WATERS OF QUIETNESS

Rest here beside the waters of quietness and relax in safety,
Lie down here in green pastures where the soil is good,
Contemplate the stillness and the peace.

Think about the Shepherd who brought you here,
Meditate upon the wisdom of His ways and the gentleness of His voice,
Listen to His Spirit wisely while He infiltrates your heart.

When you have wandered and strayed He has searched for you,
Finding you wretched and desperate He has washed you and cleansed your wounds,
Knowing you were helpless and weak He has carried you.

Beside the waters of quietness, there is healing now,
Your memories of attacking wolves are enfolded in forgiveness,
Delusions are dissolved in answer to prayer.

No longer troubled by ceaseless, unreasonable suffering ,
No more overwrought through day after ruined day,
Foolish errors of infancy, youth and age, condense to nothing.

Undisturbed waters irrigate your resting and make you smile,
Faith works quietly in thoughts taught not to race ahead of their Shepherd,
His strength settles you in silence among the gathered flock.

Tenderness will not weaken you, nor cause pain to others,
Confessing faults and repenting of sins will not wrong us;
And here, by waters of quietness, we are restored .

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[Author: Michael Coldham - Fussell. Date: 11 - 10 - 2006]