8.7.8.7.D
God of Esther, hidden saviour,
Help us trust your secret ways
For your love holds firm and all your
People trust it all their days.
Though your work is cloaked in shadow
Though we cannot see the end.
Yet we worship, trust and follow
Christ our king, our Lord and friend.
When it seemed that all was hopeless
You revealed your guiding hand
Shone a light into the darkness
By Queen Esther’s faithful stand.
Through her courage and her beauty
You redeemed all Israel,
Through one woman’s willing duty,
Thwarted all the plans of hell.
Nights of weeping, days of laughter
Both are sent from your great love
Help us walk with faith like Esther
Trusting always God above.
You will walk with us in sorrow
Knowing well the pain we bear
And we trust you for tomorrow
Leaving all to your great care.
James W. Shrimpton (2023)
CCLI Song ID: 7215962
Inspiration: Esther.
Suggested Tunes: God of Grace Amazing Wonder, Ode To Joy