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Rest
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Aug 25, 2026 updated
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Deitrick Haddon's song "Take Rest" is a worshipful plea for the Holy Spirit to dwell within the believer, making the heart a temple and restoring the soul. The repetitive, meditative lyrics emphasize surrender and a deep desire for God's presence to find rest in the worshiper. It's a simple yet profound prayer of consecration, inviting spiritual renewal and intimacy with God.
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[Leader]
Holy Spirit take rest in me
Make me your temple
Restore my soul
My Heart is yours Lord
This I decree
Ho-o-oly Spirit take rest in me
[Choir sings]
Holy Spirit take rest in me
Make me your temple
Restore my soul
My Heart is yours Lord
This I decree
Ho-o-oly Spirit take rest in me
Ho-o-oly Spirit take rest in me
[Leader]
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Re-e-est
[repeat]
[All sing]
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Re-e-est
[repeat]
[Alto sing]
Oh Lord take rest [2x]
Re-e-e-e-e-e-e-est
[repeat]
[Sop sing]
Ooooooh Lord take rest [2x]
Re-e-e-e-e-est
[repeat]
[All sing]
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Oh-o-o-o-o-o take rest
Re-e-est
[repeat]