Immortal Honors Rest on Jesus’ Head

Immortal honors rest on Jesus’ head;
My God, my portion, and my Living Bread;
In Him I live, upon Him cast my care;
He saves from death, destruction, and despair.

He is my Refuge in each deep distress;
The Lord my strength and glorious righteousness;
Through floods and flames He leads me safely on,
And daily makes His sovereign goodness known.

My every need He richly will supply;
Nor will His mercy ever let me die;
In Him there dwells a treasure all divine,
And matchless grace has made that treasure mine.

O that my soul could love and praise Him more,
His beauties trace, His majesty adore;
Live near His heart, upon His bosom lean;
Obey His voice, and all His will esteem.

Author: John Berridge

Year: 1785

This hymn is from John Berridge's collection "Sion's Songs" (1785). It is sometimes found in 19th-century hymnals under the title "Immortal Honors Rest on Jesus' Head" or with slight variations in wording. No strong alternate attributions exist.