Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #194 (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Lyrics: 1 Dear God, embracing humankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
re-clothe us in our rightful mind,
in purer lives your service find,
in deeper rev'rence praise.
2 In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of your Word,
let us, like them, by Spirit stirred,
rise up and foll'wers be.
3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee!
O calm of hills above!
There Jesus met you prayerfully:
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love.
4 Drop your still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of your peace.
5 Breathe through the pulses of desire
your coolness and your balm;
let sense be numb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, all voice of calm. Amen. Topics: Call/Calling; Calm; Commitment; Confession; Contemplation; Discipleship; Forgiveness; God Eternal; Humanity; Meditation; Inner Peace; Renewal; Repentance; Silence; Trust Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30 Languages: English Tune Title: REST
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