Safety Sure

orchidee



Tune: Melcombe

('New every morning is the love')

Psalm 121 v.5-8

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The Lord is your keeper, and He

Your shade, protector sure shall be

Things of the day and of the night

Shall not harm, you e'er in His sight

 

The Lord shall preserve you from all

Evil, shall hear when you pray, call

Upon Him, He shall too preserve

Your soul, not wasted, but conserve

 

The Lord shall keep you when you go

Out, and when you come in, 'tis so

From this time forth, for evermore

And you shall know His presence sure

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 30th, 2024 00:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.8.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 45
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  • Tristan Robert Lange

    This adaptation of Psalm 121 skillfully transforms the ancient text into a lyrical format. The rhyme scheme and meter make it easily memorable, while the imagery remains vivid. It's impressive how you maintain the essence of the original while creating something new and singable. The connection to the Melcombe tune adds an interesting musical dimension to the piece. Well done!

    • orchidee

      Thanks T. I aim not to be too \'modern\', but not stuck in \'traditional\' either.. Some translations are trashy, I think, using: hey, woohoo, bravo, etc!

    • 2781

      Yes, what he said...

      • orchidee

        Thanks 2.

      • Neville


        Although not my cuppa tea, for reasons known to both of us .. I am inclined to agree with Tristan Robert Lange who clearly knows what he is talking about .. Neville

        • orchidee

          Thanks N.
          Since when did I know what I was talking about, since my marriage to KP? It's drove me potty! lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          Another nice hymn Orchi. Always nice to feel like someone has your back.

          • orchidee

            Thanks SB.

          • Cassie58

            A very reassuring, comforting hymn Orchi. Happy Tuesday to you and Mrs Botox. Nicely penned verses.

            • orchidee

              Thanks from both of us Cassie. lol.
              KP's poems are all one word throughout - me, me, me, (that's her, not me myself!) lol.

            • GenXer Shamrocker ☘️

              What a beautiful writing on psalm 121. Always love reading your work!

              • orchidee

                Thanks GS. There's no protection from KP though. lol.



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