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On Thee my heart is resting,
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| 1. | On Thee my heart is resting, |
| | Ah, this is rest indeed: |
| | What else, Almighty Savior, |
| | Can a poor sinner need? |
| | Thy light is all my wisdom, |
| | Thy love is all my stay; |
| | Thy coming back in glory, |
| | Draws nearer every day. |
| | On Thee my heart is resting, |
| | Ah, this is rest indeed: |
| | What else, Almighty Savior, |
| | Can a poor sinner need? |
| 2. | My guilt is great, but greater |
| | The mercy Thou dost give; |
| | Thyself, a spotless Off'ring, |
| | Hast died that I should live. |
| | With Thee, my soul unfettered |
| | Has risen from the dust; |
| | Thy blood is all my treasure, |
| | Thy word is all my trust. |
| 3. | Through me, Thou gentle Master, |
| | Thy purpose fulfil; |
| | I yield myself forever |
| | To Thy most holy will. |
| | What though I be but weakness? |
| | My strength is not in me; |
| | The poorest for Thy people |
| | Has all things, having Thee. |
| 4. | When clouds are darkest round me, |
| | Thou, Lord, art then most near, |
| | My drooping faith to quicken, |
| | My weary soul to cheer. |
| | Safe nestling in Thy bosom, |
| | I gaze upon Thy face; |
| | In vain my foes would drive me |
| | >From Thee, my hiding-place. |
| 5. | 'Tis Thou hast made me happy, |
| | 'Tis Thou hast set me free; |
| | To whom shall I give glory |
| | Forever, but to Thee? |
| | Of earthly love and blessing |
| | Should every stream run dry, |
| | Thy grace shall still be with me, |
| | Thy grace, to live and die. |