Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, RESTING, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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First Line: Resting on the faithfulness of christ our lord
Last Line: Glory, glory, glory be to christ our king!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


RESTING on the faithfulness of Christ our Lord;
Resting on the fulness of His own sure word;
Resting on His power, on His love untold;
Resting on His covenant secured of old.

Resting 'neath His guiding hand for untracked days;
Resting 'neath His guiding hand for untracked days;
Resting 'neath His shadow from the noon-tide rays;
Resting at the eventide beneath His wing,
In the fair pavilion of our Saviour King.

Resting in the fortress while the foe is nigh;
Resting in the lifeboat while the waves roll high;
Resting in His chariot for the swift glad race;
Resting, always resting in His boundless grace.

Resting in the pastures, and beneath the Rock;
Resting by the waters where He leads His flock;
Resting, while we listen, at His glorious feet;
Resting in His very arms! -- O rest complete!

Resting and believing, let us onward press,
Resting in Himself, the Lord our Righteousness;
Resting and rejoicing, let His saved ones sing,
Glory, glory, glory be to Christ our King!





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