Jesus, I am Resting, Resting

According to my post-listing, I copied down the following hymn on October 6. It was probably during one of my reading sessions for my Gospels class, but I am not entirely sure why this particular hymn stood out at that moment.

Whatever the case, it was a fitting read when I stumbled upon it this evening.

Rest. Satisfaction. Trust. Dependence.

Each are promised by my Father through Jesus Christ, and yet I am too quick to look elsewhere.

Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart.

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 every need,
Compasseth me round with blessings:
Thine is love indeed!

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.

Jesus, I am resting, resting,
In the joy of what Thou art;
I am finding out the greatness

Of Thy loving heart.