Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Music Sunday

May 5, 2019

I thought I’d share one of my very favorite hymns – “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”. Every time I’ve heard it has been the exact time I’ve needed it. This song has brought me to tears a time or two in church as well when life was difficult.

The song was written by Horatius Bonar (1808-1889) who was a minister in the Church of Scotland. He was one of eleven children and also one in a long line of ministers in his family. He and his wife had their share of grief with five of their children dying, but later on those five came back by way of their five grandchildren of their daughter. I expect that this song may have been written during that time of grieving and I’m sure it gave a measure of solace.

So, here it is and give a listen to it if you have a chance. Enjoy and have a great day!

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

I heard the voice of Jesus say
“Come unto me and rest
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon my breast”
I came to Jesus as I was
Weary and worn and sad
I found in Him a resting place
And He has made me glad

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
The living water: thirsty one,
Stoop down, and drink, and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived,
And now I live in Him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s Light;
Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus, and I found
In Him my Star, my Sun;
And in that Light of life I’ll walk
Till travelling days are done.

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