1. Jesus, I am resting, resting In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart; Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, And Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming power, Thou hast made me whole. 2. O, how great Thy loving kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O, how marvelous Thy goodness, Lavished all on me! Yes, I rest in Thee, Beloved, Know what wealth of grace is Thine, Know Thy certainty of promise, And have made it mine. 3. Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Satisfies my heart; Satisfies its deepest longings, Meets, supplies its ev'ry need, Compasseth me round with blessings: Thine is love indeed! 4. Ever lift Thy face upon me, As I work and wait for Thee; Resting 'neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, Earth's dark shadows flee. Brightness of my Father's glory, Sunshine of my Father's face, Keep me ever trusting, resting, Fill me with Thy grace. Chorus: Jesus, I am resting, resting, In the joy of what Thou art, I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart.
Lyrics: Jean Sophia Pigott
Music: James Mountain
Tune: TRANQUILITY
Meter: 8.7.8.5.D. with Refrain
Jean Sophia Pigott (1845–1882)
Jean Pigott, an Irish woman, wrote this hymn in 1876 and it was said to be a favorite of J. Hudson Taylor, the missionary to China.