Watchman, Tell Me of the Night

"Watchman, tell me of the night;
  I see darkness, I see strife;
I feel certain nothing's certain,
  All conspires against our life."
 
"Yes, you've spoken and you've queried,
  Morning comes but don't be wearied;
Soon the night will come again
  With its toils that then attend;
You must look out and prepare wisely,
  Be not quiet nor sit by idly.
If you'd ask then ask again—
  See His grace does now extend."

- D. Benning

based on Isa. 21:11 - 12

Trusting in His Word

Trusting in His Word,
   Trusting in His Sovereignty,
      Trusting that He's good to me—
Oh, how hard to do this word.

Basing all my life on Him,
    Basing all my choices in Him,
       Basing all my joys with Him—
Oh, how hard my flesh rebels.

Lord, I need your Spirit in me,
    Lord, let your Word dwell richly in me,
       Lord, rule graciously over me—
So my will becomes Your own.

- D. Benning