jesus, lover of my soul...

someone asked me recently what song had been on my heart as of late... this particular song has been on my heart for going on two years. i learned this song in 2006, and sang it at my grandmother's bedside during the months before Jesus took her home. it was the song that comforted me the most as we were losing her, and she was gaining heaven. so this is the song that has been on my heart. i wanted to post the words, they are so beautiful to me. it is my comfort during this mysterious trial of a second, very unsuspected miscarriage, to know that in Him only is our comfort. i do not implore you to try and find a version of someone singing this online... i tried, and all that is listed must have been the original arrangement, which i do not care for. when i figure out where it came from, i'll post it. the arrangement that i have come to know is much prettier than anything i found.

UPDATE- my friends ruth and troy gave me the site that has the clip of the song...
http://www.redmountainchurch.org/rmm/alb/lyrics.html
go down the song list until you see Jesus Lover of My Soul and click on it. it only plays one verse, but that's the entire melody. thanks ruth. :)

Jesus Lover of My Soul

Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly,
While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high.
Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past;
Safe into the haven guide; Oh, receive my soul at last.

Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on Thee;
Leave, ah! leave me not alone, Still support and comfort me.
All my trust on Thee is stayed, All my help from Thee I bring;
Cover my defenseless head With the shadow of Thy wing.

Wilt Thou not regard my call? Wilt Thou not accept my prayer?
Lo! I sink, I faint, I fall—Lo! on Thee I cast my care.
Reach me out Thy gracious hand! While I of Thy strength receive,
Hoping against hope I stand, Dying, and behold, I live.

Thou, O Christ, art all I want, More than all in Thee I find;
Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind.
Just and holy is Thy Name, Source of all true righteousness;
Thou art evermore the same, Thou art full of truth and grace.

Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin;
Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within.
Thou of life the fountain art, Freely let me take of Thee;
Spring Thou up within my heart; Rise to all eternity.

Charles Wesley- a looong time ago.

i'll soon post a pic of the kids when i'm up to it.. i promise... :)