When life pelts you with problems
And all around you dances darkness;
When you’re not sure you can carry on…
Run to the Redeemer!
His arms are open wide;
He’s a tower of refuge to those seeking to hide
He said: “Come to me all who labour,
Lay your burdens aside;
I will give you rest and respite.”
When you’re in distress with nowhere to run,
Alone and afraid as friendships fade
When you’re not sure you can carry on…
Run to the Redeemer!
His arms are open wide;
He’s a tower of refuge to those seeking to hide
He said: “Come to me all who labour,
Lay your burdens aside;
I will give you rest and respite.”
When your heart fails for fear,
And deadly doubt clouds your mind;
When you’re not sure you can carry on…
Run to the Redeemer!
His arms are open wide;
He’s a tower of refuge to those seeking to hide
He said: “Come to me all who labour,
Lay your burdens aside;
I will give you rest and respite.”
When the world seems to reject you
And testing trials assail you,
Remember Jesus will never forsake you;
He’s right there by your side
Man of sorrows acquainted with grief,
He’ll turn your cross into triumph
And give you relief!
So just run to the Redeemer!
His arms are open wide;
He’s a tower of refuge to those seeking to hide
He said: “Come to me all who labour,
Lay your burdens aside;
I will give you rest and respite.
Child, I will give you rest and respite.”
This poem/hymn was inspired by the words of Prov 18:10-"The Name of the Lord is a strong tower. The righteous runneth into it, and is safe."
