Tune: Saffron Walden
('Just as I am')
Psalm 10 v.12-18
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Arise, O Lord, lift up your hand
Forget not humble of each land
Wherefore do the wicked condemn
You God, they evil men
They think you do not see their deeds
But you, Lord, all their works do heed
Mischief and spite you do requite
Banishing sin's dark night
The poor commit themselves to you
Helper of orphans, you renew
Break now the doing of wicked
On them your judgement shed
The Lord is King for e'er and e'er
Heathen from His land perished, ne'er
To return, to despoil, or mar
God's victory shown far
Desire of humble you have heard
Unto them aid you have now stirred
Their heart you will establish sure
To you, holy and pure
You will cause you ear to them hear
Judge them righteously, and draw near
To help the orphaned and oppressed
So they in you be blessed
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: May 3rd, 2024 02:53
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Comments5
I thought you were some kind of gerbil .. surely hopings is what rabbits do
Thanks N.lol Yes, I might be some mutant combined creature of guinea pig, gerbil, rat, etc.
True write. I detect some righteous indignation.
Thanks 2. The Psalmists do get indignant at times.
Amen
Thanks M.
Whatever floats your boat Orchi. This weekend I hope to be spending time on ours., weather permitting. Have a good bank holiday weekend.
Thanks C.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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