Sabbath Rest
by Russell Kelfer
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Oh, to fly away and rest,
Away from life’s cruel strain,
Oh, to flee the tempter’s grasp;
Oh, to flee the pain.
Has not Satan whispered oft’:
“Run away and hide!
Leave the battleground,” he cries.
(But the storm’s inside.)
Has not God a better way
That His child be blessed?
Has not He ordained that we
Should enter into rest?
Standing there, amidst the storm,
Whispering in prayer,
“How, Lord, can I be afraid
Knowing You are there?”
Has not God a life of joy
Even ‘midst the storms?
Has not God a life of peace
Resting in His arms?
Oh, we need not flee to rest.
No, we need not hide.
Jesus is our refuge.
Jesus is our guide.
So you ask, “How can my life
Become God’s very best?”
Answer: Crawl up into God
And enter Sabbath Rest.
Enter all life’s fullness.
Cease your fear and strife.
Rest, instead, in Jesus,
And He’ll become your life.
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