Janet Dawn Briggs

I needed the quiet so

He drew me aside

Into the shadows

where we could confide.

Away from the bustle

where all day long

I hurried and worried

when active and strong.

I needed the quiet tho

at first I rebelled,

But gently, so gently,

my cross He upheld

And whispered so sweetly

of spiritual things.

Tho 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.