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I Heard The Voice
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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Brian Doerksen's rendition of the classic hymn "I Heard the Voice" centers on the comforting call of Jesus to the weary and burdened. The song reflects on Jesus' invitation to find rest, drink living water, and walk in His light. It speaks of coming to Jesus in a state of weariness and finding gladness, quenching spiritual thirst, and gaining guidance for life's journey. The repeated refrain emphasizes hearing and responding to Jesus' voice, making it a gentle, reassuring piece about faith and trust in Christ's care.
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I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice
I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice
I heard the voice of Jesus say "Come unto me and rest
Lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon my breast"
I came to Jesus as I was, so weary worn and sad
I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold, I freely give
The living water thirsty one stoop down and drink, and live"
I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream
My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in him
I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice
I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice
I heard the voice of Jesus say, "I am this dark world's Light
Look unto me, your morn shall rise, and all your days be bright"
I looked to Jesus and I found in him my Star, my Sun
And in that light of life I'll walk, 'til trav'ling days are done
I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice
I heard the voice, the voice
I hear the voice, the voice