The Lord shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve.
Isaiah 14:3
Words & Music: L. S. Riggs, in Songs of Victory, edited by Joseph C. Fisher (Grand Junction, Michigan: 1885), number 29 (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Riggs’ full name, or where to get a good photo of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
In Jesus I’ve found a sweet rest,
From sorrow, from toil, and from care;
In Him I am happy and blest,
For He all my burdens doth bear.
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Oh, how happy am I,
With my Savior so nigh;
I have found sweet rest
On Jesus’ dear breast.
I came to the Lord for release,
When burdened with guilt and with sin;
He cleansed me and gave me His peace,
The Spirit to witness within.
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Though many the troubles I meet—
He’ll keep me and help me along;
I’ll sit at His glorified feet,
For He is my joy and my song.
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All glory and praise to Thy name;
For what Thou didst suffer for me;
For saving my soul when I came
And gave myself up unto Thee.
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