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Whisperings of Jesus

Representative Text

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]

Source: The Old Story in Song Number Two #25

Text Information

First Line: Not a sound invades the stillness
Title: Whisperings of Jesus
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Precious, gentle, holy Jesus
Publication Date: 1891
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 19 of 19)
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Cream of Song #32

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Finest of the Wheat Male Chorus #13

Grace and Glory Carols #d99

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Hymns and Spiritual Songs Number Two #151

Hymns of Grace and Glory #d140

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Hymns of the Christian Life No. 2 #269

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Hymns of the Christian Life #426

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Light and Life Songs #108

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Pentecostal Hymns Nos. 5 and 6 Combined #31

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Salvation Army Music #225

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Songs of Joy and Gladness No. 2 #125

Songs of Praise and Power #d203

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Tears and Triumphs No. 2 #157

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The Finest of the Wheat No. 2 #83

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The Golden Sheaf #149

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The King's Praises Number 2 #27

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The Old Story in Song Number Two #25

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The Voice of Triumph (19th ed.) #118

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