I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

There is nothing like a hymn that has withstood the test of time. Here is a little gem that I discovered recently. I just love the words. Below the lyrics, I embedded a beautiful version by Audrey Assad.

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

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 quenched, my soul revived, 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 days be bright."

I looked to Jesus and I found in Him my star, my sun.

And in that light of life I'll walk 'til traveling days are done.