Tune: Regent Square
('Light's abode, celestial Salem')
Psalm 99
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The Lord reigns, let people tremble
In reverential fear all
He sits between the cherubims
Let us praise Him with our hymns
Let the earth be moved, responsive
Unto Him our worship give
The Lord He in Zion is great
He be of royal estate
He is high above all people
Let them praise Him, one and all
Praise His great and terrible* name (*awesome)
Holy, awesome, He the same
And godly rulers love justice
The Lord does establish this
Equity, judgement, righteousness
He His people shall He bless
Exalt you the Lord your God here
Worship Him, for He is near
Worship here on earth, His footstool
He is holy, on Him call
Among His priests Moses, Aaron
They His servants true each one
And Samuel among them that call
On the Lord, He does hear all
He did speak through cloudy pillar
They kept His laws, did endure
You, O Lord God, did them answer
And did forgive them for sure
Though on their evil deeds you took
Vengeance, you them not forsook
Exalt the Lord our God, worship
Him now by our deeds and lips* (*words)
Come to His holy hill, for He
Everlasting holy be
Hill of Zion, Here Temple be
God's special residency
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: October 13th, 2022 02:07
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.8.7 format. The hymn is by Thomas a Kempis, a 15th Century monk, with some of the most eloquent descriptions I've come across. A real Salvation Army sort of tune and hymn.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments2
I have been seeking a contemporary rendition of this timeless composition. Perhaps one day!
Thanks CB. I dare not change the hymn in the clip. It would ruin it - maybe.
...not in the clip, of course not!
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Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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