October 9th, 2012
Of all the songs God’s ever given me, this is one of my most favorite that I’ve had the honor of penning. It’s dear to me because I find it my own soul’s cry, countless times throughout each day. This life has a certain rhythm to it: one that, unfortunately, grows far too frantic at times. I become preoccupied with all the things of this world that surround me on every side and press in so close.
My simple prayer is that I would allow God to quiet me, to help me sit before Him and be willing to listen for that “still, small voice.” He so often calls to us, if only we’re listening.
The first two verses of this song were written in 2004. Midway through our dear pastor’s sermon in May of 2012, the third verse was penned, as I listened to his exhortation for us to have a soft heart before God. “Quiet my Heart” was planned for the closing offertory music, and I simply felt there was more that God was wanting His people to hear that day. The song closed the service, within a few minutes of my completing the last verse; I love how God delights in working outside the realm of our own comfort, sometimes.
May all our hearts find their perfect peace in being quiet and still before our Creator. It doesn’t matter what this world may bring, as long as our spirit is yielded before Him and listening truly… despite the din that surrounds us. May this song help your own heart to quiet itself before the One Who loves you… so you can hear Him, yourself.
“Let your adorning be of the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” – 1 Peter 3: 4 ESV
Quiet My Heart
Quiet my heart; lead me to rest
Beside the still waters, to find my soul blessed.
Quiet my soul; restore and renew.
Quiet my heart; I bring it to You.
Quiet my heart; help me to find
The stillness I’m seeking in living this life.
Quiet my heart; bring me to Your side.
Quiet my heart; in You I abide.
Quiet my heart and soften its will.
Help me to surrender in trusting You still.
Quiet my soul; tear down every wall.
Quiet my heart to hear Your heart’s call.
Written: March 16th, 2004 and May 13th, 2012
©2004/2012 Amy Salter Rutherford
