Tune: Rivaulx
(Father of heaven, whose love profound')
Psalm 57 v.1-7
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O God, be merciful to me
For my soul does trust in you, see
In the shadow of your wings here
I will make my refuge, not fear
Here I will stay till troubles cast
On my path shall be overpast
I will cry unto God most high
He performs all for me, He nigh
He shall send from heaven and save
Me from reproach, the way shall pave
God shall send His truth and mercy
I by His grace shall be helped free
My soul it is among lions
They roar against me, evil ones
Their teeth as arrows, tongues sharp sword
I look to you, my living Lord
Be you exalted O God o'er
Above the heavens evermore
Let your glory be above earth
Your creatures give you your true worth
My heart is fixed, it be steadfast
Your help to me will surely last
I will awake and you praise give
Trusting in you, you ever live
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: July 29th, 2024 01:43
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments4
Saved from the lion pit. Scary stuff Orchi. Nicely written though.
Thanks SB.
are those lions actually lions or are they metaphors for the legions of nasty Roman fella's who did the emperors dirty deeds for him ..
Thanks N. Metaphors I think - enemies who growl and roar like loins, etc.
A steadfast heart will see you through, that and possibly a whip and chair, at least that's what they used to use in the lions cage. Good one Orchi!
Thanks Bella. lol. I could use the whip and chair for KP, to keep her at bay. heehee.
Who knows, the two of you could run off and join the circus. lol
Lol.
Excellent.
Thanks Tom.
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