hymn

hymns are so rich. i love them because they tell narrative's of God's redemptive plan & saving grace. they are also less centered on the individual, and more on the community. i like this one -- as we go forward, we have confidence in our shield & defender. i also like it because it mentions that we are 'victors' --and that strikes my inner wolverine just a little bit. :)

"We rest on Thee"--our Shield and our Defender! 
We go not forth alone against the foe;
Strong in Thy strength, safe in Thy keeping tender,
"We rest on Thee" and in Thy Name we go."

"We go" in faith, our own great weakness feeling,
And needing more each day Thy grace to know:
Yet from our hearts a song of triumph pealing;
"We rest on Thee, and in Thy name we go."

"We rest on Thee"--our Shield and our Defender!
Thine is the battle, Thine shall be the praise
When passing through the gates of pearly splendor
Victors we rest with Thee, through endless days.