Rest and Refuge

“The LORD also will be a Refuge for the oppressed, a Refuge in times of trouble.  And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee” (Psalm 9:9,10).  “Safety is of the LORD” (Proverbs 21:31).  “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). 

There is a Refuge and a Rest

When troubles compass us around. 

The Lord will shelter the oppressed;

In Him alone is safety found. 

The hearts who know and love the Lord  

Have put their trust Christ our Savior,

For only He can well afford

The Rest and Refuge of His favor. 

For those who put their trust in Christ

Have found the Rest that is assured,

Since He for them was sacrificed

As God had promised in His Word. 

The Lord has never been mistaken,

Which all promises have shown. 

We know we shall not be forsaken,

For He will never leave His own.

We hear Him say, “Come unto Me,”

To all who bear their load of sin,

“And I will give you rest,” said He,

To all who will invite Him in. 

O Lord, we thank You for such love

That looked upon our hopeless case

And left Your majesty above

To humbly bring to us Your grace!

Lord, teach us how speak for You,

So we may make the Gospel clear

And show the lost Your Word is true

That grace may teach their hearts to fear. 

O Lord, this fear is the beginning

That leads a soul to truly seek

A Refuge from the wrath for sinning

Within Your Rest of which You speak.

We thank You, Lord, for what You did

To rescue us from sin and shame. 

Your Rest and Refuge are not hid: 

We find their fullness in Your name!