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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 462 · Words: Louisa M. R. Stead · Tune: TRUST IN JESUS
'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Louisa M. R. Stead in 1882, reportedly inspired by a personal tragedy involving the drowning death of a child she tried to rescue, this hymn expresses childlike, unwavering trust in Jesus and his promises. It remains one of the most beloved devotional hymns in the evangelical tradition.
Verse 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!
Verse 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
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!
Verse 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
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!
Verse 4
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
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!
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