the quiet

I Needed The Quiet 

I needed the quiet, so he drew me aside
Into the shadows where we could confide
Away from the bustle where all the day long
I hurried and worried when active and strong
I needed the quiet, though at first I rebelled
But gently, so gently, my cross he upheld
And whispered so sweetly of spiritual things
Though weakened in body, my spirit took wings
To heights never dreamed of when active and gay
He loved me so greatly he drew me away
I needed the quiet, no prison my bed
But a beautiful valley of blessings instead
A place to grow richer, in Jesus to hide
I needed the quiet, so he drew me aside.

-Alice Martenson