The Heart of the Tower

"The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe"

~ Proverbs 18:10 ~

I struggled in anguish
Alone in my sin,

As fiery darts
Pierced me within.

My life quickly crumbling,
Each step growing weak,

Yet, in my faint sight,
Refuge did I seek.

Then, lo! on a hillside
A light faintly glowed;

The light of a tower--
'Twas my only hope!

With all my weak strength
I ran to the door,

Shivering and broken
I cried to the Lord.

"Take me into
the heart of the tower;

Away from the battle,
Away from the foe.

Take me into
The heart of the tower;

The place I find refuge,
The heart of the Lord."

In mercy, He took me
And covered my shame;

In love, He embraced me
And healed all my pain;

In grace, He forgave me,
Now nothing I fear.

Outside battle rages,
But my Lord is near.

Though outside I hear the noise of strife

And wince at battle cries,

My heart finds peace, secure I rest

For my refuge is Christ.

Take me into
The heart of the tower;

Away from the battle,
Away from the foe.

Take me into
The heart of the tower,

The place I find refuge,
The heart of the Lord.

Copyright © Elisabeth Linzey 2015

* This is a song