Cease striving

Villanelle about spiritual journey and growth.

Cease striving; be still before God’s pure Light,

Know His might can tear and wound and repair;

Rest in the arms that set the world aright.



Though foolish ones stray from the path of right,

Because their deeds scattered briars, sowing tares;

Cease striving; be still before God’s pure Light.



Stray not from the Way in His chosen night,

Despite fear like ghouls from mists rising in air;

Rest in the arms that set the world aright.



Rough travelers often plunge into fights,

Leaping from the path, weary of their fare.

Cease striving; be still before God’s pure Light.



Remember His promises and with fist hold tight,

Stand fast as His deliverance nears;

Rest in the arms that set the world aright.



And you, my brother, listen in your plight,

Rely on Him, the Lord of all affairs.

Cease striving; be still before God’s pure Light,

Rest in the arms that set the world aright.



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