Tune: Tallis' Ordinal
('When all thy mercies, O my God')
Psalm 119 v.145-152
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I cried with my whole heart, hear me
O LORD, look on me, see
I will keep all your statutes sure
They my guide evermore
I cried to you, save me, I pray
And I shall keep your way
Your testimonies my delight
And pleasant in my sight
I rose before the dawn of morn
And called for help, forlorn
Was I, but I hoped in your word
And you my prayer have heard
My eyes are awake through the night
Enlightened, my view bright
I meditate in your word sure
It wholly true and pure
Hear my voice, your loving-kindness
Show to me, and me bless
O LORD, revive m according
To your justice, it bring
They draw near that follow mischief
They far from your law, if
It shown to them, they not obey
And care not for your way
You are near LORD, your commands true
Appointed all by you
I have known that testimonies
Of yours with truth agrees
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: August 22nd, 2018 02:01
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8686 metre. Words such as laws, testimonies, commands, statutes, all have similar meanings. There are about 10 slightly different words to 'laws' used in this Psalm in all.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments2
Thanks STEVE ~ uplifting Hymn & Psalm for a wonderful WEDNESDAY in Auckland ! Pleas you liked Angela's Haiku & Kiwi ! Blessings BRIAN & ANGELA
Thanks B&A.
Good write Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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