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1. Father,
May I sing forever,
Hidden with Christ,
In darkness.
2. Father,
May I rest forever,
Hidden with Christ,
Anew.
3. Father,
May I pray forever,
Hidden with Christ,
In silence.
4. Father,
May I live forever,
Hidden with Christ,
In you.
References
1. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings (Psalm 63:7; NLT).
Clouds and thick darkness surround him (Psalm 97:2; NIV).
2. Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28; NLT).
He has created us anew in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:10; NLT).
3. Pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17; NIV).
Be silent before the Sovereign Lord (Zephaniah 1:7; NIV).
4. Let me live forever in your sanctuary, safe beneath the shelter of your wings (Psalm 61:4; NLT).
You died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3; NLT).
I love the intimacy with Christ seen in this poem, this is worth meditation. God bless you sister.
May God bless you, Alan, for your endless kindness and encouragement XXXXXX