'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus WilliamJKirkpatrick.jpg William J. Kirkpatrick Hymn Louisa M. R. Stead Bible King James Isaiah 12 2 8.7.8.7 with refrain "Trust in Jesus" by William J. Kirkpatrick 1882 thumb|Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" is a Christian hymn with music by William J. Kirkpatrick and lyrics by Louisa M. R. Stead.Osbeck Kenneth 1985 101 More Hymn Stories, Part 2 https://books.google.com/books?id=rQ_Y078X5NAC&pg=PA287 Kregel Publications 91 9780825434204 The lyrics were written in 1882. They appeared in Stead's Songs of Triumph. The song is included in many hymnals and has been recorded by many artists. History The lyrics to "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" were written by Louisa M. R. Stead. Stead was born in Dover, England, in 1850 and she converted to Christianity at the age of nine.C. Hawn History of Hymns: "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-tis-so-sweet-to-trust-in-jesus Discipleship Ministries The United Methodist Church 21 April 2023 In 1871, at the age of 21, she immigrated to the United States, residing in Cincinnati, Ohio. That year, she attended a camp meeting in Urbana, Ohio where she felt the call of God to be a missionary to China, a call she had previously felt in her teenage years.Hymns / Music :: Louisa M. R. Stead https://www.blueletterbible.org/hymns/bios/bio_s_t_stead_lmr.cfm Blue Letter Bible 21 April 2023 However, due to her health, she was unable to travel.Hymn Story: 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus https://www.hymnsillustrated.com/blog/hymn-story-tis-so-sweet-to-trust-in-jesus Hymns Illustrated 21 April 2023 9 April 2023 In 1875, four years later, she married and moved to New York City, where she had her daughter, Lily.Vargo Jerry Hymn History: 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus https://enjoyingthejourney.org/hymn-history-tis-so-sweet-to-trust-in-jesus/ Enjoying the Journey 31 August 2022 21 April 2023 When her daughter Lily was four years old, Stead and her family were visiting the Long Island Sound when they heard the frantic sounds of a drowning boy. Stead's husband jumped into the sound as an attempt save the child but both died in the incident before both Stead and her daughter's eyes.Who wrote the hymn 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus' and who composed the music? https://www.classical-music.com/features/articles/tis-so-sweet-to-trust-in-jesus-lyrics/ Classical Music BBC Music Magazine 21 April 2023 12 July 2022 It is believed that this disaster provided the inspiration for the lyrics of the song.'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus - Louisa Stead https://melodypublications.com/blogs/news/tis-so-sweet-to-trust-in-jesus-louisa-stead Melody Publications 21 April 2023 1 October 2021 The hymn first appeared in Songs of Triumph, published in 1882 by the National Publishing Association for the Promotion of Holiness.Songs of Triumph: adapted to prayer meetings, camp meetings, and all other seasons of religious worship https://hymnary.org/hymnal/SoT1882 Hymnary.org The Hymn Society 21 April 2023 It was put to music by William J. Kirkpatrick, a Methodist gospel hymn writer who published over sixty hymnals.Graves Dan William J. Kirkpatrick, the Famous Hymnwriter, Was Born Today https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/it-happened-today/2/27 Christian History Institute 21 April 2023 Modern Recordings The song was featured in Word Records's 1989 album, Our Hymns, and was sung by Amy Grant.Various Artists: Our Hymns 1989 Word Records It went on to peak at the second position on the CCM AC chart and won Country Record Song of the Year at the 1990 GMA Dove Awards.CCM Hot Hits: AC Charts 1978 - 2001 AuthorHouse 2003 1-4107-3294-0 Brothers Jeffrey Lee 105 The hymn was also included in Alan Jackson's 2006 album, Precious Memories. The album topped both the US Christian Albums and US Top Country Albums charts and won a Dove Award for Country Album of the Year in 2007.http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2006/christian-albums Top Christian Albums – Year-End 2006 Billboard November 22, 2020http://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2006/top-country-albums Top Country Albums – Year-End 2006 Billboard November 22, 2020https://www.learnreligions.com/top-christian-songs-of-2008-710479 The Top Christian Songs of 2008 June 25, 2019 November 22, 2020 Lyrics 'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His Word; Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus says the Lord!" 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! 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! Refrain 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. Refrain 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 References Category:American Christian hymns Category:1882 songs Category:Songs about Jesus Category:Protestant hymns Category:19th-century hymns