Give Me Rest

Give me rest Lord,

At the end of my labours

Give me hope, Lord

At the ending of the day

Give me wisdom

When I don’t know what to do

Give me peace

In the darkness of the night

When in the early morning

I worry, tossing and turning

Full of anxiety and dread

Whisper into my restless heart

My child, be at rest

For what will all your worry do

It can’t add to your life’s span

It only steals your tomorrow

As you fear for today

Put the future in my hands

Let it come as it will

The past is already written

And today has its fill

Of care

Bid me lay my burden

Let my wearied soul

See the beauty of thy presence

And take its much desired rest

In You