Sabbath

This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice,
Be glad in it. Rejoice, be glad in it.
The manna falls six days; the sixth day sees
A wonder: food enough for two days, proof
Our God provides for our obedience.
Commanding Sabbath rest, He knows it’s hard
To ask the farmer, husband, father, “Cease.
Lay down your tools, your plow, your weary head,
And rest.” He knows a doubt inside the man
Will question if this tithe of time is sloth
Disguised as zeal. He knows on Sabbath-days
The man will look upon his fields with fear:
“Have I not done enough to feed my child?
I believe the Father is Provider. Help
My unbelief!” The Sabbath Lord gives grace.
The manna falls six days; the sixth day sees
A wonder, so the man of faith may rest.
This is the day the Lord has made. Rejoice,
Be glad in it. Rejoice, be glad in it.

(Spring 2016)