Jesus! I am resting, resting

Three years ago, I was in the hospital for a week in serious condition after undergoing cancer treatments. My WBC was dangerously low. I was so frail and weak, I needed assistance with almost everything. I recall realizing one day that though my body was resting in bed, my inward parts were in turmoil - anxious and troubled about my health and more. Then this wonderful line gently came to me - 🎶Jesus! I am resting, resting in the joy of what Thou art 🎶 - and my heart turned to Him and was soothed from all the concerns. 🎶Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art, 🎶 Since that time, I've continued to learn how to rest in Him in a variety of every day and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Life-long learners, experiencing and enjoying more of Him together that we may "be filled unto all the fullness of God."

More resting in 2026! Thank You Lord Jesus.

Came across this group accidentally and they were singing this song. Learned it on Sunday School and it has been many years since I have heard it. It truly thrilled my soul. I have been listening it ever since. Truly the hymns learned from childhood stays with you. I am now 83yrs. Praise God for the blessing of life and the precious promise of Rest that God has promised to us.

Praise God for the beautiful and inspired songs of Zion.

I was reminded of this hymn this morning - had not sung or thought of it for years but was re- reading Terry Virgo’s ‘God’s Lavish Grace ‘ and was reminded as I showered of these precious words …. So true that words sung in one’s youth remain … I’m now 73! Praise God !

This was Hudson Taylor's favorite song.

Taylor: "If you are not trusting you are not resting, and if you are not resting you are not trusting."

Matt. 11:28-30 reveals a wonderful aspect of what the Lord Jesus is to us – the Lord Jesus is our rest.

Praise the Lord! The Lord Jesus sounded out a call two thousand years ago saying that all who toil and are burdened can come to Him and He will give them rest.

Years ago I played this on the piano accompanied by the organist on Sunday’s mornings when it was on the program. I have often, since then, found myself singing the chorus day or night. Even in the middle of the night when unable to sleep. Will share it vocally tomorrow at Bible Study hoping others know it and will join me in song.

Beautiful

I lead worship for a college ministry, and we sing this song about once a month with our college group. The words are such an encouragement to me, as I know I cannot do the work of ministry on my own and need to rest every day in the joy of who Jesus is. I trust and pray that as we sing this song it will get buried deep in the hearts of these college students and will carry them through hard times to come.

We’ll I’m here in Long Beach resting too Lucia, it is many times our circumstances that force us to come to Him like Hannah in the book of Samuel. It is then we begin to realize more of who He is as we see in this hymn and trust Him in our circumstances even though we are under a dark cloud I think it says v. 4. Praise the Lord!