The Blessed Secret
Philippians 4:11
I have learned the blessed secret
Of the soul that's satisfied,
Since the Savior dwells within me,
And in Him I now abide.
I have learned the joy of trusting
In the sureness of His Word,
Knowing that each promise spoken,
Will be honored by my Lord.
In the silence I have heard Him:
(O, the music of His voice!)
"Peace I give thee, be not troubled,
Let thy heart and soul rejoice."
Yes, I've found my Lord sufficient,
For He meets my ev'ry need;
Satisfies my soul's deep longings,
Guards and guides each thought and deed.
Peace that passeth understanding
Is His gift of grace so free,
And the power of His presence
Is His promise unto me.
Blessed peace, divine contentment
From the heart of God above!
All the shadows turn to sunshine,
Walking with the Lord of love.
--Albert Simpson Reitz
