Based on Psalm 116

Meter:  6.6.8.6

Return to rest, my soul;

The Lord has heard my cry.

Because Your ear has turned to me

I’ll praise You till I die.               

My sorrow and distress

was more than I could stand –

I called Your name in anguished pain

And there I found Your hand!

You dried my eyes from tears;

I couldn’t catch my breath

Until Your saving graciousness

Delivered me from death.

You make your pathways known

To all who seek and fear.

Return to rest, my soul, give thanks

For grace to persevere.

I lift a cup to You,

Whose saving deeds are known.

I vow in sight of all these friends

To praise the love You’ve shown.

I am your servant, Lord,

Like mother unto child.

Most precious is Your tenderness;

With thanks I am beguiled.

Hallelu Yah -

Hallelu Yah -

Return to rest, my shielded soul

Hallelu Yah!

Text: H. Wayne Williams (c) 2011