Scripture Verse

Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. Matthew 14:27

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt (1851–1920)

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, 1915.

Music: Charles H. Ga­bri­el, Jr. (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Charles H. Gabriel, Jr.
1892–1934

Lyrics

I hear sweet whis­per­ings of love
When Je­sus speaks to me;
And bless­èd com­fort from above,
When Je­sus speaks to me.

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When Je­sus speaks, when Je­sus speaks,
So faith­ful He will ev­er be
That I will re­joice
To hear His sweet voice,
When Je­sus speaks to me.

’Twill be sure guid­ance day by day,
When Je­sus speaks to me;
To lead me in His own right way,
When Je­sus speaks to me.

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There’ll be re­buke, when­e’er I sin,
When Je­sus speaks to me;
A clos­er fel­low­ship to win,
When Je­sus speaks to me.

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His king­ly word shall be with pow’r,
When Je­sus speaks to me;
Grace for the needs of ev’ry hour,
When Je­sus speaks to me.

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