessings to bestow; plunge now into the crimson flood that washes white as snow. [Refrain] 3 Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way, that leads you into rest; believe in him without delay, and you are fully blessed. [Refrain] 4 Come then, and join this holy band, and on to glory go, to dwell in that celestial land, where joys immortal flow. [Refrain] Scripture: Hebrews 7:25 Used With Tune: MINERVA

Be Thou My Vision

Author: Mary Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 166 hymnals Topics: Trust and Guidance; Trust and Confidence First Line: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me save that thou art - thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my great Father; I thy true son; thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. 3 Riches I heed not nor man's empty praise, thou mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure thou art. 4 High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heav'n’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O ruler of all. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 Used With Tune: SLANE Text Sources: Early Irish

On Eagle's Wings

Author: Michael Joncas, b. 1951 Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Trust; Trust; Trust First Line: You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Refrain First Line: And he will raise you up on eagle's wings Scripture: Psalm 91 Used With Tune: [You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord]

Be Still, My Soul

Author: Catharina A. von Schlegel, 1697-1752; Jane L. Borthwick, 1813-97 Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 186 hymnals Topics: Trust; Trust First Line: Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on your side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to your God to order and provide; In ev'ry change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul; your best, your heav'nly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul; your God will undertake To guide the future as he has the past. Your hope, your confidence, let nothing shake; All now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still know His voice who ruled them while he lived below. 3 Be still, my soul, though dearest friends depart And all is darkened in the vale of tears; Then you will better know his love, his heart, Who comes to soothe your sorrows and your fears. Be still, my soul; your Jesus can repay From his own fullness all he takes away. 4 Be still, my soul; the hour is hast'ning on When we shall be forever with the Lord, When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Used With Tune: FINLANDIA

He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought

Author: Joseph H. Gilmore Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1,305 hymnals Topics: Trust First Line: He leadeth me; O blessed thought Refrain First Line: He leadeth me, he leadeth me Lyrics: 1. He leadeth me: O blessed thought! O words with heavenly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. Refrain: He leadeth me, he leadeth me, by his own hand he leadeth me; his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me. 2. Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom, sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom, by waters still, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis his hand that leadeth me. [Refrain] 3. Lord, I would place my hand in thine, nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me. [Refrain] 4. And when my task on earth is done, when by thy grace the victory's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee, since God through Jordan leadeth me. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: HE LEADETH ME

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Author: Elisha A. Hoffman Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain Appears in 644 hymnals Topics: Trust First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms Lyrics: 1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. 2. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) 3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear, leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, leaning on the everlasting arms. (Refrain) Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: SHOWALTER