When You were silent, Dear Father above,
You were testing & refining my faith, commitment & love,

Even When I was weary & angry at You,
You lovingly carried me each day through,

You comforted me through Christian brothers & sisters,
All the time you were speaking to me in whispers,

The whispers generally went unheard, far from my ear’s view,
Though I just had to be still & listen to You,

You were making me stronger in Faith & reliance,
Though You continued keeping Your Holy silence,

The flesh was weak & dependent on You,
To make me stronger & wiser & get me through,

All the day long I called on Your Holy Name,
Though words failed me, I prayed just the same,

You were loving, faithful & true,
Though silent, You were present, I just knew,

And now I am wiser, more faithful, & stronger too,
So, Thank You Father for being silent but True,

For when You were silent, Dear Father above,
You drew me closer to You with Your Love !

T.D. Channell