1 Nephi 4

LDS

Laban's Death.

Watching through Night's weary hours
Scheming, waiting for our plans
Vain are weapons to protect them
In this realm of mortal man

Just like Nephi gone before us
Waiting trusting in our God
When to go and when to tarry
Lest we fall beneath his rod

As we face our earthly Laban
To behead at every turn
Trusting God and his commanding
To his Kingdom we will run

Yet with sword we cannot conquer
Nor with thoughts of human mind
Only in quiet understanding
Trusting on his Great Design

And O the Labans daily facing
Our darker thoughts they nightly call
Ever weaving lighted shadows
Upon the flickering cavern walls

Fight ye not by earthly slinging
Nor with pointed sword in hand
Find your trust in God our Father
And walk in peace with every man

Deep beneath the ocean frothing
Lies a stillness e'er in peace
A place to find our daily rescue
A place to put our mind at ease

Are your thoughts today like Laban?
Arrows aimed at fellow men?
Lay your weapons down before you
Let your pride no more offend

Ne'er with words can you defeat him
nor with stones or swords of gold
Armed alone with God's forgiveness
Just like our Prophets, men of old

Aim your thoughts in 'pinions higher
Than envy, sin or lust and greed
Filled with Love for every person
Reflecting God in word and deed.