Classic Christian Hymns · Public-domain text

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Louisa M. R. Stead

Louisa M. R. Stead (c. 1850–1917) was a British-born missionary whose faith was tested in the most tragic way. While picnicking on a beach in New York, his husband rushed into the ocean to save a drowning boy, but both were pulled under and drowned before Louisa and her young daughter's eyes. Facing sudden poverty and grief, she leaned entirely on God's promises, writing ''Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus'. She subsequently dedicated her life to missionary work in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Source: Classic public-domain hymn

'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.'
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
All the Way My Savior Leads MeBe Still, My SoulBlest Be the Tie That BindsCome, Thou Fount of Every BlessingCount Your BlessingsFairest Lord Jesus