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Song: Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
1. Song: Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [kjv]
παντες λογοι θεου πεπυρωμενοι υπερασπιζει δε αυτος των ευλαβουμενων αυτον [lxx]
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The hymn "Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus" was written by Louisa Stead (American hymn writer) in 1882. She was a long-time missionary to Zimbabwe.
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The music was by William Kirkpatrick (American hymn writer of Irish birth) who lived in Duncannon, PA as a child before his family moved to Philadelphia.
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This song is #91 in the hymnal.
2. Trust in Him
Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. [kjv]
παντες λογοι θεου πεπυρωμενοι υπερασπιζει δε αυτος των ευλαβουμενων αυτον [lxx]
One can put their "
trust" in Jesus but one needs to make sure that they understand what Jesus has said and do not "
misinterpret" Him nor let anyone else "
misrepresent" Him.
3. Proverbs 30:5
KJV: Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Hebrew: כל אמרת אלוה צרופה מגן הוא לחסים בו׃
Greek: παντες λογοι θεου πεπυρωμενοι υπερασπιζει δε αυτος των ευλαβουμενων αυτον
Latin: omnis sermo Dei ignitus clypeus est sperantibus in se
Slavonic: Вся бо словеса Божия раздежена: защищает же Сам благоговеющих Ему.
4. Isaiah
Isaiah, as a youth, heard the voice of the Lord and trusted in Him.
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. [kjv]
6:9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. [kjv]
6:10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed. [kjv]
5. Isaiah 6:8
KJV: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Hebrew: ואשמע את קול אדני אמר את מי אשלח ומי ילך לנו ואמר הנני שלחני׃
Greek: και ηκουσα της φωνης κυριου λεγοντος τινα αποστειλω και τις πορευσεται προς τον λαον τουτον και ειπα ιδου ειμι εγω αποστειλον με
6. Isaiah 6:9
KJV: And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Hebrew: ויאמר לך ואמרת לעם הזה שמעו שמוע ואל תבינו וראו ראו ואל תדעו׃
Greek: και ειπεν πορευθητι και ειπον τω λαω τουτω ακοη ακουσετε και ου μη συνητε και βλεποντες βλεψετε και ου μη ιδητε
7. Isaiah 6:10
KJV: Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
Hebrew: השמן לב העם הזה ואזניו הכבד ועיניו השע פן יראה בעיניו ובאזניו ישמע ולבבו יבין ושב ורפא לו׃
Greek: επαχυνθη γαρ η καρδια του λαου τουτου και τοις ωσιν αυτων βαρεως ηκουσαν και τους οφθαλμους αυτων εκαμμυσαν μηποτε ιδωσιν τοις οφθαλμοις και τοις ωσιν ακουσωσιν και τη καρδια συνωσιν και επιστρεψωσιν και ιασομαι αυτους
8. Words: Louisa Stead
Louisa Stead (1850-1917) wrote the words in 1882.
Born Dover England, spent her youth in Cincinnati, OH.
In 1875, her husband died off Long Island trying to rescue her 4-year old daughter Lily, who survived the accident, and later became a missionary like her.
In 1880, went to South Africa as a missionary for 15 years.
Return to the United States, went to Zimbabwe in 1901. Died there in 1917.
9. Music: William Kirkpatrick
The tune (1882) is from TRUST IN JESUS by William Kirkpatrick (1838-1921).
Born in Ireland, as young man, immigrated to Philadelphia,, PA.
Played many instruments: cello, violin, organ, flute. Played fife for a while in the American Civil War.
After his wife passed in 1878, he devoted himself to his music.
He wrote many hymns. Take me as I am, We walk by faith, etc.
10. Music: William Kirkpatrick
William J. Kirkpatrick died on September 20, 1921. He told his wife that night that he had a tune running through his head and he wanted to write it down before he lost it. His wife retired to bed and awoke in the middle of the night to find that he was not there. She went to his study to find him, and when she did, he was slumped over on his desk, dead. His interment was located in West Laurel Hill Cemetery near Philadelphia. Wikipedia
11. Music: William Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick participated in many Methodist camp meetings. He was motivated to write the song by a musician who sang and then left before the preacher started preaching. The song so touched that musician that he stayed for the preaching and accepted Jesus into his heart that night.
Other melodies he helped write include the following.
A wonder savior is Jesus my Lord
Away in the manger
Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Blessed by thy name
Lord, I'm coming home
12. Verse 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 says 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!
13. Verse 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!
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!
14. Verse 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.
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!
15. Verse 4
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!
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