REST

Take rest; a field that has rested gives

 a bountiful crop.  ~Ovid

A Rest Profound

I have seen 

a rest profound, 

a tranquil constant peace

Each time I hear 

that inner voice

 and all my strivings cease

A secret learned 

through

 lessons taught

 by difficulties real

To lean not on

 the strength 

my own

 and trust not how I feel

Each time He led me 

through a trial 

experience did gain

To count all joy

 the hardship and 

embrace with faith the pain

And hope became 

that anchor strong 

to hold my reeling soul

And know beyond

 a shadow’s doubt

 my Lord was in control

The treasure gained 

from buffeting new 

freedom from all care

Assured the same 

good providence 

would every time be there

And from sure hope

 a grateful calm 

serenity was found

As He became

 my confidence 

my own mind became sound