Tune: University
('The church of God a kingdom is')
Psalm 17 v.5-7
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In your paths, Lord, my steps uphold
May your wings me enfold
So shall I not slip, but constant
Remain, and repentant
I have called on you, Lord, you will
Hear me, O God, and still
Incline your ears, and shall me aid
I shall trust unafraid
Hear my words, and do show to me
Your works marvellously
Your loving-kindness, you that save
Me, and your grace me gave
You save by your good hand they who
Do trust you in anew
You save them from them that up rise
They who your name defies
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: August 5th, 2022 01:55
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. format. Near the end, the Psalmist does not say 'Lord' or 'God', but rather long-windedly 'You that save by your good hand those they trust in you, from those that rise up against you'.
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Comments2
Sometimes a 4 verse (maximum) hymn-poem of 4 lines each can help to concentrate thoughts. Though sometimes it may be less or more verses, or 6 line or 8 line verses.
Not forgetting the metres - or in my poems, more accurately, formats. Strictly speaking, metres put accents on certain syllables.
And the best accents are ones that protect us... which is why properly metered/accented hymns are so much more accessible since they are easier to put to memory. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks CB. My poems don't stretch to that!
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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