Christian
Hymn
Jesus I Am Resting, Resting
Verse
1
Jesus
I am resting, resting
In
the joy of what Thou art;
I am
finding out the greatness
Of
Thy loving heart.
Thou
hast bid me gaze upon Thee,
And
Thy beauty fills my soul,
For
by Thy transforming power,
Thou
hast made me whole.
Chorus
Jesus,
I am resting, resting,
In
the joy of what Thou art;
I am
finding out the greatness
Of
Thy loving heart.
Verse
2
O,
how great Thy loving kindness,
Vaster,
broader than the sea!
O,
how marvelous Thy goodness,
Lavished
all on me!
Yes,
I rest in Thee, Belovèd,
Know
what wealth of grace is Thine,
Know
Thy certainty of promise,
And
have made it mine.
Chorus
Jesus,
I am resting, resting,
In
the joy of what Thou art;
I am
finding out the greatness
Of
Thy loving heart.
Verse
3
Simply
trusting Thee, Lord Jesus,
I
behold Thee as Thou art,
And
Thy love, so pure, so changeless,
Satisfies
my heart;
Satisfies
its deepest longings,
Meets,
supplies its every need,
Compasseth
me round with blessings:
Thine
is love indeed!
Chorus
Jesus,
I am resting, resting,
In
the joy of what Thou art;
I am
finding out the greatness
Of
Thy loving heart.
Verse
4
Ever
lift Thy face upon me
As I
work and wait for Thee;
Resting
‘neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus,
Earth’s
dark shadows flee.
Brightness
of my Father’s glory,
Sunshine
of my Father’s face,
Keep
me ever trusting, resting,
Fill
me with Thy grace.
Chorus
Jesus,
I am resting, resting,
In
the joy of what Thou art;
I am
finding out the greatness
Of
Thy loving heart.
Summary
This
hymn is a heartfelt expression of spiritual rest and trust in Jesus. Each verse
reflects a deepening awareness of Christ’s unchanging love and character, bringing
peace and fulfillment to the soul. The singer rejoices not in external
circumstances but in who Jesus is—His beauty, His promises, His love, and His
grace. It’s a song of quiet joy and stillness that flows from intimate
communion with Christ, even in the midst of life’s work and waiting.
Explanation
Verse
1
>
Jesus I am resting, resting / In the joy of what Thou art;
>
I am finding out the greatness / Of Thy loving heart…
The singer declares that their soul is at
peace—not because of personal efforts, but by resting in the truth of Jesus’
character.
"Gaze upon Thee" refers to spiritual
contemplation—focusing on Christ leads to inner transformation.
His beauty and power restore and complete the
believer’s soul.
Chorus
(After Each Verse)
>
Jesus, I am resting, resting, / In the joy of what Thou art…
The refrain emphasizes repetition: rest is not
a one-time experience but a continual choice.
Joy doesn’t come from circumstances, but from
discovering more of Christ’s loving nature.
Verse
2
>
O, how great Thy loving kindness… / Lavished all on me!
This verse reflects on the overwhelming
abundance of Jesus’ grace and kindness.
"Vaster than the sea" portrays the
immeasurable nature of His love.
The believer takes comfort in the certainty of
God’s promises, making them personal and real.
Verse
3
>
Simply trusting Thee… / Satisfies my heart…
Faith here is described as simple trust, not
striving.
Jesus’ love is described as unchanging and
fulfilling.
It satisfies every longing and need, and
surrounds the believer with blessings.
Verse
4
>
Ever lift Thy face upon me / As I work and wait for Thee…
Even while actively living or waiting, the
believer seeks Jesus’ presence and favor.
“Thy smile” represents divine approval that
chases away the darkness.
The final lines describe Jesus as the radiant
presence of the Father who fills the soul with grace.
The
hymn captures the essence of the Christian life as a relationship of restful
trust in Jesus. It moves away from anxiety and performance, and into peaceful
dependence on the unchanging character of Christ. It's about experiencing God's
love more deeply each day, even in ordinary life, and being transformed by His
beauty.
