Nicole C. Mullen - Tis So Sweet Lyrics
Lyrics
’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord!”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!
I’m so glad I’ve learned to trust Him,
Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend;
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me ‘til the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er;
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
Oh, for grace to trust Him more!
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Meaning & Inspiration
Nicole C. Mullen's rendition of "'Tis So Sweet" on the 2013 album *Crown Him: Hymns Old and New* is a profound exploration of unwavering faith, a concept deeply rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture. This familiar hymn, given fresh life by Mullen's interpretation, centers on the foundational act of trusting Jesus, not with a hesitant or conditional reliance, but with a complete surrender to His promises and His Word. The core message is one of profound peace and security that arises from a deep-seated belief in the divine declaration, encapsulated in the phrase, "Thus saith the Lord!" This echoes the prophetic certainty found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Isaiah 55:11, which assures us that God's word "shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please." Mullen’s delivery emphasizes the personal testimony of this trust, moving from the intellectual acceptance of God's Word to the experiential knowledge of His faithfulness. The repeated affirmation, "How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er," speaks to a faith forged in the crucible of life’s trials, a faith that has discovered the solid bedrock of Christ's character through repeated experience. This aligns with the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 34:8, "Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!" This isn't a passive faith; it's an active engagement, a journey of experiencing God's goodness firsthand. The longing for "grace to trust Him more" reveals a humble awareness that even the deepest trust can always deepen further, a sentiment found in prayers like the father's cry in Mark 9:24, "Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!" The assurance that Jesus is present "‘til the end" resonates with Christ's own promise in Matthew 28:20, "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Mullen’s interpretation of this classic hymn encourages listeners to move beyond mere intellectual assent to a robust, lived faith, one that finds its deepest joy and security in resting completely on the promises of their Savior and Friend.