Scripture Verse

God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Introduction

Words: Ro­bert W. Todd, in Gar­lands of Praise (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: Asa Hull, 1876), page 128.

Music: Har­ry Sand­ers (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Todd or Sand­ers (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

While wayworn and weary, I journey along,
Dear Sav­ior, Thy love is the theme of my song;
Thy smile is my beacon, as onward I move;
Thy cross is my shelter, I rest in Thy love.

Refrain

I rest in Thy love, yes, rest in Thy love,
Tho’ wayworn and weary, I rest in Thy love,
Rest in Thy love, yes, rest in Thy love.

While burdened with sorrow, and laden with woe,
Dear Sav­ior, to Thee, ’neath Thy cross will I go;
I think of Thy sorrow, and anguish for me,
And yield at Thy bidding, my sorrows to Thee.

Refrain