Blest! who, far from all mankind <br />This world's shadows left behind, <br />Hears from heaven a gentle strain <br />Whispering love, and loves again. <br /> <br />Blest! who, free from self–esteem, <br />Dives into the great Supreme. <br />All desire beside discards, <br />Joys inferior none regards. <br /> <br />Blest! who in thy bosom seeks <br />Rest that nothing earthly breaks, <br />Dead to self and worldly things, <br />Lost in thee, thou King of kings! <br /> <br />Ye that know my secret fire, <br />Softly speak and soon retire; <br />Favour my divine repose, <br />Spare the sleep a God bestows.<br /><br />William Cowper<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/repose-in-god/
