Lord of the Sabbath

Words & music by Cathy Letkeman


Rushing, restless, time’s relentless
Pushing, pulling, hard until
My soul is hard, and dry, and spent
Though I cease from work I am not still
Oh to hide away and be at rest
Oh to hurry to a place of refuge
I cry out to Yo
Lord of the Sabbath
Quiet me


Hectic, frantic, life’s chaotic
I long to stop this crazy pace
Like a lamb that’s lost, I’ve wandered
And forgot my resting place
Oh to hide away and be at rest
Oh to hurry to a place of refuge
I cry out to You
Lord of the Sabbath
Shelter me

Aching, bruising, soul-deep sorrows
‘Neath a load of pain I drown
My soul is weary, crushed by burdens
I yearn to stop and lay them down
Oh to hide away and be at rest
Oh to hurry to a place of refuge
I cry out to You
Lord of the Sabbath
Rescue Me


(whispered) Remember...

I am the Lord who rescues you
I will shelter you beneath My wings
I will sing over you and quiet you
with My love (whispered) Remember...
Be at rest once more oh my soul
For the Lord has been good to you


I will hide away and be at rest
I will hurry to a place of refuge
I will run to You
Lord of the Sabbath
Hold me