Rest He Promises

Not just from our troubles
comfort in his arms
Rest he promises
all of our lives long

God faithful
even when we doubt
there with us
in our sorrows
when we are feeling alone

Peace only God can offer
The creator alone
rest from our trials
all of our days long


July 14, 2010
based on seeing search that landed
someone from Huddersfield, UK
onto my blog on 7/14/2010
“I will give you rest”
&
Philippians 4:4-7
Exodus 23:10-12
Isaiah 12:2-6 (Call to Worship)
Psalm 150, United Methodist Hymnal #862 (Responsive Prayer)
Genesis 1:26-30
Worship Theme: “Advent Conspiracy: Thou Shalt Rest”
sermon, “And I Will Give You Rest”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss,
http://www.suncookumc.org
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
December 13, 2009
Third Sunday of Advent
part of a series of sermons,
using the Advent Conspiracy
http://www.adventconspiracy.org/


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