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Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus was written by Louisa M. R. Stead in 1882, following a tragic accident that led to the death of her husband. Moved by her faith and trust in Jesus through tough times, Louisa was inspired to write this song as a testimony to her unwavering faith.

Key: G

Introduction:

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Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
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And to take him at his word
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Just to rest upon his promise
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And to know, "Thus saith the Lord."

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Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
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How I' ve proved him o' er and o' er!
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Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
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O for grace to trust him more!

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O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
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Just to trust his cleansing blood
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And in simple faith to plunge me
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' neath the healing, cleansing flood!

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Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
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How I' ve proved him o' er and o' er!
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Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
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O for grace to trust him more!

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Yes, ' tis sweet to trust in Jesus
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Just from sin and self to cease
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Just from Jesus simply taking
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Life and rest, and joy and peace

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Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
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How I' ve proved him o' er and o' er!
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Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
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O for grace to trust him more!

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I' m so glad I learned to trust thee
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Precious Jesus, Savior, friend
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And I know that thou art with me
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Wilt be with me to the end

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Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
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How I' ve proved him o' er and o' er!
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Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
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O for grace to trust him more!