1 

Oh, trust thyself to Jesus

   When conscious of thy sin,

Its heavy weight upon thee,

   Its mighty pow'r within:

Then is the hour for pleading

   His finished work for thee:

Then is the time for singing,

   His blood was shed for me.

 2 

Oh, trust thyself to Jesus

   When tempted to transgress,

By word or look of anger,

   Or thought of bitterness:

Then is the hour for claiming

   Thy Lord to fight for thee:

Then is the time for singing,

   He doth deliver me.

 3 

Oh, trust thyself to Jesus

   When daily cares perplex,

And trifles seem so mighty

   Thy inner soul to vex:

Then is the hour for grasping

   His hand who walked the sea:

Then is the time for singing,

   He makes it calm for me.

 4 

Oh, trust thyself to Jesus

   When thou art wearied sore,

When head or hand refuses

   To think or labor more:

Then is the hour for leaning

   Upon the Master's breast:

Then is the time for singing,

   My Savior gives me rest.