Out of one of the darkest hours of her life, the tragic
drowning of her husband, a young woman proclaimed through tears, “Tis so sweet
to trust in Jesus.” As Louisa Stead, her husband and their little daughter were
enjoying an ocean side picnic one day, a drowning boy cried for help. Mr. Stead
rushed to save him but was pulled under by the terrified boy. Both drowned as
Louisa and her daughter watched helplessly. During the sorrowful days that
followed, the words of this hymn came from the grief stricken wife’s heart.
Out of a deep human tragedy early in her life, Louisa Stead
learned to trust in her Lord. She praised His glory for the remainder of her
life. Still today, we sing and apply the truth of these words:
May we express thanks to God for the lessons of trust He has
taught us throughout our lives. May we sing with this hymn writer – “O for
grace to trust him more!”
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