The Hymnal 1982 692
I heard the voice of Jesus say
- Tune
- the third tune
- Author(s)
- Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889
- Composer(s)
- Thomas Tallis, 1505?-1585; John Wilson, b. 1905
- Meter
- 8.6.8.6 D
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1 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto me and rest; and in your weariness lay down your head upon my breast.” I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.
2 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely give the living water; thirsty one, stoop down and drink, and live.” I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; my thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him.
3 I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world's light; look unto me, thy morn shall rise, and all your day be bright.” I looked to Jesus, and I found in him my Star, my Sun; and in that light of life I'll walk till pilgrim days are done.