These Are My JOTtings, Part #2

God's Peace

"Dear Lord, please grant us Your Great Peace,
all founded on the Merits of Christ.
Such awful news brings no release.
Our rest comes in His once-paid Price.

"The days now shorter, dark comes quick.
The time to work is growing slim.
The wind looms close to douse this wick,
before I speak to all of Him.

"Yet, I've no power to save a soul.
Your Word Alone transforms the heart
to cause new birth, to make one whole,
to smile upon the brand new start.

"The evil days are on us now
when cowards would cause all great fear,
but grant us boldness as we bow
before Your Feet to hold You dear.

"Oh Prince of Peace, our Hope Alone,
come soon to shine Truth's Only Light.
Each little flame, please trim and hone.
Ensconce us in Your House 'fore night.

"Oh, Lord, the waves of adversity
do threaten now to sink the barque.
Disciples fear, that life would flee
e'er safe in harbor. There to park.

"You told the men of Your Own Sojourn,
'Why fear you now for God is here?'
But we, like they in spirit groan,
so weak our faith with the Savior near.

"We open mouths like little birds.
Please, fill them with Your nourishment,
'til satisfied by all Your Words,
where Peace we find in the curtain rent.

"For the days remaining cause us rest
upon the Arms, that hold the Earth.
When all is done by Grace we're blest
as Mercy triumphs in the New Birth.

"Amen, Dear Lord. Your mighty breath
created all for Now and Aye.
Amen to He, Who conquered death,
Whose Merit is the Key to the lasting Day."

by Jay O’Toole
on September 28th, 2025