Abba's Dearly Beloved

Two rivers meander and flow across the junctures of life’s path

Cascading concurrently or as one depending which way you look

For one is trial’s river, formidable it seems to cross 

The other calm waters of peace found at your saviour’s brook. 



Oh the thrashing torrent of trial’s waters run

and the current’s appearance so strong 

Yet on the rock that is Christ’s unfailing love 

Amidst these waters there is refuge to belong

 

For He is the Corner Stone steadfast and sure

A firm foundation upon which to firmly rest

Who lifts you up above the current’s swell

To safety’s space unmoved by the torrents test



A divine stepping stone on which to tread

At every step of trial’s crossing He’s there

and on the rock eternal’s shoulders I am borne

Led over valley’s river of life’s trial and care



Yet this same river’s flow is tamed depending on how it is seen 

Amidst tribulation’s eddies as to your saviour turn

A beautiful sight unfolds as stilled the waters become

Bowed by Christ’s word, his presence abates the churn

 

For your Good Shepherd illuminates the way 

To another stream to reside, there will he show

streams of tranquil stillness of abiding peace divine

where the ripple or rill of anguish does not flow



Behold there at transparent waters the unopposed delight

for perfectly loved and known as you are beholding Jesus’ gaze

Whose mercy and goodness pursue you always, everyday

The Prince of Peace has the last word on trial’s wind and waves 

© 2023, Benjamin Trowbridge