Peace and Rest

In God my soul always finds rest;
His faithfulness has stood the test.
In days of trial He helps me cope;
The Lord is my promise and hope.

He alone is the rock of my salvation,
He is my fortress never to be shaken.
My life, my honor upon God depends;
But I fear not for His love He sends.

When I am weak and my storms are huge,
I turn to Him my mighty rock, my refuge.
He has my trust in all things, in all time;
I pour out my heart and His peace I find.

My Creator knows the number of my days;
And His love and promises guides my ways.
He has blessed me with friends here below;
He offers His loving comfort for them,
When it comes time for me to go.

When my time ends and my duty’s done;
I will heed the final call of God’s own Son.
I will walk no more in this world of pain,
But sing His glorious praises in loving refrain.

Carl A. Gooch ~ 03 January 2013