Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

Traveler’s Tales · Jan 15, 2026 · 6m

“Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” was Hudson Taylor's favorite song. During the dark and gruesome days of the Boxer Rebellion, this song was constantly on his lips. Yet, few know the personal connection behind the hymn's author, a missionary family martyred in China, and Hudson Taylor. Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales.

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Hymn Lyrics: “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting”

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