Arms Of Mercy

When trials are your portion
And your night is ever long,
When heartbreak steals your laughter
And your soul has lost its song...
When little comforts leave you
And you're left with stinging tears,
When loneliness envelops
And you're bound by doubts and fears...

Cry out for tender mercies,
Let the Lord's sweet love embrace.
Cast that heavy load upon Him
And look full into His face.
Rest your eyes and heart upon Him,
Let Him soothe your weary brow.
Let Him wipe your tears of sorrow
As you linger with Him there.
Nestling in God's arms of mercy
Brings assurance, hope and peace.
You can know that in your struggles,
God's embrace brings sweet release.

~ D. Sue Horton ~
copyright 2003