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orchidee



Tune: St Francis Xavier

('My God, I love thee, not because')

Psalm 119 v.146-152

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I cried with my whole heart, hear me

O Lord, look on me, see

I will your statutes surely keep

You take me for your sheep

 

I cried to you, Lord, come save me

And it shall certain be

I shall keep your testimonies

With them my soul agrees

 

I rose before the morning dawn

Cries of help to you borne

I hoped in your words, I awake

During night for your sake

 

So that I then might meditate

In your word, it be great

Hear my voice, O Lord, according

To your mercy, each thing

 

Revive me, bring me your justice

So I secure in this

For they draw near that mischief seek

They far from humble, meek

 

You Lord are near, all your commands

Are good and right demands

I have known your testimonies

Remain ever, true this

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: August 9th, 2024 02:30
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.6.8.6.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 23
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  • Cassie58

    I cried with my whole heart, hear me

    Such beseeching, spiritual words Orchi. Finely penned. May your God always remain close and listen to you.

    A happy Friday to you and Mrs Botox May the sun shine on you.


    • orchidee

      Thanks Cassie.

    • Neville


      I really like those few opening lines ..

      They also remind me a little bit of John Otway's Crying Real Tears With Both Eyes ..

      • orchidee

        Thanks Neville.

      • sorenbarrett

        Here is a nondenominational hymn that might be said to be applicable to various religions as well. Are you becoming more liberal Orchi? Yea i know it is bible based. Very nice

        • orchidee

          Thanks SB. I'm not keen on too liberal, as it can bring in all sorts of odd, eccentric ideas and beliefs.
          I couldn't make this up - at a leaving service for a Vicar at a liberal church, two Zulu warriors appeared at the end, and did sundry grunts and dances or whatever. Vicar was embarrassed, being bit shy.

        • Mase ♪

          Beautiful 👍

          • orchidee

            Thanks M. and for 'favouring' my poems.

          • Goldfinch60

            Good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.



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