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![]() | TRUST IN JESUSComposer: William J. Kirkpatrick (1882)Published in 34 hymnals Printable scores: PDF, Sibelius Audio files: MIDI | |
William J. Kirkpatrick (February 27, 1838 – September 20, 1921) was born in Duncannon, Pennsylvania to a schoolteacher and musician, Thomas Kirkpatrick. He was exposed to and given formal training in music at a very young age. In 1854, he moved to Philadelphia to study music and carpentry. It was here that he studied vocal music under Professor T. Bishop. Kirkpatrick was a versatile musician playing the cello, fife, flute, organ, and violin. He joined the Harmonia and the Haydn Sacred Music Societies where he was exposed to many great composers. In 1855, he became involved in the Wharton Street Methodist Episcopal Church serving the choir with his musical talent and teaching Sunday school.
Beginning in 1858, Kirkpatrick began working w… Go to person page >| Composer: | William J. Kirkpatrick (1882) |
| Meter: | 8.7.8.7 with refrain |
| Incipit: | 32176 16513 53212 |
| Key: | G Major or modal |
'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."
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| Instances (15) | First Line | Text Title | Refrain First Line | Authors | Composers | Meter | Scripture | Tune Title | Tune Key | Incipit | Languages | Publication Date | |||||
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| African American Heritage Hymnal #368 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! | Louisa M. R. Stead, c.1850-1917 | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | Hebrews 2:13 | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major | English | 2001 | ||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 1991 #411 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | Isaiah 12:2 | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major | 1991 | |||||||
| Baptist Hymnal 2008 #502 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major or modal | English | 2008 | |||||||
| Celebrating Grace Hymnal #570 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major or modal | 2010 | ||||||||
| Celebration Hymnal #581 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word; | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | ['Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus] | G Major | 1997 | ||||||||||||
| Christian Classics Ethereal Hymnary #375 | William James Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 | TRUST IN JESUS | 321761651353212 | 2007 | ||||||||||||
| Hinário para o Culto Cristão #318 | Que alegria é crer em Cristo | Que Alegria É Crer em Cristo | Cristo! Cristo! Eu confio | Salomão Luiz Ginsburg; Louisa M. R. Stead | William James Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major or modal | English; Portuguese | 1991 | |||||||
| Hymns of Faith #250 | Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | Psalm 33:2; Ephesians 1:2; Ephesians 1:12 | [Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus] | G Major or modal | 1980 | ||||||||
| Lift Every Voice and Sing II: an African American hymnal #108 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust Jesus | Louisa M. R. Stead (1850-1917) | William J. Kirkpatrick (1838-1921) | ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus] | G Major or modal | English | 1993 | |||||||||
| Revival Hymns and Choruses #320 | Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! | Louisa M. R. Stead, c. 1850-1917 | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 | [Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus] | G Major | English | 1982 | ||||||||
| Sing Joyfully #358 | Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | [Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus] | G Major | English | 1989 | ||||||||
| The United Methodist Hymnal #462 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | TRUST IN JESUS | A Flat Major | English | 1989 | |||||||
| The Worshiping Church #520 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him | Louisa M. R. Stead | William J. Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | 1 Timothy 4:10; Ephesians 1:12-13; John 14:1; Isaiah 12:2; Matthew 12:21 | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major or modal | English | 1990 | ||||||
| Trinity Hymnal #679 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! | Louisa M. R. Stead | William James Kirkpatrick | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | Galatians 2:20 | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major | English | 1990 | ||||||
| Worship and Rejoice #442 | 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus | 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | Louisa M. R. Stead, 1850-1917 | William J. Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921 | 8.7.8.7 with refrain | 2 Peter 1:4; John 10:10; 1 Timothy 4:10; Matthew 28:20; Ephesians 1:12-13; Matthew 12:21; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Isaiah 12:2-6; John 14:1 | TRUST IN JESUS | G Major or modal | 2001 |
