Presence Perceived

orchidee



Tune: St Anne

('O God our help in ages past')

Psalm 46 v.7-11

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The Lord of hosts He with us be

His presence constantly

And He sure strong our refuge be

Shall save from enemy

 

Come, behold the works of the Lord

He destroys battle sword

Makes desolations in the earth

Silences evil's mirth

 

He makes wars to cease to the end

Of the earth, and does tend

To enemy, breaks bow, cuts spear

They know His judgements near

 

He burns chariot in the fire

Weapons of war that mar

Know that He is God, here be still

He shall work His good will

 

He will be exalted among

Heathen, let praise be sung

In earth He will be exalted

Will be as He has said

 

[Repeat of Verse 1, as a Refrain in the Psalm]

The Lord of hosts He with us be

His presence constantly

And He sure strong our refuge be

Shall save from enemy

 

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 9th, 2022 03:44
  • Comment from author about the poem: A Remembrance theme hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6. format. The hymn in the video is based on Psalm 90.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 30
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Comments6

  • arqios

    They that live by the sword thus by the sword shall die. How apt! Cheers orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks CB. We got no chariots these days, but other weapons. Well, I got me chariot from 1066 still.

    • Dr. Soma

      I want to learn the format of your written poems. Good writing, dear poet.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Soma.
        Well, I used to call them 'metre'. But it seems 'metre' is more technical in some ways - stressed and unstressed syllables or something. I would get too 'stressed' working it all out!
        With saying 'format' it's just the number of syllables in each line, e.g. this one is 8.6.8.6.
        There can be various formats - whatever tunes one knows. And it does not have to be sung, it can be 'said' instead.

        • Dr. Soma

          Oh My Gosh! It will be really hard for me to cope up. Not my cup of tea. You are the Master, dear Poet.

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        • hzugman

          Very nicely done.

          • orchidee

            Thanks H.

          • sorenbarrett

            Very nice orchidee it reminds me a great deal of Psalms, one of the more beautiful books in the Bible.

            • orchidee

              Thanks S.

            • Bella Shepard

              I truly enjoyed the beautiful video that accompanies this lovely poem. Very nicely done dear friend.

              • orchidee

                Thanks Bella. I try to choose videos with pictures if possible - or people actually singing in person.

              • Goldfinch60

                Good one Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Gold.



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