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My faith has found a resting place,
Not in device nor creed;
I trust the Ever-living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.
Not in device nor creed;
I trust the Ever-living One,
His wounds for me shall plead.
I need no other argument,
I need no other plea;
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me.
I need no other plea;
It is enough that Jesus died,
And that He died for me.
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Enough for me that Jesus saves,
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He’ll never cast me out.
This ends my fear and doubt;
A sinful soul I come to Him,
He’ll never cast me out.
3
My heart is leaning on the Word,
The written Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior’s name,
Salvation through His blood.
The written Word of God,
Salvation by my Savior’s name,
Salvation through His blood.
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My great Physician heals the sick,
The lost He came to save;
For me His precious blood He shed,
For me His life He gave.
The lost He came to save;
For me His precious blood He shed,
For me His life He gave.
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Jamaica
This song has been resonating in my mind for over two weeks and each time I recall the words, it does confirm that I really do not need ANY ARGUMENT.. IT IS ENOUGH THAT JESUS DIED, AND THAT HE DIED FOR ME. Glory to His name.
Detroit, MI, United States
This hymn is written by Eliza Edmunds Hewitt. Lidie H. Edmunds was a pseudonym she used.
She was born and spent her life in Philadelphia, PA. Her father was a sea captain. They were wealthy before the Civil War, but lost 80% of their assets by 1870.
She attended Philadelphia public schools and graduated valedictorian of her class at the Girl's Normal School of Philadelphia and became a school teacher. She became bedridden because of a spinal condition that may have come from a boy striking her in the back with a heavy slate while being disciplined. She was put in a heavy cast for 6 months. She wrote “There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today” after getting her body cast off and being allowed a walk in the nearby park, in thankfulness at the joy of being able to get about again!
As an invalid for an extended period, she developed a love of God and the Scriptures and the hope of sharing in written form. She wrote Sunday School literature and children's poems. She wrote a poem for her pastor during this time entitled "Winning Souls for Jesus" and it was placed in the cornerstone of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church of West Philadelphia. Professor J. R. Sweeny saw some of her work and wrote to her asking for some contributions he could put to music (i.e. "More About Jesus Would I Know" & "There is Sunshine in My Soul Today"). This led to her becoming known by Professor W. J. Kirkpatrick, and she wrote most of her poems for him to use.
Her mother, Zeruiah Edmunds Hewitt, died during this time in 1880 when Eliza was 28.
Her condition eventually improved and she was able to return to an active life in Christian ministry. She was very committed to reaching children through Sunday Schools and attended the Methodist Camp meetings in Ocean Grove, New Jersey. She worked with the Methodist District Superintendant’s wife, Emily Wilson, on the hymn poem, “When We All Get to Heaven.” Her goal was to reach children through her poems with the message of the gospel. She was the superintendent of the Sunday school at the Northern Home for Friendless Children and an active member of the Mt. Olivet Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
She was a close friend of Fanny Crosby and the two often met to have fellowship and talk about hymns. She was a cousin of the hymn writer, Edgar Page Stites, and worked with other well known hymn writers like Charles Gabriel, Homer Rodeheaver, and E.S. Lorenz. - extracted from bereanbibleheritage
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In most versions of this hymn, stanza 3 line 2 says "living" instead of "written". I don't which is the original.
Accra, Ghana, Baatsona, Ghana
My soul gets refreshed and receives strength anytime I listen to this hymn. Christians need to meditate on songs like this and work on our souls more than gratify the desires of the flesh.
Nassau
What a revelation of the truth; the Lamb of God, Jesus the Christ who takes away the sins of the world. Whenever I sing this hymn it once again declares my hope in Jesus as Savior and Lord. Thanks for making this available online.
Accra, Ghana
I don't need any man written creed or any wooden cross. His death is just enough for my salvation.
Isuikwuato, ABIA State, Nigeria
Indeed, there is no other argument. Jesus' death is enough and will continue to be sufficiently enough for my salvation.
Nigeria
How reassuring to know God Almighty is everything I ever need or want. Thank You Jesus Christ my Savior and Redeemer.
Adenta, Accra, Ghana
This song is smoothening and able to heal broken hearts.
Accra, Ghana
This hymn heals my soul from all sorts of bondage and refreshes my spirit in tune with God. Hallelujah! Glory be to Jesus for shedding the blood that is all I need. No more argument. God bless the writer.
Accra, Ghana
My soul is always at rest when I hear this song.
Praise God for His tender mercies!