The Very Same Jesus: Hymn
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Soprano Kathleen Monson
Piano Riko Higuma
"The Very Same Jesus" is a beloved hymn in the Southern Gospel tradition, often performed by gospel quartets and choirs. The hymn emphasizes the consistency and unchanging nature of Jesus Christ, reassuring believers that the same Jesus who performed miracles in the Bible is the same Jesus who works in their lives today.
The lyrics of the hymn typically focus on the miracles and acts of Jesus described in the Gospels—healing the sick, calming the storm, raising the dead—and they draw a direct line from those historical events to the present day. The message is one of faith and trust, encouraging believers to rely on Jesus for their needs and to believe that He is just as powerful and compassionate now as He was during His earthly ministry.
This hymn is often used to inspire confidence in God's unchanging nature and His continued involvement in the world. The repetition of "the very same Jesus" throughout the song emphasizes the continuity of Christ's love and power across time, making it a comforting and affirming hymn for many believers.
The hymn has been performed and recorded by various gospel artists, and its simple yet profound message has made it a favorite in many churches, particularly those with a strong tradition of Southern Gospel music.
Come, sinners, to the Living One,
He's just the same Jesus
As when He raised the widow's son,
The very same Jesus.
Chorus:
The very same Jesus,
The wonder working Jesus:
O praise His name!
He's just the same,
The very same Jesus.
2 Come, feast upon the "living bread,"
He's just the same Jesus
As when the multitudes He fed,
The very same Jesus. [Chorus]
3 Come, tell Him all your griefs and fears,
He's just the same Jesus
As when He shed those loving tears,
The very same Jesus. [Chorus]
4 Come unto Him for clearer light,
He's just the same Jesus
As when He gave the blind their sight,
The very same Jesus. [Chorus]
5 Calm 'midst the waves of trouble be,
He's just the same Jesus
As when He hush'd the raging sea,
The very same Jesus. [Chorus]
6 Some day our raptured eyes shall see
He's just the same Jesus;
O blessed day for you and me!
The very same Jesus. [Chorus]