Sunday's Hymn: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

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,
As thy beauty fills my soul,
For by thy transforming power,
Thou hast made me whole.
 

Refrain

Jesus, I am resting, resting
In the joy of what thou art;
I am finding out the greatness
Of thy loving heart.

O how great thy lovingkindness,
Vaster, broader than the sea!
O how marvelous thy goodness
Lavished all on me!
Yes, I rest in thee, Beloved,
Know what wealth of grace is thine,
Know thy certainty of promise
And have made it mine.

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.

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.

—Jean S. Pigott

The video above is the traditional tune, but this is one hymn with an abundance of alternate tunes, too. Which of the newer tunes below do you like most? (I’m partial to a tune Buddy Greene wrote for these words, but I can’t find it on You Tube—or anywhere else free, for that matter—but it is available from iTunes here.)

Other hymns, worship songs, prayers, sermons excerpts, or quotes posted today:

• O Christ, the Great Foundation at Graces Daily
• Never Give Up at The Happy Wonderer
• Decide This Doubt For Me at The Upward Call
• You Turn Worldly Wisdom into Holy Folly from Trevin Wax
• Your weekly dose of Spurgeon: Look up not down at Pyromaniacs
• Grow in Grace at Tried With Fire

Have you posted a hymn (or sermon, sermon notes, prayer, etc.) today and I missed it? Let me know by leaving a link in the comments or by contacting me using the contact form linked above, and I’ll add your post to the list.

Linked Together: Theological Questions

I’ve gone a whole month without much online reading, but I did read (or watch) these and recommend them to you.

Trinity
How do you make a biblical case for the Trinity? (Brett Kunkle)

Assurance
I’ve not struggled much with assurance, but people I love have, and, writes Nick Batzig, “some of the greatest ministers and hymn-writers in the history of the church struggled with assurance of salvation—namely, John Bunyan, John Owen, William Cowper, John Newton, Adolph Monod, etc.” Here is a list of five Puritan works to help the believer who wonders, “How can I be sure I am being saved?”

Law
This is one question I do struggle with: What role does the Mosaic law play in the lives of Christians today? (Justin Taylor) 

(I don’t quite buy any answer I’ve read—and it’s not because I haven’t read quite a bit on the issue. I just wish the answers given came together in a tidier package.)

Status Report: January

Sitting…on the couch in the living room.

Watching…the darkness slink in. Sunset comes now at 3:58 pm. 

Waiting…for the snow. The weather forecast has been warning of imminent heavy snow since yesterday, so I expected to awake to 5 to 8 inches of new snow on the ground. But so far, we’ve only had gentle flurries amounting to an inch or so. 

Loving…January’s promise of fresh starts, time to tackle tough chores, and the return of normal life.

Not loving…January’s low clouds and dry air.

Anticipating…the beef and barley stew that’s been simmering in the slow cooker all afternoon. 

Remembering…waking yesterday morning to the sound of a fox screaming and more foxes yipping, and falling asleep last night to the sound of fireworks and a coyote howling. (It’s been warm enough for me to sleep with my bedroom window cracked, and my home sits at the edge of the forest.) 

Thanking…God for last month’s safe arrival of my newest grandson and safe return of my travelling youngest son. Also thankful that the new baby has been easy, so far. (If anyone deserves an easy baby—finally!—it’s my son and daughter-in-law.)

Considering...a new opportunity, wondering if I have the time or the skills at this point in my life? Ten years ago, I would have jumped right in without hesitation. Now, I’m uncertain. Can I? Should I? Do I want it?

Reading…The Complete Stories by Flannery O’Connor. This is the first Flannery O’Connor I’ve ever read, and I’m still unsure what to make of it. The stories seem simple enough—nothing much happens—but they won’t leave when I finish them.

And I just started Made for More: An Invitation to Live in God’s Image by Hannah Anderson. 

Wishing…you a January that’s full of warm fellowship to drive the cold darkness way.