'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
Alan Jackson Lyrics


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'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
And to take him at his word
Just to rest upon his promise
And to know, thus saith the Lord

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
How I've proved him o'er and o'er
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
O for grace to trust him more

I'm so glad I learned to trust thee
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend
And I know that thou art with me
Wilt be with me to the end

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
How I've proved him o'er and o'er




Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
O for grace to trust him more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" speak of the sweet feeling of surrendering oneself completely to Jesus and trusting in his words and promises. The first stanza states that it is a wonderful thing to trust in Jesus and to rely on his word, finding peace and rest in the knowledge that the Lord has spoken. The second stanza praises Jesus for being trustworthy and faithful, having been proven to be so time and time again. The repetition of his name is a form of worship and adoration, expressing the deep trust the singer has in him.


The third stanza expresses gratitude for having learned to trust in Jesus and for his presence as a friend and savior. The singer acknowledges that Jesus will always be with them until the end. The final repetition of Jesus' name is a prayer for grace and a desire to trust him even more.


The song is a reminder of the importance of having faith and fulfilling the meaning of the name "Jesus" which means "savior". By trusting in him completely and relying on his word and promises, we can find peace and security in a chaotic world.


Line by Line Meaning

'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus
Trusting in Jesus is a wonderful experience


And to take him at his word
Believing in Jesus' promises


Just to rest upon his promise
Finding peace in Jesus' words


And to know, thus saith the Lord
Understanding that Jesus' promises are from God


Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him
Expressing deep faith in Jesus


How I've proved him o'er and o'er
Having experienced Jesus' faithfulness repeatedly


Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus
Recognizing Jesus' value and importance


O for grace to trust him more
Desiring more strength to have greater faith in Jesus


I'm so glad I learned to trust thee
Feeling grateful for having learned to trust in Jesus


Precious Jesus, Savior, friend
Acknowledging Jesus' role as both savior and friend


And I know that thou art with me
Confident that Jesus is always present


Wilt be with me to the end
Believing that Jesus will be there until the end




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The Bible Says

If you really trust Jesus you should trust His warning:
■ "except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Jesus, in Luke 13:5)

Peter makes it clear: come to repentance, or else perish:
■ "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

We are commanded to come to God in repentance:
■ "And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent" (Acts 17:30)

Follow directions, and we'll receive His promised mercy:
■ "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13)

Follow directions, and we'll have "remission of sins that are past" (Romans 3:25). We'll be "purged" of our "old sins" (2 Peter 1:9). Those old sins will be "blotted out":
■ "Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19, NKJV).

That's right: our sins were NOT erased the moment Jesus died on the cross. Our sins remain — and we will pay for them ourselves — unless we follow directions. On the cross Jesus made His death and blood available to cover our death penalty . . . so the He could — now, today, as our advocate with the Father (1 John 2:1) — redeem us:
■ "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." (Titus 2:14)

Follow directions, and we'll also receive the gift of the holy spirit:
■ "And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him." (Acts 5:32)
■ "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38)

Just "trusting" - "faith alone" - is not enough. Today Jesus is
■ "the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:9)

True believers — like Abraham — are those who act on their faith and obey God (James 2:20-24; Hebrews 11:8). Otherwise their faith is DEAD.

One more thing to consider. Jesus told His disciples to preach repentance and remission of sins —not "faith alone" or "just trust Jesus":
■ "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." (Luke 24:45-47)



All comments from YouTube:

Aimee Frorland

Going thru a hard time in my life this song brings me hope!

Georgia Drumm

Jesus is always precious and learning to trust him more and more.

Eric Bryan

@Joann Beaverson Hello Joann

Eric Bryan

@Janet White Hello Janet

Eric Bryan

Hello Georgia

Joann Beaverson

Praise You Lord🙌💕💞🎼🎵🎶✝️😂👐👋

Joann Beaverson

Amen

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Muanthang Ngaihte

One of my favorite Gospel songs.Amen

Eunice Gomes

Que Lindo esse Louvor❤

Loraine Martinez

What a beautiful rendition, I wish it was longer..........amen

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