Silence in my prayer sometimes disheartens me
when I think, "Well, what's the point?"
I've not much to say, Lord,
and you so seldom speak...
Silence in my prayer sometimes disturbs me, Lord,
since it's only just the two of us,
you and me - that's it!
Intimidating? Well, maybe just a little...
Silence in my prayer sometimes unsettles me:
I feel awkward, Lord,
when I'm not sure what to say
or don't I know how to say it...
But, oh...
How deep the silence of my soul,
how profound the sweet serenity,
how full my heart when in the quiet, Lord:
you find me and I find you...
We find, we meet each other, Lord,
and in that welcome stillness
our hearts in silence speak
in the language love knows well...
Amen.
How Deep the Silence of the Soul by Dunstan/Browning
How deep the
silence of the soul
that lives within
your grace
How full the
gratitude of heart
in your abiding
place
What rich serenity
is found
what courage and
release
When wisdom
teaches us to seek
the gentle path to
peace
Like unseen chimes
on moving air
like warm and
morning sun
Like gladdening, greening growing things
like trees with blooms
begun
Such is your
presence in our lives
you touch without
a trace
Until we turn and find
our ourselves
held fast in your
embrace
Until we turn and find
our ourselves
held fast in your
embrace
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