Not a difficult saying of Jesus today, but a hymn of praise to Him.
Jean Sophia Pigott was born in Leixlip, County Kildare, Ireland on September 8th 1845. She died on October 12 1882 in Leixlip, County Kildare, aged 37. There is no biographical information about here, and maybe that is just as well.
The following hymn for which she is remembered says everything about her spiritual state. The language may be quaint but the message is clear. It has blessed me more than I can say and I trust it will do the same for you.
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
O how great Thy loving kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O how marvellous 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.
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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
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.
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Every blessing
Mark
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