Blessed Quietness

A really meaty, singable hymn which has not been around for awhile. Looking at a 3 stanza version in Dr. McKinney’s 1940 Broadman Hymnal right in front of me. Dr. McKinney left stanza 2 and 4 out.

 

Here are all 5 stanzas and refrain from Mrs. Ferguson’s poem. Cyberhymnal has the tune at: http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/l/blessedq.htm

Joys are flowing like a river,
Since the Comforter has come;
He abides with us forever,
Makes the trusting heart His home.

Refrain

Blessèd quietness, holy quietness,
What assurance in my soul!
On the stormy sea, He speaks peace to me,
How the billows cease to roll!

Bringing life and health and gladness,
All around this heav’nly Guest,
Banished unbelief and sadness,
Changed our weariness to rest.

Refrain

Like the rain that falls from Heaven,
Like the sunlight from the sky,
So the Holy Ghost is given,
Coming on us from on high.

Refrain

See, a fruitful field is growing,
Blessèd fruit of righteousness;
And the streams of life are flowing
In the lonely wilderness.

Refrain

What a wonderful salvation,
Where we always see His face!
What a perfect habitation,
What a quiet resting place!

Refrain