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'Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Author: Louisa M. R. Stead Appears in 465 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Refrain First Line: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! Lyrics: 1 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his Word; Just to rest upon his promise; Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." Refrain: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him; How I've prov'd 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; Just 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] 4 I'm so glad I learn'd to trust thee, Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. [Refrain} Topics: Christ Friend; Faith In Christ; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Trust in God Used With Tune: ['Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus]

Blest Are the Pure in Heart

Author: John Keble Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 408 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:3 Lyrics: 1 Blest are the pure in heart, For they shall see our God; The secret of the Lord is theirs; Their soul is Christ's abode. 2 The Lord, who left the heavens Our life and peace to bring, To dwell in lowliness with men Their pattern and their King; 3 He to the lowly soul Doth still Himself impart; And for His dwelling and His throne Chooseth the pure in heart. 4 Lord, we Thy presence seek; May ours this blessing be; Give us a pure and lowly heart, A temple meet for Thee. Amen. Topics: Christ Example; Christ Presence; Purity of Life; Jesus Christ His Presence Used With Tune: FRANCONIA Text Sources: Stanzas 2, 4, Mitre Hymn Book, 1836, alt.

A Child of the King

Author: Harriet E. Buell Appears in 407 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 First Line: My Father is rich in houses and lands Lyrics: 1 My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full, He has riches untold. Refrain: I'm a child of the King, A child of the King: With Jesus my Savior I'm a child of the King. 2 My Father's own Son, the Savior of men, Once wandered on earth as the poorest of them; But now He is pleading our pardon on high, That we may be His when He comes by and by. [Refrain] 3 I once was an outcast stranger on earth, A sinner by choice, and an alien by birth; But I've been adopted, my name's written down, An heir to a mansion, a robe, and a crown. [Refrain] 4 A tent or a cottage, why should I care? They're building a palace for me over there; Tho' exiled from home, yet, still I may sing: All glory to God, I'm a child of the King. [Refrain] Topics: Christians Sonship Used With Tune: [My Father is rich in houses and lands]

My God, how wonderful you are

Author: Frederick William Faber, 1814-1863 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 351 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 Topics: Grace and Providence; Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER

When We All Get to Heaven

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 343 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 First Line: Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, since his mercy and his grace Topics: Eternal Life; Heaven; Jesus as Savior; Perseverance Used With Tune: HEAVEN

Immortal Love, Forever Full

Author: John G. Whittier Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 324 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 Topics: Jesus Love Used With Tune: SERENITY

I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)

Author: James Rowe, 1865-1933 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 300 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1 First Line: I was sinking deep in sin Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! Lyrics: 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I'll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing: Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul's best songs; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs. [Refrain] 3 Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves; He's the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be, Be saved today. [Refrain] Topics: The Christian Life Love Used With Tune: SAFETY

Jesus, I Come

Author: William T. Sleeper Meter: Irregular Appears in 277 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 First Line: Out of my bondage, sorrow and night Lyrics: 1 Out of my bondage, sorrow, and night, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into Thy freedom, gladness and light, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of my sickness into thy health, out of my want and into thy wealth, out of my sin and into thyself, Jesus, I come to thee. 2 Out of my shameful failure and loss, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into the glorious gain of thy cross, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of earth’s sorrows into thy balm, out of life’s storms and into thy calm, out of distress to jubilant psalm, Jesus, I come to thee. 3 Out of the fear and dread of the tomb, Jesus, I come, Jesus, I come; into the joy and light of thy home, Jesus, I come to thee. Out of the depths of ruin untold, into the peace of thy sheltering fold, ever thy glorious face to behold, Jesus, I come to thee. Topics: Invitation To Salvation; Sin Used With Tune: JESUS, I COME

"I shall be with Him"

Author: Richard Baxter Appears in 267 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:2 First Line: Lord, it belongs not to my care Lyrics: 1 Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve thee is my share, And this thy grace must give. 2 If life be long, I will be glad That I may long obey; If short, yet why should I be sad To soar to endless day? 3 Christ leads me through no darker rooms Than he went through before; No one into his kingdom comes, But through his opened door. 4 Come, Lord, when grace has made me meet, Thy blessed face to see; For if thy work on earth be sweet, What will thy glory be! 5 My knowledge of that life is small; The eye of faith is dim; But 'tis enough that Christ knows all, And I shall be with him. Topics: Afflictions; Backsliding; Christians Conflicts; Conflict With Sin; Contentment; Declenson spiritual Used With Tune: CHERITH

My God, my Father, blissful name!

Author: Mrs. Steele Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 262 hymnals Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2 Lyrics: 1 My God, my Father, blissful name! Oh, may I call thee mine? May I with sweet assurance claim A portion so divine? 2 This only can my fears control, And bid my sorrows fly: What harm can ever reach my soul, Beneath my Father's eye? 3 Whate'er thy providence denies, I cheerfully resign; Lord, thou art good and just and wise, I yield my will to thine. 4 Whate'er thy sacred will ordains, Still give me strength to bear: Let me but know my Father reigns, I'll trust his tender care. Topics: The Christian System Adoption And Sanctification; Adoption