Tune: Song 1
('Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round')
Parts of Psalms 140 to 145
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140 v.12-13
I know the Lord, He will maintain the cause
Of the afflicted, help them, shall not pause
To come to their aid, and too help the poor
Uphold their right, humble of every shore
Surely the righteous shall give to your name
Thanks and praise, abiding in you the same
141 v.8-10
For you remain the same, Lord, and my eyes
O God the Lord are to you, and I rise
in spirit, and my trust it is in you
Leave my soul not destitute, it renew
Keep me from the wicked's traps, gins and snare
I seek not their ways nor their ill affairs
142 v.5-6
I cried unto you, Lord, and I did say
You are my refuge and portion each day
In the land of the living here I dwell
Attend to my cry, that I your help tell
For I am brought very low, downcast here
Save me from enemies, your power appear
143 v,6-7
I stretch forth my hands unto you O Lord
My soul thirsts for you and your every word
I be as a thirsty land needing rain
O come to me with fresh showers again
Hear me, help quickly, for my spirit fails
But I shall be upheld, your grace prevails
144 v.9-10
I will unto you sing a new song true
Voices and instruments employ for you
For its you who gives us salvation
You deliver us, great works you have done
Protecting us from harm of enemy
Your strength and victory we share and see
145 v.13
Your kingdom it be of everlasting
Endless praises and worship shall we bring
To you, the King of Kings, and Lord of all
Open to hear prayers of those who do call
Upon you, and too your dominion sure
Endure through all generations e'ermore
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: June 10th, 2024 01:45
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 10.10.10.10.10.10. The hymn in the video was written by an American Unitarian minister.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
I don't see much evidence......
Thanks for looking in Dave.
I think this is very well constructed
Thanks Neville. I can't say some of my poem's titles after a gin or three - Prayersh proshperingsh!
A great form and meter here. Very well done Orchi
Thanks SB. Strictly speaking, 'meter' involves certain stress on certain syllables. My skills don't go that far. I used to call it 'format' instead of 'meter'.
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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