If you've found your way here, you may already know that my name is Bill and I enjoy writing songs about God. If you did not know that, well now you do. I hope to be faithful with the songs I write. I'm not sure I know how to do that, but I think this website is a start. It contains the lyrics, chord charts, mp3's, even the stories behind the songs. And it is all free to you. So look around. Enjoy. And thanks for stopping by.
(back to album) / (back to music) Our Hearts are Restless
download chord chart // download mp3 (verse) God, our weary heads, may they find solace in the comfort of Your breast And may the beat within provide rhythm For the remainder of life’s quest
(chorus) Our hearts are restless til they find rest in You They wander aimless til they find rest in You
(verse 2) May our tired eyes be satisfied with a look upon Your face And our restless souls, may they finally know the reason they were made
(bridge) O to rest, and rest secure in Thee O to rest in blessed Surety -------------------------------------------------------
One of my all time favorite quotes is from Saint Augustine: "Oh God, Thou hast made us for Thyself and our hearts are restless 'til they find their rest in Thee."
Um...so that quote had a lot to do with this song. Can you tell?
It comes from the first chapter of his Confessions. And, in my opinion, it pretty well sums up the history of mankind. Psychology, sociology, religion...again, it is only my opinion, but I believe this quote shines a great deal of light on the truth behind why we humans do what we do.
I sat down and recorded the song in one take, guitar and vocals at the same time. I usually enjoy the embellishing process...adding harmonies, piano, etc. But for whatever reason, I feel like I am done with this song. For now. I may sit back down, polish it up and add all the pretty stuff later. But right now, this is it.
