Not everybody enjoys acrostics, however then once more, they’re useful when needing a easy definition for the that means of a phrase. For instance, the acrostic for “grace” is God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. “Religion’” is Forsaking All I Belief Him. However what concerning the phrase “belief?” Here’s a suggestion: it may very well be Completely Relying Upon my Savior At the moment or Completely Relying Upon my Savior’s Fact. This concept is a central theme of the hymn “‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus.” The phrases of the hymn are all about relying upon Jesus, His phrases of reality for immediately.
Who Wrote “Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus?”
Louisa (Louise) Maria Rouse Stead Wodehouse penned the phrases to this track after the tragic demise of her first husband, George Stead.
Born on February 1, 1846, in Dover, Kent, her registered identify was Louisa Maria Rouse, however additionally, you will discover her identify as Louise Rouse or L. M. R. She grew up in England and served as a governess earlier than emigrating to the USA round 1871. She made Cincinnati, Ohio, her residence.
As a young person, she felt referred to as to be a missionary and needed to go to China, however she couldn’t due to her frail well being. That want was intensified when she attended a camp assembly in Urbana, Ohio. It wasn’t God’s timing nor His vacation spot. Ultimately, she would see God main her to a different nation.
George Stead from Hempstead, Lengthy Island, and Louisa Rouse had been married in September 1873 at St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. They moved to Hempstead and had a daughter, Lily.
That is the place data and analysis provides you with a number of situations concerning the accident that occurred in 1876. From Hymntime, an article from The Brooklyn Union (Might 31, 1876, p. 2) states:
“George Stead, a painter of Hempstead, was yesterday portray a ship on the bay, having with him his little boy. The boy by accident bought into the water, and the daddy, fearing he could be drowned, went in after him, and getting past his depth was himself drowned whereas the boy was saved.”
Some researchers state this was (William) George Stead’s son from a earlier marriage. The first opinion is that it was an unknown younger man from the realm.
Whatever the actual particulars, it was a tragic day on Lengthy Island Sound as Louisa watched her husband of some quick years lose his life attempting to avoid wasting the lifetime of one other. Out of the depths of her grief, she turned to the One who might see her by means of the unknown days forward. She trusted in her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Louisa Stead sought God’s consolation and hope, poured her coronary heart out by means of tears and prayers, and ultimately penned the phrases to the well-known hymn, “‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus.” And like so many others, as the times became years, by grace, she discovered to belief Him extra.
What Are the Lyrics to “‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus?”
Now that you realize the story behind this nice hymn, take a second to pay attention and even sing together with musicians Caleb and Kelsey as they sing “‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus.”
1) ’Tis so candy to belief in Jesus,
simply to take Him at His Phrase;
simply to relaxation upon His promise;
simply to know, “Thus saith the Lord.” (Chorus)
2) O how candy to belief in Jesus,
Simply to belief His cleaning blood;
Simply in easy religion to plunge me,
‘neath the therapeutic, cleaning flood! (Chorus)
3) Sure, ‘tis candy to belief in Jesus,
Simply from sin and self to stop;
Simply from Jesus merely taking
Life and relaxation, and pleasure and peace. (Chorus)
4) I’m so glad I discovered to belief Thee,
Valuable Jesus, Saviour, Pal;
And I do know that Thou artwork with me,
Wilt be with me to the tip. (Chorus)
(Chorus) Jesus, Jesus, how I belief Him,
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er,
Jesus, Jesus, treasured Jesus!
O for grace to belief him extra.
The tune for the hymn is written in the important thing of A-flat main by composer William James Kirkpatrick (1838-1921). He was a widely known Methodist gospel hymn author with in depth music coaching, enjoying a number of devices at an early age. He printed music collections, promoting thousands and thousands of copies. We don’t know exactly how the lyrics of “’Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus” bought to Kirkpatrick, however most likely by means of the community of the Methodist church.
An article by Dan Graves with the Christian Historical past Institute factors out that Kirkpatrick’s “research of composition enabled him to make his music match fluidly to lyrics.” He additionally wrote the tunes to “Redeemed, How I Like to Proclaim It,” “Jesus Saves,” and “Lord, I’m Coming Residence.”
“‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus” was not Louisa Stead’s first hymn. “Valuable Saviour, Thou Hast Saved Me” was an earlier hymn she wrote and printed in 1873.
What Is the Biblical Context of “’Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus?”
How typically have you ever and I learn a passage of Scripture or sung a well-recognized hymn out of repetition as an alternative of pondering the phrases and asking the Lord for recent perception? How typically have you ever sung “‘Tis so Candy to Belief in Jesus” however by no means actually meditated upon the phrases?
The phrases of this hymn maintain profound, fantastic biblical truths. First, there may be the emphasis on relying upon the Scriptures (Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). Louisa Stead needed to have written from first-hand expertise. She knew she might belief God’s Phrase and relaxation in His guarantees— “Simply to know Thus saith the Lord.”
Why can Louisa, you, and I belief in Jesus? Due to His cleaning blood shed at Calvary for our sins (John 3:16). It’s by easy religion that we place our belief in Him, our redeemer.
If you happen to had been the author of this hymn, would you have got used the phrase “candy” to explain what it’s wish to belief Jesus? The metaphor “sweeter than honey” (Psalm 119:103, Psalm 19:10) describes God’s Phrase. Additionally related to candy is God’s nice love and the enjoyment of His presence (John 15:9, 12-15). In different phrases, the title might learn, “‘Tis So Loving to Belief in Jesus.’” As a result of He loves you and me, we are able to belief Him. Our willingness to belief demonstrates our love for Him.
Discover the development with every stanza: “‘Tis so candy to belief, O how candy to belief, Sure, ‘tis candy to belief, after which I’m so glad I discovered to belief.” Louisa Stead discovered to belief the One who’s the “Valuable Jesus, Saviour, Pal.” One thing treasured is effective. Saviour means Jesus is our redeemer and rescuer. He’s the one pal we are able to belief 100%. He’s all the time accessible and guarantees by no means to depart or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
“‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus” in a International Land
Louisa M.R. Stead’s want to function a missionary got here to fruition round 1880 when she and her daughter, Lily, went to South Africa. She served for nearly 15 years. She did remarry in January 1882, to Robert Wodehouse. The household returned to America in 1895 when her well being declined.
In 1901, after recovering, the household returned to the mission area, this time in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) and lived close to Mutambara mission station. She handed on January 18, 1917, in Penkridge, Zimbabwe, and was buried there. Her daughter, Lily, married David Carson and adopted her mom’s legacy as a life-long missionary. The tribe she served in Zimbabwe sang this hymn at her funeral.
How Does This Hymn Proceed to Encourage Christians Going by means of Trials?
Somebody has stated an individual is both popping out of a trial, going by means of a trial, or about to enter one. We don’t know what a day will maintain, however as a Christ-follower we all know that God is Sovereign and He is aware of and cares about what we’re going by means of. Trusting Him by means of these trials is one other story.
Scripture and singing nice theology are two issues that may assist us by means of these robust occasions. Singing “‘Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus” helps us to do not forget that we are able to belief a loving God who’s there with us by means of the trials. His grace offers us the braveness to belief Him, and due to the methods He has seen us by means of the trials up to now, we are able to stand quick in our confidence that He’s greater than in a position to see us by means of.
When these trials come, keep in mind and memorize the next verses:
Belief within the Lord with all of your coronary heart, and lead not unto your individual understanding; In all of your methods acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV)
I’ve trusted in Your mercy; my coronary heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I’ll sing to the Lord as a result of He has dealt bountifully with me. (Psalm 13:5-6)
Might we have the ability to say with Louisa M. R. Stead that “Tis So Candy to Belief in Jesus.”
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Laura Lee Leathers is a author and speaker. Think about Lois Lane, over sixty-five, and dwelling on a farm. Her metropolis is the realm of freelance writing. Her main love curiosity is the Phrase of God. She digs for info, interviews fascinating folks, gives a cup of biblical hospitalit-tea, encourages, and helps others with the ‘how-to’s’ of life. To enroll in her e-newsletter, join together with her at http://lauraleeleathers.com – – – “Serving to You Flourish in Religion & End Effectively by His Phrase”
Initially printed February 17, 2025.
