Burdened

Wearied and burdened,

Heavy laden am I.

This load upon me seems

More than I can bear.

Life is full of suffering,
And it drains away my strength.
Even weeping requires
More than I now have to give.

Life is like a heavy stone:

I struggle to carry 

It upon my back.

Soon, it may crush me.

Lord, You have called all

The weary souls and heavy hearts;

The weak, the poor, the sinners,

Extending comfort to us.

You promise rest, and 

I know You do not lie.

You lead me to still water;

Peace I find in Your arms.

You took my greatest burden:

The weight of my sin and shame.

You freed me from Hell, and

Healed me from a living death.

The afflictions I am facing

You face with me in love.

You lift me, You hold me.

I trust that this will end.

This life's hardships are

For but a moment.

Joy with You will be

For all of eternity. 

Thank You, Jesus.