Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Stand Still

"And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away.... but stand thou still a while, that I may show thee the word of God" (1 Samuel 10:26,27). "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations... teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded you" (Matthew 28:19,20).

Early with the dew of morning
About the spring of day,
We may hear God's gentle warning,
Before we're sent away.

Before the day with its demands
Presents its joy or trial,
God, who sees it all, commands,
Stand still a little while.

Stand still to hear the Word of God,
Each morning that He gives.
The comfort of His staff and rod,
Is ours because He lives.

The Lord commands us each to go,
Yet also to stand still.
How else shall we ever know
The counsel of His will?

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