Refreshing Rest

Tune: St Clement

('The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended')

Mark 6 v.31

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Come you yourselves apart, rest a while

From work you have done, extra mile

Whate'er it be in service to me

Jesus said, Come now, refreshed be

 

For where they were, many came and went

Disciples needed rest, relent

From their endeavours, good though they be

We cannot toil on endlessly

 

Revive us, Lord, strengthen us as we

Take comfort, relaxation, see

In peace communing with you, Saviour

Confident of salvation sure

 

Then when returning to our labours

In your harvest-field, each one shares

Empower us with your Spirit to

Go forth, evangelise anew

 

Retaining peace in our minds and hearts

Your presence in our lives, all parts

With wisdom guide us, waking each day

Know you more, the Life, Truth, and Way