My Hymn for today: Trusting Jesus by Edgar Page Stites (1836-1921). Edgar was a faithful member of the Methodist church in Cape May, New Jersey. After serving in the Civil War, he worked as a riverboat pilot and later as a home missionary in the Dakotas. He wrote several other hymns, including the very popular “Beulah Land”. Mr. Stites poem first appeared in a newspaper in 1876. It was then given to evangelist DL Moody, who in turn asked his associate, Ira Sankey, to compose a suitable tune for the words. The hymn was widely used in the Moody-Sankey revival services. Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Refrain Trusting as the moments fly, Trusting as the days go by; Trusting Him whate’er befall, Trusting Jesus, that is all. Singing if my way is clear, Praying if the path be drear; If in danger for Him call; Trusting Jesus, that is all. Trusting Him while life shall last, Trusting Him till earth be past; Till within the jasper wall, Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 12:30:08 +0000
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