Scripture Verse

There remaineth…a rest to the people of God. Hebrews 4:9

Introduction

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Jairus M. Stillman
1834–1917

Words: Cla­ra L. Still­man, in Songs for Young Peo­ple, by Ed­win O. Ex­cell (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Curts & Jen­nings, 1897), num­ber 14.

Music: Jai­rus M. Still­man (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Clara L. Stillman
1869–1944

Lyrics

When the cares of earth are pressing,
Not a star of hope in view,
There are healing streams refreshing,
In a Savior’s love for you.

Refrain

Rest for you, rest for you,
There is sweet rest for you;
In the healing streams refreshing,
There is rest, sweet rest for you.

There are stores of hidden treasure,
Priceless far beyond compare,
Precious gems you cannot measure;
Joy and peace and rest are there.

Refrain

There’s a haven for the weary,
Saddened hearts may there find rest,
Cheerful when the day is dreary,
Pillowed on the Savior’s breast.

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There’s a home and rest forever,
When the cares of earth are done,
Where the heart is weary never,
There is rest for everyone.

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