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Text:Rest in Thee
Author:Chas. Wesley
Tune:STOCKWELL
Composer:Darius E. Jones

831. Rest in Thee

1. Come, thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free:
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.

2. Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child, and yet a King;
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring.

3. By Thine own eternal Spirit,
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all-sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Text Information
First Line: Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Title: Rest in Thee
Author: Chas. Wesley
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Rest in Christ; Living His Life: Rest in Christ
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: STOCKWELL
Composer: Darius E. Jones
Meter: 8s, 7s
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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