The Voice of Jesus

“The Voice of Jesus,” written by Frederick Whitfield, is found on pages 14-15 of Sacred Poems and Prose.

1. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“I am the life, the truth, the way;”

He led my footsteps to the well,

I heard Him there its virtues tell;

The healing stream my spirit cheered,

And to my soul His name endeared.

2. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“I am thy God, thy strength, thy stay;”

I brought my burden to His feet,

I found the Saviour’s promise sweet:

The cross was sweet, the yoke was light,

I stood in Him whose strength is might.

3. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“Wait on the Lord, and keep His way;”

My soul had fainted in the strife,

But Jesus looked, and all was life :

He shewed His heart—my name was there,

I felt how sweet His love to share.

4. I heard the voice of Jesus say,

“I will wipe thy tears away,

I will hush thy childish fears,

I will treasure all thy tears;

Thy need my fulness shall supply,

Till thou shalt come to dwell on high.”