Blessed Restraints

The Holy Spirit’s restraint upon our soul is a priceless treasure;
      It keeps our soul from sin; its value is beyond measure.
Without it, our toxic tongue would defile us, and bring us to damnation;
      Those that have turned their backs to it are headed toward abomination.

As long as we seek after God and His holy Spirit’s restraint,
      Our soul will be blessed, secure, and without complaint.
Contentment, peace, mercy, and grace, will be our daily bread
      When we refuse our worldly passions, and obey God instead.


We provide habitation for the Holy Spirit -- God’s Heavenly Dove --
      When we feed on God’s Word, and seek Him out of obedient love.
The more God’s Holy Spirit feels at home in our life,
      The more He whispers words of peace, keeping us free from strife.


The fruits of the Spirit will spring forth and grow
      In God’s garden of restraint, and self-control.
Let us cherish, and heed, each Holy Spirit nudge,
      Looking to Jesus as our Savior, instead of our Judge.

Composed by Jim Newnam

Psalm 51:7
“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.”

The six-pointed Star of David is the symbol of the hyssop blossom. I have adopted the Star of David as an emblem of God’s Goodness, and Salvation.