Jesus. Rose of Sharon - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. Lord Jesus, my sweet Rose of Sharon,
My Prophet, my Priest, and my King
To Thee I will sing all my praises,
For blessings Thy mercy doth bring.
All glory and honor to Jesus,
Who offered His life on the cross,
To open a fountain for sinners,
And purchase a world that was lost.

Refrain:
Sweet Rose of Sharon,
Blooming above for me.

2. Oh, come help me sing of my Savior,
For He is the joy of my heart;
Come join in His service forever,
He will His rich graces impart.
I gaze at the wounds of my Savior,
From which that great fountain doth flow;
His word is my shield and my buckler,
By faith I’m made whiter than snow. [Refrain]

3. In love’s verdant vale I am resting,
In Christ all my hope I confide;
My heart and my life He is blessing,
As humbly I walk by His side.
I’m living low down in the valley,
Where sweet Rose of Sharon doth bloom;
Oh, glory! its heavenly odor
With fragrance my soul doth perfume. [Refrain]

4. Come, sinner, thy heart like the desert,
With sweet Rose of Sharon shall bloom;
’Twill blossom as flowers of summer,
His Spirit thy heart shall illume.
He paid all thy debt on Mount Calv’ry,
He suffered that you might be free;
Oh, look, guilty one, there is mercy,
There’s life and salvation for thee. [Refrain] 

Scripture; 

Song of Solomon 2:1; 

Isaiah 35:1-2; John 15:1-5; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

The hymn "Jesus, Rose of Sharon" was written by Ida A. Guirey, a 20th-century hymn writer, in 1922, with music composed by Charles H. Gabriel, one of the most prolific gospel songwriters of his time. The hymn became well-loved for its poetic beauty and rich spiritual imagery.

Background of the Hymn

The title, "Jesus, Rose of Sharon", draws from Song of Solomon 2:1, where the speaker describes themselves as the "Rose of Sharon." While the biblical context doesn't explicitly refer to Jesus, Christian tradition has often interpreted this poetic imagery as pointing to Christ's beauty, grace, and restorative power.

The hymn was likely inspired by the spiritual depth of this imagery, which captures Christ as a source of life, love, and fragrant beauty in a spiritual sense. The "Rose of Sharon" has long been associated with something rare and valuable, reflecting Jesus' unparalleled worth to believers.