Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

 

 1  

’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just to take Him at His word;  

Just to rest upon His promise;  

Just to know, Thus saith the Lord. 

2  

O how sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just to trust His cleansing blood;  

Just in simple faith to plunge me,  

’Neath the healing, cleansing flood.  

3  

Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,  

Just from sin and self to cease;  

Just from Jesus simply taking  

Life, and rest, and joy, and peace.  

4  

I’m so glad I learned to trust Thee,  

Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;  

And I know that Thou art with me,  

Wilt be with me to the end.  

REFRAIN  

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him,  

How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er,  

Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus!  

O for grace to trust Him more   

 Author:Louisa M. R. Stead   

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. ~Proverbs 3:5

 "trust in Jesus"  

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.  

Psalm 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.  

Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.     

"his cleansing blood"  

1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.  

Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,   

 "to plunge me 'neath the healing cleansing flood"  

Romans 6:4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.  

  "life and rest and joy and peace"  

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.  

Matthew 11:28-29 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

John 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. 24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.  

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.     

"wilt be with me to the end"  

Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Seeking the Lost

 

1

  Seeking the lost, yes, kindly entreating  

Wanderers on the mountain astray;  

“Come unto Me,” His message repeating,  

Words of the Master speaking today.  

2  

Seeking the lost and pointing to Jesus  

Souls that are weak and hearts that are sore,  

Leading them forth in ways of salvation,  

Showing the path to life evermore.  

3  

Thus would I go on missions of mercy,  

Following Christ from day unto day,  

Cheering the faint and raising the fallen,  

Pointing the lost to Jesus, the Way. 

Refrain  

Going afar upon the mountain  

Bringing the wanderer back again  

Into the fold of my Redeemer  

Jesus the Lamb for sinners slain.    

Author: William A. Ogden   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3yD2ajytGI&list=RDH3yD2ajytGI&start_radio=1

Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost. ~Luke 15:6

Luke 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 7 I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.     

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. ~Matthew 18:11

At Calvary

AT CALVARY

1 

Years I spent in vanity and pride,

caring not my Lord was crucified,

knowing not it was for me He died

on Calvary.

2 

By God's Word at last my sin I learned;

then I trembled at the law I'd spurned,

till my guilty soul imploring turned

to Calvary.

3 

Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything;

now I gladly own Him as my King;

now my raptured soul can only sing

of Calvary.

4 

O the love that drew salvation's plan!

O the grace that brought it down to man!

O the mighty gulf that God did span

at Calvary!

Refrain:

Mercy there was great and grace was free;

pardon there was multiplied to me;

there my burdened soul found liberty,

at Calvary.

William R. Newell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vvMPD0iwGk&list=RD6vvMPD0iwGk&start_radio=1

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. ~Galatians 2:20

Worthy Art Thou

1

Worthy of praise is Christ our redeemer, 

Worthy of glory, honor and pow'r!

Worthy of all our soul's adoration,

Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

2

Lift up the voice in praise and devotion,

Saints of all earth before Him should bow;

Angels in heaven worship Him saying,

Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

3

Lord, may we come before Thee with singing,

Filled with Thy spirit, wisdom and pow'r;

May we ascribe Thee glory and honor,

Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

Refrain:

Worthy of riches, blessings and honor,

Worthy of wisdom, glory and pow'r!

Worthy of earth and heaven's thanksgiving

Worthy art Thou! Worthy art Thou!

Tillit S. Teddlie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he42df1dwbA&list=RDhe42df1dwbA&start_radio=1

Revelation 5:11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; 12 Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13 And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Psalm 18:3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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Tillit Sidney Teddlie was born on June 3, 1885 at Swan, Texas. He was a leader in the Churches of Christ denomination in the 20th Century. In addition to singing schools which he taught for 61 years, he also preached and taught across Texas and the southwest. For one period of time (two years) he sang only with Foy E. Wallace, Jr., (a well-known, conservative Churches of Christ preacher around World War II) while they conducted meetings across the country.

Teddlie was honored by many people in many places. On June 2, 1985, 630 churches across the land proclaimed Sunday “Tillit S. Teddlie Day” and sang his songs. Teddlie had composed 130 songs and published 14 song books. One of his song books, "Golden Harvest Hymns" included 100 of his best-known hymns. He attended a song fest in his name at the Preston Crest Church of Christ in Dallas where more than 1,200 gathered. Teddlie's 100th birthday was honored by President Reagan who sent a telegram, and Sen. Phil Graham among others. The Briar, Texas, Church of Christ gave him a bronze statue worth $6,000.

His songs published in hymnals from Churches of Christ include “Worthy Art Thou,” “Heaven Holds All to Me,” “When We Meet in Sweet Communion, “Oft We Come Together,” “Singing Redemption’s Song,” “Hear Me When I Call,” “O God of Infinite Mercy,” and many more. While Teddlie had success as a publisher of many of his own smaller hymnals, his contributions as a composer to every major hymnal published in Churches of Christ since 1921 have left an indelible imprint on the denomination’s hymnody.

Teddlie died August 17, 1987 at the age of 102. He is remembered for his preaching, teaching, and music and his good influence upon all the people that he met and worked with.

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be

 

1  

We read of a place that’s called heaven,  

It’s made for the pure and the free;  

These truths in God’s Word He hath given,  

How beautiful heaven must be.  

2  

In heaven no drooping nor pining,  

No wishing for elsewhere to be;  

God’s light is forever there shining,  

How beautiful heaven must be. 

3  

Pure waters of life there are flowing,  

And all who will drink may be free;  

Rare jewels of splendor are glowing,  

How beautiful heaven must be.  

4  

The angels so sweetly are singing,  

Up there by the beautiful sea;  

Sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing,  

How beautiful heaven must be.     

Refrain:  

How beautiful heaven must be,  

Sweet home of the happy and free;  

Fair haven of rest for the weary,  

How beautiful heaven must be. 

Author: Mrs. A. S. Bridgewater   

Sometimes I like to hear a song recorded by non-professionals -- more like real people, like we used to sound when we sang these songs at church and at home. (Except we didn't play instruments when we sang church songs.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aRNSjoHdKI&list=RD8aRNSjoHdKI&start_radio=1

"fair haven of rest for the weary"  

Hebrews 4:9-11 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.  

Matthew 11:28-29 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  

Revelation 14:13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.

"God's light is forever there shining" 

Revelation 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. 

Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever. 

"pure waters of life there are flowing"  

Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.  

Revelation 21:6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.  

Revelation 22:1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.  

Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.   

"rare jewels of splendor"  

Revelation 21:19-21 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.   

"the angels so sweetly are singing"  

Revelation 5:11-12 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.   

"sweet chords from their gold harps are ringing"  

Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.  

Revelation 14:2 And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps:  

Revelation 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

More About Jesus

 1  

More about Jesus would I know,  

More of His grace to others show;  

More of His saving fullness see,  

More of His love who died for me.   

2  

More about Jesus let me learn,  

More of His holy will discern;  

Spirit of God, my teacher be,  

Showing the things of Christ to me. 

3  

More about Jesus in His Word,  

Holding communion with my Lord;  

Hearing His voice in ev'ry line,  

Making each faithful saying mine.  

4  

More about Jesus on His throne,  

Riches in glory all His own;  

More of His kingdom's sure increase;  

More of His coming, Prince of peace. 

Refrain:  

More, more about Jesus,  

More, more about Jesus;  

More of His saving fullness see,  

More of His love who died for me.

 

Author: E. E. Hewitt 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7pDDG-VaFI&list=RDK7pDDG-VaFI&start_radio=1

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 

"Spirit of God, my teacher be"  

John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. 18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. 20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. 21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. 22 Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? 23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father's which sent me. 25 These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 

Luke 12:11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: 12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. 

John 15:26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me: 

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

 "hearing his voice in every line, making each faithful saying mine" 

2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. 

John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. 

Psalm 42:1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. 

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach.

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This is actually what I had planned to do when I published Heart Bells, but I got impatient and jumped the gun. This series of three books are a sort of musical memoir of various periods of my life.