God is our refuge and strength,
To persevere at any length;
A helper who is always found,
When trouble seems to hang around.
So, then we will not be afraid,
When any enemies invade;
Although I feel the mountain shakes,
Tsunamis coming from sea quakes.
Though the waters may start to roar,
Foaming to crash against the shore;
As buildings may become rubble,
Leaving on the land just a stubble.
Looks like turmoil and chaos,
As you evaluate the loss;
But the river steams with delight,
As it is flowing pass my sight.
It streams delight as it sees God,
Flowing through to honor and laud;
The dwelling place of the Most High,
As the birds are above and fly.
God is in the midst and not moved,
As the mystery is behooved;
God will help when the morning dawns,
At the sighting as sunlight spawns.
Heathen nations rage, the earth fades,
Kingdoms topple during the raids;
While you hear God lift-up His voice,
And all of the angels rejoice.
The Lord of Host comes to be near,
Let us go to Him and revere;
The God of Jacob a stronghold,
Holds the mysteries to unfold.
Come see all the works of the Lord,
Never letting it be ignored;
Bringing destruction to the earth,
Letting it become a new birth.
The Lord will make the wars to cease,
Throughout the earth for bringing peace;
Shattering all the bows and spears,
Chariots burn amid the fears.
Be still and know who is your God,
Stop acting like He is a fraud;
Yahweh of Host is here with you,
You must remain loyal and true.
Copyright © 2018 Richard Newton Sherrer
