On
thee my heart is resting! Ah, this is rest indeed! What else, Almighty
Saviour, Can a poor sinner need? Thy light is all my wisdom, Thy love
is all my stay; Our Father's home in glory, Draws nearer every day. My
guilt is great, but greater The mercy Thou dost give; Thyself, a spotless
Offering, Hast died that I should live. With Thee, my soul unfettered
Has risen from the dust; Thy blood is all my treasure, Thy word is all
my trust.
Through me, Thou gentle
Master, Thy purposes fulfill! I yield myself for ever To Thy most
holy will. What though I be but weakness, My strength is not in me;
The poorest of Thy people Hath all things, having Thee.
When
clouds are darkest round me, Thou, Lord art then most dear, My drooping
faith to quicken, My weary soul to cheer. Safe nestling in Thy bosom,
I gaze upon Thy face; In vain my foes would drive me From Thee, my hiding-place. 'Tis
Thou hast made me happy, 'Tis Thou hast set me free; To whom shall I give
glory For ever, but to Thee? Of earthly love and blessing Should every
stream run dry, Thy grace shall still be with me, Thy grace, to live and
die!
By Theodore Monod
From Sacred Songs & Solos, No. 619 May be sung to
the tune "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus"
Psalm
61:3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.
2 Corinthians 3:5
...but our sufficiency is of God; |