I heard the voice of Jesus say

Key: C Tempo: 72 BPM Time: 4/4
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{title: I heard the voice of Jesus say}
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[C] I heard the voice of Jesus say,  
[G] "Come unto me and rest;  
[F] Lay down, thou weary one, lay down  
[C] Thy head upon my breast."

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[C] I came to Jesus as I was--  
[G] Weary, and worn, and sad;  
[F] I found in him a resting place,  
[C] And he has made me glad.

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[C] I heard the voice of Jesus say,  
[G] "Behold I freely give  
[F] The living water--thirsty one  
[C] Stoop down, and drink, and live."

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[C] I came to Jesus, and I drank  
[G] Of that life-giving stream;  
[F] My thirst was quench'd, my soul reviv'd  
[C] And now I live in him.

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[C] I heard the voice of Jesus say,  
[G] "I am this dark world's light;  
[F] Look unto me, thy morn shall rise,  
[C] And all thy day be bright."

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[C] I looked to Jesus, and I found  
[G] In him my Star, my Sun;  
[F] And in that Light of Life I'll walk  
[C] Till earthly days are done.
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I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down
Thy head upon my breast."

I came to Jesus as I was--
Weary, and worn, and sad;
I found in him a resting place,
And he has made me glad.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"Behold I freely give
The living water--thirsty one
Stoop down, and drink, and live."

I came to Jesus, and I drank
Of that life-giving stream;
My thirst was quench'd, my soul reviv'd
And now I live in him.

I heard the voice of Jesus say,
"I am this dark world's light;
Look unto me, thy morn shall rise,
And all thy day be bright."

I looked to Jesus, and I found
In him my Star, my Sun;
And in that Light of Life I'll walk
Till earthly days are done.

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About This Hymn

"I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" is a Christian hymn written by Horatius Bonar, a Scottish pastor and hymn writer, in 1846. The hymn reflects Bonar's deep theological insights and his desire to offer comfort and peace through the voice of Christ. It is inspired by the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew, particularly His invitation to come to Him for rest (Matthew 11:28-30). The hymn’s verses depict a personal and intimate dialogue between the believer and Christ, with each verse addressing a different aspect of spiritual longing and fulfillment. The hymn emphasizes the themes of divine comfort, peace, and the provision of rest for those burdened by life's struggles. Its simple yet profound lyrics, paired with a gentle melody, have made it a favorite in Christian worship services for generations. Bonar's legacy as a hymn writer continues to inspire Christians around the world.