Author: Cleland B. McAfee (1866-1944) Hymnal: The Hymnbook #318 (1955) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: O Jesus, blest Redeemer Lyrics: 1 There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.
Refrain:
O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us, who wait before Thee,
Near to the heart of God.
2 There is a place of comfort sweet,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where we our Saviour meet,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
3 There is a place of full release,
Near to the heart of God,
A place where all is joy and peace,
Near to the heart of God. [Refrain]
Amen. Topics: Aspiration; God Strength and Refuge; Hope; Redemption; Life in Christ Hope and Aspiration Scripture: Psalm 32:7 Tune Title: MCAFEE
There Is a Place of Quiet Rest