Missive For Mercy

orchidee



Tune: University College

('Oft in danger, oft in woe')

Psalm 6

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O Lord, rebuke me not in

Your anger, though I do sin

Nor chasten me in your hot

Displeasure, maintain my lot

 

O Lord, have mercy on me

For I am weak, O Lord, see

Heal me, my bones are troubled

Yet unto you I have called

 

My soul very troubled is

But, O Lord, how long be this?

Return, O Lord, save my soul

By your merices make me whole

 

For in death no memory

Of you, in grave how can be?

That mortals thanks to you give

Though you, Lord, do ever live

 

I am weary with groaning

I do weep and not much sing

My eyes are sore through grieving

Enemies me oppressing

 

Depart from me, you who work

Iniquity, secret lurk

To me trap, but the Lord He

Heard my weeping mournfully

 

The Lord my prayer He has heard

He will true receive each word

So let enemies ashamed

Be, the Lord's mercy has reigned

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 1st, 2024 01:18
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7. if troubled physically and/or spiritually.
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • orchidee

    Hymn written by Henry Kirke White, who died aged only 21. He had his fill of troubles and sorrows too - the dreaded tuberculosis.

  • Mase ♪

    Beautiful Hymn, thanks for sharing Orchidee.
    'Love the rats on your profile picture.'

    • 2781

      I think their Guinea pigs?

      • orchidee

        Thanks M. Argh! They're mutant size rats then - be afraid of them, be very afraid! lol. They are two guinea pigs.

        • Mase ♪

          Lol

          • orchidee

            We'll need mercy if they're rats! lol.

          • orchidee

            Yes, guinea pigs.
            'Tis what they pray for when I begin to sing - mercy - from me! lol.

          • sorenbarrett

            Yea I have plenty of sins but already know them so don't need to be told . Mercy I can always use. Good write Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks SB. An old joke goes: One was overwhelmed in sins that he HAD done (sins of commission). His mate said 'Sshh, I won't mention the sins of things you HAVEN'T done (sins of omission) to add to your woes!' But mercy to us all thankfully.
              KP spells mine out to me. Doh! One is: 'I wish you wouldn't keep dishing up sewage for my dinner, dear!' lol.

            • Thomas W Case

              Powerful work.

              • orchidee

                Thanks Tom.

              • Goldfinch60

                Good one Orchi.

                • orchidee

                  Thanks Gold.



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