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Text:Resting on Jesus
Author:M. Fraser
Tune:[Resting my soul on Jesus]
Composer:James McGranahan

11. Resting on Jesus

1 Resting my soul on Jesus,
With all its sin and care,
Beneath the shelter of His cross,
None may accuse me there.

Refrain:
Come unto Jesus, all ye that labor,
all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
Come unto Jesus, all ye that labor,
and He will give you rest.

2 Resting my head on Jesus,
Thro’ all the noontide heat,
Thro’ all the din and turmoil here,
So oft in life we meet. [Refrain]

3 Resting my heart on Jesus,
When bruised and sad and sore,
He binds it up so tenderly
That it may bleed no more. [Refrain]

4 Resting for aye on Jesus,
In life or death my all,
I’ll gladly rise and follow Him,
Whenever He may call. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Resting my soul on Jesus
Title: Resting on Jesus
Author: M. Fraser
Refrain First Line: Come unto Jesus, all ye that labor
Publication Date: 1896
Scripture:
Topic: Invitation; Peace; Rest
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [Resting my soul on Jesus]
Composer: James McGranahan
Notes: Public Domain.



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